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.
READ MOREThe National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
READ MORECome and join the Cyrenians for their delicious Syrian food cooked with love by their award winning chef Noura!
READ MOREExploring 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.
READ MORESee behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREEnjoy Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other magnificent works by Candlelight at St Giles' Cathedral, performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta!
READ MOREGet ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
READ MOREAlba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
READ MOREIgnite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
READ MORETalk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
READ MOREEdinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
READ MOREInked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
READ MOREThis thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
READ MOREAll welcome to the Scots Music Group fabulous monthly fundraising ceilidhs at the St Brides Centre! Come on your own, with friends or in a group.
READ MOREEverlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
READ MOREJoin us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
READ MOREIn an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.
READ MOREDiscover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
READ MOREEnjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles' Cathedral.
READ MOREExperience 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!
READ MOREConnect with others who understand your background and have shared your life experiences at the monthly Veterans Cafe in the Gyle Shopping Centre.
READ MORECome 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!
READ MOREJoin the lively women’s history guide Annabel on this private walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
READ MORECome along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
READ MOREVolcano Falls at Fountain Park has the perfect packages for you to celebrate the festive season!
READ MOREEdinburgh Sculpture Workshop is excited to present A shard in my eye’, the new public commission by Jonny Walker for the Hawthornvale Space.
READ MOREBongo’s Bingo, the UK’s original bingo rave phenomenon, is back in Edinburgh at the O2 Academy!
READ MOREFor the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
READ MOREFor the first time ever in Scotland, experience one of the finest and most significant collections of drawings and watercolours direct from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.
READ MORECome along to St Vincent's Chapel for an immersive musical experience inspired by Studio Ghibli’s anime Spirited Away, Einaudi's meditative piano pieces, and Japanese Zen stories!
READ MOREDovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!
READ MOREThrough Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.
READ MORETaste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
READ MOREExperience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
READ MOREThis exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady presents watercolours by Jonathan Sainsbury, inspired by the iconic Ladybird books series “What to Look for in Winter/Spring/Summer/Autumn”.
READ MORETry it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
READ MOREThe LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!
READ MOREDiscover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MOREGet your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
READ MOREJoin The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.
READ MORETake 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.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREThe Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents another epic story for the whole family - a new re-imagining of esteemed Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure story: Treasure Island!
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREPlan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!
READ MOREStep into a world of winter wonder with seasonal activities this Christmas at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
READ MORELooking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!
READ MOREAfter taking Australia by storm and smashing box office records at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Swamplesque, everyone's favourite ogre-inspired burlesque and drag parody, returns to celebrate Christmas!
READ MOREThe Brunton and Wonder Fools present this exciting new pantomime set in East Lothian and inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story.
READ MORETalk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!
READ MORERing in the New Year with elegance and excitement at the Norton House Hogmanay Ball.
READ MOREFirst Footin’ returns on New Year’s Day with a packed programme of FREE live music and performance taking place in city centre attractions, pubs and venues across both the Old & New Town areas.
READ MOREEdinburgh Triathletes welcome you to the New Year's Day Triathlon. We are truly proud of our event, this is the 28th edition of what has become a fixture in the calendar.
READ MORECelebrate the New Year in style with musical glitz and glamour – from both sides of the Atlantic with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
READ MORENational Galleries of Scotland is kicking off the 250th birthday of much-loved artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), with a once-in-a-lifetime, free exhibition!
READ MOREA long-treasured tradition to welcome the New Year, The Edinburgh Royal Choral Union will perform Haendel’s Messiah at the Usher Hall on 2nd January!
READ MOREEurope's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
READ MOREThe Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at the Usher Hall on 4th January!
READ MOREThe Silverman Fest is a full day of some of the best Scottish based Alt.Rock, Stoner and Psych influenced bands all under one roof at Dreadnought Rock on 4th January!
READ MOREJive Talkin are not simply another Bee Gees Tribute Band, they are THE very best Bee Gees Tribute Band. Catch them when they come to the Usher Hall on 5th January!
READ MOREScotland's National Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Derrick Morgan will sweep you off your feet with favourites including Radetzky March and On The Beautiful Blue Danube.
READ MOREGet ready to witness Bat Out of Hell: The Musical as it explodes back onto the stage in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary!
READ MOREEnjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Giles Cathedral.
READ MOREThis winter, banish the dark skies and enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure with Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker!
READ MOREJoin British violinist Rachel Podger as she leads the SCO in a concert devoted entirely to the splendours of Baroque music!
READ MOREEurope's No 1 Hot County TVs award winning Country music show, "The Legends of American Country" come to the Howden Park Centre for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
READ MOREThe Freddie and Queen Experience are one of the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury Tribute Bands. Don't miss them at the Reconnect Regal Theatre on 10th & 11th January!
