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History Events in Edinburgh in January 2026

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Events in Edinburgh

Maps: Memories from the Second World War
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026
National War Museum, Edinburgh Old Town

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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Cold War Scotland
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Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town

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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Popular Events

GlenAllachie Tasting at The Scottish Gantry
Come taste the exceptional GlenAllachie. See what all the fuss is about and join us at The Scottish Gantry for a hosted tasting evening on 6th March!
Bez In Conversation
Bez is back with his 'In Conversation Tour - The Nine Lives of a Happy Monday' and brings it to La Belle Angele on Friday 21st November!
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.
The Scottish Enlightenment: Women in Dance & Music
Discover stories of women in Scotland's performing art history during the Enlightenment period through dance and music at St Cecilia's Hall on 13th March!
Hot Milk
Manchester-based power punks Hot Milk are heading out on tour, catch them live at La Belle Angele on Friday April 4th!

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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