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 MOREAlba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
READ MOREEdinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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 MOREExperience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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 MOREGet ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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 MOREVisit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
READ MOREDiscover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
READ MORECome and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
READ MOREThis exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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 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.
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 MOREHunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
READ MOREThe Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
READ MOREMarking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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 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 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 MOREDelve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
READ MORE101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
READ MOREUnlock 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.
READ MOREThe Neighbourgood Market is an open air food and drink market in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, taking place between 7th May and 27th July.
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 MORETHE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.
READ MOREWe've got just a few spots left in our upcoming May/June workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop - don't miss your chance to create, build, and learn!
READ MOREThis exhibition at The House of Smalls, showcases the artwork of 75 female artists, made in response to their feelings at the ever-increasing oppression, repression and suppression of women.
READ MOREDoug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
READ MOREFrom heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
READ MOREJohn Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
READ MORECraigmillar Now is hosting a Photography Exhibition on Iran, 1984–1993 by Iranian photographer Laleh Sherkat, focusing on the lives of women in Iran following the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
READ MOREIt’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.
READ MOREThis exhibition at Leith Makers is a collaboration between local hand paper-maker and print artist Lauren Smith and Illustrator Thee Oo Thazin from Myanmar.
READ MOREAnna Somerville’s new series of abstract works explores memory, material process, and emotional landscape through layered abstraction. Catch her exhibition at &Gallery from 7th June!
READ MOREEdinburgh-based Robert Cole invites you to his first solo art exhibition taking place at McDonald-Greene Jewellers from 7th June!
READ MOREThis exhibition at the Scottish Storytelling Centre celebrates the creativity and resilience of unpaid carers across the Lothians!
READ MOREThe Clown and the Wolfman ride again as the classic Scottish movie, Restless Natives, starts a new adventure as a stage musical!
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 MORERefugee Festival Scotland is back between the 13th and 22nd of June with a packed programme of events showcasing refugee arts and culture!
READ MOREKnown for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
READ MOREMorningside Gallery has announced details of a new exhibition of work from Scott Naismith, a Scottish contemporary artist known for his innovative use of colour.
READ MORECome along to The Weaving Project Exhibition with it's selection of Scandi handwoven rugs, cushions, scarves and more for sale, along with demonstrations of band and loom weaving.
READ MOREFollowing on from last year's hit Made to Connect, the Active Inquiry Flashback Theatre Company return to the Out of the Blue Drill in June with 'The Manuscript'.
READ MOREIn The Cult of Work is a surreal adventure of toxic friendship, the hurry to grow-up and the bushes who just want to burn.
READ MORECollective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
READ MOREThe Stars and After is a post-apocalyptic political play questioning class, entitlement and sacrifice.
READ MOREJoin us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Saturday 21st June for a special midsummer night to celebrate David Campbell - an outstanding figure in Scottish and international storytelling.
READ MOREJoin magician Cameron Gibson at Wonder & Co for 'An Evening Of Wonder', with magic as it’s meant to be seen: up-close, personal, and impossible to forget!
READ MOREEnjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
READ MOREInspired by archival materials, Farah Saleh’s unique and powerful performance lecture investigates ways of confronting the United Kingdom’s colonial legacy in Palestine.
READ MOREBongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!
READ MOREReady to swap your Saturday lie-in for a standing ovation? Step into the limelight with Broadway Brunch, Brewhemia’s razzle-dazzle new dining spectacular.
READ MOREEnjoy an hour and a half of jokes, songs, and freestyle rap from Chris Turner, the first comedian to ever perform a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil!
READ MOREStep into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close.
READ MOREJoin Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
READ MORELooking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions every Saturday at the Scottish Parliament!
READ MOREWe’re going loud, proud, and slightly unhinged for Pride this year at BrewDog Edinburgh on Saturday 21st June!
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 MOREScotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
READ MOREFountainbridge Canalside Community Trust once again will be bringing you the Edinburgh Canal Festival on Saturday 21st June!
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 MOREKevin Quantum invites you to an intimate and quite astonishing evening of magic, mystery and wonder in one of Edinburgh’s most historic and enchanting hotels; The Caledonian!
READ MOREStudio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.
READ MOREAre you brave enough to attend an unsettling night of ghosts in the Banshee Labyrinth - Scotland's Most Haunted Pub - built into the legendary South Bridge Vaults.
