Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
READ MOREThrough personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
READ MOREExploring 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.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREFrom Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREThis wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
READ MOREWelcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
READ MOREAre 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!
READ MORELooking 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!
READ MOREThe Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
READ MOREDogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREUnearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORELed 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.
READ MOREYour Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
READ MOREFrom heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
READ MOREJoin The Lost Close for this Innovations & Inventions Tour and learn just how much Scotland has brought to the world!
READ MOREFollow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
READ MORETo mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.
READ MOREResistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
READ MOREThis exhibition explores the history of air pollution and of recycling and re-use in nursing and shows how talented nursing teams are taking climate action today.
READ MORESee some of the rarest and most endangered primates on Earth in 'Monkeys: Our Primate Family' at the National Museum of Scotland.
READ MORECollective Edinburgh's Panorama programme takes inspiration from the origins of the panorama to explore how we see, move through and understand the city today.
READ MOREIKEA Museum's Magical Patterns exhibition comes to Dovecot Studios, celebrating 60 years of innovative textile design.
READ MOREThis summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MOREIn partnership with The Scottish Gallery, Victoria Crowe's exhibition Shifting Surfaces marks a remarkable milestone in the career of one of Scotland's most distinguished contemporary artists.
READ MORECorstorphine Cougars are running free beginners classes every Tuesday for Females of all ages who would like to try Rugby!
READ MOREMartin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
READ MOREAqsa Arif's exhibition Raindrops of Rani uses elements of South Asian folklore to explore themes of fractured identity, displacement, and cultural synthesis through fantasy and world-building.
READ MOREHall of Hours explores time through Robert Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions.
READ MOREThis is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!
READ MORECome and try out the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do at Gracemount Leisure Centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays!
READ MOREThis walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
READ MOREJoin the Scots Music Group for their new session of classes in traditional music taking place on various dates and venues through September to November!
READ MOREJoin our in-house astronomers for the latest edition of our seasonal ‘What’s Up?’ presenter-led Planetarium show!
READ MORELet 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!
READ MOREA popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns this Autumn!
READ MOREFeaturing examples of painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography, the exhibition at City Art Centre spans almost 400 years of artistic production.
READ MORELearn a new skill and join Dança Kizomba Edinburgh's structured kizomba beginners course every Monday for 4 weeks, starting on 15th September!
READ MOREJoin OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!
READ MOREThis 7-week course run by OnOne Salsa is perfect for dancers who want to start learning Rueda Casino in a fun & friendly way!
READ MOREReconfigure welcomes all ages and all abilities, in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, at these Life Drawing classes in Summerhall's iconic Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
READ MORERecurring Themes is a ceramics and glass exhibition which presents the intriguing and unexpected creative art works by Simon Ward and Keiko Mukaide.
READ MOREA new exhibition of work from Scottish artist Jenny Martin RSW, an Edinburgh-based painter and printmaker, is showing at Morningside Gallery from 20th September.
READ MORESnag some Author Portraits taken by Chris Close, originals from the Between the Lines Exhibition from the Edinburgh Book Festival, at this one-of-a-kind event at Gallery-Close!
READ MOREWith the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
READ MORECatch Parallels III, a group exhibition showcasing the work of Anna Gormezano Marks, Fiona Luing, Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie, spanning art, illustration and jewellery.
READ MOREThis October, The Scottish Gallery is proud to present a landmark double exhibition: 50 Years of Naboland and The Behrens Family!
READ MOREThe Joy of Noticing is a new exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Orla Stevens, showing at Lobby 37, Gleneagles Townhouse from 2nd – 29th October.
READ MOREBeneath The Veil, an exhibition coinciding with World Mental Health Day, focuses on the work of artists using visual art as a means of expression, exploration, connection, release, and recovery.
READ MOREEdinburgh Cocktail Week returns for its eighth year as the UK's leading cocktail festival from Friday 3rd - Sunday 12th October 2025.
READ MOREThe European Wooden Surfboard Meet 2025 comes to Scotland for the first time at Lost Shore Surf Resort from 3rd to 5th October.
READ MOREJoin us this October for spook-tacular Halloween Happenings at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MOREThis October, embark on the Monsters & Myths Trail – a thrilling journey where legendary creatures come to life!
READ MOREHighland Embassy brings together three projects by artist and filmmaker Shen Xin and is showing at Collective Edinburgh from October to December 2025.
READ MOREIt’s time to party as Studio38.Club presents daytime clubbing for over 30s, playing 80s & 90s classics and rare grooves, at the Shanghai Club on Saturday 4th October!
READ MORECome and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret with Red Hot Kitty Burlesque and Cabaret in the fabulous atmosphere at The Lab in CC Blooms!
READ MORECome and enjoy an afternoon filled with Burlesque, Drag, and Cabaret at at The Lab in CC Blooms!
READ MOREDoes the thought of drawing a picture on a blank page fill you with a sense of self doubt, frustration and certain failure- before you have even begun? If so, this workshop is for you.
READ MOREJoin Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
READ MOREUncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MORECome along to The Salisbury Centre on 4th October for a fun and empowering session where we celebrate the beauty and strength of the female form through art!
READ MOREDusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on Saturday 4th October at the top of Calton Hill.
READ MOREJoin Polymorphics and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!
READ MOREIf your kid loves bikes (or just needs a bit of encouragement), The Scottish BMX School's workshops are a brilliant way to get them moving, learning, and smiling!
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
READ MOREIf you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!
READ MOREJoin the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!
READ MOREHold onto your wigs and tighten those lederhosen – Brewhemia is serving up a riotous fusion of Oktoberfest flair and Europop fabulousness, all wrapped in sequins, sass, and sausage!
