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Events in Edinburgh

Family Print Club

Selected dates between 26th January 2025 - 30th November 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!

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Crafts, Games, Soup!

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!

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Men Drawing Men Edinburgh

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 12th December 2025

This monthly untutored life drawing group at The Salisbury Centre gives men the opportunity to come along and draw a male Life model in a friendly, supportive drawing group.

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Guided Looking: An Artwork Audio Described

Selected dates between 20th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

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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Makers Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 7th December 2025

Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 15th March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Makers Market at Lind & Lime

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 30th November 2025

Support The Makers is delighted to return to Lind & Lime in 2025 with up to 28 makers!

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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral

Selected dates between 3rd April 2025 - 27th November 2025

The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh in 2025!

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Sunday Market on the Croft

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.

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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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ARTIST ROOMS

12th July 2025 - 30th November 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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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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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 20th July 2025 - 9th November 2025

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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Find Out Fridays

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

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Artphobes Anonymous Workshop

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Does the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 1st September 2025 - 8th December 2025

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture

13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026

Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.

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Reconfigure Life Drawing at Summerhall

16th September 2025 - 17th December 2025

Reconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.

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Copperplate Majuscules - Half-Day Workshop

Selected dates between 28th September 2025 - 9th November 2025
Linlithgow

Take your calligraphy to the next level with this 4-hour session devoted to majuscules (capital letters), run by Panda Scribes in Linlithgow.

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Knit & Natter

Selected dates between 1st October 2025 - 26th December 2025

The knitting group at Care UK’s Cairdean House, on Redford Road in Colinton, brings together residents and local community members for a monthly morning of crafting and conversation.

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Shen Xin: Highland Embassy

3rd October 2025 - 21st December 2025

Highland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.

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Drawing in the Autumn

Selected dates between 5th October 2025 - 9th November 2025

Join Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance

17th October 2025 - 1st March 2026

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.

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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry

20th October 2025 - 14th February 2026

Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.

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Out of Sight Out of Mind Exhibition

22nd October 2025 - 9th November 2025

The biggest mental health art exhibition in Scotland in it's 13th year will present artworks made by 400 people.

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Beneath the Surface: King’s Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 23rd October 2025 - 26th February 2026

Join our team at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for weekly gallery talks as part of the exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance!

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Above Ground: Andrew Radford & Susie Redman

25th October 2025 - 14th November 2025

This exhibition at Upright Gallery, brings together Andrew Radford's assemblages and Susie Redman's weavings!

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Crafternoons

Selected dates between 26th October 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!

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Unlikely Architectures by Fraser Taylor

27th October 2025 - 10th November 2025

Showing at Patriothall Gallery from 27th October, 'Unlikely Architectures' presents works by Fraser Taylor, spanning a five-year period and made from direct observations of architecture.

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From the Forest to the Forge: Lachlan Goudie

30th October 2025 - 22nd November 2025

This exhibition will, for the first time, bring together the complete range of works produced by Lachlan Goudie during his fifteen-year painting pilgrimage through Industrial Britain.

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PINK. Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the Origins to Contemporaneity

30th October 2025 - 12th December 2025

This powerful exhibition uncovers the overlooked contributions of Italian women graphic designers who helped define eras, influence culture, and craft iconic imagery.

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Elfyn Lewis :: Galar

1st November 2025 - 26th November 2025

Though primarily abstract, these paintings by Elfin Lewis evoke memories of landscape, rich with atmosphere, shadows and light. Yet they also carry an internal, psychological atmosphere.

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Through an East Coast Window: Morag Muir PAI RSW solo exhibition

1st November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Through an East Coast Window is a solo exhibition of work from Fife-based artist Morag Muir PAI RSW, opening in Morningside Gallery on Saturday 1st November.

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Urban Market at Potterrow

Selected dates between 1st November 2025 - 6th December 2025

Urban Market is a new monthly market held in Edinburgh University's Potterrow on the first Saturday of the month!

