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Events in Edinburgh on 31 July 2025

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1 Hour Of Insanity

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

From the creators of the smash-hit show 1 Hour of Insane Magic, the new show '1 Hour of Insanity' hits the Edinburgh Fringe!

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A Colourful Palette

18th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

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 Stan is Born!

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Alexis Sakellaris brings A Stan is Born!, a love letter to all the divas and teh gays who stan them, to Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of Edinburgh Fringe 2025!

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A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025
Edinburgh South

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

31st July 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Following on from last year's hit Made to Connect, the Active Inquiry Flashback Theatre Company return to the Out of the Blue Drill with 'The Manuscript'.

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All or Nothing Children’s Aerial Summer Camp

28th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Join All or Nothing at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays!

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!

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An Ode to the Casting Director

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

An Ode to the Casting Director is an impressively accoladed solo show written and performed by screen actress Sophie Fisher, don't miss it at Gilded Balloon Patter House!

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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years

26th July 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.

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Art Exhibition: Transfer - 4 journeys and we end up at the same place!

25th July 2025 - 5th August 2025

In this exhibition, showing now at Scot ART, four artists take an interrupted journey.

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ARTIST ROOMS

12th July 2025 - 31st August 2025

Discover three of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art at Modern One this summer with a series of free ARTIST ROOMS displays in Edinburgh.

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Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!

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Baby Wants Candy

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

One of the world’s most celebrated improv shows EVER heads back to the Fringe for its 19th year with a brand new and as-yet unknown run of original, hilarious, and unpredictable one-off musicals!

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BAIRNS

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Written and performed by Annie Davison, BAIRNS is a tender, stretch-marked, and laugh-out-loud funny dramedy that asks how far you'd go for your sibling.

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Because You Never Asked

31st July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Returning to the Fringe from Montréal acclaimed company, We All Fall Down Interdisciplinary Creations, presents Because You Never Asked in the intimate surroundings of Summerhall’s Main Hall.

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Bellevue First & University Congregational Church Choir

31st July 2025

Come join the Bellevue First & University Congregational Church Choir for a soul-stirring performance at the beautiful St Giles' Cathedral on 31st July!

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Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show (2025 Edition)

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

69 sketches in an hour! The UK's fastest sketch show returns to the Fringe for its sixth year, featuring new sketches for 2025!

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Bluey’s Treasure Hunt

12th July 2025 - 9th August 2025

Looking for free ways to entertain the kids this Summer? Join us in-store at John Lewis Edinburgh and take part in our Bluey treasure hunt!

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Breakfast with Bjorn

Selected dates between 3rd July 2025 - 7th August 2025

Join the IKEA Edinburgh team in their customer restaurant for breakfast with their special guest BJÖRN Bear!

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Candlelight: Classic Rock in the Round

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Among 1,000 flames, Blue Violin shatters musical boundaries, breathing fierce new life into rock's greatest anthems when Candlelight: Classic Rock in the Round comes to the Edinburgh Fringe!

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Cara and Kelly are Best Friends Forever For Life

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Cara and Kelly are best friends, soulmates even. But when a strange new face arrives, unprecedented chaos ensues and things that once seemed certain are no longer quite so clear.

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Clada

31st July 2025

Clada make their way to Scotland for the first time with a short run of live shows, including a night at Cabaret Voltaire on 31st July!

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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

Selected dates between 31st October 2024 - 31st July 2025

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

Selected dates between 19th June 2025 - 30th August 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Corstorphine Art Group Annual Exhibition 2025

26th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Come along to Corstorphine Art Group's Annual Exhibition with lots of wonderful members paintings for sale, at affordable prices!

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Costume at court: Family dressing up

25th July 2025 - 8th August 2025

Discover some of the past fashions of the Palace with our costume at court drop-in sessions and take part in our dressing up activity!

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Couplet Presents Honey Honey Moon Moon

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Marnina and Micah just got married, and except for some bed bugs, a judgy couples therapist and their wedding venue burning down, everything was pitch perfect.

