Family And Kids events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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Loanhead Indoor Market
Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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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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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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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Royal Rhyme Time
Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Davidson’s Mains Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Davidson’s Mains! It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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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: 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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Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Brunch at The Bridge Inn
Join us for our brand new ‘Brunch at The Bridge’ monthly event at The Bridge Inn, Ratho and enjoy the backdrop of live music!
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Chinese Dumplings with Shuxin
Back by popular demand, come and spend a fun filled morning with the Cyrenians learning how to make delicious Chinese dumplings!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Abbey Strand Art Club
Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.
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BMX Lessons
The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
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BRICKLIVE Zoo Safari
Experience Edinburgh Zoo's Brick Safari! Explore the trail and come face-to-face with over 25 impressive life-sized animal models!
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A Spoonful of Vintage
A Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
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Japanese language for kids age 6 -13
This is a special chance in Edinburgh for kids (Age 6 - 13) to learn Japanese language, crafts, food, art, and culture from a qualified Japanese teacher.
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Play With Plants
This summer experience the joy of the botanical world at Play with Plants, RBGE’s hands-on play experience at the John Hope Gateway.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont
Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
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
The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.
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Summer Days at The Royal Yacht Britannia
Fun for all the family, explore the five decks of The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer, it's Tripadvisor’s No. 1 UK Attraction!
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Summer Family Fun
Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
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Medical History Tours
Explore some key moments in history that defined medicine, all of which happened in or around Mary King's Close, during our Medical History Tour!
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Man at Arms
Hear bloodthirsty tales of medieval warfare and castle life with a chainmailed Man at Arms. With a selection of replica weapons, helmet and armour examples.
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Family Fun Summer Crafts
Free Family Fun Summer Crafts from Parental Employability Support Midlothian. Come along and meet us at IKEA on Mondays from the 8th July.
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Hands On History
Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to get up close to some historical and replica objects.
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Summer Outdoor Club
Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club is back. Join us for a week of fun and adventure in Holyrood Park, perfect for kids aged between 7 to 12 who love being outdoors and exploring the natural world!
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Summer Woodland Explorers
Pack your child off to join us for a full immersion into Jupiter Artland’s magical landscape! it's a full day of creative activities and adventurous play.
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Family Games Night at IKEA Edinburgh
Dive in to an array of games at IKEA Edinburgh when they host their Family Games Night on the second Wednesday of the month!
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Midweek makes: Collage crowns
Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Fettes College
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer. With activities such as mastering bushcraft skills to conquering ninja lines, archery, and tomahawk throwing!
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Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning, and lifelong memories for children ages 5-11 Years.
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Quiz Night!
Join us in our customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh on the third Wednesday of the month for our new quiz night with fun IKEA prizes.
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History
Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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Physic Garden Family Tours
For the first time, families will be able to join free short tours of the beautiful Physic Garden at the height of summer.
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The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse is a free space for the community to share hobbies and grow ideas on Saturdays between 9am and 4pm at The Hub.
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Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour
Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!
READ MOREThe Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Cargilfield School
Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of Cargilfield School! Suitable for ages 5-11 Years.
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Gosford House Open Days
This is a rare opportunity to see inside Gosford House, find out about its history, architecture, incredible art collection and the family who commissioned and still use it to this day!
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Skarbnystya
Born out of Glasgow artists’ response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Skarbnystya is an exhibition and sale celebrating Ukrainian artists.
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Edinburgh care homes host sports day for local community
Care UK's Edinburgh care homes will be bringing Paris to Edinburgh in July as they open their doors for local people to enjoy their own version of the Games.
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Free Outdoor Children’s Movie Night
Join us on for our brand new free outdoor children's movie nights at The Bridge Inn, Ratho this summer!
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St James Quarter ‘Breaks’ into the Olympic Spirit
St James Quarter is hosting a Festival of Sport to celebrate the 2024 Olympics with a whole host of sporting festivities and special guests!
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eCity 2024
Join Made For His Praise Edinburgh for an exhilarating gospel musical experience and inspiring moments of worship that will lift your spirit and refresh your soul on Saturday 27th July!