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MOVEMENT: A ceramics exhibition by the Bridge Pottery Collective

7th November 2025 - 15th November 2025

The Bridge Pottery Collective presents the work of its members in MOVEMENT, an exhibition exploring the dynamics of ceramics. Catch it at Scot-ART from 8th - 15th November!

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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop

8th November 2025

Join Polymorphics and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!

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Elf School

Selected dates between 8th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

This November, Elf School is coming to The Centre, Livingston – a magical (and slightly mischievous) experience where kids become honorary elves-in-training, with help from Santa’s own helpers.

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Exhibition of Paintings by Gerry McGowan

8th November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Come along to Patriothall in Stockbridge for an exhibition of paintings by Gerry McGowan, recently selected as a finalist for the Scottish Landscape Awards 2025.

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Méabh Breathnach

8th November 2025 - 8th February 2026

In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.

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Myth and the Self: Creative Explorations of Gold and Shadow

8th November 2025

Two creative, experiential dramatherapy-based workshops as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025. Discover the power of myth!

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Stacking Bangles Workshop

8th November 2025

Learn how to make 2 or 3 silver bangles with Leith Jewellery Studios on Saturday 8th November at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

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Easy Sundays: The TAM Sessions

9th November 2025

The TAM Sessions is an open and informal trad session, but with the lovely additional invitation to bring your sewing, knitting, crochet, or any other crafting project that you enjoy.

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Winter Wellbeing Challenge

Selected dates between 10th November 2025 - 7th March 2026

As winter begins, the wonderful folk at SHBT are inviting you to take part in a monthly activity in the beautiful Historic Building Riddles Court, just off the Royal Mile.

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Ceramics Taster Class: Make a pinch pot

11th November 2025 - 12th November 2025

Join Bridge Pottery Collective for a hands-on pottery taster session where you'll create pinch pots!

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Garment Making - 3 Week Daytime Class

11th November 2025

Spend 3 consecutive Thursday afternoons in the sewing studio with an expert tutor and make a stunning garment of your choice!

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Clothing Skills Course - Evenings

12th November 2025

Think dressmaking is only about starting from scratch? Think again. This course is for modern makers who want to sew, alter, repair, and upcycle — all with confidence and style.

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Clothing Skills Course - Mornings

12th November 2025

Whether you’re reshaping your wardrobe, reviving old favourites, or cloning a beloved fit, on this course you’ll build the skills to make clothes that truly work for you

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Fair Saturday 2025 Opening Party

14th November 2025

Please join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Friday 14th November to celebrate Fair Saturday’s 2025 programme at their Opening Party!

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3D2D Newbattle Abbey Christmas Fair

15th November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Returning to this glorious venue, 3D2D Events bring you Christmas at Newbattle Abbey on 15th and 16th November 2025.

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Brick and Sip

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Presented by Brick and Sip, come along to The Gilded Saloon and live your childhood dreams of being a LEGO® Master Builder, while fulfilling your adult dreams of having a drink!

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Festive Gold Leaf Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop

15th November 2025

Discover eco-friendly resin to create a unique festive tray with gold leaf in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 15th November!

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Intuitive Abstract Art Workshop

15th November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Explore your creativity and dive into the intuitive world of abstract art with Vicky Paul at Cockburn Collective in Leith in November!

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Open Studios

15th November 2025

Discover creativity at Wasps Riverside House inaugural Open Studios Day! Meet artists, explore their workspaces and experience our newest creative community!

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German Messy Church for Kids

16th November 2025

The German Church in Edinburgh invites families with children of pre-school and primary school age to sing, play, craft and pray!

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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray - Eco-resin Craft Workshop

19th November 2025

Join Polymorphics on 19th November for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!

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Hearth Fire Sessions

20th November 2025

Welcome to the Scottish Storytelling Centre's Hearth Fire Sessions with Dougie Mackay, Alastair Blain, Chandra Mather & Tim Porteus on Thursday 20th November!

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Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.

