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Exhibitions Events in Edinburgh in March 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

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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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

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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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 - 9th March 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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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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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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Pop Life

2nd November 2024 - 9th March 2025

Pop Life explores the intersection of popular culture and contemporary figurative drawing, challenging traditional distinctions between high and low art.

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Ptolemy Mann: Woven Colour

9th November 2024 - 15th March 2025

Dovecot Studios is delighted to present artist, Ptolemy Mann, as she returns to Scotland with her new exhibition 'Woven Colour'!

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Through Line

9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025

Through Line marks the culmination of a series of four group exhibitions at the City Art Centre, spotlighting contemporary art and craft practice in Scotland.

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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.

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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller

28th November 2024 - 1st June 2025

This small display explores the work of fashion designer Victor Edelstein. A favourite of Princess Diana, Edelstein exemplifies the finest British fashion design of the 1980s.

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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4

29th November 2024 - 16th March 2025

This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.

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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

25th January 2025 - 27th April 2025

Injecting Hope is a new, free exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that presents the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine.

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childhood, interrupted

1st February 2025 - 1st March 2025

The first show of 2025 at The House of Smalls is 'childhood, interrupted' an exhibition of artwork by 70 artists responding to childhood experience, memories and trauma.

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Hitomi Hosono: The White Garden

6th February 2025 - 1st March 2025

The Scottish Gallery is honoured to present the first solo exhibition of Hitomi Hosono in Scotland in conjunction with Adrian Sassoon, London.

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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives

7th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.

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TIC TAC TOE Exhibition

7th February 2025 - 12th April 2025

Catch this new exhibition created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence Maddie Lennon, a self-taught designer and facilitator!

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Exhibition: Sea and Wind by Tea Bendix

8th February 2025 - 2nd March 2025

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is delighted to present an exhibition of illustrations by Tea Bendix, inspired by the collection Danish Folk Tales by storyteller Svend-Erik Engh.

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Jerwood Survey III

28th February 2025 - 4th May 2025

Jerwood Survey, a major biennial touring exhibition that presents new commissions by 10 early-career artists from across the UK, is showing at Collective Edinburgh from 28th February!

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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography

28th February 2025 - 7th September 2025

This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!

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Exhibition: Recent Work by Mike Turpie

8th March 2025 - 30th March 2025

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is holding an exhibition of works by Edinburgh based painter, Mike Turpie in March!

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Ian Hamilton Finlay

8th March 2025 - 26th May 2025

The centenary of celebrated Scottish artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925-2006) will be marked by a new, free display of his work at the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern.

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The Scottish Motorcycle Show

8th March 2025 - 9th March 2025

The Scottish Motorcycle Show returns to the Royal Highland Centre on March 8th & 9th with all the latest models, major manufacturers, and breath-taking live action!

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Gaza – Before & After Exhibition

11th March 2025 - 15th March 2025

Gaza – Before & After Exhibition is a series of powerful photographs and miniature dioramas illustrating Gaza before, during and after, showing at Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 11th - 15th March.

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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Selected dates between 13th March 2025 - 4th September 2025

Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!

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100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes

15th March 2025

The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes is back at The Edinburgh Academy on 15th March, following its great success last year!

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The Living Mountain: Paintings by Evie Rose Thornton

15th March 2025 - 30th March 2025

Inspired by her recent residency in Florence, Evie Rose Thornton’s latest body of work, showing at Coburg House Art Studios in March, explores the rugged beauty of the Alps and Dolomites.

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Reuse, Renew Exhibition

18th March 2025 - 20th March 2025

This exhibition, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, showcases artworks created by participants of the Room for Art workshops, a programme dedicated to supporting health and wellbeing through creativity.

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Contexture

21st March 2025 - 19th April 2025

Following on from International Women's Day on 8 March, this exhibition showcases the textile work of 80 female artists responding to their experiences of being a woman!

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Brushstrokes of Hope: EMMS International Art Exhibition

22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025

Scotland's international healthcare charity, EMMS International, is hosting its inaugural art exhibition at the stunning Riddles Court in Edinburgh.

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Day 811 - Twenty Seven months of Nature Journaling

22nd March 2025

Join Pete Carthy on Saturday, 22nd March for an extraordinary celebration of art, nature, and storytelling as he presents his remarkable exhibition, 811 Days of Nature Journaling!

