Days Out Events in Edinburgh in September 2025
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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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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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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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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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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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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: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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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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A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Tea and Talks
These tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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Country Days
Join us at Club Tropicana Edinburgh for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more!
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What’s Up: Dark Matter Detectives
Join our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
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Tabletop Scotland 2025
Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's returning to the Royal Highland Centre in September!
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Edinburgh Model Railway Exhibition
Edinburgh and Lothians Miniature Railway Club is holding a Model Railway Exhibition at George Watsons College on 6th & 7th September. It's a fun day out for collectors, enthusiasts and families!
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Innis & Runn @ Stockbridge Social
In partnership with our friends at Stockbridge Social, we’re inviting runners of all abilities to join Innis & Gunn for a fun, friendly 5K around Stockbridge on Saturday 6th September!
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Old Skool Days
Old Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
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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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Collective Gala
Join Collective Edinburgh on Sunday 7th September as Collective Gala returns with a full day of activities!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fairnielaw
Visit Fairnielaw with its mixture of both formal and wild areas with beautiful views towards Traprain Law and the Garleton Hills at the highest point!
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Vogrie Pogrie
Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2025 from Friday 12th to Monday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.
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BXIV Medieval Reenactment - Have A Go Day
Step back in time and experience the thrill of medieval battles at BXIV Medieval Reenactment - Come have a go on Saturday 13th September!
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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!
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 13th & 14th September!
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Edinburgh Riding of the Marches 2025 and Edinburgh 900 People’s Procession
One of Edinburgh’s largest public events, The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, is taking place on Sunday 14th September and will be part of the closing ceremony for the Edinburgh 900 Celebrations!
READ MOREDoors Open Days West Lothian
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 20th & 21st 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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DAYS Festival
DAYS Festival returns to The Pitt this September. It's the third edition and sure to be the best one yet!
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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!
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 27th & 28th 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 27th & 28th!
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Doors Open Days: Out of the Blue Drill Hall
On Saturday 27th September, hourly tours will be running at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11am until 1pm as part of Edinburgh 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 2025 on Saturday 27th September!
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Family Weekend at Hopetoun House
Join us on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September for a fun-filled Family Weekend as we wrap up the season in style at Scotland’s finest stately home.
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Science Saturday with Maths Week Scotland
Join us for Science Saturday with Maths Week Scotland in Hawthornden Court at the National Museum of Scotland on 27th September!
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Barnton Bunker Open Day
Join us on Sunday, September 28th at Barnton Bunker to celebrate the official launch of our new community garden!
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Liquid Identities Festival
Come along to the Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh, on 28th September 2025 for Liquid Identities, a vibrant celebration of Scotland's ESEA creativity and the first-of-its-kind festival in Scotland!
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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:
Busby Arts Festival: Art Exhibition and Introducing Stage
Join Busby Arts Festival on Saturday 6th September for their Art Exhibition featuring work by amateur and professional artists and Introducing Stage featuring young local musicians!
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Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 20th & 21st.
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Summer In Nashville - Country Music Festival
Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville comes to Rouken Glen Park on Sunday 7th September with a huge line up of music, games and food!
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:
National Vegetable Society Championships
The 2025 Scottish Branch of the National Vegetable Society Championships is taking place at Dobbies, Dunfermline on 13th & 14 September. It's a great day out for all the 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 on selected dates in September!
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Bowhill Highland Games
Experience the best of Scotland with a day out at the Bowhill Highland Games on Sunday 14th 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:
Sober Socials at SWG3
Sweat, breathe, party, repeat. No hangover, just an endorphin high when Holon host their next Sober Social at SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 21st September!
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Bounce Bingo
Get ready, Glasgow - Zander Nation Bounce Bingo is coming to Berlinkys for the first time, and this is NOT your average bingo!
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Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day
Dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide Explorathon festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days!
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:
ASN Family Festival
M&D's are thrilled to host Scotland's first-ever ASN Family Festival on Saturday 6th September – a day designed entirely with our ASN (Additional Support Needs) families in mind!
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New College Lanarkshire Community Day - Coatbridge Campus
New College Lanarkshire are celebrating 160 years of learning in Coatbridge with a day packed full of fun for all ages on Saturday 20th September!
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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is to host a tribute concert featuring the nation's favourite female artists line-up – Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Miley Cyrus!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
AmpuT in the Park Festival
AmpuT in the Park is a day of music, food, drinks, stalls and games in the newly renovated garden at the Finding Your Feet Charity Hub!
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ModStuff
LNP Promotions' ModStuff returns for 2025! It's a fantastic day of Mod culture and music at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 6th September!
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Doors Open Days Inverclyde
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Inverclyde! This year's event will be held on September 6th & 7th.
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:
Scotland’s National Hero
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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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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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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September!
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The Big Wag
Join Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO for The Big Wag, a charity dog show and reunion open to all, at Muirmill Equestrian Centre on Sunday 1st September!
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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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Family Fun Day, Car Boot & Horse Gymkhana Charity Fundraiser
Come and enjoy a fantastic day out with the whole family while supporting a great cause, every activity helps raise funds for The Daimler Foundation charity month!
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