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Arts And Crafts Events in Edinburgh in September 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition

9th November 2023 - 1st October 2024

Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.

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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston

Selected dates between 8th February 2024 - 20th October 2024

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!

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Royal Rhyme Time

Selected dates between 11th March 2024 - 2nd December 2024

Join us in the historic Abbey Strand Centre for our special Royal Rhyme Time sessions for toddlers.

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Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path

11th May 2024 - 6th October 2024

The forthcoming exhibition Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path aims to bring this talented artist back to public attention.

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Art Classes for Adults and Kids

13th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.

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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song

28th June 2024 - 5th October 2024

The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.

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An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location

27th July 2024 - 27th October 2024

Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery!

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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS

27th July 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.

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Summer Salon

1st August 2024 - 28th September 2024

Join us at Detail Framing & Gallery in viewing over 50 artists' work as part of our Summer Salon exhibition!

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Plasticine Cowboy

2nd August 2024 - 28th September 2024

Meet ‘Plasticine Cowboy’, a new exhibition and comic created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence, Jack Stamp during his residency in summer of 2024.

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Jewellery Class - Make a set of stacking rings with a gemstone

Selected dates between 31st August 2024 - 30th November 2024

Learn to make a set of stacking rings, including one ring with a pretty gemstone, in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Drawing in the Autumn

Selected dates between 4th September 2024 - 9th October 2024

Join Drill Hall resident artist Felicity Inkpen in a series of 6 workshops exploring your creative side this Autumn!

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Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint Party!

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 21st December 2024

Get Ready to Sip, Laugh & Unleash Your Creativity with a Splash of Cheeky Fun at Hoots Comedy every Saturday!

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Material & Form

7th September 2024 - 2nd October 2024

&Gallery is delighted to welcome Richard Perry to the gallery in a two person exhibition with gallery artist Andrew Clausen!

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DalkeithPhoto

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 6th October 2024

This September DalkeithPhoto will present its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace showcasing exhibitions, a major symposium, workshops, portfolio reviews and exhibition tours.

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HOME: A Residents’ Showcase

10th September 2024 - 20th September 2024

Don't miss an exciting new celebration by artists and makers who have their home-from-home here at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall this September!

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Little Explorers - Arty Class for Toddlers

Selected dates between 13th September 2024 - 11th October 2024

Does your little one love to paint and splat, squish and stick? Then come along to Little Explorers for lots of arty and creative fun on Fridays at Marchmont St Giles' Church.

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Illustration Sessions with Trista

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 26th October 2024

Unleash your child's imagination and join us at Little Plaza this September and October for a series of fun, educational, and creative illustration workshops led by Trista Yen!

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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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The Grain: Richard Goldsworthy

14th September 2024 - 4th October 2024

For this exhibition at Upright Gallery, Richard Goldsworthy will be showcasing new wall-based works that employ kiln-dried Ash, along with the introduction of pewter.

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Eco-Resin Bubble Mirror/Trinket Dish - Craft Workshop

18th September 2024

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own stunning bubble piece using eco-friendly resin in this workshop run by Polymorphics on 18th September!

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HOME: Performers’ Showcase

18th September 2024

As part of Home: A Residents’ Showcase, the Performers Showcase features music and drama performances from some of our Drill Hall studio artists on 18th September!

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Hearth Fire Sessions

19th September 2024

Join host Dougie Mackay as he invites a selection of Scotland’s finest storytellers, songwriters, musicians, and performing artists to the bi-monthly Hearth Fire Sessions on 19th September!

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Makers Market at St Giles Cathedral

19th September 2024 - 20th September 2024

The Makers Market returns to the iconic St Giles' Cathedral in the heart of Edinburgh on 19th & 20th September!

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A Society Soiree: Georgian Style

20th September 2024

Join Surveyor of the King's Pictures, and curator of the exhibition, Anna Reynolds on 20th September for an exclusive view of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

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Edinburgh Art Fair

20th September 2024 - 22nd September 2024

The annual Edinburgh Art Fair returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh this September. Come along and immerse yourself in a world where art becomes a way of life!

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Parallels II

20th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

Featuring five talented, Edinburgh-based artists working across jewellery, fine art and illustration, this exhibition follows on from last year’s successful group show Parallels at Coburg Studios!

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Student Sessions: Style & Society

20th September 2024

Join us at The King's Gallery on 20th September for an exciting opportunity for students in arts, heritage and culture to explore to the exhibition, Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians!

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An Autumn Equinox Event for Families and Children

21st September 2024

Bring your family along for a magical day of stories, crafts, and nature exploration. It's a wonderful chance for parents and children to bond, learn, and celebrate the beauty of the season together!

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Book Event: Doro Globus: I am an Artist

21st September 2024

Join author Doro Globus in the Fruitmarket as she reads her book 'I am an Artist', geared towards children aged 4–8 years, followed by an opportunity for the children to make their own art!