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Free Face Painting at IKEA Edinburgh
Join IKEA Edinburgh in the customer restaurant and transform into your favorite character with our talented face painter or how about a balloon creation of your choice from our balloon modeler!
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Magical Menagerie Activity Day
Learn about the history of the Palace Gardens, where 500 years ago a medieval menagerie was home to a range of animals including lions, tigers and bears.
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Soundplay Projects for 0–5 year olds
Soundplay Projects are coming to the Fruitmarket on 27th July with a playful and collaborative exploration of sensory music making, immersive light and interactive animation.
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Wee Joys pop-up in John Lewis
Wee Joys is holding a week long exclusive pop-up at John Lewis, showcasing their best selection of handmade hair accessories and jewellery for adults and children!
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Flying Flags
Join IKEA Edinburgh in their customer restaurant and let your child's creativity soar at our kid’s Flag Making Workshop!
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Hopscotch Challenge
Rediscover the joy of Hopscotch and step, hop, skip into the world of fun and nostalgia with our hopscotch activity at IKEA Edinburgh this Summer!
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Make your own medal
Join us at IKEA Edinburgh for a fun and creative experience where children can design and craft their very own personalised sports medals – where everyone is a champion!
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Penalty Shootout
Test your skills as both the shooter and the goalie at IKEA Edinburgh and challenge your friends or family and see who can score the most goals!
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Showcase selfie station
Strike a pose, show off your Olympic spirit, and share your winning selfie with the world at IKEA Edinburgh's Olympics-themed selfie station!
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A Young Pianist’s Recital
Enjoy a FREE short piano recital by a 15-year-old pianist at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 31st July! Open to all classical music lovers.
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A.L.Ex and The ImpRobots Present: An AI Show for Kids!
This sixty-minute, fast-paced, interactive science theatre show promises to entertain and educate 8+ audiences, featuring real robots, artificial intelligence, and a hearty dose of laughs.
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Arturo Brachetti: SOLO
Take a magical journey inside the mind of Italian quick-change legend Arturo Brachetti (Olivier-nominated), in the UK premiere of smash-hit show SOLO.
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Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas
Join Fiddlefox and Baby Shark as they travel to different lands around the world around the world seeking a lost friend. Designed for children ages 1-10.
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Family Sewing Day
This Family sewing day for adults and children, at Artisan Stitch on 31st July, will teach you how to use a sewing machine and learn some basic sewing skills.
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Gulliver’s Travels
With ingenious puppetry, stirring shanties, and sharp, relevant satire, Box Tale Soup bring Gulliver's breathtaking journey to life in this astonishing adaptation.
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Kevin Quantum: Anti-Gravity
Join Kevin Quantum at the Edinburgh Fringe as he defies the laws of physics with his astounding invention – an anti-gravity generator!
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Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure
Jam-packed with songs from Nick Cope's beloved CBeebies Popcast, Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure is a show is for 3–8-year-old adventurers – and their families!
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The Emu War: A New Musical
Inspired by the true events of The Great Emu War of 1932, this new comedy musical tells the story of WW1 veterans trying to grow wheat in the Australian outback.
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Lammas Herb Walk & Tea Tasting
It’s harvest time! Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op as we celebrate the festival of Lammas by admiring the beautiful bounties of the late summer plants!
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The Black Blues Brothers
The Black Blues Brothers are returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for the fourth and final time. Don't miss the show!
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Coburg House Open Studios
Venture inside Coburg House from 2nd to 4th August and take a peek into our working studios and see what we’ve been creating!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.
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Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 2nd and 4th August!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea is back with a bang! With over 250 events between August 2nd and 11th in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, there's something to suit every taste!
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Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club is heading to Edinburgh!
Häagen-Dazs is bringing its Flavour Club to Castle Street in Edinburgh on the 2nd August, offering alternative entertainment during the summer of sport!
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The Imitator
Don’t miss this opportunity to see singer/actor Julian Fontalvo, an outstanding performer with a truly unique talent, when he returns to the Fringe!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 2nd to 24th August 2024!
