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Food And Drink Events in Edinburgh in August 2025

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Events in Edinburgh

Whisky Tasting and Tales

12th November 2024 - 12th November 2025

Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.

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Leith Market

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 27th December 2025

The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!

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Edinburgh Farmers Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 20th December 2025

If you're looking for a great place to find fresh, local produce and delicious food, Edinburgh's Farmers Market, held every Saturday, is a must-visit!

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Grassmarket Market

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market... home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!

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Stockbridge Market

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

The weekly Stockbridge Market is a foodie heaven featuring creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!

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Cocktail Craft Masterclass

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!

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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce

Selected dates between 31st January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!

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Whisky Meets Dumpling: A Magical Pairing Evening

Selected dates between 28th May 2025 - 27th August 2025

Step into a magical evening of artisan dumplings & curated whisky pairings at Edinburgh’s iconic Elephant House Magic Café!

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Closes & Coffee

Selected dates between 19th June 2025 - 30th August 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Step into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close.

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Sunday Market on the Croft

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 21st December 2025

Earth in Common's weekly Sunday markets return to Leith Community Croft, celebrating local, small businesses, and sustainable products and produce.

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Festival Cocktail Club

21st July 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Fringe Festival is back and that can only mean one thing.. So is our Montpeliers Festival Cocktail Club at participating venues!

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An Ode to Rabbie Burns Dinner at The Tolbooth Tavern

Selected dates between 1st August 2025 - 25th August 2025

The Tolbooth Tavern are throwing open their historic doors for a night steeped in poetry, flavour and Highland charm - an ode to the Bard of Ayrshire, Rabbie Burns.

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Edinburgh Gin Presents: Ready Steady Cocktail!

1st August 2025 - 25th August 2025

Edinburgh Gin presents Ready Steady Cocktail! - a fast-paced live cocktail challenge where professional mixologists face off against brave audience members!

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Wine Tasting in Edinburgh City Centre

1st August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Edinburgh New Town

This 1 hour event is a chance to taste 4 vegan wines and learn about the grapes and the wineries, with a top up of your favourite wine to finish.

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Exclusive Fringe Brunch at Tattu

Selected dates between 2nd August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

This August, experience the energy of Edinburgh's Fringe Festival like never before with Tattu’s exclusive Fringe Brunch – hosted for two Saturdays only!

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Kids Brunch Klub

Selected dates between 3rd August 2025 - 24th August 2025

Join us at Brewhemia on Sundays in August as we transform into the Kids Brunch Klub playground – a magical club where kids (and their grown-ups) dive into new adventures!

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Whisky with a View

Selected dates between 4th August 2025 - 25th August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Discover the spirit of Scotland in an unforgettable tour of stories, history and whisky.

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Amethyst Bar, by X MUSE Vodka

6th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

This August, step into our modern-day Agora nestled within the French Institute on the Royal Mile, brought to life by X MUSE Vodka and experience artistic interpretations in liquid form!

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Secret Edinburgh West End Whisky Tastings

Selected dates between 12th August 2025 - 21st August 2025
Edinburgh West

The Isle of Raasay Distillery is hosting a few secret whisky tastings in our ‘closed to the public tasting room’ in Edinburgh’s West End. Come and join us!

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Angels’ Nectar Whisky And Rum Tasting

20th August 2025

Come along to The Whiski Rooms Shop in Edinburgh on Wednesday 20th August for a chance to try Angels' Nectar Scotch Whisky and Cihuatán Rum!

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AC/DC Brunch

21st August 2025

For Those About To Rock at Murrayfield for the incredible ACDC Power Up Tour book in with us at Brewhemia for your pre-show gathering.

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Whisky Tasting with Aberfeldy & Dewar’s Distilleries

21st August 2025

The Whiski Shop in Edinburgh is hosting a guided tasting experience with Aberfeldy and Dewar's Distilleries on Thursday 21st of August!

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Lind & Lime Barrel Top Tasting at Cockburns of Leith

22nd August 2025

Join Cockburns of Leith in store on Friday 22nd August for a barrel top tasting with Peidigh from Lind & Lime!

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Oasis Brunches

22nd August 2025

Some Might Say we have the perfect pre-gig party here at Brewhemia ahead of the Oasis concerts at Murrayfield.

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Sam Fender Brunch

22nd August 2025

Are you heading to see Sam Fender at Royal Highland Centre? Alright, then it’s time to Get Started the best way – with a Boozy Brunch in Brewhemia's Beer Palace!

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Abba Brunch

23rd August 2025

Calling all Dancing Queens! Join us at Brewhemia’s ABBA Sing-A-Long Brunch for a sparkling Saturday of live vocals, bubbles and cocktails, tasty food and all your favourite hits.

