Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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 MOREDescend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
READ MOREFrom 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!
READ MORELooking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREAt Dynamic Earth's Dino's Science Club, your child will make new discoveries each week in these hour-long interactive science sessions for 6-12 year olds!
READ MOREScotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
READ MOREVisit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
READ MOREDelve into the darkest days of Edinburgh’s history, the Plague outbreak of 1645, and discover how the city confronted this devastating epidemic on this new tour at The Real Mary King’s Close!
READ MOREOld Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
READ MOREStudio Saturdays, at the The Palace of Holyroodhouse, are monthly hands-on artistic workshops for families who are interested in learning new ways to express their creativity.
READ MOREDay Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!
READ MOREUncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
READ MOREWhilst touring the five decks of The Royal Yacht Britannia, take a break in the Tearoom on Tuesday 4th March to enjoy freshly made pancakes!
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREThe Drinkmonger Spirits Festival, now in its second year, is taking place at Mansfield Traquair in Edinburgh on 15th and 16th March 2025!
READ MOREJoin Malones Edinburgh for a Paddy’s Festival Weekend, full of live sport, live music and much more!
READ MOREEdinburgh’s biggest and best St Patrick’s Day celebration returns to The Three Sisters!
READ MORECome and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
READ MOREREWIND is back and it's bigger, bolder and better as a Day Party at The Liquid Room on Saturday 22nd March!
READ MOREThe 12th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2025, bigger and better than ever!
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!
READ MOREHunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
READ MOREGet 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!
READ MOREMeet some of our incredible animals as they showcase their remarkable natural behaviours and instincts at Edinburgh Zoo!
READ MOREDiscover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!
READ MOREHop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!
READ MOREHave you ever wanted to track a tiger? How about tagging a turtle? In this family digital workshop, you can do just that!
READ MOREDive deep into this early years session, where children and their grown ups can enjoy a fun mix of storytelling, singing and crafting, all based around the ocean!
READ MOREIf you love gems, volcanoes and all things rocky, join us at Dynamic Earth for a meet and greet with scientists from the British Geological Survey!
READ MOREKickstart a family adventure in Holyrood Park with Dynamic Earth this Easter!
READ MORERhinestone Rodeo is taking over the Three Sisters Edinburgh for the entire day on Friday 11th April!
READ MOREEasterFest at Dalkeith Country Park is here, bringing a basketful of egg-citing events for the whole family running across two action-packed weekends!
READ MOREThis long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
READ MOREJoin Pentland Model Railway Group for their 3rd annual model railway exhibition on 12th & 13th April in The Students Union, Heriot-Watt University!
READ MOREJoin us for family activities across four days at the National Museum of Flight, as part of Edinburgh Science Festival.
READ MOREVisit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
READ MOREMake 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 MOREMake 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 MOREMake this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Preston Mill's annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MOREJoin us at Newhailes House and Gardens for an amazing magic show this Easter, followed with a workshop to learn some tricks of your own!
READ MOREBlackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
READ MOREMake this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Kellie Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MORETerminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!
READ MOREJoin us at Lauriston Castle for the return of the Japan Sakura in Scotland festival on 26th and 27th April!
READ MOREKidz Club Party is coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, more fun and games, singing and dancing on Sunday 27th April!
READ MORECovering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End, and include a small children’s play area.
READ MORE101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
READ MORETake a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!
READ MOREWander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat.
READ MOREA rare opportunity to appreciate a mature garden which, with the exception of one magnificent old copper beech tree, is completely planted and created by its owner Alison Glen.
READ MOREDon't miss this unique outdoor 30HZ experience at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!
READ MOREEdinbrick 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.
READ MORETartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.
READ MORENewhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 10th May!
READ MOREDiscover a hidden gem in South Edinburgh, under the backdrop of Arthur's Seat, a peaceful community growing space where everyone is welcome!
READ MOREThe Woodland Dance Project returns with a bang in 2025! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!
READ MOREExplore the Belgrave Crescent Gardens, a haven of peace close to the city, with wild areas and magnificent views of the Dean Bridge and over the Water of Leith.
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
READ MOREThe North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 17th May.
READ MOREThe largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
READ MOREVisit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
READ MORETemple Village is one of Midlothian's most attractive and historic conservation villages and a number of village gardens will be open.
READ MOREJoin John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.
READ MOREGet ready for a boot-stompin' good time at this year's Campfire Country Music Festival on Friday 23rd May at the Royal Highland Centre!
READ MORECome along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
READ MOREJoin us at the Royal Highland Centre on Sunday 25th May for an unforgettable day of music, food and family fun at: We Love It: Family-Friendly Music Festival!
READ MOREForth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to 14 East Brighton Crescent with roughly two-thirds of an acre suburban garden, developed over 40 years!
READ MORESRUC Oatridge Campus is situated within 700 acres of mixed grounds and it presents an inviting and diverse mixture of planting styles to explore!
READ MOREAn attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.
READ MORECome along and enjoy the gardens of Belhaven House and Belhaven Hill School as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme on 8th June!
READ MOREFounded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835.
READ MOREMaggie's Edinburgh are opening their grounds as part of Scotland's Gardens, come and explore the internal courtyard and woodland grounds.
READ MOREWitness live-action jousts and gallant medieval knights battle it out to be crowned champion at Newhailes House and Gardens on Saturday 14th June!
