Exhibitions Events in Edinburgh on 12 April 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
40 Dimensions
&Gallery is thrilled to announce 40 Dimensions, their second Open Call Exhibition with 40 outstanding artists representing over 13 different countries!
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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.
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Clay & Fibre: Jo Walker & Jillian Lee Adamson
This exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together two artists that specialise in handmade objects that reveal a sense of considered quietude in the process of making.
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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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Contexture
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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Edinburgh Science Festival: Tiny Archives of Earth and Time
This exhibition, presented by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, highlights the importance of these microorganisms as tiny authors and record keepers.
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Exhibition Tours: Jerwood Survey III
Join David Upton at Collective Edinburgh for an informal tour of our latest exhibition Jerwood Survey III, offering an introduction to some of the key themes and selection of works!
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Ian Hamilton Finlay
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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Injecting Hope: The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine
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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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
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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Jerwood Survey III
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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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
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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Postcards from Edinburgh - Simon Rivett
This exhibition, by Simon Rivett at Patriothall Gallery, features paintings that are playful, fun, affectionate reflections on Edinburgh’s residents and visitors.
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
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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Scatter - An Exhibition of Works by Richard Dalgleish
Scatter is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of the spaces between life and death by Richard Dalgleish, showing at Leith Makers from 9th to 20th April.
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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.
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Small Worlds / Big Skies
Connected by a shared fascination with the natural world, Rachel George and Mary Farrell present unique interpretations of nature's beauty. Catch their exhibition at Coburg House in April.
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Stephen Mangan at Morningside Gallery: Life Tones
Life Tones will be Stephen Mangan’s third solo exhibition at Morningside Gallery, showing from 5th - 26th April, and includes twenty-five new paintings from the award-winning Scottish artist.
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The Craft of Couture: Victor Edelstein designs for Anna Miller
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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The Lothians Model Railway Show
Join Pentland Model Railway Group for their 3rd annual model railway exhibition on 12th & 13th April in The Students Union, Heriot-Watt University!
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
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
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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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
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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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:
Giffnock South Art Club Art Exhibition and Sale
Don't miss Giffnock South Art Club's annual exhibition and sale at Giffnock South Parish Church on Saturday 12th April!
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Creative Stitch & Textile Art Group Exhibition of Work
Creative Stitch & Texile Art Group will host an exhibition of their recent work at Broom Parish Church between Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th April!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Lynne Muir - Photography Exhibition
After a hugely popular first exhibition at The Scottish Fisheries Museum last year, we're delighted to welcome back local photographer Lynne Muir with her stunning images of the natural world!
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Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft
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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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025
Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Exhibition: Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson 150
This exhibition, commemorating the 150th anniversary of his death, is organised by The Alexander Thomson Society in conjunction with Glasgow Libraries and the staff of the Mitchell Library.
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Marion Drummond PAI Solo Exhibition
Annan Gallery, Glasgow is delighted to present a rare and highly anticipated Solo Exhibition of 40 new paintings by Marion Drummond PAI, one of Scotland's foremost contemporary painters.
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map
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 Artful Codgers
The Artful Codgers Exhibition celebrates the work of three old pals – award winning artist, Jim Scullion, acclaimed actor and director Tony Roper and Scottish football legend, Danny McGrain.
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
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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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Home Turf, Stirling and the Shire: A Spring Exhibition
Discover Stirling through the eyes of local artist Iona Leishman as she exhibits her work within the historic Church of the Holy Rude!
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Find Direction Home Exhibition
Presented by Stirling’s Gossip Collective in partnership with emerging artists from across the world, Find Direction Home is an exhibition about belonging.
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