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Hops in the Garden

23rd August 2025

Leuchie are back at Archerfield Walled Garden for the 6th Hops in the Garden music and food festival this August.

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Maras 1st Birthday

23rd August 2025

Join us at Mara for our first birthday party — and yes, you're all invited on Saturday 23rd August from 6pm 'til late!

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Blind Summit Barrel Top Tasting At Cockburns of Leith

26th August 2025

Join Cockburns of Leith in store on Tuesday 26th August to celebrate the launch of Blind Summit’s latest release of whiskies!

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Tomatin Tasting Masterclass

27th August 2025

Come join us at The Scottish Gantry in Edinburgh for a journey through Tomatin's finest drams on Wednesday 27th August!

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Dinner in the Kitchen Garden with Roberta Hall-McCarron

28th August 2025

For one night only, on Thursday 28th August, join award-winning chef Roberta Hall-McCarron in the heart of the Botanics and embark on culinary journey through our onsite Kitchen Garden!

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Secret Edinburgh West End Meet The Master Distiller + Whisky Tasting

28th August 2025
Edinburgh West

Enjoy a rare opportunity for a night of discussion on everything Raasay, with our Co-Founder and Master Distiller Alasdair Day in our secret tasting room in Edinburgh’s West End!

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Argentinian Cooking with Maria

31st August 2025

Maria from The Edinburgh Canape Company returns with her sold-out Argentinian Cooking masterclass on Sunday 31st August at the Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School.

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Georgian Wine Tasting!

31st August 2025

Dive into the ancient world with a Georgian Wine tasting with Slonk on Sunday 31st August at The Port of Leith Distillery!

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Food And Drink Events in East Renfrewshire

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

East Renfrewshire Cricket Club Family Fun Day

East Renfrewshire Cricket Club Family Fun Day

24th August 2025

Come along with family and friends and join East Renfrewshire Cricket Club for their end of season Family Fun Day at Woodfarm Playing Field on Sunday 24th August!

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Giffnock Beer Festival

Giffnock Beer Festival

23rd August 2025

The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for its annual outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August!

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The Glasgow Piano Man

The Glasgow Piano Man

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 7th November 2025

An evening of live music and great food when The Glasgow Piano Man tribute returns to Mr MacGregor's!

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Food And Drink Events in Fife

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

Small Business Market

Small Business Market

28th March 2025 - 24th December 2025

Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!

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Newburgh Plum Market

Newburgh Plum Market

30th August 2025

The Newburgh Orchard Group are hosting another Plum Market on August 30th from 11am to 1pm at St Katherine's Court, Newburgh High Street.

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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Selected dates between 3rd May 2025 - 6th September 2025

Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.

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Food And Drink Events in Glasgow

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

Partick Farmers Market

Partick Farmers Market

Selected dates between 11th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!

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Helensburgh Market in the Square

Helensburgh Market in the Square

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 13th December 2025

Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!

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Scottish Macaroni Appreciation Club

Scottish Macaroni Appreciation Club

Selected dates between 26th March 2025 - 26th November 2025

On the last Wednesday of the month, join the Scottish Macaroni Appreciation Club for the ultimate cheesy night out at Sloans!

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Food And Drink Events in Lanarkshire

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

Strathaven Balloon Festival

Strathaven Balloon Festival

22nd August 2025 - 24th August 2025

The annual Strathaven Balloon Festival returns for 2025 taking place on the weekend of August 22nd to 24th in Strathaven's John Hastie Park!

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Hamilton Rugby Club Family Festival

Hamilton Rugby Club Family Festival

23rd August 2025

Bring the whole family along to Hamilton Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August for a fun-filled day packed with excitement and entertainment!

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Overton Farm Open Farm Sunday

Overton Farm Open Farm Sunday

31st August 2025

On Sunday 31st August discover a world of farming at Overton Farm Shop & Butchery... take part in guided tours, enjoy demonstrations and browse stalls from a range of local crafters!

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Food And Drink Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Big Feed Presents: Vinyl & Vintage

Big Feed Presents: Vinyl & Vintage

30th August 2025

Big Feed are taking over Paisley Town Hall for the third edition of Vinyl & Vintage, their unique market concept fusing street food and cocktail bars with local, independent market traders!

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Paisley Farmers Market

Paisley Farmers Market

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 13th December 2025

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!

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Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 17th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

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Food And Drink Events in Stirling

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

Killearn Country Market

Killearn Country Market

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 6th December 2025

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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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 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 20th December 2025

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire

30th August 2025 - 7th September 2025
Largs

The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!

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The Talented Mr Ripley
This electrifying new stage adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic psychological thriller to life like never before. Catch it at the Festival Theatre in September!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
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