Days Out events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle
Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Day Fever Edinburgh
Day Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience
Embark on an epic adventure to the iconic backdrops of the beloved series Outlander on this 1 Day experience!
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National Museum of Flight Behind the Scenes Tours
Find out about our collection of aero-engines and propellers on a curator-led tour of our Object Store.
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Exclusive Outlander Locations Guided Tour of Hopetoun House
Transport yourself to the heart of Outlander with our exclusive guided tour of Hopetoun House (incl ticket to Midhope Castle)!
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Green Explorers
Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!
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Vogrie Pogrie
Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2024 from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.
READ MOREDoors Open Days Midlothian
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Midlothian! This year's event will be held 14th September!
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Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 14th & 15th September!
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Oktoberfest
Back by popular demand, Oktoberfest comes to Volcano Falls Adventure Golf Edinburgh from 14th September!
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Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club 65th All Breed Championship Show
Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club are holding their 65th All Breed Championship Cat Show with pedigree and household pets competing for Best in Show on Saturday, 21st September.
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Shiver Me Timbers
Make a variety of gorgeous crafts with us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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Family Fun Day
Join us for our fairy tale family fun day in the Hopetoun Grounds on Sunday 22nd September from 12pm until 4pm.
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80s/90s Day Time Disco
Get ready to dance to all your favourite 80s and 90s hits at the Daytime Disco in Cold Town House on 28th September and still be home in time for bedtime!
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Doors Open Day: Adam Smith’s Panmure House
Explore the historic Adam Smith's Panmure House in the heart of Edinburgh for Doors Open Day weekend in association with Scottish Civic Trust.
READ MOREDoors Open Days - East Lothian
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Lothian! This year's event will be held on 28th & 29th September!
READ MOREDoors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 28rd & 29th!
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Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
On Saturday 28th September hourly tours will be running at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11am until 1pm as part of Doors Open Days!
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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Doors Open Day
Discover creativity on your doorstep as Edinburgh Open Workshop invites you to step inside for Doors Open Day on 28th September!
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Free Family Arts Day
Come along to The Lyceum Theatre on 28th September as it throws open the doors for a fun-filled family day inspired by our upcoming production of The Baddies!
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Gracemount Mansion Doors Open Day
Gracemount Mansion's grounds and walled garden will be open as part of Doors Open Day 2024. Come along and enjoy a great day out!
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Royal Observatory Doors Open Days
Meet scientists and engineers who work at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh and find out more about the amazing astronomy and scientific innovations taking place there!
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Science Saturday
Join the Maths Week Scotland team in celebrating 'Math Tales' in Hawthornden Court at the National Museum of Scotland on 28th September!
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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition
Are you planning your wedding in Scotland and looking for the best Edinburgh wedding suppliers? Then come along to The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, one of the largest wedding shows in Scotland!
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Woodland Dance Project
The Woodland Dance Project is back for 2024 with a bang! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on 28th September!
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Craigies Pumpkin Festival
Building on the success of last year’s Spooky Days and the hugely popular PYO Pumpkins, Craigies Pumpkin Festival will offer delight and frights to families during the day.
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Trick or Treat Trail
Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.
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Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 5th and 6th October 2024!
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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival 2024
Edinburgh's Whisky Festival will return to BT Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 5th October 2024.
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Edinburgh Zoo Autumn Market
Treat yourself this half term and visit Edinburgh Zoo's autumn market in Lemur Lodge on 12th & 13th October!
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Gin & Rum Festival
The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 12th October!
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Halloween Days
Come along to our Halloween Days at Conifox Adventure Park this October and create some pumpkin-tastic memories!
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The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle
Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of Lauriston Castle?
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Autumn Explorers
Following the success of our half day holiday programmes during the spring and summer at Edinburgh Zoo we are delighted to announce our Autumn Explorer programme!
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Half Term: Second World War Scotland
Discover real objects and stories from the Second World War in Scotland with our half term family activities at National Museum of Flight Scotland!
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How to Train your Dinosaur
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey back in time as we welcome How to Train your Dinosaur shows at Edinburgh Zoo for one weekend only!