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Crafternoons

28th June 2025 - 30th August 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!

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Crapp’s River

30th July 2025 - 12th August 2025

The unauthorized musical parody of your favorite Canadian TV obsession, Crapp’s River, is coming to the Fringe!

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

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!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Dance Base Festival

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Prepare to be moved by movement this summer at Dance Base Festival 2025 in partnership with Assembly Festival.

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Dear Library

20th June 2025 - 18th April 2026

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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

31st March 2025 - 21st December 2025
Various Locations 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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Don’t Tell Dad About Diana

31st July 2025 - 25th August 2025

After a sell-out London run, Don't Tell Dad About Diana promises to be one of the must-see debuts of the festival.

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Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Eat The Rich is a comedy which demonstrates the myth of meritocracy, the sacrifices we make to get ahead and who, in the end, these decisions will always disproportionately affect.

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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs

23rd March 2025 - 19th December 2025

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 Festival Fringe

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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Edinburgh International Festival: Make it Happen

30th July 2025 - 9th August 2025

Set in Edinburgh, Make it Happen sees legendary actor Brian Cox return to the Scottish stage for the first time in a decade as Adam Smith, the ghost of fiscal past.

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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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Exhibitions Preview: Robert Powell: Hall of Hours and Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani

31st July 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers warmly invites you to the launch of the upcoming exhibitions Robert Powell: Hall of Hours and Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani on Thursday 31 July!

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Festival Cocktail Club

21st July 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Fringe Festival is back and that can only mean one thing.. So is our Montpeliers Festival Cocktail Club at participating venues!

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FLUSH

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

This fast-moving, ensemble comedy-drama offers a raw and humorous portrayal of female solidarity within the charming grime of public toilet cubicles.

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Funny Though

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Funny Though is a genre-blurring solo show that lifts the curtain on the true cost of being funny.

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Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Garry Starr is back! The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind returns to the Fringe with his acclaimed anarchic masterclass: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins!

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Girl Pop!

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Catch Girl Pop, a showstopping spectacle bursting with iconic pop bangers, at Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of the Fringe!

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Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies)

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

In her theatrical debut, Scottish performer and viral poet sensation, Kate Ireland with Blether, presents her new show Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies).

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Goose’s Quizzes Elimination Game

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Gooses Quizzes, Edinburgh’s premier quiz company, has announced the return of its popular show, The Elimination Game, to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction

30th May 2025 - 13th February 2026

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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House Party

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Blending stand-up comedy, dance, and sharp social commentary, House Party is a bold new one-woman show coming to the Fringe!

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How To Win Against History

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

The solid gold, diamante-studded hit is back, bigger and more sparkly than ever in a run at the Fringe from 30 July – 24 August!

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Hypnotist Matt Hale – Funbelievable! 90s Rewind

31st July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Smash-hit comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is back at the Fringe with a 90s party hypnoshow!

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IKEA Funland - Crafternoon’s at IKEA Edinburgh

Selected dates between 2nd July 2025 - 6th August 2025

Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh and let the Children create their own summer crafts!

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IKEA Funland - Kids Summer Saviours Quest

27th June 2025 - 12th August 2025

BJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!

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IKEA: Magical Patterns

18th July 2025 - 17th January 2026

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.

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Ill Behaviour

31st July 2025 - 10th August 2025

Ill Behaviour’s blend of movement, experimental music, and multimedia, which ask audiences what it sounds like to be alive.

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In These Shoes

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Glynis Traill-Nash lives a double life: fashion writer by day, jazz singer by night. Now the two collide in this soirée of chic!

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Innovations & Inventions Tour

1st June 2025 - 31st October 2025

Join The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!

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Jessica Durand: Over The Top

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Jessica Durand is (very bravely) staging her very own self-insert Downton Abbey fanfiction for a live audience as part of the Fringe Festival!

