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Days Out Events in Edinburgh on 28 December 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!

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Christmas @ The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Then gather your team and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room for The Deacon’s Cabinet!

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Christmas At Almond Valley

6th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

Santa's elves are taking over Almond Valley in the most dazzling way imaginable, decking the halls from top to toe in twinkling lights, festive cheer, and a generous sprinkle of mischief!

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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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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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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2026
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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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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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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!

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Festive Fun at Museum on the Mound

3rd December 2025 - 6th January 2026

Museum on the Mound is delighted to be offering fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables throughout the Winter holidays.

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Gyle Winter Wonderland

25th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

This year, the Gyle Shopping Centre is pulling out all the stops for the biggest and brightest Christmas experience yet!

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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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Sundown Adventures

28th November 2025 - 30th December 2025

For the very first time Go Ape's popular Sundown Adventures will be available at Dalkeith Country Park between 28th November and 30th December.

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The Winter Village at Fort Kinnaird

21st November 2025 - 28th December 2025

This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows for all to enjoy.

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Try an Outdoor Escape Room this Christmas

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

This Christmas, wrap up warm and 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 adventure!

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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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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:

Cinderella

Cinderella

21st November 2025 - 31st December 2025

Eastwood Park Theatre has announced its panto production for 2025 will be the magical fairy tale, Cinderella!

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Days Out Events in Fife

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:

Clydeside Christmas Village

Clydeside Christmas Village

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Saturday 29th November and Sunday 4th January!

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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

28th December 2025

The WORLDS BIGGEST PRODUCTIONS present a brand-new, breathtaking Cirque staging of the Wicked Wizard of Oz at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 28th December!

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A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials

A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials

14th November 2025 - 31st January 2026

Santa is bringing his Elf Trials to Glasgow for a limited run! Do you have what it takes to win all the gold stars in 30 minutes? A fun and competitive game to see who comes out top elf!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

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:

The Big Christmas Skate

The Big Christmas Skate

10th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready to glide into the festive season as The Big Christmas Skate returns to Braehead Ice Centre this November and December!

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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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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

Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
The Chocolatarium
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Sponsored Links

Local Motive Markets
Open Pass Scotland
WST
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Escape The Past
Wonder & Co
The Chocolatarium
Hostelworld
ATG
Edinburgh Dungeon

Popular Events

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!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Countdown to Hogmanay, Ceilidh with The Brave
This is the first of three great Laldie Ceilidhs on the last three nights of 2025: the Countdown to Hogmanay at the Assembly Roxy.
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!

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