READ MOREGreywalls is a Six-acre formal garden attributed to Gertrude Jekyll, surrounding Greywalls Hotel, with stunning views over East Lothian and the Forth.
READ MOREGullane House is a traditional walled garden of three acres including a lily pond, a rose and lavender garden, a selection of fruit trees and magnificent, mature trees thoughout the garden.
READ MORECome and visit Rivaldsgreen House in Linlithgow with its mature two-acre garden with mixed herbaceous, rose and tree planting!
READ MORE5 Greenbank Crescent is a newly designed, sloping terraced garden with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentlands.
READ MORECome and visit Learmonth Place Garden, a unique reimagining of a city-centre, mid-terrace, walled garden!
READ MOREClaremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
READ MOREEnjoy the Gardens of Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside on 22nd June as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme!
READ MORERosemount is a large cottage garden with lawns to the front and rear of the house and a wide range of shrubs and perennial plants, as well as some mature trees.
READ MOREVisit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!
READ MORECome along and enjoy the walled garden at Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club!
READ MOREAdventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dalkeith Country Park!
READ MORECome and visit the gardens of Papple Steading, the paddock and a short walk away is Papple Wood and Wildflower Meadow, possibly the largest meadow of its kind in the county!
READ MORE77 Kirk Brae features a mix of mature and younger trees, herbaceous beds and borders, a vegetable patch, lawn, a 19th century cast iron vinery, an old monkey puzzle, pond and a patio.
READ MOREAmisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years and since transformed by volunteers.
READ MOREThe Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th July 2025, it's a must go event for all the family!
READ MOREThe Garden Party, at the Royal Highland Centre, will be a magical space where curious kids and adventurous adults can come together to celebrate music, creativity, and the joy of being outdoors!
READ MOREThe National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre is fun-filled event for all the family, offering entertainment and activities for both children and adults!
READ MORECome and enjoy tea, home baking and a chat with our friendly plot-holders at this independent allotment site is a tranquil and charming space, hidden away in a built-up area!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Fringe returns from 30th July to 25th August 2025 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
READ MOREFoodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!
READ MORE39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
READ MOREEnjoy a variety of village gardens all surviving at 800 feet and the now well established arboretum and wild flower trail.
READ MOREScotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 2nd and 3rd August, it's a great day out for the family!
READ MOREThe Archerfield Walled Gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
READ MOREWhitburgh House Walled Garden is a contemporary, stylish one-acre walled garden, 700 feet above sea level, a lively forward-looking and an unexpected gem.
READ MOREIn just two years, Quinn Garden has been transformed from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife.
READ MOREEdinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 31st August after the sell-out success of 2024!
READ MORETabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's returning to the Royal Highland Centre in September!
READ MOREVisit Fairnielaw with its mixture of both formal and wild areas with beautiful views towards Traprain Law and the Garleton Hills at the highest point!
READ MOREComic Con Scotland, one of Europe's largest pop culture conventions, returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 11th and 12th October 2025!
READ MOREThe UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 11th October 2025!
READ MORETake a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on Saturday 25th October!
READ MOREThe Sausage and Cider Festival comes to Rouken Glen Park for the first time ever on Saturday 6th of September!
READ MORERouken Glen Park will burst into life with traditional Scottish and roots music from some of the country's most exciting artists when The Reeling returns for a three day festival in June!
READ MOREMake this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Greenbank Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MOREIt's time for you to saddle up and get your glad rags on as Pratis Barns will be showing all the days' racing live from Cheltenham on 14th March!
READ MOREDawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.
READ MOREEnjoy a great day out for all the family at the Fife College Food and Drink Festival when it returns on Saturday 15th March!
READ MOREThe Continental Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on May 10th & 11th, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!
READ MOREThe Punk All Dayer, with Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter, The Stranglers, The Undertones and more comes to Bellahouston Park in June!
READ MOREThe UK's biggest baby and toddler show, the ultimate event for new and expectant parents, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 25th and 27th April!
READ MOREThe inaugural Strathaven Beer Festival will run on Saturday 31th May, as the town gets set to kick-start the summer in style by showcasing the very best of Scottish produce with a party!
READ MOREJoin 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 MOREMusicfest Mainstage is a family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 6th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!
READ MOREEnjoy a spectacular afternoon of food, fizz and fun, alongside entertainment from the fabulous host, Edward Reid at St Vincent's Hospice's Ladies Fizz & Fun Afternoon Tea!
READ MOREEnjoy a fun filled day at Venue Paisley when they host their Ladies Boozy Brunch, featuring live music from Havana Blonde, on Saturday 12th April!
READ MOREThe Two Towns Down Paisley Craft Beer Festival, a celebration of local breweries with fantastic music, mouthwatering food, and a lively, friendly party atmosphere, returns on Saturday 15th March!
READ MOREMake this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Alloa Tower's annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MOREDoune the Rabbit Hole will be returning to Cardross Estate under new management from 1st to 3rd August as ‘Back Doune the Rabbit Hole’.
READ MOREExplore two acres of mixed, informal planting of some unusual rhododendrons, azaleas, specimen trees and other shrubs at Shrubhill!
READ MOREWhether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
READ MOREWith a glass of fizz on arrival, afternoon tea and fantastic entertainment, get the girls together for an afternoon full of fun at The Park Hotel all in aid of Ayrshire Hospice!
READ MOREJoin 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!
READ MOREBoswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
READ MORESolas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!
READ MOREThe Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
READ MOREAdventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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