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Terminal V Halloween Festival
Terminal V returns to the Edinburgh Royal Highland Centre this Halloween with their first ever 2 Nights - 2 Stages concept on 25th & 26th October!
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Carve A Treat
Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by our stretch tent by the car park to carve our animals a spooktacular gift!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on 26th October!
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Hallowe’en at the Castle
This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.
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Come & Play: Music of the Opera
Do you play an orchestral instrument? Fancy rehearsing and performing music from some of the world’s most loved operas? Yes? Well look no further…
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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh
This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!
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Conifox Christmas Experience
Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!
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Puccini Festival
Opera Caledonia is delighted to present Puccini Festival 'In Memoria', a day of concerts & events marking the centenary of Puccini's death, on Saturday 30th November at Institut français d'Écosse!
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Treasure Island
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!
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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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The Skababs
The Skababs return to Dreadnought Rock on 2nd February for a Tea-Time special after their sold out debut in September!
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The Gin To My Tonic Show: Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival Edinburgh
The Gin To My Tonic Show, the ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples is coming to Central Hall Edinburgh in 2025!
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Terminal V Festival
Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!
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Kidz Club Party
Kidz Club Party is coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, more fun and games, singing and dancing on Sunday 27th April!
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Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Barrhead’s Big Bounce
On Thursday 17th October, join the All About Barrhead team in Barrhead Foundry for a full day of inflatable fun at Barrhead's Big Bounce!
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Giffnock’s Christmas Village
Join the Giffnock Village team on Saturday 9th November for a magical day of festive fun featuring a Christmas market, street performers, live music and dance performances, Santa's grotto and more!
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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
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 16th November!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Silverburn Festival
It's the 10th Anniversary of our two day music extravaganza in Fife featuring the finest rock, ska, funk, indie and folk bands in a beautiful natural setting!
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‘Bee’ in the Park
‘Bee’ in the Park is part of Fife’s Climate Action Festival and promises to deliver an exciting and interactive day out for the whole family.
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Doors Open Days - Fife East
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife! This year's events in Fife East will be held on 2nd & 3rd September!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas
Two events for the price of one! The Creative Craft Show and Simply Christmas at the SEC Glasgow in October is the ultimate day out for hobbyists and crafters!
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Top Dogs Day Out
Loch Lomond Shores' Top Dogs Day Out is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!
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Oktoberfest Glasgow at Platform
Kick off your Oktoberfest Glasgow 2024 experience on September 21 with a spectacular celebration at Platform Brewery!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
St Mary’s Family Fun Day and Fayre
Pop along to St Mary's Parish Church in Montherwell on Saturday 14th September for their Family Fun Day and Fayre!
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East Kilbride Pumpkin Trail
Get ready as Inspired Events presents East Kilbride's Pumpkin Trail in the enchanting Calderglen Country Park on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October!
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Lanark Car Show
Lanark Car Show will return to Lanark Town Centre on Saturday 28th September featuring a selection of memorable vehicles from the 1930s right through to current models!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Heritage Group Event: Murder Mystery Afternoon
Join Paisley Heritage Group on Sunday 3rd November for their 'Death at the Distillery' Murder Mystery Afternoon!
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Howard Donald - TAKE THAT End of Summer Party
Howard Donald will take you on a mesmerizing music journey with his signature beats, followed by Ingliston's very own host & DJ Steven Clarke, who will keep the party alive with his infectious energy!
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Dogs Day Out
Dogs Day Out at Renfrew's Robertson Park on Sunday 22nd September is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Doors Open Days Stirling
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling! This year's event will be held on September.
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Haugh Field Harness Racing
Come along to Haugh Field Harness Racing in Whins of Milton, Stirling and enjoy a great day out!
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Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2024!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its third festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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Kelburn’s Halloween Pumpkin Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!
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WinterStorm
WinterStorm is a four day celebration of classic rock, metal, blues and more held in Troon Concert Hall on the west coast of Scotland since 2016!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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