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Festive Gold Leaf Bubble Trinket Dish - Eco-resin Craft Workshop

22nd November 2025

In this workshop run by Polymorphics, explore the world of sustainable resin by adding gold leaf to make a beautiful and festive bubble trinket dish!

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HelloArt Christmas Market

22nd November 2025

Get ready to step into a world of Christmas magic with HelloArt’s very first Christmas Market at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 22nd November!

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Michael Fullerton

22nd November 2025 - 22nd February 2026

A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!

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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: National

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National this November!

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Tea Green Winter Market: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November!

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The Edinburgh Sketcher at The King’s Gallery

22nd November 2025

Join Mark Kirkham, better known as the Edinburgh Sketcher, to explore Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh on 22nd November!

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Festival Fabric Wreath Making Workshop

Selected dates between 23rd November 2025 - 13th December 2025

Enjoy a few hours of crafting and make your own fabric wreath for the Christmas season at this fun wreath making class in Edinburgh.

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Hand Embroidery - Stitched Garden

23rd November 2025

Join Artisan Stitch, Scotland’s leading sewing school, for a joyful hand embroidery workshop for beginners on Sunday 23rd November!

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Castle Street Christmas Market

25th November 2025 - 22nd December 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2025, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy.

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Learn to Knit Course

25th November 2025

Learn to Knit on this fun, four-week series of two-hour evening classes for complete beginners or those wanting a fresh start at Kathy's Knits!

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MULCH

26th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Featuring four talented, Edinburgh-based artists working across fine art, textiles and illustration, this inaugural exhibition at Leith Makers marks the beginning of an artist collective.

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Winter Wreaths

26th November 2025

Join IKEA Edinburgh for a winter Wreath-Making workshop on Wednesday 26th November and craft a unique, festive wreath using seasonal materials and stylish accents!

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Ocean Terminal Christmas Market

27th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

Ocean Terminal Christmas Market is the place to be for a magical indoor shopping experience.

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Christmas Night Market at The Pitt

28th November 2025

Step into a merry mash-up of mistletoe, music and mulled wine as The Pitt transforms into a festive playground of flavour, fun and fashionable market picks!

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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair

28th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 28th to 30th November!

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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

28th November 2025

Join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll immerse yourself in the art of creating eco-resin Christmas decorations.

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The Night Market UK - Edinburgh Christmas Special

28th November 2025

The Night Market UK returns to our favourite home, The Biscuit Factory, for a winter edition packed with indie spirit, warm vibes, and small business brilliance!

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WinterFest

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into the magic of WinterFest and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park!

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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!

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Christmas Market and Open Days

29th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

Edinburgh Printmakers will be opening the doors of our historic building Castle Mills to welcome you to a fun-filled weekend of activities, workshops, and our bespoke Christmas Market!

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Christmas Markets at The Pitt

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Get ready for a weekend of festive cheer as The Pitt transforms into a wintry wonderland of food, fun, and fabulous finds!

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Descriptive Tour: Drawing the Italian Renaissance

29th November 2025

Join us for a special descriptive tour of the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh, designed for visually impaired and blind visitors.

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Family Drawing Workshop

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 20th February 2026

Take inspiration from drawings in our latest exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance and join us for a special family drawing workshop.

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Family Yoga: Mixed Age Group

29th November 2025

Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance, join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories.

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Festive Makers Market

29th November 2025

Enjoy a unique festive shopping experience at Edinburgh Open Workshop’s Makers Market on 29th November!

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German Christmas Fair

29th November 2025

You are warmly invited to the Christmas Fair at the German Church, on Saturday 29th November!

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Storytime Christmas Special

29th November 2025

Join us at the Institut français d'Ecosse for a magical Christmas Storytime filled with festive tales and crafts on Saturday 29th November!

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Terrazzo Christmas Decorations - Eco-Resin Craft Workshop

29th November 2025

Get into the festive spirit and join Polymorphics for a special workshop where you'll create beautiful terrazzo decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season.

