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Days Out Events in Edinburgh in October 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

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

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 24th December 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden

1st January 2025 - 29th December 2025
Lasswade

This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026

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

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A Trail of Burke & Hare

11th June 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer

4th October 2025

Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!

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Comic Con Scotland

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

Comic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!

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Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival 2025

11th October 2025

Edinburgh’s Whisky Festival returns to Murrayfield on Saturday 11th October 2025 - Bigger, Bolder, and with a New Festival Family!

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Gin & Rum Festival

11th October 2025

The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!

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Autumn Explorers

14th October 2025 - 16th October 2025

Edinburgh Zoo's Autumn Explorer programme returns in 2025. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo!

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Scottish National Whisky Festival

25th October 2025

Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!

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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
MNB
St Mary's Music School
Renfrewshire Council
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

Days Out Events in Fife

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

6th January 2025 - 31st October 2025

Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden

6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.

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Scottish Championship Car Racing - Best Of Scottish - Final Round

Scottish Championship Car Racing - Best Of Scottish - Final Round

11th October 2025 - 12th October 2025

Get ready for the grand finale of the 2025 Scottish motorsport season! The Knockhill Motor Sports Club and SMRC proudly present the Best of Scottish Club Racing event.

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Days 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 Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival

The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival

24th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow, the Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 24th and 26th of October!

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AJ Bell Junior and Mini Scottish Run

AJ Bell Junior and Mini Scottish Run

4th October 2025

Get the whole family active by joining the Great Scottish Run's family friendly activities in George Square on Saturday 4th October!

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness

South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness

5th October 2025

Taking place in the stunning grounds of Chatelherault, Mud Madness involves mud runs, water slides, obstacles and even a dip in the River Avon – great fun for all ages!

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Days 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:

WICKED Family Fun Day

WICKED Family Fun Day

26th October 2025

Join Ingliston for a spellbinding experience where you'll meet your favourite characters from The Wizard of Oz at their WICKED Family Fun Day!

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Days 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 Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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Interesting Things

Interesting Things

4th October 2025

Interesting Things returns to the Tolbooth showcasing some of the best Scottish and international indie, alternative, electronic, pop, jazz and experimental music.

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
ChangeWorks
Scottish Refugee Council
ATG
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
MNB
St Mary's Music School
Renfrewshire Council
Escape The Past
Fayre Play
ChangeWorks
Scottish Refugee Council
ATG
Hostelworld
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

Be Seen - 3 Hour Retreat
Ocean Flow invites you to this 3 hour retreat at Kirknewton Village Hall on Sunday 13th July.
Easy Sundays: Always Room For One More
Come along to the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Sunday 13th July for a family session of welcoming stories, songs and crafts with storyteller Beth Cross!
The Weaving Project Exhibition
Come along to The Weaving Project Exhibition with it's selection of Scandi handwoven rugs, cushions, scarves and more for sale, along with demonstrations of band and loom weaving.
The Neuroscience of Music with Dr Helen Nuttall
What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses at this talk on Thursday 19th June at the Assembly Roxy!
Undercover Hippy
This October, The Undercover Hippy takes to the road for a 20-date UK tour, bringing their unique fusion of reggae, hip hop, and lyrical activism to The Voodoo Rooms on Wednesday the 8th!

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