Active events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Portobello Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Come and Try Orienteering at Bonaly Country Park
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club is holding a family-friendly, Come and Try Orienteering, afternoon on Saturday 20th September at Bonaly Country Park.
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Shine Night Walk Edinburgh
Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 27th September for the Shine Night Walk Edinburgh and join in the fight to beat cancer!
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Forth Bridge Abseil
It's the ultimate free-fall abseil experience from the iconic Forth Bridge – take on this exhilarating challenge and help raise vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland!
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Edinburgh BMX Workshops
If your kid loves bikes (or just needs a bit of encouragement), The Scottish BMX School's workshops are a brilliant way to get them moving, learning, and smiling!
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Orienteering at Braidburn Valley Park, South Edinburgh
Looking for a new outdoors activity? Then come along and try Orienteering with Interlopers Orienteering Club on Saturday 4th October at Braidburn Valley Park!
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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows 2025
Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.
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Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon 2025
The Dalmeny Half Marathon returns on Sunday 12th October 2025, offering runners a scenic autumn trail challenge just outside Edinburgh.
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Hot Chocolate 5k & 10k
Join Blast Running for the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K on Sunday 23rd November. We’ll be hitting the prom together and celebrating at the finish line with a well-deserved hot chocolate to warm you up!
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Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2025
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 21 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
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Santa & Elf Dash 2025
Put on your Santa hat and join Blast Running for festive fun at the Santa & Elf Dash, set in the beautiful Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December!
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Active Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Ride Like The Wind
Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for an exhilarating 15 mile led cycle around the windfarm, checking out the views and exploring the lesser travelled tracks!
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Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums
Monday Runday is a free community run club for mums of all ages and stages... improve both your physical and mental health every Monday morning!
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Children’s Yoga Taster Class
Roots Children's Yoga are hosting a free Taster Class aimed at children between 8 and 12 years old at The Moon Rooms in Newton Mearns on Thursday 18th September!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
MND Scotland Annual Fun Run
MND Scotland is delighted to announce the return of its annual Fun Run charity event, set to take place on Saturday 20th September at Lochore Meadows Country Park, Lochgelly!
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Galaween Ghostal Path
Step into the woodland shadows for an unforgettable Halloween adventure like no other when Galaween Ghostal Path returns to Dalgety Bay!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Kids October Holiday Climbing
The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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TrySkating: Indoor Skating
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
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Up and Running Events: Christmas Cracker 5k / 10k
Up and Running Events is hosting the Christmas Cracker - a 5k and 10k running event in Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 28th December!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival
Being held in September, Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival brings together community groups, organisations and local businesses from across Lanarkshire to host over 80 events and activities.
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Tuesday on Stepps Playing Fields... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Johnstone Burgh Ladies FC
Johnstone Burgh Ladies are looking to recruit new players and build their squad. They are looking for players age 18+ of any ability who can join them for training on Monday evenings!
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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks
Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!
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Battery Park Junior Parkrun
Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Thursdays between September 11th and November 27th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Raploch Community Campus.
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Navigation Skills: Map Reading For Beginners
Join Gaby from Skylark Guiding for a one day course in Mugdock Country Park for women who want to grow their confidence using maps and compass for navigating in the countryside, on paths and tracks.
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Denny Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Denny. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!
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