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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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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Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 3rd November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

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 & Try It’ Orienteering at Cammo Estate

18th January 2025
Edinburgh West

Start 2025 by trying something new! Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club's family-friendly 'Come and Try It' at Cammo Estate on Saturday 18th January.

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 3 - Night Run

18th January 2025

Expect mud… and lots of it at FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 3 - Night Run on 18th January at Balgone Estate!

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 4

8th February 2025

Setting off from Harvest Moon Holidays, this FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race has been the series highlight for many previous runners and may be one of Scotland’s toughest half marathons.

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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 5

1st March 2025

The final race of the FoxTrail Winter Running Series on 1st March takes us back to our roots at FoxTrail HQ!

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Hop Run

7th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Durty Events bring their 5k and 10k Hop Runs to Edinburgh on 7th June 2025, starting at the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel and finishing at the award winning Stewart Brewing!

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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:

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 28th December 2025

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

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PRIME Football Xmas Camp

PRIME Football Xmas Camp

Selected dates between 23rd December 2024 - 3rd January 2025

Keep your players entertained and active this Christmas with four days of footballing fun at PRIME Football!

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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:

The Dug’s Heid 120km Audax

The Dug’s Heid 120km Audax

8th March 2025

Audax UK, the UK's internationally recognised long distance cycling association, presents The Dug's Heid, an early season 120km cycling event starting from Falkand on Saturday 8th March.

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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:

AJ Bell Junior and Mini Scottish Run

AJ Bell Junior and Mini Scottish Run

4th October 2025

Get the whole family active by joining the Great Scottish Run's family friendly activities in George Square on Saturday 4th October!

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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

5th October 2025

The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is an incredible weekend of running that includes a 10k & half marathon on Sunday 5th October and Junior & Mini event on Saturday 4th October!

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Aerial Edge Circus School Open Day

Aerial Edge Circus School Open Day

4th January 2025

Hang out at Glasgow's circus school – literally! Aerial Edge's Open Day gives you a chance to try FREE aerial and acrobatic arts on Saturday 4th January!

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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:

It’s A Knockout

It’s A Knockout

9th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May!

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Strathclyde Parkrun

Strathclyde Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th December 2024 - 27th December 2025

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

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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:

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks

Selected dates between 21st October 2024 - 23rd December 2025

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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Active Events in Stirling

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

Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

17th May 2025

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 17th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Events in Other Areas

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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.
Castle Of Light
Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail when Castle of Light returns with an all-new show for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle!
Chinese Lunar New Year Market
Join HelloArt for a vibrant Chinese Lunar New Year Market, a celebration of tradition, culture, and community at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on 1st February!
Guid Crack: Cup o Kindness
Join storytellers Bea Ferguson and Jane Mather for a nostalgic celebration of our weird and wonderful new year customs, with a generous dollop of heart-warming stories!
5 Week Salsa Beginners Course with OnOne Salsa
Join OnOne Salsa for this 5 week Monday Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners, starting on 13th January at The Mash House!

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