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Leith Arches Craft Market
After a superb event at Leith Arches in April, Makers 'n Bakers Scotland return with a Summer Craft Market on 3rd August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive
39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
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The Last Five Years
Never Ending Theatre presents 'The Last Five Years', an emotionally charged musical. It follows Jamie and Cathy as they fall in and out of love over their turbulent five-year relationship.
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd and 4th August, it's a great day out for the family!
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Edinburgh Running Network LP RUN
Do you like the idea of running on a track? To good tunes? With cake for afters? Then the Edinburgh Running Network have just the race for you on 4th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 77 Kirk Brae
77 Kirk Brae features a mix of mature and younger trees, herbaceous beds and borders, a vegetable patch, lawn, a 19th century cast iron vinery, an old monkey puzzle, pond and a patio.
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Edinburgh Youth, & Junior Summer Holiday Camp
Join All or Nothing for amazing aerial fun in the summer holidays as you learn how to fly, flip, spin and hang on aerial cocoon and aerial hoop!
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Pan African Dance Heritage
Pan African Dance Heritage, a non-profit organisation from Accra, Ghana, seek to promote traditional African dancing and drumming throughout the world. Catch them at the Institut français d'Écosse!
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Singing Willows - a musical adventure
Discover a whimsical world of music and language with Singing Willows – A bilingual and musical adventure pour les enfants!
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A Girl Called Grace
A Girl Called Grace is a quirky, charming and inclusive show for children aged 3+. Catch it at Royal Scots Club as part of the Fringe!
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NYCOS Kodály Summer School Performance Series: Richard Michael
Join us at the NYCOS Kodály Summer School for a special performance from jazz pianist Richard Michael on 6th August!
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Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra
Immerse yourself in the melting pot of Indonesian and Scottish culture brought to you by Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra — the Gold Medallist of the 2019 World Orchestra Festival.
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NYCOS Kodály Summer School Performance Series: Hannah Rarity
Don't miss this chance to experience award-winning singer Hannah Rarity live as she returns to the NYCOS Kodály Summer School on Thursday 8th August!
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Tinderbox Orchestra: Live in Libraries Tour
Tinderbox Orchestra will bring its Live in Libraries Tour to Edinburgh to spread a campaign that gets musical instruments into public libraries so people can borrow them for free, just like books!
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Play with animation - Children’s animation workshop
Join us at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for an exciting children’s animation workshop and create your own video of a plant coming to life.
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Play with Printing - Children’s printing workshop
Join visual artist Lorna Gallagher for a joyful children’s printing workshop at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh!
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The Underground Lectures: ’A strong dash of herself’: Golden Age Mystery Writers and their Fictional Alter Egos
If readers would traditionally ignore the authors themselves when reading a book, how does that experience change when a version of the author themself is a character?
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Circle Cinema Saturday Matinee - Encanto
Come along to One Dalkeith's Circle Cinema for our affordable Saturday Matinee on 10th August! This month's film is Encanto.
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Edinburgh International Book Festival
The 2024 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th August.
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Let’s Rock / Party At The Palace
Two established and much-loved Scottish festivals have joined forces to announce a powerful new partnership for live music in Scotland! It’s going to be lively!
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Music Improvisation Summer School
St Mary's Music School will be hosting our very first Improvisation Summer School in August 2024!
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Recycled fashion: Family workshop
Take part in a fun family workshop exploring fashion in Georgian Britain at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 10th August!
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This Old Cello Box
From Bach to The Beatles and beyond, South Australian cellist/songwriter William Jack presents a free (non-ticketed) multi-style cello recital at St Gyles' Cathedral on 10th August!
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Tofgam Card Game Championships – The Return
Join the Tofgam Team for a fun family based card game event as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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22 Mirrors - A Musical Journey Through The Tarot
22 Mirrors is an entrancing and intriguing experience, a magical journey through the Tarot. Catch it as part of the Fringe!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
Our walled gardens, developed over the last 8 years, comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
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Midnight Cowboy Radio
Midnight Cowboy Radio, a late night talk show and political satire by Ally Ibach, comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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ScotlandsFest: Meet Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie - Barbara Henderson
With award-winning author, storyteller and drama teacher Barbara Henderson, the Stuarts leap from the page in this family-friendly interactive session that puts the story back into history.
