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Exhibitions 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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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2025

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.

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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland

30th March 2024 - 30th April 2025

The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.

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Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh

27th April 2024 - 22nd September 2024

This exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh has been created by groups in Edinburgh who are campaigning to make our city a safe place for cycling.

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Edinburgh Rising from the Ashes: 200 Years of the Scottish Fire Service

3rd May 2024 - 22nd September 2024

Journey through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.

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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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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion

7th June 2024 - 24th November 2024

A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.

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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition

27th June 2024 - 24th October 2024

This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.

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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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Moyna Flannigan: Space Shuffle

28th June 2024 - 15th September 2024

In our 40th year, Collective is delighted to welcome back renowned Scottish artist, and early committee member Moyna Flannigan to present an exhibition of new work.

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Game On

29th June 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Get set for Game On - the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games.

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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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Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend

25th July 2024 - 12th September 2024

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the life and legacy of Eric Liddell, nicknamed ‘the Flying Scotsman’.

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Tapestry 5: Time & Place

26th July 2024 - 7th September 2024

Tapestry 5 bring their new show of small format, woven tapestries to Edinburgh’s Dovecot, featuring work from five, Scottish based weavers.

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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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‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers

5th August 2024 - 15th September 2024

This art exhibition, organised by the Scottish Ornithologists Club in collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), presents work by 34 artists inspired by birds.

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Solid Air

12th August 2024 - 1st September 2024

Solid Air is an exhibition of linocut prints and papercuts by Callum Russell showing at Leith Makers!

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Exhibition: Singing in Big Spaces by Fiona McDonald

31st August 2024 - 29th September 2024

This series of artwork by Fiona McDonald forms part of the Accessible Book and Story Festival.

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Flower Festival at Duddingston Kirk

1st September 2024 - 7th September 2024

A Flower Festival celebrating 900 years of worship at Duddingston Kirk is taking place the first week in September, featuring the people associated with "A' Jock Tamson's Bairns".

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Exhibition: Return of the Native inspired by the poem by John Killick

6th September 2024 - 4th October 2024

Building on the success of their 2022 exhibition inspired by A. Škėma's poem, this exhibition at Birch Tree Gallery continues to explore the profound synergy between poetry and visual art!

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Grayby, a film and exhibit exploring trauma and grief

6th September 2024 - 15th September 2024

Grayby, an exhibition by @impalavaka at Leith Makers, is a mixed media exploration of childhood trauma and grief, using film collages and original music.

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Tabletop Scotland 2024

6th September 2024 - 8th September 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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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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Resisting the Bomb

12th September 2024

This event, on 12th September at the National Library of Scotland, celebrates the contributions of John Ainslie (1954 to 2016) to the anti-nuclear movement in Scotland.

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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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Theravāda Buddhism

16th September 2024 - 12th January 2025

This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.

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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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Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club 65th All Breed Championship Show

21st September 2024

Edinburgh & East of Scotland Cat Club are holding their 65th All Breed Championship Cat Show with pedigree and household pets competing for Best in Show on Saturday, 21st September.

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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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The Edinburgh Wedding Exhibition

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

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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Exhibitions Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Busby Arts Festival

Busby Arts Festival

6th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

Busby Arts Festival will bring the community of Busby together with a weekend-long celebration of the visual and performing arts!

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Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

Doors Open Days East Renfrewshire

21st September 2024 - 22nd September 2024

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across East Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 21st & 22nd.

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show

7th September 2024

Come along to Clarkston Halls on Saturday 7th September for the Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show!

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Exhibitions Events in Fife

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

Hello, I’m Johnny Cash

Hello, I’m Johnny Cash

3rd September 2024 - 2nd October 2024

Enjoy a fantastic exhibition about the special connection between Johnny Cash and the UK in the Adam Smith Theatre reception foyer until 2nd October!

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Entanglement: Seaweed-inspired Art Exhibition and Workshop with Cally Nurse

Entanglement: Seaweed-inspired Art Exhibition and Workshop with Cally Nurse

9th August 2024 - 2nd September 2024

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is excited to present, for the first time in the Merchant's Room Community Art Gallery, "Entanglement" - seaweed-inspired art by Fife-based artist Cally Nurse!

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Exhibition: Karen Masters

Exhibition: Karen Masters

7th July 2024 - 6th September 2024

This exhibition by mixed-media artist Karen Masters is the culmination of four years of research into her ancestors and their stories but also in developing her sculptural skills in ceramics.

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Exhibitions Events in Glasgow

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

Dream Destinations

Dream Destinations

31st August 2024 - 28th December 2024

The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) on Castle Street, Dumbarton, celebrates the rise of Scotland's seaside resorts and the golden era of steamboat travel 'doon the watter' in a new exhibition.

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Freshers Festival Glasgow

Freshers Festival Glasgow

17th September 2024

Glasgow Freshers Festival returns to Platform on Tuesday 17th September, expect free food and drinks, awesome giveaways, unbeatable deals and much more!

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Young Talent

Young Talent

27th July 2024 - 7th September 2024

Project Ability's annual Young Talent exhibition is back for 2024 showcasing and celebrating the inspiring work made by young artists with disabilities!

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Exhibitions Events in Lanarkshire

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

Hamilton Camera Club Photography Exhibition

Hamilton Camera Club Photography Exhibition

14th September 2024 - 15th September 2024

As part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival, Hamilton Camera Club will be displaying members photographs at Bothwell Parish Church on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September!

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Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners’ Exhibition

Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners’ Exhibition

19th August 2024 - 14th September 2024

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2023 Winners' Exhibition, celebrating nature, wildlife & landscape photography and filmmaking in Scotland, comes to The Tolbooth, Lanark!

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Celebrating 200 Years of Service in Airdrie: Open Door Historic Exhibition

Celebrating 200 Years of Service in Airdrie: Open Door Historic Exhibition

Selected dates between 7th September 2024 - 12th September 2024

Airdrie Reformed Presbyterian Church are celebrating 200 years of service in Airdrie with an Open Doors Historic Exhibition and a Service of Thanksgiving.

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Exhibitions Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

Doors Open Days Inverclyde

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

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

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Doors Open Days Renfrewshire

Doors Open Days Renfrewshire

7th September 2024 - 8th September 2024

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.

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Big Art Show

Big Art Show

30th August 2024 - 16th November 2024

Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between Friday 30th August and Saturday 16th November!

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Exhibitions Events in Stirling

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

Doors Open Days Stirling

Doors Open Days Stirling

17th September 2024 - 22nd September 2024

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling! This year's event will be held on September.

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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An Exhibition by Peter Hancock - In and around campus

An Exhibition by Peter Hancock - In and around campus

19th July 2024 - 29th September 2024

To mark his retirement, Peter Hancock, a professor in Psychology, presents a selection of photographs taken in and around the university campus since his arrival in 1987.

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Events in Other Areas

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

31st August 2024 - 8th September 2024
Largs

The 2024 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September!

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Sponsored Links

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

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Castle Street Market
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SLA Fireworks Extravaganza 2024
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Instrumental Taster Day
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Christmas Charity Lecture: Wild Medicine in Scotland
This year, The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Christmas Charity Lecture will explore Scotland's wild medicine, through the eyes of veterinarian Prof Simon Girling.
Author Talk- Philip Caveney (AKA Danny Weston)
Join us at McDonald Road Library for an author talk with adult/ YA fiction author Philip Caveney, AKA Danny Weston on 2nd October!

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