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Exhibitions Events in Edinburgh in October 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Karine Léger :: Found Shapes

5th October 2024 - 30th October 2024

This exhibition, at &Gallery in October, delves into artist Karine Léger's process of creation, where sketches emerge from the "found shapes" of nature.

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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

10th October 2024 - 27th October 2024
Nationwide

The 2024 edition of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place across Scotland from 10th - 27th October, exploring the theme of 'In/Visible'.

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Keel

12th October 2024 - 16th October 2024

Catch artist CP Campbell's solo exhibition ‘Keel’ showing at Birch Tree Gallery from 12th to 16th October!

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Starlight

12th October 2024 - 16th October 2024

Starlight is a photography exhibition by Hope Holmes, showing at Whitespace from 12th - 16th October, featuring portraits of fans outside Murrayfield before the Taylor Swift concerts in June.

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pass shadow, whisper shade

18th October 2024 - 22nd December 2024

As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.

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Everlyn Nicodemus

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.

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Press Play | Gen Harrison & Susie Wilson

19th October 2024 - 8th November 2024

Press Play’, an interactive exhibition, takes a light-hearted look at the cassette player, with a nostalgic nod to everything that comes with it.

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Solo exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’

19th October 2024 - 16th November 2024

Walk with Me, a collection of new paintings clearly inspired by water, by artist Paula Dunn is showing at Birch Tree Gallery from 19th October!

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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art

25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

26th October 2024 - 16th March 2025

Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.

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Dogs + Noir

26th October 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Dogs + Noir is an exhibition by artist and printmaker A J Kinroy showing at Detour Espresso in Edinburgh from 26th October.

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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: Talking Pictures

26th October 2024 - 9th November 2024

Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new solo exhibition of work from highly collectable Edinburgh-born artist Jack Morrocco, showing from 26th October.

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Katy Dove Afternoon

26th October 2024

Join Edinburgh Printmakers on Saturday 26th October for an afternoon celebrating the life and work of Katy Dove.

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One Last Dance: Memoirs of Holyrood Boxing Gymnasium

31st October 2024 - 4th November 2024

This exhibition by Anna Isola Crolla has captured the essence and power of the Holyrood Boxing Gym with an artist's eye. Catch it at Outline Gallery!

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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:

Art Exhibition and Sale of Work

Art Exhibition and Sale of Work

19th October 2024

Two local community groups, The Barrhead Artists and The Levern Camera Club of Barrhead, jointly present an Art Exhibition & Photography sale of their member's recent works!

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Glasgow Southside Classics Classic Car Meet

Glasgow Southside Classics Classic Car Meet

20th October 2024

Glasgow Southside Classics return to The Avenue Shopping Centre on Sunday 20th October for their final Classic Car Meet of the year.

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Exhibition and Sale of Original Art: Glasgow Southern Art Club

Exhibition and Sale of Original Art: Glasgow Southern Art Club

26th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

The Glasgow Southern Art Club are holding an exhibition of original art, incorporating fundraising for Mearns Kirk Helping Hands!

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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:

Art Exhibition: Scenes from the East Neuk by ‘Brushstrokes’

Art Exhibition: Scenes from the East Neuk by ‘Brushstrokes’

1st October 2024 - 28th October 2024

Enjoy beautiful scenes and still lifes captured in a range of styles by Crail Brushstrokes, a community of artists based in Crail, at this exhibition held in The Scottish Fisheries Museum!

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Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

Carving out Connections: Scotland’s Rock Art

5th October 2024 - 8th January 2025

Pre-historic Rock Art is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries, this exhibition drawn from Historic Environment Scotland's archives, looks to trace its connections through time and place.

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Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

14th September 2024 - 9th February 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.

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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:

Wasps Hanson Street Open Studios

Wasps Hanson Street Open Studios

25th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

On October 25th - 27th Hanson Street will open its doors to the public for an Open Studios event, providing rare access to the many artists, makers and creative industries who now work there!

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Delaine Le Bas - Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding

Delaine Le Bas - Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding

7th June 2024 - 13th October 2024

Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding is an exhibition of work by artist Delaine Le Bas (1965) presented within an expansive and layered installation.

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Kelvin Artists Exhibition

Kelvin Artists Exhibition

28th September 2024 - 31st October 2024

The Kelvin Artists Exhibition at the Auld Kirk Museum features works by Katie Blackie, Ian Hutchinson, Margie Kanaiah, Betty Layden, Carol McCandlish and Val Pearson.

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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:

Biggar Little Festival Art Trail

Biggar Little Festival Art Trail

18th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

The annual Biggar Little Festival Art Trail is a road of discovery where you will find unique pieces of art, fine craftsmanship and an incredible range of skills!

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Hillhouse and Earnock Art Group Exhibition

Hillhouse and Earnock Art Group Exhibition

3rd October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Hillhouse and Earnock Art Group return to East Kilbride Arts Centre with their annual exhibition featuring work both on display and for sale!

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Mapped By What Surrounds Us

Mapped By What Surrounds Us

18th October 2024 - 27th October 2024

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum celebrate Biggar Little Festival with an exhibition of new work in their Special Exhibition Room by artist and photographer Ryan McGoverne!

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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:

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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Kilbarchan Habbies Art Show

Kilbarchan Habbies Art Show

26th October 2024

Kilbarchan Habbies Art Group are offering a great opportunity to view and purchase some of the amazing art work created by members of their group at their upcoming Art Show on Saturday 26th October!

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Galoshans Festival

Galoshans Festival

17th October 2024 - 2nd November 2024

Inverclyde's annual Galoshans Festival is getting ready to kick off on October 17th, bringing you a whole host of exciting performances and cultural events centred on Halloween traditions!

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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:

Embroidered Excellence: Treasures from the RSN Collection

Embroidered Excellence: Treasures from the RSN Collection

31st July 2024 - 10th November 2024

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum continues the celebration of their 150th anniversary with an exhibition showcasing treasures from the renowned Royal School of Needlework (RSN).

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Inspired by Nature Exhibition

Inspired by Nature Exhibition

28th September 2024 - 23rd October 2024

This exhibition celebrates all that Rachel Davies has achieved since starting as one of the Made in Stirling artists, resulting in an amazing body of work and a published book on her mosaics.

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Picturing Our Past

Picturing Our Past

17th September 2024 - 30th November 2024

Picturing Our Past is an exhibition of photographs taken by peer support groups from across the de-industrialised West of Scotland.

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