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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
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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Davidson’s Mains Health Walk

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 16th December 2024
Edinburgh West

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Davidson’s Mains! It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 15th April 2024 - 16th December 2024
Portobello

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 Secrets

16th April 2024 - 26th September 2024

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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Arthur’s Adventure

Selected dates between 21st April 2024 - 23rd June 2024

Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 7th July 2024

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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The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - Edinburgh

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!

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Orienteering Edinburgh

Selected dates between 2nd May 2024 - 11th July 2024
Edinburgh South

Join Orienteering Edinburgh for these Thursday lunchtime runs, it's a great way to get outside and active during your working day!

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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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Take The High Road

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 15th June 2024

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

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Edinburgh Running Festival 5K and 10K: Charity places

25th May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Run for the charity Lepra and help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis!

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Hop Run

8th June 2024

Durty Events bring their 5k and 10k Hop Runs to Edinburgh on 8th June 2024, starting at the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel and finishing at the award winning Stewart Brewery!

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The Great Willy Waddle Edinburgh - Charity Fun Run - CANCELLED

15th June 2024

Grab your friends, don your inflatable penis costume (suit provided for you to keep!) and waddle, jog or walk the 2k route through Holyrood Park for Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer!

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Walk For A Cure

23rd June 2024

Join Alzheimers Research UK on 23rd June for this 5k walk and explore the stunning landscape and rich history of Holyrood Park, nestled beneath the majestic Arthur’s Seat.

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - St George’s School

1st July 2024 - 23rd July 2024
Edinburgh West

Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of St. Georges School! For children ages 5-11 Years.

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Fettes College

15th July 2024 - 6th August 2024
Edinburgh North

Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer. With activities such as mastering bushcraft skills to conquering ninja lines, archery, and tomahawk throwing!

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Colinton Road

15th July 2024 - 30th July 2024
Edinburgh South

Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning, and lifelong memories for children ages 5-11 Years.

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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps - Cargilfield School

22nd July 2024 - 9th August 2024
Edinburgh West

Discover the magic of summer at The Wild Outdoors Camps nestled in the breathtaking grounds of Cargilfield School! Suitable for ages 5-11 Years.

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MoonWalk Scotland 2024 - Event Volunteers Needed!

7th September 2024

Join our night-time party and lots of other volunteers at The MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 7th September 2024 from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Kiltwalk

15th September 2024

The Kiltwalk is back in the Capital on Sunday 15th September! Join in and raise money for your chosen charity at the same time.

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Poppyscotland Sportive

22nd September 2024
Prestonpans

Come and support Poppyscotland at their annual sportive on the 22nd of September in Prestonpans!

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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:

Neilston Pad Race

Neilston Pad Race

4th May 2024

The historic Neilston Pad Race is being held on Saturday 4th May and local residents are invited to take part!

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Summer Solstice Saunter

Summer Solstice Saunter

21st June 2024

Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers on a walk to the Blackwood viewpoint to celebrate the Summer Solstice!

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Ride With The Wind

Ride With The Wind

16th June 2024

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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Active Events in Fife

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

Buckie Treasure Hunt

Buckie Treasure Hunt

27th April 2024

Join Anstruther Improvements Association to hunt for buckies, dogwhelks and beach treasure on Saturday 27th April at Castle Street Beach!

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Buckie Treasure Hunt

Buckie Treasure Hunt

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 14th September 2024

Hunt for buckies, dogwhelks and beach treasure at Shell Bay, Elie, to add to the growing collection for Anstruther Improvements Association's Dreel Shelled Wall Restoration Project!

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Dreel Burn Community Litter Pick

Dreel Burn Community Litter Pick

16th November 2024

Please come along to the Dreel Burn Community Litter Pick on Saturday 16th November. All wlecome!

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Active Events in Glasgow

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

The Prenatal Chill

The Prenatal Chill

27th April 2024

This yoga event at The Wee Retreat is specifically designed for you to appreciate and enjoy your pregnant body while bonding with your growing baby or babies.

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Glasgow Kiltwalk

Glasgow Kiltwalk

28th April 2024

The annual Glasgow Kiltwalk is being held on Sunday 28th April, with three separate walks of different lengths across the city!

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Active Events in Lanarkshire

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

South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Jingle All The Way 5k

South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Jingle All The Way 5k

1st December 2024

The Jingle All The Way 5k returns to Chatelherault Country Park on Sunday 1st December!

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Strathclyde Parkrun

Strathclyde Parkrun

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 28th December 2024

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

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Kilbryde Hospice Tinto Hill Climb

Kilbryde Hospice Tinto Hill Climb

11th May 2024

Join Kilbryde Hospice on Saturday 11th May for an exhilarating journey to the summit of Tinto Hill!

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Active Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

18th August 2024

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2024 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 18th August!

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Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

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Erskine Health Walk

Erskine Health Walk

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

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!

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Active Events in Stirling

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

Born To Move Kids Fitness

Born To Move Kids Fitness

2nd May 2024 - 1st July 2024

Born To Move, a Les Mills program, offers our children the opportunity to participate in a group fitness class that is FUN, engaging and age appropriate.

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

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Dunblane Road Race

Dunblane Road Race

26th May 2024

Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

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Events in Other Areas

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

18th May 2024

Sign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!

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Loch Leven Walkathon

Loch Leven Walkathon

19th May 2024
Kinross

Step out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!

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Popular Events

Collage Workshop for Beginners
Enjoy a relaxing and friendly Edinburgh art workshop for adults on 29th April, hosted by award-winning artist Sarah Kwan!
Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament
Come along to Ball Hockey UK's inaugural Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament at Murrayfield Ice Rink from 3rd to 5th May!
Northern Streams Festival
Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 26th - 28th April at The Pleasance Edinburgh.
Hamilton
The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!
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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