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9 to 5 The Musical

11th February 2025 - 15th February 2025

Pour yourself a cup of coffee, spin that Rolodex, and get clocked in for Edinburgh University Footlights' next production: '9 to 5 The Musical’ at the The Pleasance Edinburgh!

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All Mouth: Queer Comedy

13th February 2025

Join some of Scotland's finest LGBTQ+ acts for a sweet and salty stand-up show that's sure to have you bent double!

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Become a puppy raiser with Guide Dogs - Information event

13th February 2025

Do you live in or around Edinburgh? Guide Dogs Scotland are looking to recruit new volunteer puppy raisers in this area. Join us at Cramond Kirk Hall on 13th February to find out more!

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Besties Brunch Social

13th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Join Flight Club Edinburgh as they toast the love of friends from 13th to 16th February with an extra special Besties Brunch Social!

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Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh

7th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!

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Biophilic Design for an Eco-friendly home workshop series

Selected dates between 13th February 2025 - 27th February 2025

Gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living in Earth in Common's workshop series at Leith Community Croft this February!

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Cab-arette Showtour

1st December 2024 - 30th March 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!

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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

26th October 2024 - 16th March 2025

Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.

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Celya AB: Of All People

13th February 2025

Following multiple sell-out tours and barnstorming appearances at JFL Montreal and Melbourne ICF, Celya is back to tackle the big three: beauty, money and the void, in her most personal show yet.

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childhood, interrupted

1st February 2025 - 1st March 2025

The first show of 2025 at The House of Smalls is 'childhood, interrupted' an exhibition of artwork by 70 artists responding to childhood experience, memories and trauma.

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Close-Up Magic at The Joker & Thief

Selected dates between 31st October 2024 - 31st July 2025

Experience 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!

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Clown Extravaganza

17th January 2025 - 17th January 2026

Catch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!

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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt

1st January 2025 - 31st August 2025

Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.

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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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Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings from Chatsworth House

9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025

For the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.

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Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Clinic: Edinburgh

12th February 2025 - 13th February 2025

Dementia UK, in partnership with Nationwide Fairer Futures, is offering free dementia clinics in your local branch. You don't need to be a Nationwide customer, everyone is welcome.

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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development

13th September 2024 - 13th September 2025

Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.

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Escape the Past: The Anatomist

1st December 2024 - 31st December 2025

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.

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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet

12th December 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!

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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

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Exhibition: Postcards For Perec

5th February 2025 - 28th February 2025

Postcards for Perec - Two Hundred and Forty-Three Postcards in Real Colour is a travelling exhibition curated by alum Linda Parr and you can see it at the Institut français d'Ecosse in February!

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Exhibition: Sea and Wind by Tea Bendix

8th February 2025 - 2nd March 2025

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to present an exhibition of illustrations by Tea Bendix, inspired by the collection Danish Folk Tales by storyteller Svend-Erik Engh.

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Family Sewing Day

13th February 2025

This Family sewing day for adults and children on Thursday 13th February at Artisan Stitch, will teach you how to use a sewing machine and learn some basic sewing skills.

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February Holiday Camp

10th February 2025 - 13th February 2025

Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's fun Multi-Activity Camp at Meadowbank Sports Centre!

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February Holiday Camp

10th February 2025 - 14th February 2025

Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's exciting Multi-Activity Camp at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre!

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February Holiday Camp

10th February 2025 - 14th February 2025

Looking for an action-packed week full of fun and creativity this February half-term? Then join Edinburgh Leisure's exciting Multi-Activity Camp at the Royal Commonwealth Pool!

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February Holidays aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia

10th February 2025 - 16th February 2025

Where better to be than by the sea this February holidays! All aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia to explore all five decks of a floating palace, just two miles from Edinburgh’s city centre!

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Flamenco Dance Class Programme

9th September 2024 - 28th June 2025

Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!

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Galentine’s & Valentine’s Cocktails Workshops

13th February 2025 - 14th February 2025

Come and celebrate the season of love with us at Summerhall Distillery's enchanting Love-Heart Cocktail Workshop, and let your Valentine's Day sparkle with creativity and flavour!

