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Religious events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Advent Carol Service

30th November 2025

Not ready for it to be Christmas yet? Then enter the season of Advent through a dramatic and awe-inspiring candlelight service at St Michael and All Saints on Sunday 30th November!

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The Sacred Art of Contemplative Writing

30th November 2025

This workshop, at St Michael and All Saints on Sunday 30th November, is a gentle introduction to contemplative writing practices rooted in sacred tradition and is open to all.

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Children’s ‘Come & Sing’ Carols!

6th December 2025

Come along to St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 6th December for a fun, free singing morning for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas carols!

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Christmas Celebration

6th December 2025

Celebrate the season with Origin Scotland, and a host of musicians and singers in a magical evening of Christmas music at the Usher Hall on 6th December.

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Community Carols at St Mary’s

13th December 2025

Come and join us for carols at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday 13th December! Followed by seasonal refreshments.

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Christmas with the Salvation Army

18th December 2025

Come celebrate Christmas with the Salvation Army in St Marys Episcopal Cathedral, as we celebrate everything that makes Christmas so special.

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Nine Lessons and Carols

Selected dates between 22nd December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Join us for an evening of spectacular music, sung by the wonderful Choir of St Mary's Cathedral with brass ensemble, along with traditional readings for Christmas.

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Midnight Mass

24th December 2025

Join that tradition of Midnight Mass at St Mary's as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ, by candlelight and with music sung by the Cathedral Choir.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: Candlelit Concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral

31st December 2025

Come along to a festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles' Cathedral on 31st December!

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Religious Events in Fife

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Carol Services - Viewfield Baptist Church

Carol Services - Viewfield Baptist Church

Selected dates between 14th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

Viewfield Baptist Church in Dunfermline is holding two Carol Services this year, one will be Contemporary and the other one will be a Traditional Service. All welcome!

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Religious Events in Glasgow

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St Aloysius’ College Service of Lessons & Carols

St Aloysius’ College Service of Lessons & Carols

9th December 2025

Join the St Aloysius' College community as their Schola Cantorum, Schola Nova along with pupils from Abercorn School conduct a traditional service of readings, carols and music.

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Christingle At St Bride’s

Christingle At St Bride’s

7th December 2025

Come along to St Bride's Episcopal Church on Sunday 7th December and experience Christingle... a festive custom that originated in Moravia!

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Mantra Dance

Mantra Dance

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 5th December 2025

Join the Krishna Community at Unitarian House on the first Friday each month for their Mantra Dance sessions!

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Religious Events in Lanarkshire

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

Allsorts Youth Group

Allsorts Youth Group

Selected dates between 2nd March 2025 - 21st December 2025

Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.

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Religious Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Community Christmas Carol Service

Community Christmas Carol Service

18th December 2025

Join Renfrew Christian Fellowship for an evening of celebration and joy singing Christmas Carols on Thursday 18th December!

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Popular Events

Edinburgh’s Christmas: The Polar Ice Bar
Take some time to ‘chill’ at the Polar Ice Bar, the coolest bar in the city, where your table, chairs and glasses are sculpted entirely from ice.
Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
Castle Of Light
Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!
Edinburgh Summer Sessions: Heather On The Hill Festival
Created by Nathan Evans & The Saint Phnx Band, Heather On The Hill Festival is a brand-new family-focused one day festival taking place at the Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 22 August!
Old infirmary to host Remembrance Lighting Ceremony
Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard joins forces with Simpsons Special Care Babies (SSCB) to mark the charity’s 40th anniversary with a Tree of Light installation on Saturday 29th November.

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