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Active Events in Edinburgh in May 2025

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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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Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 10th February 2025 - 15th December 2025
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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Groove Back & Reggaeton Saturday Dance Classes

Selected dates between 15th February 2025 - 31st May 2025

Ready to reignite your passion for dance? The Groove Back and Reggaeton Saturday classes at Blazin Studio are here to help you do just that!

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Granton Giants: Adult Dodgeball

Selected dates between 25th March 2025 - 1st July 2025

Looking for a fun and energetic way to stay active? Then come along and join the Granton Giants for these adult dodgeball training sessions every Tuesday!

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

24th May 2025 - 25th May 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival returns on the weekend of 24th and 25th May 2025.

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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

3rd May 2025

The historic Neilston Pad Race is being held on Saturday 3rd May and local residents are invited to take part!

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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

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Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Monday Runday - Run Club for Mums

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 15th December 2025

Monday Runday is a free community run club for mums of all ages and stages... improve both your physical and mental health every Monday morning!

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Active Events in Fife

Active Events in Glasgow

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

Glasgow 850

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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TrySkating: Indoor Skating

TrySkating: Indoor Skating

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!

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Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 31st December 2025

On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.

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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:

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga

Selected dates between 10th April 2025 - 26th June 2025

Yin Yoga with Yoga By Gillian is all about slowing down, switching off and allowing the body (and mind) to unwind.

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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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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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:

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

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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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Erskine Health Walk

Erskine Health Walk

Selected dates between 6th February 2025 - 18th December 2025

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:

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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St Vincent’s Hospice The Kelpies Challenge

St Vincent’s Hospice The Kelpies Challenge

10th May 2025

Are You Ready for the Ultimate Adventure? Take on the Kelpies Challenge, a one-of-a-kind experience that will push your limits and thrill your senses!

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Guided ‘No Rush’ Hike: Ben Lomond

Guided ‘No Rush’ Hike: Ben Lomond

6th May 2025

Skylark Guiding's No Rush Hikes are slower guided hikes for those who like to stop, take in the view, catch their breath, and take extra time on trickier terrain.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Wet Leg
Isle of Wight's indie rock group Wet Leg bring their 2025 tour, in support of their upcoming album Moisturizer, to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 27th May!
Forth 50 - Live! - CANCELLED
Forth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!
Alice Faye
Don't miss rising star Alice Faye live at The Caves Edinburgh, her unique blend of classic and modern influences creates a captivating musical experience!
Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to these FREE arts and crafts sessions this Easter at the Scottish Parliament!
Stephen Mangan at Morningside Gallery: Life Tones
Life Tones will be Stephen Mangan’s third solo exhibition at Morningside Gallery, showing from 5th - 26th April, and includes twenty-five new paintings from the award-winning Scottish artist.

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall