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Exhibitions events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh

27th April 2024 - 22nd September 2024

This exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh has been created by groups in Edinburgh who are campaigning to make our city a safe place for cycling.

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Edinburgh Rising from the Ashes: 200 Years of the Scottish Fire Service

3rd May 2024 - 22nd September 2024

Journey through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.

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Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path

11th May 2024 - 6th October 2024

The forthcoming exhibition Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path aims to bring this talented artist back to public attention.

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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion

7th June 2024 - 24th November 2024

A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.

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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition

27th June 2024 - 24th October 2024

This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.

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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

28th June 2024 - 5th October 2024

The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.

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Moyna Flannigan: Space Shuffle

28th June 2024 - 15th September 2024

In our 40th year, Collective is delighted to welcome back renowned Scottish artist, and early committee member Moyna Flannigan to present an exhibition of new work.

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Game On

29th June 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games.

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend

25th July 2024 - 12th September 2024

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the life and legacy of Eric Liddell, nicknamed ‘the Flying Scotsman’.

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An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location

27th July 2024 - 27th October 2024

Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery!

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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

27th July 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.

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Summer Salon

1st August 2024 - 28th September 2024

Join us at Detail Framing & Gallery in viewing over 50 artists' work as part of our Summer Salon exhibition!

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Plasticine Cowboy

2nd August 2024 - 28th September 2024

Meet ‘Plasticine Cowboy’, a new exhibition and comic created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence, Jack Stamp during his residency in summer of 2024.

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‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers

5th August 2024 - 15th September 2024

This art exhibition, organised by the Scottish Ornithologists Club in collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), presents work by 34 artists inspired by birds.

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Exhibition: Singing in Big Spaces by Fiona McDonald

31st August 2024 - 29th September 2024

This series of artwork by Fiona McDonald forms part of the Accessible Book and Story Festival.

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Exhibition: Return of the Native inspired by the poem by John Killick

6th September 2024 - 4th October 2024

Building on the success of their 2022 exhibition inspired by A. Škėma's poem, this exhibition at Birch Tree Gallery continues to explore the profound synergy between poetry and visual art!

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Grayby, a film and exhibit exploring trauma and grief

6th September 2024 - 15th September 2024

Grayby, an exhibition by @impalavaka at Leith Makers, is a mixed media exploration of childhood trauma and grief, using film collages and original music.

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Material & Form

7th September 2024 - 2nd October 2024

&Gallery is delighted to welcome Richard Perry to the gallery in a two person exhibition with gallery artist Andrew Clausen!

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DalkeithPhoto

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 6th October 2024

This September DalkeithPhoto will present its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace showcasing exhibitions, a major symposium, workshops, portfolio reviews and exhibition tours.

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HOME: A Residents’ Showcase

10th September 2024 - 20th September 2024

Don't miss an exciting new celebration by artists and makers who have their home-from-home here at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall this September!

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Resisting the Bomb

12th September 2024

This event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.

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The Grain: Richard Goldsworthy

14th September 2024 - 4th October 2024

For this exhibition at Upright Gallery, Richard Goldsworthy will be showcasing new wall-based works that employ kiln-dried Ash, along with the introduction of pewter.

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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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A Society Soiree: Georgian Style

20th September 2024

Join Surveyor of the King's Pictures, and curator of the exhibition, Anna Reynolds on 20th September for an exclusive view of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

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Edinburgh Art Fair

20th September 2024 - 22nd September 2024

The annual Edinburgh Art Fair returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this September. Come along and immerse yourself in a world where art becomes a way of life!

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Student Sessions: Style & Society

20th September 2024

Join us at The King's Gallery on 20th September for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture to explore to the exhibition, Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

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Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club 65th All Breed Championship Show

21st September 2024

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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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
Various Locations 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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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

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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Comic Con Scotland

5th October 2024 - 6th October 2024

Comic Con Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 5th and 6th October 2024!

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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

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Fizz Feast

16th November 2024

It’s Scotland’s Sparkling Event of the Year! A time when we get the chance to try sparkling wines from around the world and feast on fabulous foods from artisan producers.