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Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy show

31st July 2025 - 8th August 2025

The internationally acclaimed Jive Aces, renowned for their high-energy performances and feel-good vibes, are bringing their sensational new show, "Feelin' Happy” to The Edinburgh Fringe!

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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture

31st May 2025 - 28th September 2025

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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Join The Volcano Falls Summer Treasure Hunt

28th July 2025 - 10th August 2025

Volcano Falls is turning up the heat this summer with an all-new Summer Treasure Hunt, designed to bring a fresh twist to the classic adventure golf experience.

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Kanpur: 1857

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.

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Kate, Allie and the ‘86 Mets

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

It's 1986 and the hit American sitcom Kate and Allie is on the TV. Grace and Dorothy, two recently divorced best friends, decide to combine their household too, changing their lives forever.

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Kevin Quantum: Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Think you know what's real? Think again... don't miss Kevin Quantum live at the Assembly Rooms with his new show, Unbelievable Magic for Non Believers!

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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!

27th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

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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Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Nobody Cares is a hilarious, heartfelt and sometimes brutally honest tribute to recovering ingenues, mothers, and anybody working on themselves.

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Let’s Forget

14th June 2025 - 30th August 2025

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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Little Plaza Summer Multi-Activities Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza in Leith is hosting a Multi-Activity Summer Camp on weekdays from July 7th to 31st, it's perfect for children aged 6–10 years!

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Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

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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Lola: A Flamenco Love Story

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Lola is a vibrant new dance musical fusing passionate contemporary flamenco with the rousing rhythms of Latin pop and jazz. Catch it at the EICC as part of the Fringe!

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Long, Hot Summer: Andy Keir

30th July 2025 - 24th September 2025

Long, Hot Summer is a collection of contemporary paintings of Leith by local artist, Andy Keir, showing at the Roseleaf Bar and Restaurant.

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Lost Shore Live

Selected dates between 31st July 2025 - 28th August 2025

Join Lost Shore Surf Resort in Canteen every Thursday night this summer for an evening of acoustic music!

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Lunchbox

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Lunchbox is about the impact of bullying seen through the eyes of a troubled Scottish boy, Steven, and Pakistani girl, Lubna, two teenagers brought up in the same street in Glasgow.

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

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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MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Featuring brand-new routines for 2025! You'll leave astounded at the speed of MC Hammersmith's brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.

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Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill

20th June 2025 - 7th September 2025

Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!

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Monkeys: Our Primate Family

28th June 2025 - 30th November 2025

See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

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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Multi Activities - Summer Camp

7th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Little Plaza’s All-in-One Kids Summer Camp is back, offering the perfect blend of fun and educational activities in a small, nurturing environment!

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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books

1st May 2025 - 7th September 2025

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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Ohio

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

The Bengsons make their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with Ohio, an exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places.

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Our Brothers in Cloth

31st July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Inspired by true events, Poke the Bear Productions, Oli Fyne & Ronan Colfer present the premiere of Ronan Colfer's daring new play, Our Brothers in Cloth.

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Panorama: New Views of a City

9th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

Collective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.

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Pick a Flower

31st July 2025

In this colourful class, at Leith Makers on 31st July, we’ll create bold, expressive floral artwork using mixed media on A3 toned paper.

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Pint and a Spooky(ish) Thing

31st July 2025
Edinburgh East

Have a drink with the International Ghost Appreciation Society, then go on a spooky walk, ending with skittles at a 200-year-old pub...

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Playful Portraits

31st July 2025

Join Surgeons Hall Museums and Artist Hannah Kelly for this playful exploration of the world of portraiture on Thursday 31st July!

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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.

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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

28th February 2025 - 7th September 2025

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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Rugby for Beginners

29th July 2025 - 28th April 2026

Corstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!

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Saaniya Abbas - Hellarious

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

In a landmark moment for the UAE comedy scene, Saaniya Abbas is set to become the first local comic to officially debut a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent

1st May 2025 - 31st August 2025
Edinburgh South

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

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Edinburgh South

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

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

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

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

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

5th March 2025 - 24th September 2025
Various Locations East Lothian

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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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Shamilton, one of the most popular shows at the festival is back after selling out its previous three years and accumulating a Fringe fan-base that has never been seen before.

