Days Out events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
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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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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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 including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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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: 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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This 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.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit 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.
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Take The High Road
Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.
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BRICKLIVE Zoo Safari
Experience Edinburgh Zoo's Brick Safari! Explore the trail and come face-to-face with over 25 impressive life-sized animal models!
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FA Cup Final At Malones Edinburgh
Join us at Malones Edinburgh for Manchester City vs Manchester United in the FA Cup Final on 25th May!
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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle
Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
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Bathgate Dog’s Day Out
Join us for the annual Bathgate Dog's Day Out on Sunday 26th May, a celebration of all things canine at Bathgate Market!
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Falastin Film Festival: Children & Family Day
Join in with craft activities, colouring books, storytelling, henna, reading materials for all ages, and children's books in Arabic!
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Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ Battle
Join us this May as we bring Breakin’ back to Dance Base with the Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ tournament, hosted by Lee Crosby, aka DunLee!
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Big Kid Circus: Livingston
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town! Catch them at The Centre Livingston between 29th May and 2nd June!
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Disco Days Edinburgh
Scotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days is back at Club Tropicana Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Model Railway Exhibition
The Edinburgh and Lothians Miniature Railway Club is holding a Model Railway Exhibition at George Watsons College on 1st & 2nd June!
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Meadows Festival Edinburgh
Edinburgh's free volunteer-run music & community Meadows Festival returns on the 1st and 2nd June 2024.
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Roman Takeover Day at Museum on the Mound
Trimontium Museum will be taking over the Museum on the Mound’s gardens for a fun, free afternoon filled with Roman soldiers, dancing, and activities for all the family.
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In remembrance of the Scottish Witch Hunts
The Weaving Creative Threads Event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre features an evocative blend of artists, storytellers, singers, and speakers gathering to remember Scotland's accused witches.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 20 Blackford Road
20 Blackford Road is a Victorian walled garden of a quarter of an acre with a large collection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials!
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Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town! Catch them at Fort Kinnaird Shopping Park between 5th and 9th June!
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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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Taylor Swift Parties At Malones
Ready to party like it's 1989?! Our Taylor Swift pre & after parties at Malones Edinburgh will be beyond your Wildest Dreams.
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17th-Century Picnic with Alice Thornton’s Books
Bring a picnic and join Alice Thornton’s Books for a 17th-century afternoon, bringing herbal remedies, reading and creative writing to Edinburgh's Starbank Park.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dirleton Village
Dirleton is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s prettiest conservation villages. The gardens can all be visited on a single ticket which will also admit you to the castle gardens.
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Taylor Swift Boozy Brunch
Get ready to shake it off at Cold Town House's Taylor Swift-themed boozy brunch on 8th & 9th June!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dean Gardens
Founded 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.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Maggie’s Edinburgh
At Maggie’s we believe that gardens can have an amazing, positive effect on health and well-being. Each of our centres has a beautiful garden designed alongside the building.
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Edinburgh Canal Festival
Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust once again will be bringing you the Edinburgh Canal Festival on Saturday 15th June!
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Great British Food Festival
The UK's favourite foodie day out is returning to Dalkeith Country Park over the weekend of 15th to 16th of June 2024.
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Queen’s Aloud Drag Brunch
Join us at Yotel Edinburgh on Saturday 15th June for an afternoon of booze, brunch, and Girls Aloud hits courtesy of Queens Aloud!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Inveresk Village
The village gardens are open over two days for the first time and enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and a sticky badge.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 14 East Brighton Crescent
Enjoy a visit to 14 East Brighton Crescent with roughly two-thirds of an acre suburban garden, developed over 40 years!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont
Claremont 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.
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The Big Ascot Bash
The Leuchie House much-anticipated Ascot-themed fundraiser returns to Edinburgh’s prestigious Prestonfield House, in the appropriately named Stables on Thursday 20th June!
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The Royal Highland Show
One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between the 20th and 23rd June 2024!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Congalton House
The garden at Congalton House is an attractive family garden with a wide variety of plants and good colour throughout the summer months.