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DIGIT Expo 2024

21st November 2024

DIGIT Expo is the largest annual technology event in Scotland with a packed conference programme featuring keynotes, interactive workshops, panels and much more!

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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:

Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

21st September 2024 - 22nd September 2024

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 21st & 22nd.

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Exhibitions Events in Fife

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

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

14th September 2024 - 9th February 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.

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Gathering Surfaces One Year On: Artist Tour with Dan Drage, followed by a Q&A

Gathering Surfaces One Year On: Artist Tour with Dan Drage, followed by a Q&A

4th October 2024

St Andrews Botanic Garden is delighted to invite you for an artist-led tour of the garden with Dan Drage as he revisits his installations, Gathering Surface, one year on!

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Hello, I’m Johnny Cash

Hello, I’m Johnny Cash

3rd September 2024 - 2nd October 2024

Enjoy a fantastic exhibition about the special connection between Johnny Cash and the UK in the Adam Smith Theatre reception foyer until 2nd October!

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Exhibitions Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Titanic Exhibition: Glasgow

Titanic Exhibition: Glasgow

12th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Explore the Titanic story as you've never seen before! Combining unique immersive experiences with genuine artefacts, don't miss out on this unforgettable exhibition when it comes to Glasgow!

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Feeling Blue - A Free Festival Of Natural Dyes And Fibres

Feeling Blue - A Free Festival Of Natural Dyes And Fibres

14th September 2024 - 15th September 2024

Feeling Blue is an exhibition about Natural dyes and Sustainable fibres curated by textile artist and natural dyer Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw in the Glasgow Botanical garden's Kibble Palace.

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Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition

Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition

26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

The annual Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition returns to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October!

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Exhibitions Events in Lanarkshire

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

Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire

Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across North Lanarkshire! This year's event will be held on September 28th & 29th!

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Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners’ Exhibition

Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners’ Exhibition

19th August 2024 - 14th September 2024

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners' Exhibition, celebrating nature, wildlife & landscape photography and filmmaking in Scotland, comes to The Tolbooth, Lanark!

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Biggar Little Festival Art Trail

Biggar Little Festival Art Trail

18th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

The annual Biggar Little Festival Art Trail is a road of discovery where you will find unique pieces of art, fine craftsmanship and an incredible range of skills!

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Exhibitions Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Kilbarchan Habbies Art Show

Kilbarchan Habbies Art Show

26th October 2024

Kilbarchan Habbies Art Group are offering a great opportunity to view and purchase some of the amazing art work created by members of their group at their upcoming Art Show on Saturday 26th October!

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Galoshans Festival

Galoshans Festival

17th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival is getting ready to kick off on October 17th, bringing you a whole host of exciting performances and cultural events centred on Halloween traditions!

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Doors Open Days Inverclyde

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

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 28th & 29th!

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Exhibitions Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Callander Toy Fair

Callander Toy Fair

Selected dates between 14th July 2024 - 20th October 2024

Callander Toy Fair returns to McLaren High School. It's a must visit event for any collector of toys and models.

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An Exhibition by Peter Hancock - In and around campus

An Exhibition by Peter Hancock - In and around campus

19th July 2024 - 29th September 2024

To mark his retirement, Peter Hancock, a professor in Psychology, presents a selection of photographs taken in and around the university campus since his arrival in 1987.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
Family Fun Day
Join us for our fairy tale family fun day in the Hopetoun Grounds on Sunday 22nd September from 12pm until 4pm.
Collect and Create Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop
Enjoy a creative workshop beach combing for sea glass then back to Joy Revival Design Studio where you will learn two different techniques to make your very own sea glass jewellery!
Bach Meets Modernity: Hugh Mackay plays Bach, Britten and Demenga
Scottish cellist Hugh Mackay plays Bach, Britten, and Demenga in a blend of iconic cello works on 3rd December in St Michael's Parish Church, Edinburgh.
Symphonic Praise
Enjoy a concert of praise and worship in the stunning surroundings of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, one of Scotland's most beautiful churches, led by the Origin Scotland Orchestra and Choir.

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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