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She’s Behind You

25th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Join us at the Traverse Theatre for this stunning, multi-faceted journey through the history of the Scottish panto dame as brought hilariously and poignantly to life by Johnny McKnight!

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

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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Singin’ I’m No a Billie, She’s a Tim

30th July 2025 - 22nd August 2025

Back with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!

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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 4th September 2025

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

27th April 2025 - 26th October 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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.

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SoundBite Presents A Summer Fling

31st July 2025

SoundBite are back with their summer edition! Three tremendous local musicians will be performing their original material at Leith Arches on Thursday 31st July.

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

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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STARDUST Starring Star Dust (In Person)

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

STARDUST is a Fringe debut from Punchdrunk’s Kat McGarr, in which we see Kat transform personal grief into something absurd, funny, and profound.

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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop

1st May 2025 - 18th September 2025

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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Summer Family Fun

14th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.

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Summer Outdoor Club

7th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!

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Summer Surf Camp

30th June 2025 - 29th August 2025

These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.

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SummerFest

17th July 2025 - 17th August 2025

It's Festival Season, so celebrate in style with SummerFest at Volcano Falls Adventure Golf in Edinburgh!

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SWAN?

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

The dark and ugly sister to the movie Black Swan. A chain-smoking, half-swan, half-ballerina turns the tragic story of Swan Lake into a dark and raunchy rom com.

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Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

From award-nominated, Lecoq-trained company BRILLIG, Terry's is an absurd, sitcom-esque tragi-comedy featuring original live music, physical theatre and one very special balloon.

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The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Following sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and world tour, rising comedic star Brooke returns again to the Fringe with her new show The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button!

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The Crawl

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Crafted for audiences of all ages, The Crawl is a celebration of connection, imagination, and joy.

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The Essence of Audrey

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Bringing a touch of 20th century glamour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Essence of Audrey is an honest and beautiful exploration of the reality behind Hepburn’s seemingly idyllic life.

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The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

A New York Times Critic's Pick! This is a marriage farce by Edward Einhorn about Stein and Toklas in which four actors play over 30 characters. Catch it at the Fringe!

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The Poetess

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

After connecting with millions online through her viral typewriter poetry videos, Olivia Dodd brings her deeply personal and emotionally resonant debut play The Poetess to the stage.

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The Roze Garden

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 31st July 2025

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 Strongest Girl in the World

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Gather round the campfire for this funny and nostalgic play about love, loss and summer camp.

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The White Heather Ceilidh Club

Selected dates between 26th June 2025 - 31st July 2025

Join The White Heather Ceilidh Club for a bonnie (and wild!) evening of Scottish Ceilidh Dancing in the heart of Edinburgh!

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road

14th July 2025 - 8th August 2025

Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS

30th June 2025 - 15th August 2025

Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!

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The World of King James VI and I

26th April 2025 - 14th September 2025

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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Tove Hirth selected works

25th July 2025 - 16th August 2025

Powderhall Bronze Editions is excited to be showcasing a curated selection of works by renowned Norwegian artist Tove Hirth as part of their summer exhibition programme!

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Trainspotting Live

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Trainspotting Live returns to The Pleasance at EICC for the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! Early booking recommended!

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Up

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

The odds of perishing in a commercial plane accident are 29.4 million to one. Reassuring. Except if you're the one.

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Vacuum Girl

31st July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Vacuum Girl is a live presentation of a television pilot that follows a woman living through surreal dissociations in New York.

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Victoria Crowe: Shifting Surfaces

28th July 2025 - 11th October 2025

In partnership with The Scottish Gallery, Victoria Crowe's exhibition Shifting Surfaces marks a remarkable milestone in the career of one of Scotland's most distinguished contemporary artists.