READ MOREWith dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, take a journey through Elton’s life and career.
READ MOREPerforming all of Tina’s biggest hits, the Music of Tina Turner By Candlelight comes to The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Friday 10th January!
READ MORECalling 80s music fans “Everywhere”… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, LIVE!
READ MOREAlison Spittle returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 11th January with a work in progress about misogyny and M&Ms.
READ MOREJohn McCusker, Scotland’s foremost fiddle player, gathers a who’s who of singer songwriters and traditional musicians for one night only on The Queen’s Hall stage.
READ MOREThe Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it!
READ MOREMerseyside Deathcore band will be Headlining Legends Edinburgh on the 11th of January alongside a packed bill of local hardcore bands!
READ MOREMax Cooper has carved out a unique space in music and visual art and he plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 12th January!
READ MOREMulti award-winning super loon Tony Law returns to the Stand Edinburgh with a new show of nonsense and absurdity.
READ MOREThe smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking Jamie is presented to you by Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts in January!
READ MORESCO Conductor Emeritus Joseph Swensen directs the fiery Sibelius Violin Concerto, alongside the coolly elegant Sixth Symphony.
READ MOREFrom the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.
READ MORECatch Phil O'Shea and friends perform ridiculous, experimental clown and comedy in the Banshee Labyrinth Cinema Room on Friday 17th January!
READ MOREDon’t miss this unfiltered and hilarious evening with Scotland’s favourite high octane Kilty Pleasure as Craig Hill brings his new show to the Howden Park Centre!
READ MOREDon't miss Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo at Assembly Rooms on Friday 17th January!
READ MOREOne of the most successful tours of the pagan and folk metal scene, don’t miss this huge line-up featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, TÝR, Heidevolk and Elvenking!
READ MOREThe Style Councillors, the world's one and only tribute to The Style Council, will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Shout To The Top' live at La Belle Angele on Friday 17th January.
READ MOREThe greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
READ MOREExpect mud… and lots of it at FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 3 - Night Run on 18th January at Balgone Estate!
READ MOREFollowing the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour, Cheish Merryweather will bring Murder: Staged to the Usher Hall on Saturday 18th January!
READ MOREGet your apron on and join Solmaz as you learn how to prepare authentic Persian dishes on Saturday 18th January at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School!
READ MOREQuintessential American Blues band 'The Fabulous Thunderbirds' are on a UK tour in January with a date at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Saturday the 18th!
READ MOREThe Royal Lyceum presents the Theatre for a New Audience production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, featuring John Douglas Thompson as Shylock.
READ MOREThis most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
READ MOREScotland’s hysterical, historical tour guide is back with a work in progress show. Catch him at The Stand, Edinburgh on 19th January!
READ MOREKing King have already been saluted as 'the best blues-rock band in the world', don't miss them live at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 9th January!
READ MOREThe Luxury Scottish Wedding Show is delighted to be taking over one of Edinburgh city centre's largest and most impressive venues - The Assembly Rooms - on Sunday 19th January.
READ MOREThis 8-Week course will be facilitated by Gary Young from The Mindful Enterprise and is based on the work of international mindfulness teacher Rob Nairn.
READ MOREA concert celebrating the culmination of two days of songwriting workshops featuring the students showcasing their own work with Gretchen Peters performing a set of her own material to round it off.
READ MOREAustralian superstar Jason Donovan comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, as part of a new world tour!
READ MOREThe multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman returns with his acclaimed interactive show, in which he serves up a unique Whine List from the audience’s past woes and misdemeanours.
READ MOREThis Wednesday Course, starting on 22th January, brings together a unique infusion of an 8 week Mindfulness Based Living Course with Salt Therapy!
READ MORECalifornia-based roots rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse play The Voodoo Rooms on 22nd January as part of a UK and Europe tour!
READ MOREDirect from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
READ MOREThe Classic Rock Show is back in the UK in 2025, once again celebrating the very best of Classic Rock, and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Wednesday 22nd January!
READ MOREFrom the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly return with A Night At The Musicals at the Howden Park Centre in January!
READ MOREAnnasach Ceilidh Band are delighted to invite you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
READ MOREContini's Burns Suppers are back for 2025. Enjoy a traditional evening of Scottish food, music and dancing at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant on 23rd & 25th January!
READ MOREThe LRC Selector Series Comes to Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd January for a special and intimate event with former Lions and Scotland legends Gavin & Scott Hastings!
READ MOREDon't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they return to play the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 24th January!
READ MOREShould Auld Acquaintance Be Found Dead! Book now for Grassmarket Community Project's Burns Night Eve Murder Mystery and Dinner and help solve a thrilling murder mystery!
READ MORETo celebrate the birth of our national bard, Robert Burns, The Royal Yacht Britannia is delighted to be hosting the annual ticketed traditional Burns Supper.