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Homegrown: Celebrating Scottish Fashion

21st September 2024

Join us at Dovecot Studios on 21st September for an evening of diversity and Scottish fashion as we partner with the I Am More Than campaign for an inspiring fashion show and discussion panel.

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Intermediate Sewing Class

21st September 2024

Beginners can elevate their sewing skills during this creative class at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club, where you'll machine stitch a fabulous make-up / wash bag!

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Jewellery Class - Make a set of skinny stacking rings

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 10th November 2024

Learn to make a set of three different sterling silver skinny stacking rings in this workshop run by Ali Bali Jewellery!

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Newhailes Market

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 20th April 2025

Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!

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Punch Needle Workshop

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 7th December 2024

Learn the art of punch needle and how to make your own colourful wool art on this punch needle workshop run by Glasgow Artist Rachael Bell at the popular artist space Leith Makers!

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Shiver Me Timbers

21st September 2024

Make a variety of gorgeous crafts with us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

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Café Ceilidh

24th September 2024

Come along to a free afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 24th September!

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Drawn to Rocks Art Workshop

24th September 2024

The Scottish Geology Trust invites you to explore rocks from both creative and scientific points of view with the guidance of science artist Vojta Hýbl at this Workshop on 24th September!

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The Neuroscience of Art with Robyn Landau

24th September 2024

This talk explores the intricate and fundamental relationship between the human brain and art, revealing just how powerful art is, creating long-lasting physiological and neurological changes.

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Carnall Peace Award. Imagining Peace: A night of poetry and music celebrating peacemakers

25th September 2024

Join Peace & Justice for their annual Carnall Peace Award on 25th September! This year it's awarded to Cloud and Accucilia Maboudi who have been working with young people in Zimbabwe.

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Paint your own Eco-resin Tray

25th September 2024

Create your own unique design on a curvy tray made of Eco-Resin, while enjoying a delightful evening of painting and socialising on 25th September!

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Surrealist Collage Workshop

25th September 2024

Join Concrete Nature at Counter in Edinburgh on Wednesday 25th September for a surrealist themed collage workshop celebrating nature!

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Highlands to Islands

26th September 2024 - 10th November 2024

This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.

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Contemporary Watercolour Workshop with Paintbox

27th September 2024 - 28th September 2024

This two day course in collaboration with Paintbox School of Art, will explore the possibilities of watercolour as a medium in a contemporary context.

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Guid Crack: All Creatures Great and Small

27th September 2024

Join guest storyteller Anne Dignan for another fun and friendly session of Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling club held upstairs in the Waverley Bar on 27th September!

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Cabaret and Cocktails

28th September 2024

Come to the Cabaret & Cocktails, old chums, and join Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival for our final event of the weekend at Morningside United Church!

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Creative Play: Wonder Studio for 2 - 5 year olds

28th September 2024

Join us at the Fruitmarket on 28th September for a multi-sensory, loose-parts play experience for children aged 2–5 years & their parents/carers, delivered by Katy & Kerry the Wonder Studio artists!

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Doors Open Days - Edinburgh

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Edinburgh! This year's event will be held on September 28rd & 29th!

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Earth Stories from Scotland

28th September 2024

Join storyteller Donald Smith for an afternoon of environmental storytelling for Scotland's Climate Week on 28th September at the Scottish Storytelling Centre!

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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Doors Open Day

28th September 2024

Discover creativity on your doorstep as Edinburgh Open Workshop invites you to step inside for Doors Open Day on 28th September!

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Free Family Arts Day

28th September 2024

Come along to The Lyceum Theatre on 28th September as it throws open the doors for a fun-filled family day inspired by our upcoming production of The Baddies!

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Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI : Sight-Seer

28th September 2024 - 12th October 2024

Morningside Gallery is delighted to be holding a new solo exhibition of work from Scottish artist Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI.

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Mabon Holistic Market

29th September 2024

Welcome to the Mabon Holistic Market! Join us at One Dalkeith on 29th September for a day filled with holistic delights.

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Portrait Embroidery Course

29th September 2024

Join us at The Edinburgh Sewcial Club and be guided by an expert tutor to create a beautiful and personalised portrait embroidery - a wonderful keepsake, heirloom, or gorgeous, thoughtful gift!

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Refresh Stay & Play Toddlers

Selected dates between 30th September 2024 - 16th December 2024

The Salvation Army Edinburgh City is holding a toddler group every Monday during term time.

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Sponsored Links

Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
Open Pass Scotland

Arts And Crafts Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Sunday Adult Painting Session - Floral Watercolour Painting & Fine Liner Pen Techniques

Sunday Adult Painting Session - Floral Watercolour Painting & Fine Liner Pen Techniques

29th September 2024

Learn both floral watercolour painting and fine liner pen techniques at this Sunday Painting Session at The Wee Art Studio!