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Helena Kay Quartet

13th February 2025

Award-winning saxophonist, Helena Kay plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 13th February plus contemporary folk duo Norman&Corrie!

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Hillforts: From the Pentland Firth to the Western Mediterranean

13th February 2025

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland invites you to this talk on Hillforts given by Professor Ian Ralston at Augustine United Church on Thursday, 13th February.

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Hitomi Hosono: The White Garden

6th February 2025 - 1st March 2025

The Scottish Gallery is honoured to present the first solo exhibition of Hitomi Hosono in Scotland in conjunction with Adrian Sassoon, London.

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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4

29th November 2024 - 16th March 2025

This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.

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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

25th January 2025 - 27th April 2025

Injecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.

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Jazz Concert: Aleph Quintet

13th February 2025

Aleph Quintet is one of the recent revelations of the Brussels music scene and they play the Institut français d'Ecosse on Thursday 13th February!

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Longarm Quilting Workshops

14th November 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!

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Love Re-imagined Exhibition

2nd February 2025 - 23rd February 2025

No matter what your interpretation of “love” is, this exhibition offers something for every art lover. Come and discover Love, Reimagined at Leith Makers!

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Magical Mozart By Candlelight - CANCELLED

13th February 2025

With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting and of course candles the European baroque ensemble and world class opera singers transport you back to the sumptuous past.

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Make Your Own Bedroom Sign

12th February 2025 - 13th February 2025

Come along to our Customer restaurant at IKEA Edinburgh this half-term, and let the kids decorate and personalise their own bedroom sign!

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Manipulate Festival: Cartography

12th February 2025 - 13th February 2025

Where are we? How do we relate to each other now? How do we orientate and anchor ourselves in this tumultuous moment?

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Manipulate Festival: Mapping Degrowth Futures

13th February 2025

Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop reimagining the cultural sector as it is – and as it could be.

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Manipulate Festival: Open Studio - Dusk Till Dawn

13th February 2025

This intimate Open Studio brings drama on the small scale: a plant surviving a storm, a moth using celestial navigation to find its way, a barn owl quietly hunting for prey.

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Manipulate Festival: The Law of Gravity

13th February 2025

In a new collaboration between Blind Summit and Scottish Ensemble, puppeteers and musicians play together to discover the ways puppetry and music lead each other in a fragile dance.

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Manipulate Festival: These Things Aren’t Mine

13th February 2025

These Things Aren’t Mine is a visceral, abstract and emotive exploration into the psyche of an ex-child athlete living with PTSD and hyper vigilance.

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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

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Mary Poppins

22nd January 2025 - 15th February 2025

Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Patterns of the Past: Ammna Sheikh

8th February 2025 - 28th February 2025

This exhibition at Upright Gallery is by British/Pakistani artist, Ammna Sheikh, and showcases her work with traditional techniques such as screenprinting, weaving, embroidery and painting!

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Paul Smith: Pablo

12th February 2025 - 13th February 2025

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with 'Pablo' his funniest show yet!

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Planetarium Show: Voyager

1st February 2025 - 2nd March 2025

Embark on an inspiring journey with Dynamic Earth's brand new Planetarium dome film Voyager: The Never-Ending Journey!

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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

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Queenz: Drag Me To The Disco!

13th February 2025

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime!

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Rats On Rafts

13th February 2025

Rotterdam band Rats on Rafts are on a UK tour in February 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on the 13th!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!

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Scottish Dance Classes for Children

11th January 2025 - 14th June 2025

Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!

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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.

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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic

25th October 2024 - 20th December 2025

Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!

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Six Nations at Brewhemia Edinburgh

1st February 2025 - 15th March 2025

Brewhemia is back with another exhilarating rugby season. Join us for The Scottish Six Nations fixtures on our big screens!

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Tea and Tarot

Selected dates between 8th August 2024 - 13th March 2025

Join this open group at The Salisbury Centre to explore the amazing symbolism of the Tarot, and the many ways in which the cards can support our wellbeing!

