Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh on 09 August 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
A Trail of Burke & Hare
Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!
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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock
Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!
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Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx
Doo doo doo... Baby Shark's back with a globe-trotting mystery! Perfect for tiny detectives aged 0-6 this fin-tastic show is packed with music, magic and mayhem!
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Beauty and the Beast
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic - Disney's Beauty and The Beast at the Corn Exchange Haddington this August!
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Crafternoons
Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Then come along to the Scottish Parliament for FREE arts and crafts sessions every day (except Sundays)!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Dave Reubens - All Out Magic
Get a sneaky look behind the curtain, hear about magic's crazy past and even learn a trick to perform yourself at Dave Reubens - All Out Magic show!
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea, a 10-day multi arts festival in North Berwick, is back for 2025 from 1st-10th August.
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Heebie Jeebies: Vive le Fringe! 2025
This visual performance, created for children under 6 and their carers, combines multilingual storytelling (Scottish Gaelic, French, English), puppetry and original live music.
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IKEA Funland - Kids Summer Saviours Quest
BJÖRN bear needs your help! Help him track down some IKEA essentials, to help him get ready for a summer of FUN!
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Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
BIG NEWS! This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult.
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Summer School: Music Improvisation
Are you aged 10 to 18 and looking for a fun and imaginative music activity during the Summer Holiday? St Mary's Music School is hosting a Music Improvisation Short Course in August.
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Summer Surf Camp
These week-long surf camps at Lost Shore Surf Resort are the perfect way for young surfers to build confidence, learn new skills, and fall in love with the surf.
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.
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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle
Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!
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The Wild Outdoors Summer Camps at ESMS
Come join The Wild Outdoors for some fun this Summer, filled with excitement, learning and lifelong memories, perfect for energetic adventurers primary school aged!
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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go
For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.
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Woody’s Bush Cabaret
This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!
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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Kids Golf Summer Camps
Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy throughout the summer for their Kids Summer Golf Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!
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Pro-Soccer Skills School Summer Camps
Pro-Soccer Skills School Summer Camps are fun and innovative classes designed to give children an enjoyable start to the nation's favourite game during the school holidays!
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Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Burntisland Fairground
Burntisland Fairground returns this summer! Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out!
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Kipper’s Summer Club
Join Kipper’s Summer Club at The Scottish Fisheries Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a different drop-in craft activity!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park
Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch's Woodhead Park between Wednesday 6th and Monday 11th with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!
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Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses
The Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Classes offer an exceptional opportunity for children to make productive use of their school break!
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Loch Lomond Shores Continental Market
The Continental Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on August 9th & 10th, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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Jurassic Lanark
After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!
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How To Train Your Velociraptor
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Making Memories Summer Holiday Club
Making Memories Childcare in Paisley are running a Holiday Club for primary school age children during the Summer Holidays!
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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids
The wildlife at RSPB Lochwinnoch has developed lots of different types of superpowers to help them survive, find out more on this self-led challenge for kids!
READ MORESummer Holiday Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Summer Family Fun
Come along to Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for FREE family fun every weekend from 28th June - 10th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Rubber Chicken Theatre proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Macrobert Arts Centre in August.
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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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