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Learning Events in Edinburgh in September 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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 Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 14th January 2025 - 31st March 2026

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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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Speak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!

1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!

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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture

1st May 2025 - 23rd December 2025
Edinburgh South

Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.

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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop

1st May 2025 - 18th September 2025

Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.

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Find Out Fridays

Selected dates between 15th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

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

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Botanical Embroidery Workshop

6th September 2025

Be inspired by nature as you enjoy the calming art of embroidery at this craft class on 6th September, run by The Edinburgh Sewcial Club!

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Christ Church, Morningside!

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Spoon Carving Course

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

This Spoon Carving Course, on 6th & 7th September at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is led by Louise Forbes, a talented wood carver and the founder of Louise Forbes Designs.

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Woodturning Weekend 6th & 7th September

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

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

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Doors Open Days Midlothian

13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025
Various Locations Midlothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Midlothian! This year's event will be held 13th & 14th September!

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Kizomba Beginners Course

15th September 2025 - 6th October 2025

Learn a new skill and join Dança Kizomba Edinburgh's structured kizomba beginners course every Monday for 4 weeks, starting on 15th September!

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Have fun learning Salsa!

16th September 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!

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Ready to Dance Cuban Rueda

16th September 2025 - 28th October 2025

This 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!

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Doors Open Days West Lothian

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Various Locations West Lothian

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across West Lothian! This year's event will be held on 20th & 21st September!

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Maths Week Scotland: Maths Pop Up at Waverley Market

23rd September 2025

Celebrate Maths Week Scotland as University of Edinburgh staff and students bring the magic of mathematics to Waverley Market on 23rd September!

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Scottish Country Dance Classes - Free taster session

23rd September 2025

Come along to Greenbank Paris Church Hall on Tuesday 23rd September and try a free Scottish Country dance taster session with the RSCDS Edinburgh!

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Scottish Dance Classes - Free taster session

23rd September 2025

Come along to Barclay Viewforth Church Hall on Tuesday 23rd September and try a free Scottish dance taster session with the RSCDS Edinburgh!

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Find Out Friday Maths Week Special

26th September 2025

Stop by our Find Out Friday station in the Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland and get hands on with some games, puzzles, and activities inspired by maths!

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Introduction to Seed Saving (one-day workshop)

26th September 2025

This one-day workshop at Lauriston Farm gives an introduction to why we should all be saving seed, and the basics of how to go about it.

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Maths Week Scotland: Wild Maths for Wee Ones

26th September 2025

Go wild at the National Museum of Scotland with Wild Maths for Wee Ones as part of Maths Week Scotland. Sing, move, and have fun with numbers in a playful sensory session for under 5s.

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Coding Saturday Club - Edinburgh

27th September 2025

Code Cadets are launching a new Saturday Coding Club at the University of Edinburgh’s Pleasance campus with a FREE trial session for children aged 7-14 on Saturday 27th September!

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School Lecture 2025: Entry to Med School

29th September 2025

Don't let the application process confuse you - Come along to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 29th September to find out everything you need to know when applying to medical school!

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Dressmaking Course - Tuesday Afternoons

30th September 2025

This six week Dressmaking course will teach you how to make your own unique clothes that fit perfectly and improve your existing sewing techniques.

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Learn French with Comic Books in Edinburgh

Selected dates between 30th September 2025 - 14th October 2025

Decode French comics, boost your French, and meet fellow learners over snacks & drinks at these free Edinburgh workshops run by Say Oui To Français!

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Learning Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Southside Maths Tutoring

Southside Maths Tutoring

Selected dates between 8th September 2025 - 6th October 2025

Southside Maths are running extra maths teaching classes for pupils sitting National 5 and Higher at Woodfarm High School in September and October.

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Kidslingo Spanish Classes

Kidslingo Spanish Classes

10th September 2025

Kids can learn Spanish the fun way with Kidslingo Spanish at The Moon Rooms, Newton Mearns weekly from Wednesday 10th September!

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Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

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 20th & 21st.

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Learning Events in Fife

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

Ramblers Walk Leadership Next Steps - Falkland

Ramblers Walk Leadership Next Steps - Falkland

21st September 2025

This practical course will equip you with the core skills for planning and leading safe and enjoyable walks for Ramblers Scotland.

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Doors Open Days - Fife East

Doors Open Days - Fife East

6th September 2025 - 14th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Fife on selected dates in September!

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Climate in Crisis: What the Sea Shows Us

Climate in Crisis: What the Sea Shows Us

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

This powerful outdoor activity invites you to look beneath the waves and confront the hidden impact of litter on our coastal environment.

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Learning Events in Glasgow

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

Forest Families

Forest Families

Selected dates between 7th September 2025 - 25th October 2025

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

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Acting 1

Acting 1

17th September 2025

This weekly evening in-person class for people age 16+ focuses on developing your acting technique and experience in contemporary styles.

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Language Taster: Traditional Flavors & Recipes in Catalonia, Spain & Italy

Language Taster: Traditional Flavors & Recipes in Catalonia, Spain & Italy

20th September 2025

Join The ARC for an interactive workshop to discover the origin and traditions around a selection of popular dishes enjoyed in each season of the year in Catalonia, Spain and Italy.

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Learning Events in Lanarkshire

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

New College Lanarkshire Community Day - Coatbridge Campus

New College Lanarkshire Community Day - Coatbridge Campus

20th September 2025

New College Lanarkshire are celebrating 160 years of learning in Coatbridge with a day packed full of fun for all ages on Saturday 20th September!

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Doors Open Days South Lanarkshire

Doors Open Days South Lanarkshire

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across South Lanarkshire! This year's event will be held on September 6th & 7th!

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Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire

Doors Open Days North Lanarkshire

13th September 2025 - 14th September 2025

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 13th & 14th!

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Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Doors Open Days Renfrewshire

Doors Open Days Renfrewshire

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.

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Doors Open Days Inverclyde

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

6th September 2025 - 7th September 2025

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 6th & 7th.

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Learning Events in Stirling

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

Creative Writing Workshop

Creative Writing Workshop

16th September 2025

This Creative Writing course at Forth Valley College: Stirling Campus on Tuesday evenings, will be facilitated by Stirling Makar, Laura Fyfe and is suitable for writers of all levels of experience.

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Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop

Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 26th September 2025

Learn how to weave a beautiful tartan scarf on this one day workshop run by Radical Weavers in Stirling!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Events in Other Areas

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Hilton Glasgow
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Hilton Glasgow
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