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READ MOREA celebration of spectacular failure based on the myth of Icarus, this new work-in-progress is an intimate walk-through performance experience.
READ MOREDiscover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!
READ MOREPlay the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!
READ MOREMeet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
READ MOREThis exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.
READ MOREGet inspired by geology in this creative illustration workshop at Dynamic Earth!
READ MOREMeet the researchers from Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University that are revolutionising fashion and sustainability!
READ MOREMeet marine scientists for some amazing activities in this drop-in event at Dynamic Earth!
READ MOREHave you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!
READ MOREEmbark on an adventure with the Discovery and Learning team at Edinburgh Zoo through visiting our animals and unique spaces in this 3-hour session for ages 6+.
READ MOREDiscover our wildlife garden at Edinburgh Zoo and participate in experimental play and a range of fun engaging activities!
READ MOREIf you love gems, volcanoes and all things rocky, join us at Dynamic Earth for a meet and greet with scientists from the British Geological Survey!
READ MOREDive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!
READ MORETake a journey across the Solar System, with spectacular stops along the way as we push the boundaries of human space exploration.
READ MOREJoin leading experts for a drink and hear about Edinburgh Zoo's mission to save wildlife and their latest conservation work around the globe!
READ MOREKickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!
READ MOREJoin us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.
READ MOREOne of the world’s most eminent writers and thinkers, Professor Richard Dawkins, joins the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 on 14th April for a special event as part of his last tour on the road!
READ MOREJoin us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
READ MOREJoin us for the family-friendly Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival at the National Museum of Scotland and learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us!
READ MOREExperience close-up magic with Tim Licata, one of Scotland’s most entertaining sleight-of-hand artists, at your table in the lovely Joker & Thief pub every Thursday!
READ MOREActor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
READ MORELooking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!
READ MOREJoin us for a new quarterly series of full-moon celebrations, with live storytelling, music and a rotating programme of incredible performers.
READ MOREPrepare for an evening of exquisite entertainment as you are whisked away to a 1920s underground nightclub, brimming with jazz, booze, and intrigue at Brewhemia Edinburgh!
READ MOREGirls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild as we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love, at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 30th March!
READ MOREBodies of Water at Haddington Corn Exchange is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound.
READ MOREDon't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!
READ MOREAnne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of the classic story offers a captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished classic!
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