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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
What mysteries does Lauriston Castle conceal? Come along and explore untold mysteries in the Secret Room!
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: What Maps (Don’t) Tell Us
In this lecture Hannah Fitzpatrick explores why maps are so captivating…and why we shouldn’t (always) use them to explain the world.
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Discover The Harp - Beginners Harp Workshop with FREE Harp
Discover The Harp is a beginners harp workshop that includes your own harp, made in wales to take home and keep.
READ MOREThe Underground Lectures: Bonnie Prince Charlie on the Battlefield
Join Dr Arran Johnston as he examines the performance of Charles Edward Stuart as the military commander of the last Jacobite uprising.
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All Eyes and Ears
Thanks to All Eyes and Ears, you will learn everything about the mysterious and powerful relationship between music and cinema.
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Human Experience
The Artists’ Pool, a unique collective of international artists based primarily in London and Edinburgh, bring their new exhibition 'The Human Experience' to Dundas Street Gallery this August.
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Dog Life Drawing
Escape the hubbub of the Fringe and spend a relaxing hour sketching in the company of canines as you make your own pawsome masterpiece(s) to take home with you!
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Hops in the Garden
Archerfield Walled Garden is hosting local charity Leuchie's 5th Hops in the Garden Music and Food Festival on Saturday 17th August!
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unfixing :: ceramic and sound
&Gallery is pleased to host a one-off musical event which accompanies France’s solo exhibition 'Unfixing' on Saturday 17th August!
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Elements of Motion
Fionuala Power dancer and choreographer debuts her new solo, "Elements of Motion" on 22nd August at the "Human Experience" group exhibition in Dundas Street Gallery.
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Tea Green Summer Market: National Galleries of Scotland: National
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: National this August!
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Lauriston Castle Carnival
Did you know that the 24th August is Notting Hill Carnival? So we have decided to have our very own Carnival Morning here at Lauriston Castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Amisfield Walled Garden
Amisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years until around 15 years ago and since transformed.
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The Strange Case of Number 7 Charlotte Square
Join us on Saturday the 24th of August as we travel back to Edinburgh's gruesome Georgian past and experience the house in its original setting-via candlelight.
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Philharmonia Orchestra Residency: Family Concert
Our Festival Director Nicola Benedetti joins Philharmonia as solo violinist in this family-friendly rendition of an instantly recognisable piece of classical music.
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After-school Robotics: Age 7-13 & Age 4-7
Come along to Little Plaza for this engaging, and fun after-school Robotics club for kids in the local community!
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The Music of The Lord of the Rings
Experience the majestic music of the iconic Lord of the Rings films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed.
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Inflatable 5K Edinburgh
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 32 massive obstacles, returns to Hopetoun Estate on Saturday 31st August!
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Lego Masterbuild at Newhailes
Come and help recreate a model of Newhailes House in LEGO® bricks with Warren Elsmore, an artist in LEGO® brick, and his team!
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The Jack & Jill Market - Edinburgh
Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the Saturday 31st August at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College!
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Alpaca Gala Day
BobCat Alpacas look forward to welcoming you and your family to our fun day with the Alpacas and baby Crias in aid of Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh!
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Scottish Geology Festival
Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!
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Linlithgow Antique Vintage and Collectors Fair
Don't miss the Linlithgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair with all proceeds going towards Linlithgow Heritage Trust!
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Siege on the Forth
Siege on the Forth takes place at Blackness Castle from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.
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Vogrie Pogrie
Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2024 from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.
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Artie’s Singing Kettle – Greatest Hits
Artie is bringing the original Singing Kettles packed full of clues to his Greatest Hits show to Church Hill Theatre on 15th September!
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk
The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.
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Full Moon Herb Walk & Tea Tasting
Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op for the forth in a new series of herbal workshops on and around the 100 acre Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North West Edinburgh on Thursday 19th September.
