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Active Events in Edinburgh on 17 August 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

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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‘Come & Try It’ Orienteering

Selected dates between 3rd August 2024 - 31st August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Pop along to these City parks in August between 1pm -3pm and try some free, fun, family-friendly orienteering with Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club.

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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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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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Pedal 4 Poverty

1st August 2024 - 31st October 2024
Nationwide

Wherever you are and whatever the distance, join EMMS International in their cycling challenge this August, September and October!

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Pentland Circular Walk

17th August 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Enjoy great views over the city of Edinburgh, River Forth and the rest of the Pentland Hills Range on this walk guided by Debbie Parker on Saturday 17th August!

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Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Kevin Quantum
Wonder & Co
St Mary's Music School
Hilton Glasgow

Active Events in East Renfrewshire

Active Events in Fife

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

Kirkcaldy Walking Festival 2024

Kirkcaldy Walking Festival 2024

16th August 2024 - 25th August 2024

Kirkcaldy Walking Festival is back for summer 2024 with a programme of led walks taking place from 16th - 25th August.

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Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club Open Day

Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club Open Day

17th August 2024

Come along to the Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club Open Day on August 17th! Whether you're a seasoned off-road rider or just curious to try it out, there will be plenty for you to enjoy.

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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:

Victoria Parkrun

Victoria Parkrun

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

Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!

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Pollok Parkrun

Pollok Parkrun

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!

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Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses

Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses

12th June 2024 - 19th August 2024

The Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Classes offer an exceptional opportunity for children to make productive use of their school break!

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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:

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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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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Active Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Active Events in Stirling

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

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day

14th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Enjoy a history siteseeing canoe tour run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre and explore Loch Ard and all the beautiful scenery!

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!

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Canoe and Cliff Jumping

Canoe and Cliff Jumping

7th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

This is not for the faint hearted. Travel to the cliff by Canoe, explore the Buchanan Castle Cliffs on the loch and then take a deep breath and leap into the unknown!

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Events in Other Areas

Sponsored Links

Great Run Company
Hilton Glasgow
Makers Market The Lothians
ACME Comic Con
Fayre Play
ATG
Rabbies

Sponsored Links

Escape The Past
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Kevin Quantum
Wonder & Co
St Mary's Music School
Hilton Glasgow
Great Run Company
Hilton Glasgow
Makers Market The Lothians
ACME Comic Con
Fayre Play
ATG
Rabbies

Popular Events

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!
SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024
Join us for the 2024 Sparkling Fireworks Extravaganza! Grab your tickets to this Scottish-Indian fusion with Live entertainment, fireworks and new for 2024, a light show!
Instrumental Taster Day
Join St Marys Music School pupils and take part in a fun and interactive day of music, open to young musicians aged between P4 and S6 on 6th October!
Christmas Charity Lecture: Wild Medicine in Scotland
This year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.
Author Talk- Philip Caveney (AKA Danny Weston)
Join us at McDonald Road Library for an author talk with adult/ YA fiction author Philip Caveney, AKA Danny Weston on 2nd October!

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