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History Events in Edinburgh on 04 January 2026

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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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Conservation Hangar Talks
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Conservation Hangar Talks

1st April 2025 - 29th March 2026
National Museum of Flight Scotland, North Berwick

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.

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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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Resistance
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Resistance

21st June 2025 - 4th January 2026
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern, Edinburgh West

Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.

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Popular Events

Botanics Easter Trail
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) Easter trail returns for another year, Hop along to the John Hope Gateway to pick up a booklet!
Edinburgh Tradfest: Storytelling for Musicians
Join musician and storyteller David Francis and learn how to improve your patter and song introductions with some basic rules of storytelling on this workshop as part of Tradfest!
Beautiful Crazy - The Luke Combs Collection
Brand NEW for 2026 and coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet... Luke Combs!
that conversations event Edinburgh #5
Join that conversations movement on Thursday 15th May at August 21 Coffee House and deepen your connection with a friend, family member or partner!
Forth 50 - Live! - CANCELLED
Forth 1 is celebrating it's first 50 years with an incredible live gig at The Royal Highland Centre on Saturday 31st May!

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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