Outdoor events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This 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!
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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 Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in the city... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Edinburgh Farmers Market
If 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!
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Grassmarket Market
Every 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!
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Stockbridge Market
The 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!
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Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks
Experience the scents, sights, and emerging delights of early spring on a guided Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh!
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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour
Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!
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Forest Bathing Taster Sessions
Enjoy a mindful connection with nature by joining Wild Rose Forest Therapy at St Mark's Park in Leith for a Forest Bathing taster Session!
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Edinburgh Old Town Guided Walking Tour
Discover the heart of Scotland's capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises, including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains!
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Portobello Local Market
Portobello Local Market is a much loved event for truly local food, drink and crafts, held in Brighton Park on the first Saturday of every month!
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Young Explorers - Monthly Programme
Are you a young wildlife adventurer who likes exploring in the outdoors? Then join Green Explorers monthly programme for 8-12 year olds and have fun and adventures in Edinburgh's local wild places!
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Haunted Drams - Ghost & Whisky Experience
Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's dark past on this spine-tingling walking tour through the Old Town's most haunted close and forgotten corners!
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Edinburgh Forgotten Women
Join 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!
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Corstorphine Window Wanderland
Corstorphine Window Wanderland returns on Saturday 28th February to Monday 2nd March, transforming the streets into a magical outdoor gallery of illuminated window displays!
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Nature Play
Enjoy nature play with your pre-schooler, meet other parents and carers too, in the lovely grounds of the Saughtonhall Community Hall each Monday in March and April!
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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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The Women of Holyrood Park
Come along and hear about the women of the past who shaped the Holyrood Park of today, on these March guided walks!
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Foraging & Herbal Medicine Course: Wild Things Year 1
Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Soraya Bishop for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Edinburgh through the seasons.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, an informal two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet, with interest throughout a long season!
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20 Along the Forth
20 Along the Forth is the ultimate 20-mile challenge, timed perfectly for Spring 2026 marathon and ultra runners.
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Newhailes Market
You'll find a fine selection of handmade goods, from jams and chutneys to pies and candles, at Newhailes House and Gardens' Market, held on the third weekend each month!
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Outdoor Rock Climbing Open Session with Height Club
Come Roped Climbing, on real rock, under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor at North Berwick Law Quarry!
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Orienteering for Adult Beginners
Looking to improve your navigation skills or try a new sport? Scottish Orienteering are organising an adult beginner day at Cammo Estate, Edinburgh on Saturday 28th March!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle
Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, enjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate, reflects East Lothian habitats including moorland, grassland and woodland, and also areas of related plant varieties.
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in House of the Binns' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Newhailes House and Gardens' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Preston Mill's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Malleny Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Edinburgh Theoretical Physics Walking Tour
This tour will guide you through the nooks and crannies of beautiful Edinburgh, highlighting places associated with extraordinary physicists who have called the Scottish capital home.
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Creature Connections
Join the Edinburgh Zoo expert animal experiences team for an exclusive engaging and fun animal antics show and have the chance to join in the action yourself! !
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Hutton in Edinburgh
Step into the 1700s and walk through Edinburgh's landscape with philosopher James Hutton and his famous Scottish Enlightenment companions, exploring Hutton's theory of a dynamic Earth.
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Rocks Uncovered: A Geological Walk with Vojta Hybl
Join nature illustrator, author and educator Vojta Hybl for a hands-on exploration of Edinburgh's local geological landscape!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, with ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grange
Discover a hidden century-old woodland and terraced formal garden in the setting of an Edwardian country house near Linlithgow as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mercat Cottage Garden
Mercat Cottage Garden showcases a creative take on the courtyard garden to provide a gardening and wildlife haven in a suburban setting!
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Race The Tram
Blast Running's Race the Tram is back for its second outing on Sunday 26th April, offering a fresh and playful twist on city running!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens
Covering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh's West End, and include a small children's play area.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Geans
Discover The Geans, an enchanting year-round haven overlooking the Firth of Forth, featuring charming topiary, vibrant wildlife, and tranquil ponds perfect for a scenic stroll through nature's finest.
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Sacred Fire: A Boutique Festival
Sacred Fire is a two-day intimate gathering at Beechbrae Woodland, where we will sing, dance, eat, relax and sauna to kick off the festival season!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dr Neil’s Garden
Wander round Dr Neil's Garden in Duddingston Village, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur's Seat!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 7 Camus Avenue
Discover this delightful, multi-level hidden gem featuring beautiful dry stone walls, vibrant seasonal foliage, and sun drenched patios... perfectly designed for easy going relaxation.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Broadwoodside
Discover the magic of Broadwoodside, a stunning farm steading featured by Monty Don and the RHS, where sculptural wonders and lush greenery create one of Scotland's most unmissable garden gems!
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Quarriers: Leith Distillery Abseil
This is a truly unique experience for you to ascend the 131ft drop off the Port of Leith Distillery on Saturday 9th May in aid of Quarriers!