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The 12th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention

22nd March 2025 - 23rd March 2025

The 12th Annual Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2025, bigger and better than ever!

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A Story of Endeavour and Achievement

24th March 2025 - 28th March 2025

Come along and explore the rich history of one of Edinburgh’s oldest institutions, the majestic and iconic Merchants’ Hall, at this exhibition taking place from 24th to 28th March!

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Braid Bowling Club Art Exhibition

27th March 2025 - 30th March 2025

Over 50 artists, both professional and non-professional, are showing artworks at the Braid Bowling Club in Morningside from 27th to 30th March to raise funds for this historic club!

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Scot-Secure Summit 2025

27th March 2025

Scotland's 11th Annual Cyber Security for Business Summit with live keynotes, workshops and exhibition comes to the EICC on 27th March.

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AIR SPACE

28th March 2025 - 5th April 2025

AIR SPACE is a joint exhibition at St Margaret's House, featuring work by Emma Duncan and Sarah Kay-Wren!

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Edinburgh Book Fair - Rare and Collectable Books

28th March 2025 - 29th March 2025

Scotland's largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the Edinburgh Book Fair, returns on 28th and 29th March in a stunning new venue for 2025!

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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:

Mearns Horticultural Society Annual Spring Flower Show

Mearns Horticultural Society Annual Spring Flower Show

15th March 2025

Mearns Horticultural Society will host their annual Spring Flower Show at The Park Church, Giffnock on Saturday 15th March!

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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:

St Monans : The Photography Village

St Monans : The Photography Village

5th February 2025 - 24th March 2025

The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to have a selection of William Easton prints from St Monans Heritage Collection and a display of equipment from the Jim Mathew Camera Collection!

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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025

Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025

4th March 2025 - 28th October 2025

Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!

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Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft

Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft

8th March 2025 - 8th June 2025

Fife Contemporary are pleased to announce Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, an upcoming exhibition challenging perceptions of women and craft at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.

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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:

No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

25th June 2024 - 1st June 2025

A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.

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Grand Art Exhibition

Grand Art Exhibition

15th February 2025 - 9th March 2025

Annan Gallery are delighted to be starting their 2025 programme with their popular 'Grand Art' exhibition - a large mixed show featuring a wide selection of artists!

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The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show

The Creative Craft Show and The Scottish Quilting Show

6th March 2025 - 8th March 2025

The Scottish Quilting Show and The Creative Craft Show return to Glasgow in March, celebrating the skills and talents of artists and crafters; inspiring visitors to take up a hobby of their own!

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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:

Colour and Line Exhibition

Colour and Line Exhibition

8th March 2025 - 22nd March 2025

Enjoy an exhibition of works of art produced by the participants who attend SLLC Arts Development Drawing and Painting classes throughout South Lanarkshire as part of the Young at Heart Festival!

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Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map

Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map

6th February 2025 - 6th May 2025

The Mid Century Modern exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre explores the ways in which Scottish architects were both influenced by and themselves influenced the international movement.

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The Canny Capercaillie - An Interactive Journey

The Canny Capercaillie - An Interactive Journey

7th March 2025 - 30th March 2025

Join artist and storyteller Fiona MacGregor for The Canny Capercaillie, an exhibition of original artwork for her latest children's book.

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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:

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!

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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:

AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition  - with Cottier Colour Section

AGT150 ‘Greek’ Thomson Exhibition - with Cottier Colour Section

22nd March 2025 - 12th April 2025

Balfron Heritage Group are delighted to present this exhibition displaying the life and work of Balfron-born Victorian architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson an accompanying exhibit of Cottier Colours.

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Elin Isaksson - Exhibition

Elin Isaksson - Exhibition

1st February 2025 - 1st March 2025

As part of the SAY Awards commission, Elin Isaksson is giving a solo exhibition at the Tolbooth in Stirling from 1st February!

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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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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns in March 2025.
Riot Reveals Cabaret
Riot Reveals Cabaret is heading to Leith Depot on 14th March to bring you a night of magic, stand up comedy, burlesque, live music and drag!
SIAF Holi Celebrations
Join the Scottish Indian Arts Forum at Saughton Park Bandstand on Saturday 15th March to celebrate Holi 2025!
Reuse, Renew Exhibition
This exhibition, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, showcases artworks created by participants of the Room for Art workshops, a programme dedicated to supporting health and wellbeing through creativity.
John Grant
John Grant brings UK and Ireland tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 17th October!

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Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall