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Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh on 17 August 2025

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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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Amethyst Bar, by X MUSE Vodka

6th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

This August, step into our modern-day Agora nestled within the French Institute on the Royal Mile, brought to life by X MUSE Vodka and experience artistic interpretations in liquid form!

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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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Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani

1st August 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Aqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.

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ARTIST ROOMS

12th July 2025 - 30th September 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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Blythe Scott: Joy

2nd August 2025 - 17th August 2025

Morningside Gallery is delighted to be showing a new exhibition of work from Blythe Scott, a Scottish contemporary artist with a large following both at home and around the world!

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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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Dyed in the Wool

16th August 2025 - 25th August 2025

Contemporary Edinburgh artist Davy Macdonald presents Dyed in the Wool, a unique new exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversaries of Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian football clubs!

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Edinburgh Art Festival

7th August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Art Festival, the UK's largest festival of visual arts, returns to the capital from August 7th to 24th.

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Hynde Sight II

2nd August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Following on from the London exhibition Hynde Sight earlier this year, Chrissie Hynde's latest exhibition 'Hynde Sight II' is showing at the Harvey and Woodd Gallery in Edinburgh this August.

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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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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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Leith Connections - Exhibition

6th August 2025 - 31st August 2025

Leith Connections is a collaborative exhibition of creatives from all walks of life exploring their personal, emotional, and historical connections to the town.

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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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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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LOVE is the thing: Imogen Alabaster

9th August 2025 - 29th August 2025

Imogen Alabaster is known for her emotive oil paintings and her new exhibition, LOVE is the thing, is showing at Upright Gallery from 9th to 29th August.

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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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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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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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Print Expo 2525

8th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

This August, join us for Print Expo 2525 and help celebrate 10 years of Out of the Blueprint!

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Robert Powell: Hall of Hours

1st August 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Hall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.

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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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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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Surface Tensions :: Stephan Ehrenhofer, Molly Thomson, Derek Wilson

2nd August 2025 - 30th August 2025

&Gallery presents Surface Tensions, the work of three artists who explore the material, structural, and conceptual possibilities of wall-based sculpture.

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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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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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Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire

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:

The Lost Words

The Lost Words

28th June 2025 - 26th October 2025

Discover The Lost Words, an enchanting exhibition featuring original artwork by artist Jackie Morris and spell-poems by writer Robert Macfarlane – from their best-selling book of the same name.

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Art Exhibition: Futures by Nick Domminney & Landscapes by Stéphane Abbt

Art Exhibition: Futures by Nick Domminney & Landscapes by Stéphane Abbt

1st August 2025 - 29th August 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to welcome for the first time, Nick Domminney with works from his 'Futures 3' collection and 'Landscapes' by Stéphane Abbt!

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Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness

Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness

17th August 2025

Learn fluid art techniques to practice mindfulness and encourage wellness on this fun, calming and relaxing workshop run by Mindful Art on Sunday 17th August at Balmalcolm Den!

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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:

Anyone Can Draw

Anyone Can Draw

17th August 2025

Join illustrator Tintin Lindkvist Nielsen for a workshop designed to build your confidence in drawing and learn to use drawing as a powerful tool for communication and self-expression!

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Fused Glass Workshop

Fused Glass Workshop

Selected dates between 17th August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Join glass artist Kimberley Armstrong for a fun and creative hands-on experience where you will learn the art of fusing glass.

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Stained Glass Workshop

Stained Glass Workshop

Selected dates between 17th August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Join glass artist Kimberley Armstrong for a relaxed, fun, creative workshop making your own glass project.

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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:

Chatelherault Market

Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 12th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!

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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:

Scottish Bead Fair

Scottish Bead Fair

17th August 2025

The Scottish Bead Fair, featuring a huge range of semi precious, crystal beads, pearls and everything for making great jewellery, will be held at the Normandy Hotel on Sunday 17th August!

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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:

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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The Great Scottish Craft Hoolie: Woodcrafts Weekend

The Great Scottish Craft Hoolie: Woodcrafts Weekend

15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

The Hoolie is back in 2025 with two back-to-back weekends in August. This first weekend, 15th to 17th, will focus on wood-based crafts - from carving to turning.

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She Carries the Land - Folklore of the Cailleach

She Carries the Land - Folklore of the Cailleach

16th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

SHE CARRIES THE LAND - Folklore of the Cailleach, is a solo exhibition by Scottish printmaker and illustrator Abbie Lois, taking place at Made in Stirling from 16th July.

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Popular Events

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Sam Fender
Sam Fender's People Watching tour is coming to the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Friday 22nd August, with special guest Olivia Dean as part of Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2025!
The Pink Pony Party: Chappell Roan Tribute
Join Edinburgh University Students Association at Potterow on Saturday 6th September for a Chappell Roan Tribute Night!
An Audience with Philippa Gregory
Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history you thought you knew, a fascinating evening of entertaining historical insight and unforgettable storytelling!
Löser - Motörhead Tribute
Get ready Edinburgh for a night of pure, unapologetic rock 'n' roll mayhem when the UK's premier Motörhead tribute, Löser, visits Legends on Saturday 11th October!
Tomatin Tasting Masterclass
Come join us at The Scottish Gantry in Edinburgh for a journey through Tomatin's finest drams on Wednesday 27th August!

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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