Outdoor events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Newhailes Market
Come along to Newhailes monthly market where you'll find a fine selection of handmade goods; from jams and chutneys to pies and candles!
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Leith Market
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
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
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
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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Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh
Come along on a Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh and uncover the little-known stories of Edinburgh's diverse African, African American, and Caribbean heritage dating back to the 16th century!
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour
Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
The Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is the longest running car boot in Edinburgh... sell your unwanted goods to 1000s of bargain hunters and make extra cash!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race 4
Setting off from Harvest Moon Holidays, this FoxTrail Winter Running Series Race has been the series highlight for many previous runners and may be one of Scotland’s toughest half marathons.
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The final race of the FoxTrail Winter Running Series on 1st March takes us back to our roots at FoxTrail HQ!
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West Linton Market
A monthly market for West Linton, held on the first Saturday of the month, showcasing artisan foods, produce and crafts!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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The Bethany Big Sleep Out - Edinburgh
Join the annual Bethany Big Sleep Out in Edinburgh on Friday 21st March and help raise awareness of homelessness in Scotland!
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Wild Things: A Year of Wild Food and Medicine
Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Soraya Bishop for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Edinburgh through the seasons.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle
Enjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!
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Easter Camps At ESMS School
Calling all young adventurers! Get ready for the ultimate holiday escape at ESMS Mary Erskine’s this Easter!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Easter Camps At St Georges
School's out so come and join The Wild Outdoors at St George's School for an adventure-packed experience this Easter!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in House of the Binns' annual Easter Egg Trail!
READ MOREEaster Egg Trail at Newhailes House and Gardens
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Newhailes House and Gardens' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Preston Mill's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden
Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
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Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Kellie Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree
A rare opportunity to appreciate a mature garden which, with the exception of one magnificent old copper beech tree, is completely planted and created by its owner Alison Glen.
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DnB Allstars X Woodland Dance Project
Don't miss this unique outdoor 30HZ experience at Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 10th May!
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Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Tartan Parade Scotland is thrilled to announce the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, set to take place next year on Saturday 10th May 2025 in the heart of Edinburgh.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gullane House
Gullane House is a traditional walled garden of three acres including a lily pond, a rose and lavender garden, a selection of fruit trees and magnificent, mature trees thoughout the garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont
Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
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Summer CAT
Summer CAT is based out of Edinburgh Zoo’s Wildlife Garden where children spend all day outside getting mucky and getting hands on with conservation!
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The Garden Party
The Garden Party, at the Royal Highland Centre, will be a magical space where curious kids and adventurous adults can come together to celebrate music, creativity, and the joy of being outdoors!
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Foodies Festival Edinburgh
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music, will return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park between the 1st and 3rd August 2025!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
The Archerfield Walled Gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
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Outdoor Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
PRIME Football February Mid Term Camp
PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting another February Football Camp to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!
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Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grow Cook Inspire
Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden in Netherlee, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire.
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Dunfermline City Artisan Market
Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline City at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!
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Easter Egg Trail at Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Hill Of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens' annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Craig Cottage
Situated a few hundred yards from South Flisk is the charming Craig Cottage - a total contrast to South Flisk but the two gardens complement each other perfectly.
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow West End Walking Tour
Join a fun and informative small group walking tour around the West End of Glasgow discovering its history, stories and characters along the way!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Maggie’s Glasgow
Maggie's Glasgow are opening their grounds as part of Scotland's Gardens, come and explore the internal courtyard and woodland grounds.
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Stereofunk Festival
Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2025 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Battery Park Junior Parkrun
Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Dark Sky Viewing Nights
Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!
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Renfrewshire Walking Network Community Walks
Enjoy some fresh air and activity on one of Renfrewshire Walking Network's free weekly health walks, held in locations across Renfrewshire!
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Here's a selection of Outdoor Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Easter Egg Trail at Bannockburn
Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in The Battle of Bannockburn's annual Easter Egg Trail!
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Podfather Stirling 10k with Kids Fun Runs
Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 24th running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, with two fun run events, a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shrubhill
Explore two acres of mixed, informal planting of some unusual rhododendrons, azaleas, specimen trees and other shrubs at Shrubhill!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Solas Festival
Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!
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