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Workshops Events in Edinburgh in May 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

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Groove Back Dance Class

Selected dates between 21st January 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Join Pirita Tuisku for these weekly Groove Back Dance Classes taking place in Blazin' Studios at St. Margaret's House from Sunday 21st January!

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Saturday Science Sessions with Dino

Selected dates between 27th January 2024 - 11th May 2024

Join us at Dynamic Earth on selected Saturdays throughout the year for a variety of hands on activities!

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Introduction to Transmission Meditation - Edinburgh

Selected dates between 11th February 2024 - 3rd December 2024

Transmission Meditation is a simple group meditation providing both a dynamic service to the world and powerful personal spiritual development.

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Wee Live Music Fun: violin, guitar, ukulele for 0 - 2yrs

Selected dates between 13th February 2024 - 1st May 2024

In these sessions, Fionnbarr, Little Plaza's resident musician will play and sing for the kids and parents, with elements like singing and clapping along for those who want to.

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FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2024

Selected dates between 24th February 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!

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Empathy Café

Selected dates between 25th February 2024 - 26th May 2024

Join us for these cosy, safe and fun monthly Empathy Café meetings where we practice embodied self-empathy, empathic listening and communicating, and resolving conflicts in real-time.

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Fused Glass course

20th March 2024 - 13th June 2024

Join Honey Pot Creative Cafe for 6 weeks or individual workshops to learn how to create art using different techniques with fused glass.

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Jewellery Class - Make a Sterling Silver Spinner Ring

Selected dates between 23rd March 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Edinburgh South

Spinner rings, also known as worry rings are great for the fidgets amongst us. Join Ali Bali Jewellery to make a sterling silver spinner ring with two spinners in this workshop!

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Jewellery Class - Make a set of skinny stacking rings

Selected dates between 24th March 2024 - 22nd June 2024
Edinburgh South

Learn to make a set of three different sterling silver skinny stacking rings in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Evening Sound Immersion

Selected dates between 10th April 2024 - 22nd May 2024

Come and join the the Universal School of Holistic Therapies for 90 minutes of complete relaxation, sound immersion, meditation and reiki at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

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Castle Chorus weekly rehearsal

Selected dates between 11th April 2024 - 27th June 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Castle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!

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Veil Fans Workshop

Selected dates between 12th April 2024 - 18th May 2024

Learn all the techniques and secrets to creating your own fan veil performance at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Drawing in the Spring

Selected dates between 22nd April 2024 - 27th May 2024

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Spring.

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Sound Bath Meditation

3rd May 2024
Edinburgh South

Come and reconnect with your inner self and tap into living in balance with your body and the Earth's natural cycles at The Open Door in Morningside on Friday 3rd May!

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Abbey Strand Art Club

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 30th November 2024

Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.

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Beginner’s Sewing Class

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 27th July 2024

Spend a full day in the sewing studio and learn how to use a sewing machine and make a cushion cover with your new sewing skills!

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Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band at Edinburgh Tradfest

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin is back, providing an exciting opportunity for young musicians aged between 13 and 18, keen to develop your instrument skills.

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Japanese Language for P1-P7 kids

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

This is a special chance in Edinburgh for kids (P1-P7) to learn Japanese language, crafts, food, art, and culture from a qualified Japanese teacher this May!

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Riso Workshop - May

4th May 2024

Join Out of the Blueprint for a fun, creative experience and discover how to make your own 2-colour A3 risograph prints.

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Warhol Screen Printing Workshop with Edinburgh Printmakers

4th May 2024

Join Edinburgh Printmakers on 4th May for an introductory screen printing workshop where you will have the opportunity to create a Warhol-inspired print on a textile of your choice.

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With Death In Mind: A workshop with Loretta Dunn

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 1st June 2024

The Arthur Conan Doyle Centre is offering a series of workshops around the subject of death, for sharing and exploring a deeper understanding of spiritual wellbeing for living well to die well.

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Garmenrt Making - 6 Week Monday Evening Course

6th May 2024

Spend 6 consecutive Monday evenings in the sewing studio with an expert designer and dressmaking tutor and fashion a garment of your choosing!

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How Was Your Day? - Mindful Zine Making Workshop

6th May 2024

Join Sarah on Monday 6th May for this Mindful Zine Making workshop, where she will guide you through the process of folding and creating your zine!

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OnOne Salsa: 6 week Salsa Beginners Course

6th May 2024 - 10th June 2024

Join OnOne Salsa for these 6 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners starting on 6th May at The Mash House!

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Garment Making - 6 Week Tuesday Evening Class

7th May 2024

Spend 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings in the sewing studio with an expert designer and dressmaking tutor and fashion a garment of your choosing!

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Basket Weaving for Beginners Workshop

11th May 2024

Learn the fundamentals of basket-weaving, from sourcing materials, to the techniques to create a basic basket, and to create a handle for it in this one-day course on 11th May at Leith Makers!

