Learning events in Edinburgh

Find Out Fridays

Explore a different theme each week on Friday afternoons, during school term-time, with our Learning team at the National Museum of Scotland.

Hays Community Education Courses (Free and accredited)

Hays Community Hub is excited to launch a brand-new learning opportunity designed to support you every step of the way.

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!

Introductory Woodworking Course

This 5-day intensive practical course at the Chippendale International School of Furniture gives students an introduction to a whole range of woodworking skills and techniques.

Irish Language Classes

Following the success of their first Irish language class on Heritage Day, Malones Leith are back with another relaxed, welcoming session hosted by Edinburgh Comhaltas!

The Blacksmiths Knife Making Workshop

Learn the fundamental basics of blacksmithing in a supportive and engaging environment on this one day course run by Work of Iron at The Pitt.

Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills

Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring in the Pentland Hills!

Edinburgh Science Festival

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

Banknote Bonanza: Spring Holiday Fun

Join Museum on the Mound for fun, free, family-friendly activities throughout the Spring holidays where you can explore the family trails and discover the secret world of banknotes!

Holyrood Family Adventure

Discover more about Holyrood's wildlife, history and volcanic landscape with these fun filled sessions in the dramatic landscape of Holyrood Park.

T-shirt a Day Workshop

Learn the art of sewing elastic materials and create a simple T-shirt with expert guidance from Remode Collective at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 18th April!

Woodturning Weekend Course

This fun and informative weekend at the Chippendale International School of Furniture is one of our most accessible courses to give students a first point of access into woodworking.

Guest Workshop: Solo-Prov & Being Obvious

Learn to be present, obvious, and boldly simple as David Elms guides you through grounded improv and the joyful art of solo-prov in this workshop at Summerhall.

The BIG Prestongrange LEGO™ Build

Join LEGO master builder Alistair Jelks at Prestongrange Museum to learn about construction, engineering and help build a scale model of Prestongrange's famous beam engine!

Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this three hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie on Sunday 10th May!

TBC Improv: Intermediate Shortform Improv Course (202)

Intermediate Shortform is an 8-class course that sharpens your instincts, expands your game vocabulary, and teaches you how to play shortform with precision, creativity, and confidence.

World Bee Day

Join resident beekeeper John Jeffrey at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring their buzzy friends and the importance of bees in the environment!

GreenAF

GreenAF, Scotland's first ever Houseplant Festival, will be held at The Pitt in Edinburgh this May promising a weekend of plants, botanical art, eco-friendly shopping and creative workshops!

Guest Masterclass: Shortform & Calvinball

Boost your short form skills and embrace rule-breaking creativity in Calvinball with Hayley Kellett. A weekend of joyful, fearless play.|

Edinburgh Summer Camp 2026 at George Watson’s College

Exercise your child's mind this summer when the award-winning Miniversity Creative Learning Club, suitable for age 5-12, returns to George Watson’s College!

Edinburgh Zoo Summer CAT

Edinburgh Zoo's Summer CAT offers a week of mucky outdoor fun, animal surveying, and campfires with flexible wrap-around care to keep your little conservationists beaming!

RZSS Summer School

Discover amazing animals and cultures from around the world and connect with nature at the RZSS Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo!

Summer Outdoor Club

This summer holiday, join the Dynamic Earth team for a packed programme of outdoor discovery and adventure at their Summer Outdoor Club in Edinburgh!

Vocal Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

The Vocal Summer School offers a comprehensive programme aimed at talented young classical singers, aged 14 to 18, who wish to hone their vocal technique and take their singing to the next level.

A Bug’s Life: Minibeasts and Insects Workshop

Explore the wonderful world of minibeasts and insects with the staff at Lauriston Castle on Saturday 25th July and learn about the tiny animals around us and their importance to our world!

Edinburgh Zoo Science Summer School

Applications are now open for the 2026 Science Summer School at Edinburgh Zoo, offering 16–18-year-olds an amazing week focusing on practical activities with help from a variety of specialists!

International Piano Summer School - St Mary’s Music School

St Mary's Music School's International Piano Summer School offers a comprehensive and broad-ranging programme designed for talented pianists aged 13 to 17 who wish to expand their musical abilities.

Intermediate Woodworking Course Edinburgh

This 10-week course, at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is designed for woodworking hobbyists who wish to explore a wide range of different skills within the craft.

Join BrawTechies for a fun-filled day where children and parents can explore the exciting programmes BrawTechies has to offer, from coding and robotics to game development and artificial intelligence!

Come along to St Andrews Botanic Garden on Saturday 16th May for Bioblitz, a free family-friendly a day of discovery and help search for wildlife across a range of habitats!

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Paisley Town Hall!

This sand casting workshop is ideal for those who have some previous studio experience and are comfortable working with both butane (handheld) and propane torches.

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a two day liquid enamel bowls workshop and explore enamel on a larger, more sculptural scale!

In this hands-on workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery, you’ll design and craft a set of three delicate, textured silver rings—perfect for stacking or wearing individually.