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Boozé Bingo
Get ready for an afternoon of excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments when Boozé bingo comes to Bathgate on 22nd June!
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VoxStock Summer Solstice Fayre
Join VoxBox Music for the second VoxStock Summer Solstice Fayre with 11 acts spread over two venues over a (bound to be) sunny afternoon in fashionable Stockbridge!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longniddry Gardens
Longniddry is an attractive village with extensive green spaces and outstanding sea views. The gardens offer a wonderful variety of size, layout and planting ensuring something for visitor to enjoy.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Merchiston Cottage
Come and enjoy our romantic walled garden within a mile of the city centre providing a haven for wildlife based on a tapestry of habitats including numerous water features.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stockbridge Gardens
Visit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!
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Two Houses and a Castle Walk
Join Hopetoun House for the return of our much loved annual event the Two Houses and a Castle Walk on 23rd June!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gifford Bank
Gifford Bank is a Georgian house set in 4 acres on the edge of the village and is taking part on Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden on 8th & 9th July.
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Spectacular Jousting
Hear the thunder of hooves and the clashing of lances at the annual jousting tournament at Linlithgow Palace on 29th and 30th June!
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Enchanted Afternoons Princess Concert
Join us for a magical journey into the world of enchantment when the Enchanted Afternoons Princess Concert comes to the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 30th June!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club
Come along and enjoy the walled garden at Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club!
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Summer Family Fun
Drop-in for some holiday fun and games at the National Museum of Scotland this summer.
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Afternoon Brunch
Get ready to sip, dance, and make unforgettable memories with your squad - because after all girls just wanna have fun.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fountainbank
Fountainbank, a new developing garden with disabled access, features a mix of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, a pond, alpines and raised vegetable beds plus a few piece of art.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pentland Crescent Gardens
Pentland Crescent Gardens include three neighbouring gardens (two of which are new for 2022). They are all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors.
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Hands On History
Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to get up close to some historical and replica objects.
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Genesis Scottish Open
The Genesis Scottish Open will return to The Renaissance Club as the best players from the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR tee it up from 10th to 14th July 2024.
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Midweek makes: Collage crowns
Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival returns from 12th to 21st July 2024, presenting a programme that spans the entire history of the music from ragtime to modern jazz to Chicago blues and beyond.
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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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Scottish Festival of Motoring
The Scottish Festival of Motoring returns to the Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh on Sunday 14th July 2024, it's a must go event for all the family!
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Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out
Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Craigentinny Telferton Allotments
Come 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!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 2nd to 25th August 2024 with live performance throughout the city.
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Inverleith Park in Edinburgh between the 2nd and 4th August!
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Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 2nd & 3rd August!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea is back with a bang! With over 250 events between August 2nd and 11th in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, there's something to suit every taste!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive
39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
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Truckfest Scotland
Scotland's biggest and best truck show returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on the 3rd and 4th August, it's a great day out for the family!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 77 Kirk Brae
77 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.
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Let’s Rock / Party At The Palace
Two established and much-loved Scottish festivals have joined forces to announce a powerful new partnership for live music in Scotland! It’s going to be lively!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
Our walled gardens, developed over the last 8 years, comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
What mysteries does Lauriston Castle conceal? Come along and explore untold mysteries in the Secret Room!
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Lauriston Castle Carnival
Did you know that the 24th August is Notting Hill Carnival? So we have decided to have our very own Carnival Morning here at Lauriston Castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Amisfield Walled Garden
Amisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years until around 15 years ago and since transformed.
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Edinburgh Psych Fest
Edinburgh Psych Fest returns to Scotland’s capital on Sunday 1st September after the sell-out success of its inaugural year!
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Tabletop Scotland 2024
Tabletop Scotland is a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention and it's coming to the Royal Highland Centre in September!
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Siege on the Forth
Siege on the Forth takes place at Blackness Castle from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.
