Exhibitions events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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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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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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Dear Library
To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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You Mean the World Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
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Monkeys: Our Primate Family
See some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
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Panorama: New Views of a City
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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ARTIST ROOMS
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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IKEA: Magical Patterns
IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear
This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
Featuring examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
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Shen Xin: Highland Embassy
Highland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, brings together a wide range of drawings from this revolutionary artistic period, including 45 drawings never exhibited in Scotland before.
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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.
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Picking up the Thread: The Past, Present and Future of Tapestry
Dovecot is delighted to welcome a wonderful variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary.
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From the Forest to the Forge: Lachlan Goudie
This exhibition will, for the first time, bring together the complete range of works produced by Lachlan Goudie during his fifteen-year painting pilgrimage through Industrial Britain.
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PINK. Women of Italian Graphic Design. From the Origins to Contemporaneity
This powerful exhibition uncovers the overlooked contributions of Italian women graphic designers who helped define eras, influence culture, and craft iconic imagery.
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Elfyn Lewis :: Galar
Though primarily abstract, these paintings by Elfin Lewis evoke memories of landscape, rich with atmosphere, shadows and light. Yet they also carry an internal, psychological atmosphere.
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Exhibition: Silver, Salt and Stories - Images and Memories of the Scots Herring Women
The exhibition by Jill de Fresnes is centred around filmed interviews with 12 Scottish women who worked as herring gutters from the 1920s through to the 1960s.
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Méabh Breathnach
In Bodies of Work (in progress), Méabh Breathnach uses ceramics, metal and the body as materials, tools, and sources of inspiration in the creation of both sculptural and functional objects.
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The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show
The Atelier Gallery invites you to our Winter Show, showcasing works from many of our beloved artists.
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Fizz Feast
It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year and our 10th Birthday! Join us for a wonderful event and the best way to kick off the Festive Season!
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A Wee Picture: new Edinburgh exhibition from Joe Hargan PAI PPAI RGI
One of Scotland’s most accomplished painters, Joe Hargan PAI PPAI RGI, returns to Morningside Gallery this month with a new solo exhibition of work.
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Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show
The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show is a great way to get your hands on exciting, affordable artworks from some of Scotland’s finest artists.
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Michael Fullerton
A major exhibition by Glasgow-born artist Michael Fullerton comes to the City Arts Centre!
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DIGIT Expo 2025
Explore Scotland’s biggest tech exhibition to get up close with the new disruptive products and services that are shaping future businesses.
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Gathering of the Clans Presented By Lost Shore & 50th Celebration of Scottish Surfing
This special weekend at Lost Shore marks five decades of Scottish surf culture, competition, and community – bringing together surfers, fans, and the public!
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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh
Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!
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Descriptive Tour: Drawing the Italian Renaissance - CANCELLED
Join us for a special descriptive tour of the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Edinburgh, designed for visually impaired and blind visitors.
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Holistic Ways Festival
The Holistic Ways Festival is back for 2025 and returns to Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Sunday 30th November!
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Drawing The Italian Renaissance: A Gallery Late - CANCELLED
Step into the world of Renaissance artistry for a special evening event at our exhibition Drawing the Italian Renaissance.
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Drawing the Italian Renaissance: BSL Tour
Join our British Sign Language tour of the Drawing the Italian Renaissance exhibition at The King's Gallery, Edinburgh.
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The Biba Story: 1964–1975
The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.
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The Scottish Tattoo Convention
The Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2026, bigger and better than ever!
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Flora, Fauna & Fabric, Where Art Meets Fashion!
Scottish artists/designers Adrienne Kerr and Elizabeth Martin unite their shared love of nature, storytelling, and textile in this exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery!
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Exhibitions Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Exhibition On Screen: Degas
With exclusive access to view rare and diverse works, this film tells a fascinating story of Degas' pursuit for perfection through both experimentation with new techniques.
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Exhibition On Screen: Frida Kahlo
Exhibition on Screen is delighted to bring Frida Kahlo back to the cinema for the attention it deserves, don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 20th May!
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Exhibition On Screen: Turner and Constable
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable's intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
East Neuk Knits: New Fife Festival celebrates the world of wool
Some familiar faces from the world of wool have announced a new festival celebrating traditional Scottish knitting, craft and heritage at Bowhouse Fife on 29th - 30th November!
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Utopia
Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.
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From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity
Join us at Wardlaw Museum for this exhibition and uncover Scotland’s identity through the creativity of its artists!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Nature on Paper
Group exhibition, Nature on Paper, is a celebration of our natural world, with each work a unique view of what the artist finds inspiring!
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Our People’s Palace
Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.
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Barbie®: The Exhibition
Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years when Barbie®: The Exhibition comes to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Gaza Remains the Story
Creative Renfrewshire in association with Group for Gaza Inverclyde present a digital archive from The Palestinian Museum in the West Bank.
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Deco
The Art Department is delighted to announce a new exhibition Deco 2025, exploring the Art Deco movement, stemming back to the early twentieth century when Art Deco first burst onto the world stage.
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Viewing Rooms: Winter Works
Viewing Rooms is a series of Open Store events, held by the University of Stirling Collections. In Winter Works on 12th December, we will be showing some of our more festive works.
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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BIG Christmas Market Weekend & Exhibition
Step into a festive wonderland filled with art, craftsmanship, and Christmas magic at the Big Christmas Market Weekend & Exhibition taking place in Greengallery Buchlyvie!
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