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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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover 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!

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Guided Touch Tour: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 19th July 2025

Join Audio Describer Fiona Johnston for a special opportunity for visually impaired and blind visitors to engage with selected features, and handle replica object in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™

5th April 2025 - 1st June 2025

Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!

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Take The High Road

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 21st June 2025

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.

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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

Join Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.

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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes

27th April 2025 - 26th October 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Unearth 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.

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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

1st May 2025 - 29th June 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

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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A Dram of History

Selected dates between 2nd May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Venture beneath the Royal Mile and raise a glass to Scotland’s most iconic drink with this exclusive experience at The Real Mary King’s Close.

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High Speed Seafari Adventure

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 21st September 2025
South Queensferry

Experience 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.

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Picturesque Edinburgh Tour

22nd May 2025 - 24th May 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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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk

23rd May 2025
Leith

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith on 23rd May!

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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 12th September 2025
South Queensferry

Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!

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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 27th September 2025

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

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New Town Ghost Walk

24th May 2025
Edinburgh New Town

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a journey across Edinburgh's haunted New Town on Saturday 24th May!

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RSPB Birdwatching cruise

Selected dates between 25th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Maid of the Forth for a 3-hour cruise, led by our team of expert RSPB staff, for a birdwatching adventure like no other!

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Craigies Farmfest

31st May 2025

Join us at Craigies Farmfest on Saturday 31st May, where farming meets full-throttle fun. It's a day out the whole family will love!

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Forth Bridges Creative Trail

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025
South Queensferry

Experience the vibrant creativity of artists and makers from in and around the Forth Bridges with the Forth Bridges Creative Trail on 31st May and 1st June.

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Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Selected dates between 6th June 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

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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Father’s Day At The Edinburgh Gin Distillery

15th June 2025

Looking for a unique Father’s Day present? This event at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery is the perfect gift!

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Mr HJM’s Terrible Tales Tour and Movie Night

20th June 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh's own Mr Heebie Man promises you terrible tales quite like no other. Come take his tour round this dark wee Edinburgh, followed by a showing of local short movies at the Banshee Labyrinth!

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Drams Ahoy! Whisky on the Water

28th June 2025

Set sail on a two-hour canal cruise with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society on Saturday 28th June, where you’ll savour five exceptional drams paired with light snacks.

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Explore Engineering Cruise

28th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Maid of the Forth for a unique 90-minute cruise exploring the civil engineering of the landmark bridges that lie on the Forth of Forth!

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Cannae Beat A Boat Party - DRUMA & Shaneo

12th July 2025
Edinburgh West

Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable adventure on the Edinburgh canals, where the city's scenic waterways become your dancefloor!

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Relaxed Morning: Palace of Holyroodhouse

19th July 2025

The Palace of Holyroodhouse offers this relaxed opening on Saturday 19th July. It's a chance to explore the palace in a calm, tranquil atmosphere.

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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 7th August 2025 - 20th August 2025

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!

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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography - BSL Tour

12th August 2025

Enjoy a BSL tour of Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography at The King's Gallery, The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday 12th August!

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Relaxed Evening: Palace of Holyroodhouse

22nd August 2025

This relaxed opening on Friday 22nd August, offers a chance to explore the Palace of Holyroodhouse in a calm, tranquil atmosphere!

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Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail

30th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

After a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st August.

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Tour Events in East Renfrewshire

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

History of Patterton and Darnley Ranges

History of Patterton and Darnley Ranges

9th November 2025

Here's another chance to visit the Patterton and Darnley rifle and pistol ranges if you missed it last year, and before it takes a break.

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Tour Events in Fife

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

Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

31st May 2025 - 26th July 2025

Cambo Gardens in Fife is excited to announce Composted – a festival of biodegradable ideas, a unique six-week event happening from 31 May to 26 July.

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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th September 2025

Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.

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Kirkcaldy Woods and Parks walk (Kirkcaldy Walking Festival)

Kirkcaldy Woods and Parks walk (Kirkcaldy Walking Festival)

14th June 2025

Join Fife Out and About Walking Group as part of the Kirkcaldy Walking Festival for this circular led walk exploring some of Kirkcaldy's woodlands and parks on 14th June!

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Tour Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow Requiem: The Walk

Glasgow Requiem: The Walk

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.

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Specialist Tour: Treasures from the Geology Collection at GMRC

Specialist Tour: Treasures from the Geology Collection at GMRC

15th July 2025

Explore fossil plants and trees from Glasgow's primeval equatorial rainforest and marvel at an amazing collection of glow-in-the-dark rocks and minerals.

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Pride At The Burrell

Pride At The Burrell

20th June 2025

Don't miss a celebration of pride at The Burrell Collection on Friday 20th June, co-curated with LGBTQ+ staff and volunteers!

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Tour Events in Lanarkshire

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

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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Tour Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Tour Events in Stirling

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

Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Events in Other Areas

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Fayre Play
Escape The Past
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St Mary's Music School
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Cancer Research UK
Breakthrough T1D
Kevin Quantum
Franciscan Publishing Company
Hostelworld
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Popular Events

Monty Franklin - Is That Your Mate
After sell out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, ‘Is That Your Mate’. Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh on 14th September!
Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs, New York City's most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang, return to Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th September at Cabaret Voltaire!
Campfire Country Music Festival
Get ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!
Letters From Exes
From emails and WhatsApps to handwritten notes, join Not Cricket Productions in exploring the bizarre, heartfelt and hilarious letters of lost love at The Royal Scots Club!
New Town Ghost Walk
Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a journey across Edinburgh's haunted New Town on Saturday 24th May!

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