READ MOREBook our Family Planetarium Films! Celebrate spooky session with these classic adventures, showing at 10am on selected dates in October.
READ MOREJoin Dr Eve Hepburn on a relaxing forest bathing journey at in Lauriston Castle Gardens!
READ MOREAfter three sellout festivals, the Grassmarket Beer Fest is back on Saturday 4th October for another celebration of great beer, live music, and community spirit!
READ MOREEvery Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
READ MOREIf you’re curious to learn more about Lauriston Agroecology Farm - come along to the farm tour on Saturday 4th October to take a look back at the 2025 growing season.
READ MOREThe devil is riding shotgun, and the whisky is ever flowing. Join us at Legends Edinburgh on Saturday 4th October for the wildest rodeo straight out of the underworld.
READ MOREThis October, HelloArt invites you to experience the traditions and creativity of this festival through our Asian-Led Market at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 4th October!
READ MOREJoin Aleksandra J. Hannah from Skela Studio for this full-day Masterclass on 4th October at The Scotsman Hotel, perfect for anyone looking to transform their space or explore their creative side.
READ MOREDon't miss two acclaimed singer-songwriters Kathryn Williams and Dan Willson (aka Withered Hand) at Corn Exchange Haddington on 10th October!
READ MOREDon't miss 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone', an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy at The Voodoo Rooms on 4th October!
READ MORELayered Perspectives brings together the work of Susan Laughton and Bronwen Sleigh, two artists whose practices explore the meeting points between architecture, landscape, and abstraction.
READ MOREDecode French comics, boost your French, and meet fellow learners over snacks & drinks at these free Edinburgh workshops run by Say Oui To Français!
READ MOREThe weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
READ MOREJoin Madame Mabh for her haunted house party at the Banshee Labyrinth, featuring both classic cabaret acts and unusual happenings!
READ MOREVisit the realm of the occult with Edinburgh Horror Festival sell-out magician Ash Pryce. Will you save your soul, or be damned to oblivion? Join us as things go bump in the night!
READ MOREOld Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
READ MORECatch Oli Brown and the Dead Collective along with special guests when they play a charity gig at La Belle Angele on Saturday 4th October!
READ MORELooking for a new outdoors activity? Then come along and try Orienteering with Interlopers Orienteering Club on Saturday 4th October at Braidburn Valley Park!
READ MOREExplore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.
READ MOREWhy trust your holiday photos to a selfie camera? With this walking tour by Dan of the Edinburgh Street Historians, you can have professionally taken photographs to celebrate your time in the city!
READ MOREPortobello Local Market is a much loved monthly event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park!
READ MOREFresh from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Sing in the City with Hanley and the Baird will light up the Usher Hall on their 15th Anniversary.
READ MOREMake your own fashionable silver spinner ring with Leith Jewellery Studios at the Out of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 4th October!
READ MOREImprovised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!
READ MOREEnjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
READ MOREJoin us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
READ MOREIndulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
READ MOREA visit to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre is a must if you're planning a home upgrade!
READ MOREComedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy!
READ MOREA monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
READ MOREJoin our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle!
READ MORECome along on a town and nature appreciation walk hosted by Barnton Bunker, Scotland's largest nuclear bunker, taking you through the beautiful forests of Corstorphine Hill and West Edinburgh!
READ MOREA Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
READ MOREDon't miss the rare opportunity to hear Priscilla Presley speak with grace and honesty about the complexities of love, identity, and the legacy she continues to shape!
READ MOREHave you always fancied learning how to papercut? The join Edinburgh artist Papercut Punk for this entertaining and relaxing workshop in Portobello Town Hall on Sunday 5th October!
READ MOREJoin us for an expertly led beer tasting session at BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh – perfect for the beer-curious and craft fanatics alike.
READ MORECatch Bob Drake perform his irredeemably eccentric but strangely brilliant songs along with electrifying free improv guitar reveries from George Burt at The Waverley Bar on 5th October!
READ MOREIn his first ever one man show, It’s All About Me!, Brian Cox takes us from the backstreets of Dundee to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, a journey full of laughter and pathos!
READ MOREUncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MOREJoin Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen for a seasonal series of drawing workshops, suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike!
READ MOREThe Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
READ MOREJoin one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!
READ MOREEmbrace the calm of the forest and awaken your creativity with a guided experience that blends the restorative practice of Forest Bathing with the tactile joy of creating Nature Clay Impressions.
READ MOREA cult classic for the VHS generation, a special Freeze Frame screening of the cult classic about a young woman and her imaginary friend Drop Dead Fred.
READ MORECome and tap into living in balance with cycle of the moon and through it rediscover and strengthen your instinct and intuition at this Full Moon Sound Bath Meditation with Marcela Tršová!
READ MORECome along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
READ MOREThe early bird catches the bargains... come and bag a bargain or earn some pennies from a recent clear out at the weekly Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale on Sunday mornings!
READ MOREExplore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium, at Edinburgh Printmakers' Photo Plate Lithography Weekend.
READ MOREThe weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
READ MOREEarth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.
READ MOREThe Big Bike Film Night is on a mission... bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you! Don't miss the 2025 edition at Edinburgh's Summerhall.
READ MOREEnjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
READ MOREShop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
READ MOREThe Foo Birds return to The Jazz Bar on Sunday 5th October with their rich blend of nu-soul, RnB, jazz and pop!
READ MOREThe Little Children's Market Scotland comes to Musselburgh on Sunday 5th October with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!
READ MOREExperience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport you straight into the heart of Tolkien’s universe.
READ MORERound off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.
READ MOREJoin Sir David Suchet CBE for an extraordinary evening of storytelling, insight, and unseen archive as he shares his personal pilgrimage in the footsteps of Dame Agatha Christie.
READ MOREJoin our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle!
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