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BMX Lessons

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 12th November 2024
Leith

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

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Candle Making Workshop

11th May 2024

Get inspired with a new skill and learn the basics of candle making with Flow Candles on 11th May at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Festival of Freedom

11th May 2024 - 14th May 2024

Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!

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Naming trees - Spring edition

11th May 2024

Join Earth in Common on 11th May for an exciting morning of observing, learning together and paying attention to the trees around the Croft and the Links Park.

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North Edinburgh Community Festival

11th May 2024
Edinburgh North

The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 13th May.

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Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop - Creative 2

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 5th October 2024

Come along to Joy Revival Design Studio for a relaxed and creative workshop where you will learn to make your very own sea glass jewellery!

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Self-Defence for Women (16+)

11th May 2024
Edinburgh South

Self-Defence Scotland is holding a Self-Defence class for Women (16+) at Inch Community Education Centre on Saturday 11th May.

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Storytelling for Musicians with Svend-Erik Engh - Part of Tradfest 2024

11th May 2024

This workshop with Svend-Erik Engh is for musicians who want to be better storytellers on stage!

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Two Day Mosaic Abstract Workshop

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Join Helen Miles at OOTB Abbeymount Studios for this two-day mosaic abstract workshop, giving you the essential skills needed to make beautiful mosaic abstracts using found and salvaged materials!

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Warhol Inspired Quilting Workshop

11th May 2024

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 11th May for a bespoke quilting workshop which celebrates the work of Andy Warhol.

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Summer Living Wreath Workshop

12th May 2024
Edinburgh West

Join Woodland Wreaths and Plants on 12th May at The Gift Tree and make yourself a beautiful living wreath which will last well into summer and beyond.

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2 Week Sewing & Upcycling: Repair, alter or upcycle your clothes!

13th May 2024

Learn how to bring new life to your wardrobe on this workshop at OOTB Abbeymount Studios on Monday 13th & 20th May!

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3D Collage Decoration Workshop

13th May 2024

Join artist Sarah Kwan for this 3D Collage Decoration workshop on Monday 13th May at Backstage Barbershop Edinburgh! No drawing experience necessary.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Esporão – Portuguese Wines Made at Nature’s Pace

15th May 2024

Join Wine Events Scotland for this wine workshop as we taste our way around Alentejo and the Douro, discovering these beautiful regions, this dynamic producer and of course some delicious wines!

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Eco-Resin Candle Holders - Terrazzo Craft Workshop

18th May 2024

In this workshop, run by Polymorphics on 18th May, you will make a set of two unique and gorgeous Eco-resin candle holders, one marbled and one terrazzo.

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Paste | Fold | Sew - Workshop

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 22nd June 2024
Edinburgh West

Join Book Artist and Printmaker Gen Harrison for a creative workshop that will see your hand made paste papers turned into beautiful button hole bound notebooks.

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Sea Shanty Workshop

18th May 2024

Come along to this workshop in sea shanties on 18th May with Scottish traditional folk singer, Joss Cameron!

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The Tinnitus, Hyperacusis & Hearing Information Show (THIS 2024) Edinburgh

18th May 2024

Join us at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh for our eighth annual Tinnitus, Hyperacusis & Hearing Information Show (THIS) 2024. A beacon of hope for those navigating the challenges of tinnitus.

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Hand Embroidery Class - Make your own pendants

19th May 2024

Learn the fundamentals of embroidery in this workshop led by Amy Lowson at Leith Makers on Sunday 19th May!

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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 19th May 2024 - 14th July 2024

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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Ginger Beer DIY Workshop

23rd May 2024

Join Earth in Common for this workshop on 23rd May, where we will be making our own ginger beer starter as well as a bottle of ginger beer for you to take home and enjoy!

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Macrame Workshop

23rd May 2024

Unleash your inner artist at this Macramé Workshop on 23rd May! It's perfect for beginners looking to learn a new skill or experienced crafters wanting to enhance their techniques!

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Eco Resin Earrings - Craft Workshop

25th May 2024

Join Polymorphics for this workshop on 25th May and learn how to work with eco resin and how to create colourful earrings for any occasion!

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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park

25th May 2024

This Forest Bathing Walk is a quiet, gentle and mindful experience where you are invited to slow down to the pace of nature and appreciate small moments of beauty and wonder that often pass us by.

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Syrian Baking with Noura

25th May 2024

Join the Cyrenians award-winning chef, Noura from their Syrian Supper Clubs as she teaches you how to make some traditional Syrian treats!

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Beginner’s Sewing Class - 2 week evening course

29th May 2024

This beginner's sewing class in Edinburgh will help you become familiar with the basics of machine sewing and help you build your confidence using a domestic sewing machine.

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The Edinburgh Sketcher Returns to Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 30th May 2024 - 18th August 2024

Edinburgh’s favourite sketcher makes a welcome return to Lauriston Castle and we are teaming up with him once again for some sketching workshops.