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Edinburgh Marathon Festival
Returning on the 23rd and 24th of May, The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland's largest running event and is widely considered one of the fastest marathons in the world!
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The Leith Food Festival
Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!
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Sundowner 5K Series
Join Blast Running for a relaxed Summer Evening 5K Series across three of Edinburgh's best-loved green spaces... Inverleith Park, Leith Links and Fettes!
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My Name’5 Doddie Charity Race 5K / 10K / 1K Kids
Join Blast Running for the My Name'5 Doddie Charity Race at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground and the Silverknowes Promenade for a friendly, inclusive running event supporting two great causes!
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Sunset Running Festival
Celebrate summer by running beside the sea along Cramond Promenade at the much loved Sunset Running Festival, now in its sixth year!
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Walk For A Cure Edinburgh
Join Alzheimer's Research UK on Sunday 26th July for this 5k walk and explore the stunning landscape and rich history of Holyrood Park, nestled beneath the majestic Arthur's Seat!
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3D2D West End Fair
The 3D2D West End Fair returns between Monday 3rd and Sunday 30th August at St John's Episcopal Church with over 120 carefully curated and talented artists and artisan makers presenting their work!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7th to 31st August 2026 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns for 2026 from Friday 7th to Saturday 29th August with their new show, A Call To Gather!
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Party at the Palace
Party at The Palace is coming home this summer! The annual festival returns to The Peel, right next to the Palace, on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Biffy Clyro
Scottish rock icons Biffy Clyro will headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Friday 21st August with support from Nothing But Thieves and swim school!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival
Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Deftones
Multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones have announced an Edinburgh Summer Sessions show at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Thursday 27th August, with special guests IDLES!
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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Prodigy
The Prodigy will bring their huge headline performance to Edinburgh Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds on Saturday 29th August!
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Edinburgh Inflatable 5k (Obstacle Course & Fun Run)
Get ready to jump, bounce, slide and swing through the World's BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course when it returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 5th September!
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Breaking The Laws
Honouring the Scottish Commandos and raising funds for Scottish Veterans Residences, Breaking The Laws 30K offers a memorable challenge for runners further option of a scenic 10K circular walk!
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk
Take big strides in 2026 and join us in the capital for Edinburgh Kiltwalk on 13 September, every step you take will make a BIG difference for the charity you love the most!
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Outdoor Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
PRIME Football February Weekend Camp
PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another February Football Camp to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!
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I Love Clarkston Car Boot Sale
Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!
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Sausage and Cider Festival
By popular demand, The Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Rouken Glen Park on Saturday 5th September featuring celebrity guests, the UK's best tributes and of course... sausages and cider!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Growing Together Activity Sessions
St Andrews Botanic Garden's Growing Together programme includes free, accessible, nature events for families with children & young people with disabilities & additional support needs.
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Scotland’s Daffodil Festival
Whether you’re a daffodil devotee, a family looking for a spring day out, or someone who just loves colour and gardens, Scotland’s Daffodil Festival at Backhouse Rossie Estate is not to be missed!
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Live-Action and Fireworks Spectacular at Knockhill
Get set for a spectacular day of family fun as Knockhill’s Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular returns for 2026!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Strathbungo Window Wanderland
Returning on Saturday 7th March, the annual Strathbungo Window Wanderland will transform Strathbungo into a spectacular outdoor gallery for all to enjoy!
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Glasgow Summer Sessions: Kings Of Leon
Multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning band Kings of Leon have announced a huge outdoor show at Bellahouston Park on Friday 3rd July as part of Glasgow Summer Sessions 2026!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Cleghorn
Explore this delightful Eighteenth-century garden in Cleghorn, which is gradually being returned to its former layout, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Classics In The Glen
Lanarkshire Classic Car Club will bring over 150 classic and vintage cars to Calderglen Country Park on Saturday 13th June for the annual Classics In The Glen event!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Barshaw Junior Parkrun
Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!
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Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum, as Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 17th July!
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Renfrew Gala Day
Renfrew Gala Day 2026 will take place on Sunday 7th June with a day full of fun, entertainment, and celebration of our local community!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Rannoch Park Tree and Bulb Planting Session
Join Climate FORTH and Green Action Trust at Rannoch Park for a tree and bulb planting session and help make the park a more pleasant place for people and wildlife for the year ahead!
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Kelpies Live at Helix Park: The Kooks
Indie rockers The Kooks mark two decades of hits with a one-off headline show at Kelpies Live in Falkirk this summer, part of a special run of shows marking 20 years of their debut album!
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Back Doune the Rabbit Hole
Back Doune the Rabbit Hole returns to Cardross Estate between the 17th and 19th July featuring massive line-up of live acts across 5 stages including headliners Ash, Alabama 3 and Huey Morgan!
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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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Kinross Wildlife Watch
Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Clarty Paws
Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026.
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Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland
Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!
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Easter Egg Trail at Culzean Castle
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Easter Egg Trail at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Sword in The Stone - A Legendary Family Adventure
This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blair Castle & Estate
Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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