Events in Edinburgh on 18 April 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
40 Dimensions
&Gallery is thrilled to announce 40 Dimensions, their second Open Call Exhibition with 40 outstanding artists representing over 13 different countries!
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A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings from 18th April to 30th June. All paintings are available to purchase.
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Alpine Adventure Dinner Theatre at Brewhemia
Step into a world of frothy bier steins, rustic charm, and enchanting alpine landscapes at Klub Kabaret’s Frühlingsfest spectacular in April.
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Bongo’s Bingo Edinburgh
Bongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the Corn Exchange!
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Botanics Easter Trail
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) Easter trail returns for another year, Hop along to the John Hope Gateway to pick up a booklet!
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Bunny Bunting
Create your very own Bunny Bunting at IKEA Edinburgh this Easter, it's perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
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Calamity Jane
The whip crackin' musical classic Calamity Jane is coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in 2025, starring multi-award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher!
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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.
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Can’t we be different - but still good? - Art Exhibition by Abigail Osborne
Abigail Osborne is showcasing her art at the Whitespace Gallery for her third annual exhibition this April.
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Clay & Fibre: Jo Walker & Jillian Lee Adamson
This exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together two artists that specialise in handmade objects that reveal a sense of considered quietude in the process of making.
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Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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Cold War Scotland
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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Conifox Easter Festival
Get ready for an eggs-traordinary Easter as Edinburgh’s Conifox Adventure Park welcomes families to its much-loved Easter Festival, running on weekends from 5th to 20th April 2025!
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour
The Real Mary King’s Close is pulling back the curtain on one of Edinburgh’s most harrowing historical events with its chilling new immersive experience, Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour!
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Contexture
Following on from International Women's Day on 8 March, this exhibition showcases the textile work of 80 female artists responding to their experiences of being a woman!
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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!
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
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!
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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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Easter @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
Easter is the perfect time to gather your team of family and friends to take on 'The Anatomist' - Edinburgh’s award winning historical escape room!
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Easter at ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ Escape Room
This Easter, in addition to the usual mind-bending puzzles at The Deacon's Cabinet, there’s a little something extra to discover, a number of small chocolate eggs… will your team find them?
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Easter Camps At St Georges
School's out so come and join The Wild Outdoors at St George's School for an adventure-packed experience this Easter!
READ MOREEaster Egg Trail at House of the Binns
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in House of the Binns' annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MOREEaster Egg Trail at Newhailes House and Gardens
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Newhailes House and Gardens' annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MOREEaster Egg Trail at Preston Mill
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Preston Mill's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Linlithgow Palace!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Blackness Castle!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Craigmillar Castle!
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Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Dirleton Castle.
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Easter Magic Workshops at Newhailes
Join us at Newhailes House and Gardens for an amazing magic show this Easter, followed with a workshop to learn some tricks of your own!
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Easter Outdoor Fun
Enjoy some Easter outdoor fun at Lauriston Castle with an easter trail or egg hunt quiz!
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EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park
EasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park is here, bringing a basketful of egg-citing events for the whole family running across two action-packed weekends!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Dynamic Earth Family Outdoor Day
Kickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Creatures of the Planet
Meet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: DiscoveryLab
Play the role of scientist and let your curiosity run wild as you discover our living laboratory at the City Art Centre!
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Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time
This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
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
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
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Frühlingsfest
Join us at Brewhemia as we embrace the warmth and renewal of spring with a festive atmosphere, German-inspired treats, and plenty of fun for everyone!
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Heartbreak - The Tom Petty Show
Fans of the legendary musician Tom Petty, prepare to experience the magic of his music live, when the 'Heartbreak – Tom Petty Show' stops off at The Liquid Room on Friday April 18th!
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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter
Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!
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Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2025 Opening Weekend
From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.
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Ian Hamilton Finlay
The centenary of celebrated Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925-2006) will be marked by a new, free display of his work at the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern.