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Shiver Me Timbers
Make a variety of gorgeous crafts with us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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Get ready to be transported into a world of nostalgic tunes as Artie finds clues inside the original Singing Kettle’s to your favourite songs.
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B’s Vintage Market
Scotland’s biggest and best vintage market is back with it's Autumn Edition on Sunday 22nd September at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
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Malaysian Supper Night
Join us at our Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School in Leith for a special Malaysian Supper Night on Friday 27th September!
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Science Saturday
Join the Maths Week Scotland team in celebrating 'Math Tales' in Hawthornden Court at the National Museum of Scotland on 28th September!
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The Baddies
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost!
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Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 5th and 6th October 2024!
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!
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Beauty and The Beast
Shotts St Patrick’s Amateur Opera Group return to Reconnect Howden Park with the stage version of Disney’s classic animated film Beauty and The Beast!
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The McDougalls: Halloween Party
Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls comes to Church Hill Theatre with a spook-tacular new stage show for all the family!
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The Big Draw at Lauriston Castle
Where better to explore this year’s Big Draw than the amazing grounds of Lauriston Castle?
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!
READ MOREThe McDougalls : Halloween Party
Join Max and Auntie Aggie for their Halloween Party, filled with tricks and treats, guaranteed to have you screaming with laughter!
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Ocean Film Festival
The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
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Twilight In Concert: The Film With Live Band
The legendary romance fantasy film Twilight is coming to the Usher Hall as part of a UK tour, just ahead of Halloween, accompanied by a live band and surrounded with candles!
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Annie - The Musical
Nordone's Academy Of Performing Arts presents Annie - The Musical at the Church Hill Theatre in October!
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Hallowe’en at the Castle
This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: The Haunted Concert Hall
You can expect lots of spooktacular treats from the RSNO and the Youth Chorus with this spine-tingling concert for the whole family at the Usher Hall!
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Fawkes Festival: Royal Highland Centre
Get ready to be blown away when Scotland’s fabulous fireworks extravaganza Fawkes Festival comes to the Royal Highland Centre this autumn!
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The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol is live in concert across the UK this winter, featuring its musical score performed live to the film! Don't miss it at the Usher Hall on December 4th!
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The SpongeBob Musical
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at Church Hill Theatre in November!
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Cinderella
Forget your worries and be transported to a world where anything is possible, good always prevails, and princes are always charming!
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
By popular demand, Five Sisters Zoo's Christmas Illuminations are back this winter with a mesmerizing display of colour and light!
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Fischy Music Show
Children’s favourites Fischy Music are back at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in November, with an entertaining show full of songs bringing hope and humour!
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101 Dalmatians
A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians comes to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Cinderella
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family at the Festival Theatre!
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Edinburgh’s Magical Christmas
The Lauriston Christmas magic show is back! Witness startling magic and uplifting mystery, inspired by history and legends of the city of Edinburgh, in a lavish, historic setting.
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Oor Aladdin
In this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.
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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh
This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!
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Preserving for Christmas: Presents & Decorations
Join the Cyrenians for a fun and creative way to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones this Christmas.
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Treasure Island
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas!
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Christmas Relaxed Access Evening
This event at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 6th December is open to all, including those with autism and other neurodiverse needs, together with their siblings, families, and carers.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: A Christmas Carol
Children's Classic Concerts pulls out all the stops in their orchestral retelling of the festive classic... Scrooge surely won't be able to resist this sparkling celebration!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Home Alone In Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at the Usher Hall.
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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!
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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
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Dunedin Consort: Children’s Messiah
Fun for all the family is guaranteed in Dunedin Consort’s interactive, 45-minute Children’s Messiah - specially crafted with little ears in mind!
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SCO 2024/25: Silent Night
Join the luminous voices of the SCO Chorus under conductor Gregory Batsleer in the intimate setting of Greyfriars Kirk for a much-loved Edinburgh musical tradition.
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Christmas At The Movies
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's glorious 'Christmas at the Movies' concert comes to the Usher Hall on Monday 18th December!