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 MOREJoin North Edinburgh Nightmares on a hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith on Saturday 21st June!
READ MOREElevate your sewing skills during this creative class at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club, where you will make a gorgeous make-up or wash bag that is lined and has a zipper to close.
READ MOREDiscover ways to apply colour and patterns to your metal using coloured enamels with Leith Jewellery Studios at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 21st June.
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 MOREIf life is work, then what is it to live forever? A divine mystery exploring life, death and the paths we choose between the two.
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
READ MORENxNW is taking over the Pitt Market in Granton on 21st June for a whole day of live music, featuring some of the best new bands around!
READ MORECelebrating their 40th Anniversary, the 400-voice Praise Gathering Choir return to the Usher Hall on 21st June for what will be a wonderful evening of praise and worship!
READ MOREThis Pride Month, step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history with a special series of Pride History Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close.
READ MOREGet Ready for an unforgettable night of action and family-friendly entertainment as PWR Pro present Live in Haddington on Saturday 21st June!
READ MOREJoin renowned Palestinian musician Reem Kelani and her trio on 21st June as they bring the rich sounds of Palestinian folk music to The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh!
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 MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MORECelebrate the season with a delicious foraged tasting feast and guest wines at our Summer Solstice Feast at Rising Tide Cafe on 21st June!
READ MOREJacqueline Ross and Artem Beloguov present their programme 'Close Connections: Beethoven-Haydn-Mozart' at St Cecilia's Hall on Saturday 21st June as part of the Sypert Summer Concert Series 2025!
READ MOREFollow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.
READ MOREFeaturing a cast of West End Singers and epic live band, 'Come Together' for a 'Magical Mystery Tour', jam packed with over 40 Beatles hits as you have never heard them before!
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 MOREReturning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.
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 MOREThe Signs return to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 21st June with a covers night of Rock that will have you..... rocking in no time.
READ MOREPlay through a daring rescue mission, roll the dice, make decisions and save the world at this taster session on 21st June at Ancient Robot Games! Parents can come along and grab a coffee.
READ MOREThe Real Mary Kings Close invites you to step beneath the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy secrets of the Old Town on a True Crime Tour. Dare to descend?
READ MORELearn to stitch a tiny tweed and tartan textile landscape using remnants of fabrics, and vintage embroidery threads in this workshop at Dovecot Studios on 13th June!
READ MOREVittorio Angelone previews his new show in advance of the Fringe, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June!
READ MOREThis year, join Creative Roots in Nature by the ocean for an unforgettable Wild Woman Summer Solstice Gathering, an evening filled with connection, creativity, and soulful rituals!
READ MORECelebrate the Summer Solstice with an immersive workshop at Lauriston Castle on Sunday 22nd June!
READ MOREJoin Aurora Ensemble when they present their summer concert on Sunday 22nd June in Stockbridge Parish Church!
READ MORECome along to the Granary Leith for this Day Disco Brunch with live saxophone tunes and DJ beats!
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 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 MOREEdinburgh Printmakers' Family Print Club is perfect for children as they explore lots of different printmaking techniques and have fun as well!
READ MOREJoin Slonk to uncover the mysterious and magical world of flor-aged wines at the Port of Leith Distillery on Sunday, 22nd June!
READ MOREExperience the thrill of the Firth of Forth on Maid of the Forth's 1-hour RIB trips! Perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike.
READ MORECome along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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 MOREAward-winning comedian and proud brit, Raul Kohli, brings his new tour Raul Britannia to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd June!
READ MOREClaremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
READ MOREEnjoy the Gardens of Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside on 22nd June as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme!
READ MORERosemount is a large cottage garden with lawns to the front and rear of the house and a wide range of shrubs and perennial plants, as well as some mature trees.
READ MOREVisit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!
READ MOREBrewDog Doghouse Edinburgh is teaming up with Single & Mingle for a special evening just for the 60+ hetero crowd on Sunday 22nd June.
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 MOREJoin us at Timberyard on 22nd June to mark the summer solstice — a celebration of the longest day with our friends from Higher Ground and Futtle Brewery.
READ MOREJoin us at The Salisbury Centre on 22nd June for a unique celebration of the longest day of the year. Come for the vibe, stay for the magic!
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 MOREYou're invited to an afternoon of great music at Gorgie Social Club on 22nd June in aid of The House of Hope Scotland.
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