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Cold War Scotland
History

Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town

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
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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026
National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

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

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026
National War Museum, Edinburgh Old Town

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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Resistance
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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern, Edinburgh West

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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Popular Events

Dinosaurs roar to life in a Jurassic takeover at Livingston Designer Outlet
Step into a Jurassic world of fun this summer at Livingston Designer Outlet where guests can enjoy a host of dinosaur-themed events, making it the ultimate day out to remember!
Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dalkeith Country Park
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!
Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling returns in 2026 for another punk-rock extravaganza, this time over 2 stages at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Saturday 25th April!
Chloe Petts: Big Naturals
Chloe Petts returns with a brand-new tour, and she's delving where she's never delved before: this is a show about sex. Catch her at The Stand Edinburgh on 4th March!
Belfast Brunch Co
Expect a fun fuelled afternoon filled with R’n’B favourites, sing-along classics and nostalgic dance moments with The Belfast Brunch Co. at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 15th November!

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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