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Tour Events in Edinburgh in May 2025

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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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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Selected dates between 14th March 2025 - 6th 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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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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Meadows Walking Tour - Spring Special

Selected dates between 22nd April 2025 - 6th May 2025

Come see the Meadows, Edinburgh’s large Southside park, complete with beautiful cherry blossoms on this Spring walking tour!

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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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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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Edinburgh Tradfest: Transforming Auld Reekie - Walking Tour

10th May 2025

Meeting at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, enjoy a walking tour around the sights and sounds of Edinburgh’s Old Town with artist/curator Claudia Zeiske on 10th May as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!

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Underground Unlocked at The Real Mary King’s Close

15th May 2025

For one night only on Thursday 15th May, step beneath the Royal Mile and experience The Real Mary King’s Close like never before!

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The Musical Instrument Collection through the Years

17th May 2025

Join St Cecilia’s Hall Curator Dr Sarah Deters on 17th May for this free guided tour to celebrate International Museum Day!

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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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Tour Events in East Renfrewshire

Tour Events in Fife

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

The Big Spring Bash

The Big Spring Bash

3rd May 2025

The St Andrews Botanic Garden's Big Spring Bash is back for 2025! Join us for an action-packed celebration of spring on Saturday 3rd May!

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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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Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 25th October 2025

Balgove Larder has got together with Strathtyrum Flowers to bring you a series of floral workshops and garden tours throughout the year.

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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 Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Guided Tours

Selected dates between 25th May 2025 - 19th July 2025

On selected dates Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust are opening Bridgeton Garage for pre-booked guided tours!

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Hidden Histories Tours

Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 7th April 2025 - 2nd June 2025

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

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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:

Ghost Hunt at New Lanark

Ghost Hunt at New Lanark

10th May 2025

Don't miss an unforgettable night of chills and thrills when The Scottish Ghost Company return to New Lanark for another Ghost Hunt! Will the spirits of the village's past make themselves known?

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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

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

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

Paisley Heritage Event: Group Tour of Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood - CANCELLED

3rd May 2025

On Saturday 3rd May, join Paisley Heritage Group for an introductory talk and walk around of the Donald Malcolm Heritage Centre, Linwood.

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Paisley Detective Mystery Walking Trail - CANCELLED

Paisley Detective Mystery Walking Trail - CANCELLED

10th May 2025

Follow a set of clues on a walking trail that will take you across Paisley in the search for a murderer... bring pens and your inquisitive minds!

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Tour Events in Stirling

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

Birds Before Breakfast Mugdock

Birds Before Breakfast Mugdock

3rd May 2025

Turn up, tune in and slow down with this gentle morning walk through Mugdock Country Park on Saturday 3rd May!

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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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Art Collection Open Day

Art Collection Open Day

10th May 2025

Come by the Pathfoot Building for a day of creative inspiration at the University of Stirling's Art Collection Open Day on Saturday 10th May!

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Events in Other Areas

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Kevin Quantum
Wonder & Co
Napier Uni
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ATG
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Popular Events

Sip & Paint Starry Night Over Edinburgh
Looking for a creative night in Edinburgh? Then come along to Las Iguanas for a sip and paint experience on Thursday 15th May run by PopUp Painting!
Beltane Sound Bath Meditation
Join Marcela Tršová at The Open Door Community Centre in Morningside for this Beltane Sound Bath Meditation on 2nd May!
Martin McAloon
Martin McAloon returns to The Voodoo Rooms on Thursday 13th November with his Two Wheels Good UK tour, in celebration of the 40 anniversary of Prefab Sprout's album 'Steve McQueen'.
Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer
Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!
Introduction to Growing Your Own Food (Tuesday morning course)
Lauriston Agroecology Farm is running the very popular Introduction to Growing Your Own Food 6 week beginners course on Tuesday mornings.

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