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The Eric Liddell Community’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair

29th November 2025

Get into the festive spirit at The Eric Liddell Community's much-loved Christmas Craft Fair on 29th November – a perfect day out for the whole family!

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Winter Open Studios

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

The artists and makers at Abbeymount Studios are once again opening their studio doors for the annual Winter Open Studios Weekend on 29th and 30th November.

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Festive Wreath-Making Classes

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 7th December 2025

Join us for a festive afternoon at Rabble Edinburgh as you craft your own beautiful Christmas wreath under the expert guidance from the Edinburgh Craft Club.

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The Sacred Art of Contemplative Writing

30th November 2025

This workshop, at St Michael and All Saints on Sunday 30th November, is a gentle introduction to contemplative writing practices rooted in sacred tradition and is open to all.

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Festive Wreath Making at Holyroodhouse

1st December 2025

Join florist and Royal Warrant-holder Lottie Longman at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 1st December to create your own festive wreath to take home!

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Gowns & Glamour, an Art Deco Adventure from Paris to New York

1st December 2025

The Costume Society Scotland's December talk is taking place at Augustine United Church on the 1st and will hopefully enthuse the art deco in you!

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Paint a Fox in a Fairylight Forest at The Alchemist

1st December 2025

Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening as you paint a fox in a fairylight forest at The Alchemist Edinburgh on Monday 1st December!

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The Eric Liddell Community’s Lights Switch On

3rd December 2025

Join The Eric Liddell Community for their annual Christmas Lights Switch On event! Gather with friends, family, and neighbours as we light up the community and celebrate together.

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Santa’s Snowy Spectacular!

Selected dates between 4th December 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join us in upstairs in our IKEA restaurant for a holly jolly good time this Winter season! Bring the whole family in for a night full of festive fun, laughter and creativity.

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A Winter Garden: Gelli Printing Workshop

5th December 2025

Celebrate the beauty of the season in this workshop run by Artisan Stitch on 5th December and create unique prints with seedheads, bare branches, and frosted textures become your tools.

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Christmas Wreath Making at Hopetoun House

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful wreath completely from scratch using natural materials, sourced from our historic designed landscape.

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Drawing The Italian Renaissance: A Gallery Late

5th December 2025

Step into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.

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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: Curator’s Introduction

Selected dates between 5th December 2025 - 29th January 2026

Join exhibition curator Lauren Porter at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse as she discusses works from Drawing the Italian Renaissance!

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Festive Terrazzo Mini Tray for Children

5th December 2025

Join Polymorphics for a magical workshop where you'll learn to craft a stunning mini tray using Eco-resin, just in time for the festive season!

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Winter Arts Markets

5th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

The ever-popular Drill Hall Christmas Arts Markets will return in December with an exciting extra market date!

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3D2D Assembly Rooms Christmas Fair

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

3D2D Events are delighted to be able to once again bring to the Assembly Rooms their spectacular Christmas Fair on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December!

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Edinburgh Winter Makers Market

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative at their annual Winter Makers Market held in the Fruitmarket on 6th & 7th December!

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Festive Earrings - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

6th December 2025

Delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create up to four pairs of colourful festive earrings in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 6th December.

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MnB Christmas Craft Market

6th December 2025

MnB is returning to Leith Arches for its Christmas market on Saturday 6th December, showcasing the unique and exceptional work of local artisans, designers, and makers.

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Wreath Making Workshop at Edinburgh Zoo

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Add a touch of homemade charm to your Christmas by taking a wreath making workshop at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Festive Macrame Workshop - Christmas Wreath Making

7th December 2025

Spend a few relaxing hours in a cosy Edinburgh craft studio getting into the festive spirit whilst making your own macrame Christmas wreath that can be used year after year.

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Festive Wreath Making Workshop

7th December 2025

Come along to The Three Sisters Edinburgh on Sunday 7th December for this Festive Wreath Making Workshop!

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3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market

8th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Meet the artists, support local businesses and find extraordinary and unique items this Christmas at the 3D2D Winter in the West End Christmas Market in St Johns Episcopal Church!