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Vogrie Pogrie
Join us for Vogrie Pogrie 2024 from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. A celebration of innovation, creativity, and pure magic amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vogrie Country Park.
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Shiver Me Timbers
Make a variety of gorgeous crafts with us at Lauriston Castle as we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition
Are 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!
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Woodland Dance Project
The Woodland Dance Project is back for 2024 with a bang! Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings at Vogrie Country Park on 28th September!
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Comic Con Scotland
Comic Con Scotland returns to the Royal Highland Centre on 5th and 6th October 2024!
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Gin & Rum Festival
The UK’s largest touring Gin & Rum Festival returns to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms on 12th October!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at The Biscuit Factory on 26th October!
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Hallowe’en at the Castle
This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.
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Treasure Island
The 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!
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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle
Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!
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Mary Poppins
Direct from the West End, the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins comes to the Festival Theatre from 12th January!
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The Gin To My Tonic Show: Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival Edinburgh
The Gin To My Tonic Show, the ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples is coming to Central Hall Edinburgh in 2025!
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Terminal V Festival
Terminal V Festival returns in spring 2025 for the biggest one to date, marking the 11th ever edition of Terminal V in Edinburgh!
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Eaglesham Fair
It's always a fun filled family day out at the bi-annual Eaglesham Fair being held on Saturday 1st June!
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Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for its annual outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 24th August!
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Whitelee Windfarm Community Day
Head to Whitelee Windfarm on Sunday 9th June for a family fun day packed with activities, entertainment and delicious street food!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greenhead Farmhouse
Visit Greenhead Farmhouse with it's south-facing garden combining a sense of formality in its symmetrical layout, with an informal look of mixed herbaceous and shrub borders.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blebo Craigs Village Gardens
Take a walk round a selection of cottage gardens in the charming, rural village of Biebo Craigs!
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Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Above & Beyond
Join the Anjunabeats head honchos Above & Beyond for an immersive outdoor experience that promises to be the event of the Summer for their Scottish Anjunafamily!
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Glasgow Jazz Festival
With locations across Glasgow set to burst with jazz talent, the 2024 five-day Glasgow Jazz Festival will take place between Wednesday 19th and Sunday 23rd June!
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Glasgow’s Pride March and Mardi Gla
Glasgow's Pride March and Mardi Gla will be held on Saturday 20th July kicking off at Glasgow Green before weaving its way into City Centre!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Glassford Gala Day
Glassford Gala Day returns on Saturday 15th June for its 83rd edition... it's a fantastic day out for all the community to enjoy!
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Lanark Lanimer Week
A fantastic week of celebrations are planned between the 2nd and 8th of June 2024 for the annual Lanark Lanimer Week... one of Scotland's oldest traditions!
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Boujee Brunch
Boujee Brunch returns to Rocca Hamilton, enjoy two courses and a cocktail plus live music from Rocca's original Boujee Bros Crookysax and DJ Feezer!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
PRTY Festival
The biggest & best PRTY in Scotland is back! PRTY Festival returns to the iconic Braehead Arena & waterfront in Glasgow on Saturday 22nd June!
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Paisley’s Iconic Dinosaurs Trail
This summer, Paisley First are bringing Iconic Bricks Dinosaurs to Paisley town centre – don’t miss this fun and FREE family day out!
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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Ben Lomond to Doune.
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Drymen Show
Strathendrick Agricultural Society's Drymen Show is taking place on Saturday 25th May 2024. Come along for another great family day out!
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether 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!
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Ayrshire Motor Show
The Ayrshire Motor Show, featuring a motorcycle stunt show, is being held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 25th May!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The 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!
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Zippos Circus at Ayr’s Low Green
Zippos Circus returns to Ayr's Low Green between Wednesday 7th and Monday 12th August with their all-new 2024 production, Magnificent!
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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight
The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September!
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WinterStorm
WinterStorm is a four day celebration of classic rock, metal, blues and more held in Troon Concert Hall on the west coast of Scotland since 2016!
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