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RSNO Christmas Concert Featuring The Snowman
Join the RSNO this December for a special feast of Christmas cheer! Still Game’s Sanjeev Kohli will narrate our popular screening of the magical film!
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The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
Join in the fun and enjoy the party atmosphere of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay at the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's annual festive concert!
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Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!
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Varna International Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.
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Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
Experience the legend of Aang at Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert with the series' iconic scenes accompanied by a live orchestra at the Usher Hall!
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RSNO Presents: St Mary’s Music School Showcase
Come and enjoy this exciting concert showcasing some of the finest young musicians in Scotland, giving you a captivating glimpse of the stars of tomorrow.
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in April!
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Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to the Festival Theatre in May 2025.
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Coraline - A Musical
Open the door to a strange and mysterious world and join Coraline as she explores her new home in this exciting new musical based on the bestselling book and cult movie!
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To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park in August featuring Symphonic Ibiza, Blue and Scouting for Girls!
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A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas
One of the most popular festive events in East Renfrewshire, 'A Very, Merry, Clarkston Christmas', makes its return to Clarkston Halls & Car Park on Saturday 16th November!
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Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for its annual outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 24th August!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Falkland Art Trail
The artists and crafters will be exhibiting at various venues in Falkland from 28th to 30th September. Don't miss this chance to see new works and get an insight into the creative process!
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Sleeping Beauty
Embark on a magical journey with our enchanting pantomime performance of Sleeping Beauty at the Adam Smith Theatre this December!
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The Forgotten Orchard
Featuring storytelling, music and Scot’s ballads, the production brings to life Scotland’ s rich orchard heritage and celebrates diversity, home grown food and the joy of harvest.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Summer Of Fun At Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Museums have a whole 'Summer of Fun' planned to keep the whole family entertained across the Summer Holidays!
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Kings Theatre Glasgow in October!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Kirkintilloch
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Hillhead Community Centre on Mondays!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Festive Wreath Making at Baron’s Haugh
Join the RSPB to enjoy a seasonal wander around Baron's Haugh to gather all kinds of natural craft materials and make your own festive wreath!
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The McDougalls: Space Adventure
Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition at East Kilbride Village Theatre!
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Amazing Mini Golf
Drive into summer with EK, East Kilbride's tee-riffic mini golf experience. Navigate bridges, hills, tunnels and other tricky obstacles on the challenging nine hole course spread across Centre West!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Bowfield Summer Kids Activities
Looking to entertain the little ones during the school holidays? Bowfield Hotel & Spa have got lots of fun activities planned during the first week of July and again the first week of August!
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The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market
The Bishopton & Dargavel Farmers Market is held at Bishopton Train Station Car Park on the third Saturday of each month!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Summer Tour 2024: Mozart & Beethoven
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra summer tour is coming to Paisley. Enjoy a programme of Wagner, Mozart and Beethoven at Paisley Abbey on Thursday 12th September!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Podfather Stirling 10k with 2k and 3.5k fun runs
Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 23rd running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, now with two fun run events, a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds.
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Killin Music Festival
Be a part of something special when the Killin Music Festival returns from 20th to 22nd June 2025!
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Experiment 626 Themed Afternoon Tea
Join our family at Inglewood House for our Experiment 626 Themed Afternoon Tea on Sunday 28th July!
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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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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Circus Montini: Beith
Circus Montini present a fast-paced production packed full of comedy, juggling, balancing, acrobatics, stunts and more at Orr's Trust Park, Beith between 26th and 27th July!
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery
Step into a world of magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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Zippos Circus at Ayr’s Low Green
Zippos Circus returns to Ayr's Low Green between Wednesday 7th and Monday 12th August with their all-new 2024 production, Magnificent!
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Picnic in the Park
Join Kilwinning Community Events on Thursday 8th August for Picnic in the Park featuring free activities for all the family!
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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest
Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!
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Brodick Highland Games
The 2024 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 10th August, they're a great day out for all the family!
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Ayr & District Flower Show
The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a sixth year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August!
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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 International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September!
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink
The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its third festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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