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Workshops Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Core Glow Meditation & Gong Bath

Core Glow Meditation & Gong Bath

12th May 2024

Enjoy a chilled-out afternoon of Meditation & Gong thanks to Julie from Core Glow at Mearns Kirk Hall on Sunday 12th May!

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Adult Sunday Art Workshop: Pastel Painting Landscapes and Flowers

Adult Sunday Art Workshop: Pastel Painting Landscapes and Flowers

12th May 2024

Have you ever fancied having a go at learning how to use pastels properly to create beautiful works of art? Join Caroline at The Wee Art Studio for this Sunday Art Workshop for adults!

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Workshops Events in Fife

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

Cave of the Heart (yoga day retreat)

Cave of the Heart (yoga day retreat)

5th May 2024

On this magical day retreat on 5th May, discover this inner peaceful, joyful and loving space within through yoga, meditation and mantra!

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St Andrews Repair & Advice Cafe

St Andrews Repair & Advice Cafe

Selected dates between 13th March 2024 - 13th November 2024

St Andrews now has its very own monthly Repair & Advice Cafe taking place at the Scottish Oceans Institute!

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Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness

Mindful Art: Fluid Art for Mindfulness

12th May 2024

Have fun and find calm, learning fluid art techniques to practice mindfulness and encourage wellness on this workshop run by Mindful Art on 12th May in Glenrothes!

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Workshops Events in Glasgow

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

Punch Needle Class

Punch Needle Class

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 18th May 2024

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful rug art in this punch needle class run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell!

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Weaving Our Stories Together

Weaving Our Stories Together

Selected dates between 17th May 2024 - 31st May 2024

Thanks to support from the Alex Ferry Foundation, The Pyramid is running an exciting new community project, bringing weaving back to life in Anderston!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Words as Sound World

Glasgow Zine Fest: Words as Sound World

5th May 2024

Words as Sound World is an interactive workshop exploring processes for writing that go beyond the page.

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Workshops Events in Lanarkshire

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

Coalburn Brass Band Family Taster Session

Coalburn Brass Band Family Taster Session

1st May 2024

Come along to a free taster session to either try out playing a brass instrument for the first time or learn about how could develop your playing as a member of the Coalburn Brass Band Family!

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Cancer Tapestry Exhibition and Workshops

Cancer Tapestry Exhibition and Workshops

18th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Be amongst the first to experience the beginnings of a poignant new tapestry when Dr Andrew Crummy's Cancer Tapestry comes to New Lanark Mills from Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th May.

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ArtSkills With Chrissy

ArtSkills With Chrissy

Selected dates between 29th April 2024 - 2nd November 2024

ArtSkills with Chrissy is small class mentoring ideal for expanding your art skills and techniques!

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Workshops Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Adult Weekly Drawing and Painting Class

Adult Weekly Drawing and Painting Class

Selected dates between 24th January 2024 - 19th June 2024

This weekly art class will take you through a creative exploration of different art materials and techniques to develop your own artwork.

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Feel Good Festival: Love Your Weeds: Cyanotype & Foraging

Feel Good Festival: Love Your Weeds: Cyanotype & Foraging

25th May 2024

Join Art and Earth Collective for a unique workshop at the Lochwinnoch Feel Good Festival that combines art-making with an educational foraging experience.

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Moving Forward Course

Moving Forward Course

14th May 2024

Breast Cancer Now know it's not always 'back to normal' when you finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer, that's why their Moving Forward course is here.​

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Workshops Events in Stirling

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

Granulation Masterclass with Linda Lewin

Granulation Masterclass with Linda Lewin

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 11th & 12 May for an intriguing two day masterclass in the delicate art of granulation!

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All the Earrings!

All the Earrings!

25th May 2024

Come along and create a corresponding set of silver earrings in our one day ‘All The Earrings’ silver earrings workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 25th May!

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Latin and Ballroom Dance Class - Monthly

Latin and Ballroom Dance Class - Monthly

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 30th November 2024

Have you always wanted to learn to dance better? Then join Stirling4Community's monthly Latin and Ballroom dance lessons at Holy Trinity Church, Stirling.

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 19th September 2024

Enjoy a fabulous Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience in the magical setting of Kelburn, on the North Ayrshire coast!

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Popular Events

Cafe Mambo - Ibiza Weekender
Cafe Mambo Ibiza will be taking over The Three Sisters on Sunday 26th May for the ultimate Bank Holiday Ibiza Weekender!
Derek Forbes - a Very Simple Mind
Following the recent release of his autobiography ‘A Very Simple Mind’, Derek Forbes is now on tour promoting it! Catch him at The Voodoo Rooms on 12th November!
Teen Spirit - 90s Rock Night
Come as you are and join La Belle Angele Edinburgh for the ultimate 90s Rock night on Saturday 8th June!
Concert of songs from the Republic of Georgia with Amer-Imeri ensemble, Edinburgh
Enjoy a concert of Georgian songs with a group of singers drawn from Mtiebi and Amer-Imeri, renowned vocal ensembles from the Republic of Georgia, at Augustine United Church on 10th May!
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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