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Days Out Events in Edinburgh in December 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

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

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 26th January 2025

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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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st August 2024 - 30th March 2025

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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Green Explorers

Selected dates between 8th September 2024 - 8th December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Adventure, exploration, play and fun awaits for all 8-12 year olds on an Green Explorers day, running monthly with award-winning Edinburgh charity The Green Team!

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The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh

29th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!

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WinterFest

29th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Plan your perfect festive day out and soak up the Christmas spirit at Dalkeith Country Park's WinterFest!

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Conifox Christmas Experience

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!

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Treasure Island

30th November 2024 - 4th January 2025

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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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

14th December 2024

This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!

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A Family Edwardian Christmas at Lauriston Castle

15th December 2024

Join us at Lauriston Castle for our annual Christmas event where you can capture the magic of Christmas past!

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Sponsored Links

Great Run Company
Hilton Glasgow
ACME Comic Con
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co
Chilcren's Classic Concerts

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:

Festive Drag Brunch

Festive Drag Brunch

7th December 2024

Join Dalmeny Park House Hotel for an unforgettable drag brunch with RuPaul's Drag Race star Crystal on Saturday 7th December!

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Festive Ladies Day

Festive Ladies Day

8th December 2024

Enjoy ultimate festive fun with the girls at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's fabulous Ladies Day on Sunday 8th December!

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Days Out Events in Fife

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

Daisy Friday

Daisy Friday

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 6th December 2024

Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for DAISY Friday! Donate As It Suits You (Daisy) in place of your admission ticket and enjoy our Garden.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

6th December 2024 - 28th December 2024

Fife's most immersive, family friendly panto is back for 2024! Starring Ian 'Sheepie' Smith alongside an all star cast, this is a festive treat not to be missed!

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Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

28th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Byre Theatre and Bard in the Botanics are delighted to present the 2024 St Andrews Panto 'Beauty and the Beast'!

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Days Out Events in Glasgow

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

IRN-BRU Carnival

IRN-BRU Carnival

20th December 2024 - 12th January 2025

Whether it's a fun-filled day out with the family or an action-packed night with friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy at annual Christmas favourite, the IRN-BRU Carnival!

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The Halal Food Festival Glasgow

The Halal Food Festival Glasgow

30th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

Whether you're a food enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, The Halal Food Festival Glasgow offers something for everyone!

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The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s

The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s

Selected dates between 14th September 2024 - 14th December 2024

After taking Ireland by storm with over 30,000 tickets sold, The 30+ Club is making its Scottish debut at O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 14th September!

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

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

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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Believe In Santa

Believe In Santa

23rd November 2024 - 24th December 2024

A magical Christmas experience for all the family, this year M&D's Theme Park's 'BELIEVE in Santa' is BIGGER, BETTER, with MORE SPARKLE than ever before!

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Christmas at New Lanark

Christmas at New Lanark

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Step into the magic of the season at New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it's transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at New Lanark 2024!

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Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Days Out Events in Stirling

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

Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

5th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Join us for a Magical Adventure at Christmas as Santa and his elves return to Briarlands Farm again this year!

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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond

Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond

30th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024

It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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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WinterStorm

WinterStorm

28th November 2024 - 1st December 2024

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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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
Makers Market The Lothians
Kevin Quantum
Escape The Past
St Mary's Music School
Edinburgh Dungeons
National Trust

Sponsored Links

Great Run Company
Hilton Glasgow
ACME Comic Con
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Hilton Glasgow
Wonder & Co
Chilcren's Classic Concerts
Fayre Play
Makers Market The Lothians
Kevin Quantum
Escape The Past
St Mary's Music School
Edinburgh Dungeons
National Trust

Popular Events

Thomas Green - Brainstorm
Comedian Thomas Green is taking new show Brainstorm across the UK in 2025 with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 3rd October!
Oktoberfest 2024
We are bringing back our renowned Oktoberfest celebrations to Brewhemia, Scotland’s Only Beer Palace!
Mogwai
Legendary band Mogwai have announced a night at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd February!
ZAYN - Stairway To The Sky 2024
Multi-platinum selling artist ZAYN embarks on his 'Stairway to the Sky' tour this November with a date at the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st!
Dance Scottish! Dance Classes for Children (P1+) on Saturday mornings
The RSCDS Edinburgh young dancers classes offer children the chance to enjoy Scottish country dancing and ceilidh music in a fun environment. Book a free trial now!

Popular Listings

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