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Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

27th July 2025 - 1st August 2025

St Mary's Music School will play host to their first residential vocal summer school in August, suitable for classical singers aged 14 to 18.

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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go

30th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.

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Well Behaved Women

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Well Behaved Women is a riotous new comedy-drama by Amy Yeo and you can catch it at the Gilded Balloon Patter House as part of the Edinburgh Fringe!

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West End Fair

28th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

The West End Fair returns from 28th July to 24th August 2025 at St Johns Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work.

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What Doesn’t Kill You

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Making her debut from Melbourne Australia, let Robyn Reynolds PLUNGE you into a hilarious (and deeply personal) show at the Assembly Roxy this August.

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Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

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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Woody Fu: One Man John Wick

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025
Edinburgh South

John Wick. John Wick Chapter 2. John Wick Chapter 3. What do these movies have in common? Woody Fu has seen them. Now, he’s embodying the world’s favourite Canadian action star Keanu Reeves.

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You Mean the World Exhibition

25th June 2025 - 18th December 2025

This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.

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Your Art World

10th May 2025 - 2nd November 2025

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:

Summer Fun at The Avenue

Summer Fun at The Avenue

Selected dates between 3rd July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Join the team at the Avenue for a summer full of free fun every Thursday throughout July!

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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead

Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead

Selected dates between 9th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

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

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

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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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Skill Development Session (Fife Steel Basketball ACADEMY)

Skill Development Session (Fife Steel Basketball ACADEMY)

28th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This Summer, Fife Steel will have its first Academy. Come along and take your game to the next level and be best equipped this Pre-Season!

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Children’s Art Club

Children’s Art Club

21st July 2025 - 14th August 2025

Running this summer, from Mondays to Thursdays, Forgan Arts Centre's Children’s Art Club encourages kids aged between 5 - 12 years to take part in creative activities led by artists!

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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025

Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025

4th March 2025 - 28th October 2025

Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

The Long Shadow of Scottish Gothic: Liam McIlvanney

The Long Shadow of Scottish Gothic: Liam McIlvanney

31st July 2025

Award-winning crime author Liam McIlvanney in conversation with Scottish literature expert Dr Valentina Bold in a unique discussion of Scottish Gothic inspired by Liam's new psychological thriller.

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HEYDUDE Country Launch Party

HEYDUDE Country Launch Party

31st July 2025

Join HEYDUDE at Wunderbar on Thursday 31st July for their HEYDUDE Country Launch Party, inspired by their latest global ambassador, Lewis Capaldi!

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Pregnancy Classes: Birth Prep Yoga

Pregnancy Classes: Birth Prep Yoga

Selected dates between 6th May 2025 - 31st July 2025

Birth Prep Yoga is a gentle and informative class designed to help you prepare for labor by improving mobility and understanding how your body moves.

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Nature Track Packs

Nature Track Packs

28th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.

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Summerfest Hamilton

Summerfest Hamilton

7th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025

The heart of Hamilton will come alive this July for the very first SummerFest Hamilton, promising a vibrant, month-long celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

XSite Funfair

XSite Funfair

2nd July 2025 - 31st July 2025

The XSite Funfair returns for the summer holidays with the new Surge, Miami, Twister, the one and only Starfighter and the apple rollercoaster!

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Erskine Health Walk

Erskine Health Walk

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025

Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

School Holiday Adventure Days with Roll Outdoors

School Holiday Adventure Days with Roll Outdoors

30th June 2025 - 12th August 2025

Drop the screens, grab the paddle, let the adventure begin on a School Holiday Adventure Day at Roll Outdoors in Callendar!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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Events in Other Areas

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!

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Escape The Past
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Enjoy a day of self care and connection on this Autumn Pregnancy Day Retreat at the serene Beechbraes Woodland Centre on the 18th October!
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Digest the latest research on the gut-brain axis and discover how to holistically nourish your physical and mental health at the Assembly Roxy on Monday 29th September, followed by Q&A!

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