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Festive Hoop Earrings with Charms - Eco- Resin Craft Workshop

10th December 2025

In this workshop, run by Polymorphics, you'll delve into the art of working with eco-resin to design and create two pairs of colourful earrings with up to ten mixed shaped charms.

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Beginners Sewing Course XL

12th December 2025 - 13th December 2025

This 2-day introductory course, run by Artisan Stitch, is a good starting point to learn expert sewing techniques whether you want to progress into dressmaking, soft furnishing or craft projects.

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Christmas Decorations for Children - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

12th December 2025

Come along to discover the joy of working with this sustainable material while creating beautiful decorations that will sparkle throughout the holiday season. Perfect for Children age 8+.

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Annual Festive Studio Sample Sale

13th December 2025

Join Polymorphics at We Make Edinburgh for a special Sample Sale featuring Eco-Resin & Terrazzo Homeware and Eco-Resin Jewellery – each piece is unique and ready to find its new home.

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Christmas Activity Day

13th December 2025

Join us at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 13th December for a fun festive activity for the whole family to enjoy!

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Christmas Decorations - Eco Resin Craft Workshop

13th December 2025

In this workshop, participants of all ages and skill levels will learn how to work with eco-resin, mix pigments, and cast them into set of six stunning Christmas decorations.

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Breakfast with Santa

14th December 2025

Make magical memories this Christmas with our Breakfast with Santa experience at Charwood, it's perfect for the whole family!

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Midnight Solar Market - Winter

14th December 2025

Edinburgh's gothic event is a safe inclusive space where you can shop our wonderful traders, grab a drink or catch performers!

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Artist Bootcamp

13th January 2026

Are you an Artist, working away in your own studio, stuck in a big of a rut, and feel like you need an injection of energy?! Well the 5 week Artist Bootcamp course is for you!

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DIY Printmaking Course

15th January 2026

Learning a variety of accessible printmaking methods on this Paintbox School of Art's 10 week DIY Printmaking Course starting Thursday 15th January.

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Harris Tweed Coin / Credit Card Purse Making Workshop

18th January 2026

Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for this one-day workshop and make a gorgeous credit card/coin purse made from vintage Harris Tweed on Sunday 18th January.

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Chiaroscuro - Light and Dark

31st January 2026 - 1st February 2026

In this 2 day workshop we will focus on recognising the tonal values inherent in colour, culminating in creating a still life painting in oils that emphasises and exploits the drama of chiaroscuro.

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Conservator Talk: Conserving the Campi Cartoon

6th February 2026

Victoria Button, Royal Collection Trust’s Head of Paper Conservation, discusses her work in preparing drawings for presentation in Drawing The Italian Renaissance, on display at The King's Gallery.

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Family Yoga: Early Years

13th February 2026

Taking inspiration from Drawing the Italian Renaissance join us for a fun family yoga session full of movement, music, songs and stories. Suitable for children 16 months to 4 years old.

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Family Afternoon: Let’s play with colours

19th February 2026

Looking for an afternoon of imagination and joy? Don’t miss our Family Afternoon at the Institut français d’Écosse on Thursday 19th February, suitable for ages 3 to 10!

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Curatorial Talk: The Patrons of the Renaissance

27th February 2026

Join Martin Clayton, Head of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust, for this lunchtime lecture as he discusses the vital role of patrons in the creation of Italian Renaissance art.

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Flora, Fauna & Fabric, Where Art Meets Fashion!

16th October 2026 - 19th October 2026

Scottish artists/designers Adrienne Kerr and Elizabeth Martin unite their shared love of nature, storytelling, and textile in this exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery!

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Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

Selected dates between 29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas

15th November 2025

One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 15th November!

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The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 24th September 2025 - 26th November 2025

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

8th November 2025

Families First St Andrews is inviting the community to come together for its annual Coffee Morning on 8th November, a much-loved event that combines sweet treats with community spirit.