READ MOREFrom the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam's fourth studio album 'Setting Sons', don't miss them live at The Queen's Hall on Friday 24th January!
READ MOREWhen John Craigie plays, it's one of those special shows that can make you laugh and cry in the same song, don't miss him live at Cabaret Voltaire on 24th January!
READ MORECome along to St Vincent's Chapel on 25th January for an evening of drams of whisky, kilts, sporrans and a dramatic reciting of Rabbie Burns’ Tam O'Shanter alongside the best Scottish folk music!
READ MORECatch a brand-new wild, fast, funny, and often filthy show from award-winning comic Billy Kirkwood at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 25th January!
READ MOREJin Hao Li walks you through the seascape of his mind in his sell out debut hour at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 25th January!
READ MOREDon't miss an evening of FRANK ZAPPA courtesy of Pygmy Twylyte when they return to Dreadnought Rock on Saturday 25th January!
READ MORERobyn Stapleton, one of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song, performs the songs of Scotland’s National Bard in this special Burns Night performance!
READ MOREAre you planning your wedding in Scotland and looking for the best Edinburgh wedding suppliers? Then come along to The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition, one of the largest wedding shows in Scotland!
READ MOREThe Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.
READ MOREAward-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date, and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 26th January!
READ MOREImagine this. An explosive & unstoppable emotional force, emanating from over 70 awe-inspiring musicians.
READ MORECheap Dirty Horse, a queer-trash folk-punk band from Nottingham, play Sneaky Pete's on Sunday 26th January!
READ MOREMaria from The Edinburgh Canapé Company returns to the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School on Sunday 26th January for a cooking class exploring healthy food habits and dishes.
READ MOREThe Legends of American Country, Europe's number on tribute show, returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
READ MOREPoet, dramatist, writer and former Makar, Jackie Kay, joins The Lyceum for an evening exploring her writing and career in aid of the theatre.
READ MOREPretty Vacant - The Story of Punk and New Wave is THE stage show not to be missed and it's coming to the Usher Hall on Tuesday 28th January!
READ MOREGet ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to The Stand Edinburgh!
READ MOREScottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon is on a headline tour in January 2025 with a date at The Caves Edinburgh on the 29th!
READ MOREAward-winning comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng is back on tour and brings his new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 29th January!
READ MOREDon't miss London-based Home Counties when they play Sneaky Pete's on Thursday 30th January!
READ MOREMusic to raise a laugh, or certainly crack a smile, in the playful hands of charismatic SCO Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
READ MORECatch British indie outfit The Rifles when they play The Caves, Edinburgh on Thursday 30th January!
READ MORESouth Wales' The Bug Club have announced a show at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 31st January!
READ MOREEnjoy a night of comedy from some of Scotland's favourite comedians at Okomedy in Clarkston on Sunday 26th January featuring Susie McCabe!
READ MOREDon’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 11th January!
READ MOREJoin Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!
READ MOREDon't miss The Fountaineers, a Scotland-based group with roots in Scottish and American tradition, when they play Crail Community Hall on Sunday 26th January!
READ MOREJoin Paula O’Brien at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 31st January as she celebrates her 11th year of touring!
READ MOREEnjoy an evening with Rangers Legends Mark Hateley, Terry Butcher & Ian Durrant and host Graham Roberts at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Friday 31st January!
READ MORESinger, songwriter and producer Livingston will headline SWG3 Glasgow on Friday 24th January!
READ MOREFollowing their previous productions of, Nativity!, Elf and Sunshine On Leith, Pantheon return to the King's Theatre Glasgow with the heart-warming family musical Annie!
READ MOREIt wouldn't be Celtic Connections without Transatlantic Sessions featuring an exclusive all-star line-up from here in Scotland and across the pond for 2025!
READ MOREJoin Pebble Sense for a six week block of Baby Massage classes for 0-7 month olds at be.fit Uddingston.
READ MOREScottish Opera's much-loved Opera Highlights returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 25th January as they tour around Scotland with a brand-new show!
READ MORELocal artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 13th November and 4th January!
READ MOREAbsolute Weller return to The Bungalow this January, a warm welcome awaits the guys as they perform a great selection of songs from the Modfather!
READ MORETake part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Ceilidhs' Monthly Ceilidh!
READ MOREDon't miss Moving Pictures, a 3-piece tribute to Canada's finest musical exports Rush, when they return to The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 24th January!
READ MOREJoin us at Stirling Castle to celebrate burns an' a' that and why not have a go at addressing the haggis!
READ MORESea kayaker Ed Ley-Wilson journeys into the heart of the sea roads that make up the Scottish highlands and islands. Hear him talk about his travels on 15th January!
READ MOREThe Legends of American Country returns to The Albert Halls for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
READ MOREOn selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
READ MOREIn January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.
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