Events in Edinburgh on 19 June 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Active Inquiry presents The Manuscript
Following on from last year's hit Made to Connect, the Active Inquiry Flashback Theatre Company return to the Out of the Blue Drill in June with 'The Manuscript'.
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Andy Murray - Centre Stage
Join Andy Murray in conversation with sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, where they’ll recount intimate and untold moments from Andy’s career in this unforgettable live experience!
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Anna Somerville :: Resonance
Anna Somerville’s new series of abstract works explores memory, material process, and emotional landscape through layered abstraction. Catch her exhibition at &Gallery from 7th June!
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Architecture Reassembled: Ros Lawless & Charles Young
This exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together Ros Lawless & Charles Young, two artists whose interest lies in the built environment - both real and imagined.
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Arrows In Action
Nashville band Arrows in Action bring their engaging sound and passionate stage presence to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Thursday 19 June!
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
Discover the music of Rings and Dragons, under the gentle glow of candlelight, at this live, multi-sensory musical experience at the Ghillie Dhu Edinburgh!
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Candlelight: Tribute To ABBA
Get your tickets now to discover the music of ABBA at Ghillie Dhu under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Chiara Valerio on The Little I Knew
Join Chiara Valerio at Topping & Company Booksellers on 19th June to celebrate the English language publication of her bestselling novel 'The Little I Knew'.
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Choral Extravaganza
Join us at the Usher Hall on Thursday 19th June for an evening of amazing choral in support of Waverley Care!
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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief
Experience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
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Closes & Coffee
Step into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close.
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Colour in the Everyday
Edinburgh-based Robert Cole invites you to his first solo art exhibition taking place at McDonald-Greene Jewellers from 7th June!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Doug Cocker: Threads
Doug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Exhibition: Caring Spaces
This exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre celebrates the creativity and resilience of unpaid carers across the Lothians!
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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From clicks to savings: Cut your energy bills with Home Energy Scotland
Home Energy Scotland is running 4 workshops in collaboration with Leith Library, to help you save money on your energy bills through using their online tools.
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Good Egg Comedy presents: Cracking New Jokes Show
Watch professional comedians try new material for less than the price of an Edinburgh drink every Thursday at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar!
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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described
Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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Iced Coffee Tumbler Printing Workshop
Unleash your creativity and design your very own custom iced coffee tumbler in Blooming Creative's relaxed and fun workshop on 19th June at Art and Vintage!
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In The Cult of Work
In The Cult of Work is a surreal adventure of toxic friendship, the hurry to grow-up and the bushes who just want to burn.
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James Gardner
One of Scotland's most exciting new comedians, James Gardner comes to Monkey Barrel on 19th June with a show about his love of football, living in London, and turning 42!
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Laleh Sherkat: Photographing Iran, 1984–1993
Craigmillar Now is hosting a Photography Exhibition on Iran, 1984–1993 by Iranian photographer Laleh Sherkat, focusing on the lives of women in Iran following the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
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Last Chance to Join - Edinburgh Open Workshop
We've got just a few spots left in our upcoming May/June workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop - don't miss your chance to create, build, and learn!
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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Midsummer Party!
Join IKEA Edinburgh on Thursday 19th June for a Midsummer Celebration in the Swedish restaurant, with a 3 course meal and live ABBA band!
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Open Evening: Neurodivergent young people aged 16+
An Open Evening is being held at Gate, a West Lothian-based wellbeing and skills development service supporting neurodivergent young people as they transition from school to adult life.
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Quiz de l’Institut français d’Ecosse
Come and test your knowledge about France and French language in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the Institut français d’Ecosse on Thursday 19th June!
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Record of Rain - Hand Paper-making Exhibition
This exhibition at Leith Makers is a collaboration between local hand paper-maker and print artist Lauren Smith and Illustrator Thee Oo Thazin from Myanmar.
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Refugee Festival Scotland
Refugee Festival Scotland is back between the 13th and 22nd of June with a packed programme of events showcasing refugee arts and culture!
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Restless Natives: The Musical
The Clown and the Wolfman ride again as the classic Scottish movie, Restless Natives, starts a new adventure as a stage musical!
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Rob Mulholland: Allegations
Rob Mulholland brings his debut tour 'Allegations', covering all the topics you're not really meant to talk about, to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 19th June.
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scott Naismith at Morningside Gallery: Hope
Morningside Gallery has announced details of a new exhibition of work from Scott Naismith, a Scottish contemporary artist known for his innovative use of colour.
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Sketching Nature and Architecture at Lauriston Castle
Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle with some sketching workshops!
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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Story Telling and Creative Writing Workshop: It is Inside You!
Join poet and academic Nandini Sen and storyteller Neel Debdutt Paul as they explore personal story forming and framing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 19th June!
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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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The Ascent of Man
This exhibition at The House of Smalls, showcases the artwork of 75 female artists, made in response to their feelings at the ever-increasing oppression, repression and suppression of women.
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Haggis Ceilidh Club
One of Edinburgh's best nights out! Come join The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band's monthly ceilidh at Old Dr Bells Baths!
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The Mountaintop
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.
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The Neighbourgood Market
The Neighbourgood Market is an open air food and drink market in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, taking place between 7th May and 27th July.
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The Neuroscience of Music with Dr Helen Nuttall
What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses at this talk on Thursday 19th June at the Assembly Roxy!
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The Roze Garden
Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
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THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition
THE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.
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The Weaving Project Exhibition
Come along to The Weaving Project Exhibition with it's selection of Scandi handwoven rugs, cushions, scarves and more for sale, along with demonstrations of band and loom weaving.
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The World of King James VI and I
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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Whisky Bingo at Angels Share
Join us at Angels Share on 19th June for a night of history & storytelling experiences and prizes, hosted by Gordon Dallas, as well as sampling some fine Ian Macleod Whisky!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Work on Paper - Andrew Mackenzie
Leith School of Art is delighted to showcase work by Andrew Mackenzie in the exhibition 'Work on Paper', showing until 20th June.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill
Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s
Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s explores the major events throughout Britain and the world focussing on the changing technology, shifting political landscape and pop culture that defined an era!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Board Games Session
Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Harvies Bar and play board games with some like minded individuals!
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Dream Believe Achieve Academy New Dance Classes
Give your child the chance to shine, move, and groove at Dream Believe Achieve Academy's brand new dance classes for primary school kids!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Yoga Tree Sessions - Summer Solstice
Join Lesley-Anne and Mary for an immersive journey of Story Telling, Yoga and a Guided Relaxation on Thursday 19th June at The Yoga Tree in Stirling!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Aerial Yoga
Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!
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