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Christmas Fayre

Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025

Enjoy a look around a great variety of Christmas stalls featuring wonderfully creative presents from local producers at the Crail Community Hall's Christmas Fayre!

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Artisan Market St. Andrews

Artisan Market St. Andrews

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 6th December 2025

Come along to the monthly Artisan Market St. Andrews, featuring an amazing community of local makers, bakers, artists and charities!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Kilmardinny House Christmas Fayre

Kilmardinny House Christmas Fayre

7th December 2025

Kilmardinny House's popular Christmas Fayre returns on Sunday 7th December, showcasing a variety of stallholders with unique gifting opportunities including art, candles, jewellery and cards!

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Tea Green Winter Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Tea Green Winter Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

6th December 2025 - 7th December 2025

Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this December for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

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Signwriting with Bungo Sign Co.

Signwriting with Bungo Sign Co.

15th November 2025

Fancy trying your hand at traditional signwriting? Now's your chance! Join the talented team from signwriters, Bungo Sign Co., and Rachel from brush maker A.S Handover for a crafty afternoon workshop!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Langloch Farm Festive Fayre

Langloch Farm Festive Fayre

22nd November 2025

Come along for some early Christmas shopping and see what the Langloch Farm Social Enterprises: Woodcraft, Botanics, the Garden Centre, Farm Shop, and of course, our Barn Gift Shop, have to offer!

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Christmas Wreath Making Class

Christmas Wreath Making Class

6th December 2025

Get merry at ORA on Saturday 6th December for an afternoon creating your very own real wreath in a gorgeous setting with some festive fizz!

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Valley View Christmas Market

Valley View Christmas Market

15th November 2025 - 16th November 2025

Valley View at Gouldings will host an undercover Christmas Market featuring a range of stallholders on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree

Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Christmas Tree

13th December 2025

Join us at Restoration Creation for their Kids Christmas Workshop, where children can unleash their creativity by painting their own wooden Christmas tree!

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Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Rudolf Christmas Tree Decoration

Children’s Craft Workshops: Wooden Rudolf Christmas Tree Decoration

22nd November 2025

Join Restoration Creation for a fun event where you can make your own Christmas Rudolf decoration to hang on your tree!

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Browns Lane Market

Browns Lane Market

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

Paisley's artisan market, Browns Lane Market, showcases a wide range of hand made crafts, food and drink from a whole host of local creatives and producers!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Beginners Willow Basketry

Beginners Willow Basketry

2nd December 2025

Join master basket weaver Anna Liebmann at Central Scotland School of Craft a fun and sociable days of beginners willow basketry!

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Glass Fusing – Waves or Curves – with Una Galbraith

Glass Fusing – Waves or Curves – with Una Galbraith

11th April 2026

Learn the essential techniques of cutting, layering, and fusing glass to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces, guided by Una Galbraith!

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Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

15th November 2025

Ready to get creative for the holiday season? Join this two-hour Christmas Jesmonite workshop in Stirling on 15th November and learn how to make your own unique festive decorations!

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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.

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Christmas At Culzean

Christmas At Culzean

Selected dates between 6th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the team at Culzean Castle & Country Park in December for lots of seasonal fun including a visit from Father Christmas, festive trails, a Christmas Market and live music from local choirs!

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Sponsored Links

Salvation Army
Renfrewshire Council
Escape The Past
Mowgli
Fayre Play
WST
Hilton Glasgow

Sponsored Links

Go Ape
Hilton Glasgow
Murrayfield Experience
MNB
Tea Green
Children's Classic Concerts
The Chocolatarium
Salvation Army
Renfrewshire Council
Escape The Past
Mowgli
Fayre Play
WST
Hilton Glasgow

Popular Events

Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Lights
The ever popular annual Ronnie Rusack Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 8th November to Edinburgh's Union Canal!
Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
The Cunninghame Graham Lecture 2025
This year's Cunninghame Graham Lecture will be from William Chislett and is titled '50 Years After Franco: Spain’s Profound Transformation, 1975-2025'.

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall