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Photography events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years

26th July 2025 - 2nd November 2025

This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.

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Picturesque Edinburgh Tour

Selected dates between 23rd August 2025 - 25th October 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Why 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!

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Scotland: An Inner Journey – A Photography Exhibition

19th September 2025 - 3rd October 2025

Embark on a visual journey into the soul of Scotland through the lens of Sergio Romero at the Institut Français d’Écosse!

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Author Portraits - Grand Clearance

24th September 2025 - 1st November 2025

Snag 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!

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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer

18th October 2025 - 19th April 2026

Take to the skies and discover the world from above the clouds through the remarkable work of Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait.

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

1st March 2026

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, with his live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Sunday 1st March!

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Photography Events in East Renfrewshire

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

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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Photography Events in Fife

Photography Events in Glasgow

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

Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

28th February 2026

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026 with his live tour which includes a night at The Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 28th February!

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Ethereal: International Photography Exhibition

Ethereal: International Photography Exhibition

3rd October 2025 - 31st October 2025

This October, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition with the theme Ethereal.

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Daytripping

Daytripping

20th September 2025 - 17th January 2026

Daytripping at Platform is a collection of evocative photographs documenting the joy of day trips, celebrating people and place, taken by photographer Alan Dimmick.

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Photography Events in Lanarkshire

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

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire

28th June 2025 - 19th October 2025

Come hear the memories of local musicians, see costumes, photos and records through the decades or even just come for a boogie at the Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire exhibition!

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A Passion For Wildlife

A Passion For Wildlife

16th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

As part of Biggar Little Festival, Biggar Museum are delighted to host photographic exhibition, A Passion for Wildlife, by photographer Jean Manson.

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Photography Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Beginners Photography Workshop

Beginners Photography Workshop

Selected dates between 14th September 2025 - 5th October 2025

Learn how to take great outdoors and wildlife photographs with your own camera, then see your results on screen on this Beginners Photography Workshop at RSPB Lochwinnoch!

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Photography Events in Stirling

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

Beyond Home - An Exhibition by Ron O’Donnell

Beyond Home - An Exhibition by Ron O’Donnell

2nd August 2025 - 27th September 2025

Stirling Photography Festival in partnership with Street Level Photoworks of Glasgow are delighted to present Ron O’Donnell at the Tolbooth Gallery, in his first ever hometown exhibition.

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Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears

4th April 2026

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th March!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Christmas Market
One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, Edinburgh's Christmas Market returns to East Princes Street Gardens showcasing the best in artisan festive products and goods from local makers!
Echo & The Bunnymen
Echo & The Bunnymen, one of the most influential British bands in modern history, return to the Usher Hall on Friday 3rd April.
Free Meditation in the Park
Take a break from the noise of everyday life and join us in Pilrig Park on 21st September, for a chilled Sunday afternoon guided meditation with Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Tubchen!
Doors Open Days - Edinburgh
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 27th & 28th!

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