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The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 28th August 2024 - 30th October 2024

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!

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The Community Hub Barrhead: Sewing Circle

The Community Hub Barrhead: Sewing Circle

Selected dates between 26th August 2024 - 29th October 2024

Whether you're an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join in at The Community Hub Barrhead's regular Sewing Circle!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Fife

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

Autumn: Highland Cows - 4 week Craft Class

Autumn: Highland Cows - 4 week Craft Class

18th September 2024

Join us in the Deborah Cameron Creative Studio for some cozy Autumn crafting with our Hairy Highland Coo themed Craft Club!

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AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

AIA Seasonal Coffee Mornings

Selected dates between 17th February 2024 - 7th December 2024

Join the Anstruther Improvements Association for a cup of tea or coffee, some home-baking, book swap and stories, craft table and a good blether at our community café for all generations!

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Small Business Market

Small Business Market

29th March 2024 - 24th December 2024

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Glasgow

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

Create Your Own Mural

Create Your Own Mural

20th September 2024 - 20th October 2024

Visit Tramway's front gallery space to create your own artwork in response to their new project - to install a community mural on Albert Drive.

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Halloween Workshops: Hand-Building Haunted House Lanterns (BYOB)

Halloween Workshops: Hand-Building Haunted House Lanterns (BYOB)

Selected dates between 21st September 2024 - 22nd September 2024

Get in on Spooky Season! Join The Craft Pottery Studio's Halloween Workshop and craft your own Haunted House Lantern!

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Make a Beaded Silver Brooch with Laura Murray

Make a Beaded Silver Brooch with Laura Murray

21st September 2024

Learn how to create a beaded silver brooch with tutor Laura Murray, inspired by the colour palette of Margaret Macdonald’s Salon de Luxe gesso panel.

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Arts And Crafts Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Adult Workshop: Natural Dyeing

Adult Workshop: Natural Dyeing

21st September 2024

Want to get creative with colour? Join artist Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw at the Museum of Rural Life for a hands-on natural dyeing workshop using locally cultivated plants.

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ArtyKids Club

ArtyKids Club

Selected dates between 5th May 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Calling all dabbers, splatterers, painters, sketchers and make and menders! ArtyKiDs Club meets every Sunday morning to share ideas and get creative!

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Chatelherault Market

Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 4th February 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Arts And Crafts Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Pampas Wreath Workshop

Pampas Wreath Workshop

21st September 2024

Pampas is so natural and gorgeous it makes a timeless wreath, it's a perfect way to brighten your home or door! Come along to Restoration & Creation to make your own!

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Paint and Pour: The Paisley Peacock

Paint and Pour: The Paisley Peacock

27th September 2024

Come along and join Restoration & Creation's resident artists Linda and Brian Kerr for Paint and Pour as they guide you through their version of The Paisley Peacock!

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Blouse Making Course

Blouse Making Course

Selected dates between 24th August 2024 - 22nd September 2024

If you have ever wanted to learn the art of dressmaking, then why not come along to this two-day beginners Blouse making course at Thimbleberry Sewing!

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Arts And Crafts Events in Stirling

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

Queer Climate Justice Community Forum

Queer Climate Justice Community Forum

21st September 2024

Come together to hear from inspiring community speakers, engage in some mindful craft making and gather ideas and action for climate work in Forth Valley through a queer lens.

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Sunday Stitchery

Sunday Stitchery

29th September 2024

If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then the Sunday Sewing Sessions at Central Scotland School of Craft are ideal!

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Doors Open Day Art Tours

Doors Open Day Art Tours

21st September 2024

Join The Stirling Smith on 21st September for a tour of highlights from the art collection, as they celebrate their 150th anniversary!

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Events in Other Areas

Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 21st December 2024

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
Makers Market The Lothians
Rabbies
Parkdean
National Trust
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass

Sponsored Links

Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
Fayre Play
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Escape The Past
Hilton Glasgow
Open Pass Scotland
Renfrewshire Council
Makers Market The Lothians
Rabbies
Parkdean
National Trust
Edinburgh Dungeons
Kids Pass

Popular Events

A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in October 2024.
Dusherra 2024
Dusherra, the flagship annual event of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, returns on 19th October at the top of Calton Hill, marking its 30th anniversary!
Halloween Fireworks Nights
Conifox Adventure Park is back with a bang this autumn with their Halloween Fireworks Nights!
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk
Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk is celebrating 20 incredible years and we are ready to welcome our Santa’s back to West Princes Street Gardens for our much loved family fundraising event!
The Night Market UK - Edinburgh Christmas Special
The Night Market UK are jingling all the way back to the Biscuit Factory Edinburgh on Friday 29th November for their Christmas 2024 event.

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