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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait

2nd January 2025 - 27th July 2025

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller

28th November 2024 - 1st June 2025

This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.

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The Lynsey Dolan Band at First Thursday Blues Club

13th February 2025

Join us on Thursday 13th February for the next Blues Night at the First Thursday Blues Club, featuring The Lynsey Dolan Band with support from the Latitude 56 Blues Band!

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The Merchant Of Venice

18th January 2025 - 15th February 2025

The Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.

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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.

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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 9th March 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25

9th September 2024 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!

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Uisge: Beth Robertson-Fiddes

8th February 2025 - 22nd February 2025

This new exhibition at Morningside Gallery is by Scottish artist Beth Robertson-Fiddes and comprising almost thirty new paintings!

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Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Selected dates between 16th January 2025 - 27th February 2025

Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.

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Art Demonstration By Denise Findlay: Portrait in Pastels

Art Demonstration By Denise Findlay: Portrait in Pastels

13th February 2025

On Thursday 13th February, Eastwood Art Club welcomes award winning artist Denise Findlay who will demonstrate the art of painting portraits in pastels.

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

13th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Events in Fife

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

GAMA Youth present: Annie

GAMA Youth present: Annie

13th February 2025 - 15th February 2025

20 years on from when GAMA performed “Annie” in 2005, GAMA Youth are bringing this feel good musical back to the Rothes Halls!

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Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents: The Jury’s Out

Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents: The Jury’s Out

13th February 2025 - 15th February 2025

The Jury’s Out is a premiere for a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta like no other. Catch it at Carnegie Hall from 13th to 15th February!

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St Monans : The Photography Village

St Monans : The Photography Village

5th February 2025 - 24th March 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to have a selection of William Easton prints from St Monans Heritage Collection and a display of equipment from the Jim Mathew Camera Collection!

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Events in Glasgow

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

Dan Byrne

Dan Byrne

13th February 2025

Dan Byrne is taking his full show out into the wild for his first full UK headline tour! Don't miss him live at The Hug and Pint on Thursday 13th February!

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Gin Tour and Tastings

Gin Tour and Tastings

11th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

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Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl

Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 26th December 2025

Join a Scottish Rogue whisky pub crawl through the city of Glasgow and delve into the history of the city, exploring its deep connections with the Scotch whisky industry!

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Events in Lanarkshire

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

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes

Selected dates between 2nd December 2024 - 31st December 2025

The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!

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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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Music in the Museum: The Rhythms of Romance with the Michael Brawley Big Band

Music in the Museum: The Rhythms of Romance with the Michael Brawley Big Band

13th February 2025

Join the award-winning Michael Brawley Big Band for an unforgettable evening of music and romance with The Rhythms of Romance, a heartwarming concert celebrating love in all its forms!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular

The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular

13th February 2025

The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life when The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK bring The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular to Paisley Town Hall!

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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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Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre

Inchinnan Care Home Christmas Fayre

7th December 2024 - 7th December 2025

Inchinnan Care Home will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7th December featuring a range of stalls, home baking, hot food and drinks plus live music from Mark Walton!

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Events in Stirling

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

Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party

Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party

13th February 2025

In this the 65th Anniversary year, Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party brings you a show that will have your foot tapping, and itching to be out of your seats for a fun packed Rock n Roll evening!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden

1st February 2025 - 1st June 2025

The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.

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Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

Stirling Folk Club Events 2025

27th January 2025 - 8th December 2025

Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!

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Popular Events

Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2025. Catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
To Kill A Mockingbird
Aaron Sorkin's riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee's thrilling courtroom drama To Kill A Mockingbird is coming to the Festival Theatre in October!
Edinbrick - A LEGO Model Show
Edinbrick is back for 2025! Edinburgh's biggest LEGO Model Show, will be held on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of May at Meadowbank Sports Centre.
Kevin McGuire
Scottish Country star Kevin McGuire brings his Rodeo Drive tour to Cabaret Voltaire on Saturday 14th June for a headline show, dust off the cowboy boots and don't miss out!

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