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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
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
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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Jerwood Survey III
Jerwood Survey, a major biennial touring exhibition that presents new commissions by 10 early-career artists from across the UK, is showing at Collective Edinburgh from 28th February!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
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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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
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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Mysteries: A Close-Up Magic Experience
Step into the magical world of Wonder & Co. - Scotland's only magic shop - and experience an intimate evening of extraordinary close-up magic!
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Northern Streams Festival
Northern Streams is a festival celebrating Nordic & Scottish music, song and dance and this year's edition is taking place from 18th - 20th April 2025 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!
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Northern Streams Festival of Nordic & Scottish Music, Song & Dance 2025
The Northern Streams Festival 2025, now in it's 20th year, brings together Nordic & Scottish music, song & dance complete with Vikings & Pirates from 18th - 20th April!
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Patrick Spicer: Absolutely
Freshly minted viral superstar Patrick Spicer is hitting the road for his first-ever tour of the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Catch him at Monkey Barrel comedy on April 18th!
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Postcards from Edinburgh - Simon Rivett
This exhibition, by Simon Rivett at Patriothall Gallery, features paintings that are playful, fun, affectionate reflections on Edinburgh’s residents and visitors.
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Pysanky With Love Workshops
Pysanky is the art of writing on blown goose eggs. Come along to Four Abercorn and decorate your own eggs, with all proceeds going to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund!
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Sacred Paws
With fun and enjoyment at the heart of their music-making, don't miss Sacred Paws live at The Mash House on Friday April 18th!
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Scatter - An Exhibition of Works by Richard Dalgleish
Scatter is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of the spaces between life and death by Richard Dalgleish, showing at Leith Makers from 9th to 20th April.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden
Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
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
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
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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Singapore Dinner
Join us on the croft for our first-ever collaboration with Mrs M, a Singaporean woman who is passionate about the food of her country and eager to share the unique flavours of its cuisine.
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Spring Foraging with Wild Food UK in the Pentland Hills
Unlock the secrets of nature and embark on a journey of exploration with Wild Food UK's immersive foraging courses this Spring!
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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.
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Sustainable Skies
Join us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2025
Join us at The Biscuit Factory for the second annual edition of The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival on the 18th & 19th of April, 2025!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
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
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 Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Killaz UK
The Killaz UK are the ultimate tribute to the live shows of the Killers! Don't miss them live at La Belle Angele on Friday 18th April!
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The Musical Box - Genesis Live
The Musical Box, internationally renowned for its historical accuracy, presents the original GENESIS LIVE performance in painstaking detail and offers an evening of time travel.
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
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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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™
Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle's beloved story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™, brought to life across the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo!
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
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
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
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:
Easter Egg Trail at Greenbank Garden
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Greenbank Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Celeste
The Music Venue Trust presents Celeste on a special Piano Tour celebrating Grassroots Music Venues, with a date at PJ Molloys on April 18th!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 46 South Street
This garden is an historic and unique feature in St Andrews, but also a wonderfully planted space where different styles of planting complement the range of plants used.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill
Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.
READ MOREEvents in Glasgow
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Murder Mystery Dining Experience
A body, a crowded dining room and suspects so charming they could get away with murder, or could they...? Join The Butterfly and the Pig for a night of murder, mystery and a 3-course meal!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
READ MOREEvents in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Bellshill Pump Track Spring Clean
Join Trash Free Trails and partner Velosolutions for a spring clean at the Bellshill Pump Track on Friday 18th April!
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Easter Eggsplorer Trails
Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and solve the challenge at Bothwell Castle's annual Easter Eggsplorer Trail!
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Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
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!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Free Easter Fun
Enjoy a variety of free activities for all the family this Easter at the Piazza Shopping Centre including an animal petting zoo, face painting, arts & crafts and more!
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Renfrew Market & Car Boot
Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Folk Club Events 2025
Check out all the upcoming events at Stirling Folk Club in 2025!
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Easter Eggsplorer Trails
Historic Environment Scotland invites you to find the clues and complete the challenge at the Easter Eggsplorer Trail at Doune Castle!
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Action in Mind Quiz Night
Come along and test your trivia knowledge to raise funds for mental health charity, Action in Mind, on Friday April 18th!
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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!
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