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Official Guide to Edinburgh
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Edinburgh's Architectural Hidden GemsEdinburgh architect Grant Bulloch talks about some of the city's most fascinating builds.
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Find out moreSee the city for less with the Edinburgh City Pass and The Royal Edinburgh Ticket
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Whet your appetiteWhere shall we eat today? Read about the city's most mouthwatering food and drink.
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Plan your visitEdinburgh’s beauty is both staggering and stunning - but the city is far more than just a pretty face. Take a closer look and there’s much more to discover. Forever Edinburgh (image credit: Edinburgh Light)
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Find your perfect Edinburgh hotelFrom sumptuous luxury to affordable comfort, there's accommodation for everyone in Edinburgh.
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Enjoy some Retail Therapy in EdinburghLuxury brands, high street stores and beautiful boutiques, we have it covered
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Discover What's On in Edinburgh this month>Exhibitions, Drive In Movies, Kilt Walk, Doors Open Day and much more... enjoy your time in Edinburgh this month!
This is Edinburgh
Edinburgh is reopening with new safety measures in place to help keep residents and visitors safe. Not all businesses are operating as advertised due to the current Coronavirus situation. Please check opening times and booking requirements with venues directly before you travel. For the latest advice please visit the Scottish Government website, and all residents should follow current social distancing and NHS guidance to minimise the spread of the virus.
Things to Do
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Brochures
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Accessible Edinburgh
Edinburgh can be enjoyed by all - take a look at our guide.
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Hidden Gems
Insider top tips for food and drink and things to do and see in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh City Pass and Royal Edinburgh Ticket
Two great ways to see the city for less.
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Edinburgh Festivals
Jazz and Blues, Books, Art and Spectacular Performances. Edinburgh is THE place to be.
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Local Heroes
Our local heroes lift the lid on what makes Edinburgh so special to them.
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What's On
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Drive In Movies Edinburgh
- 29 October 2020 - 01 November 2020
Edinburgh’s premier drive-in experience presents a packed weekend of classic films each month from Edinburgh International Film Festival, all viewed from the safety and comfort of your own car.
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Scotland's Precious Seas October
- 01 October 2020 - 10 January 2021
A captivating exhibition exploring Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life
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Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema (sep)
- 24 October 2020 - 05 September 2021
In a career spanning over three decades, Ray Harryhausen created some of the most memorable and inspiring visual effects in the history of cinema. His work appears in films such as Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C. and Mighty Joe Young.
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NOW | Katie Paterson, Darren Almond, Shona Macnaughton, Lucy Raven
- 01 October 2020 - 10 January 2021
As part of the National Galleries Scotland's NOW series, this Edinburgh exhibition focuses on the theme of time and highlights the work of Scottish artist Katie Paterson.
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History
- 01 October 2020 - 01 November 2020
Discover some of Edinburgh's world renowned medical history as you tour through the sites where anatomists, surgeons and physicians worked, operated and squabbled in the quest for medical advancement.
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Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
- 01 October 2020 - 06 June 2021
This new exhibition will explore the work of Scottish artists during the 1920s – an evocative period of social, political and economic change.
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Wondrous Woods
- 21 October 2020 - 15 November 2020
Experience the majestic grounds of Hopetoun House like you have never seen them before!
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Where’s Wally? Spooky Museum Search!
- 16 October 2020 - 01 November 2020
Can you find Wally in the NMS collections? Pick up an activity sheet and search the collections for that famous stripey sweatshirt.
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Nerf Zombie Wars
- 24 October 2020 - 01 November 2020
Can you defeat the zombies that have taken over Conifox Adventure Park this Halloween?
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In the Flow - The Scottish International Storytelling Festival
- 17 October 2020 - 31 October 2020
Exploring Scotland’s coasts and waters through music and storytelling is the theme of this year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
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Hearth Fire – Digital Samhuinn Fire Festival
- 31 October 2020 - 31 October 2020
Witness the drama and spectacle from the comfort of your own home as this year’s Samhuinn Fire Festival goes digital!
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Drive In Movies Edinburgh
- 26 November 2020 - 29 November 2020
Edinburgh’s premier drive-in experience presents a packed weekend of classic films each month from Edinburgh International Film Festival, all viewed from the safety and comfort of your own car.
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Edinburgh MoRun
- 07 November 2020 - 07 November 2020
MoRunning is back in Edinburgh this November and here's to coming together to celebrate everything MoRunning is about - family, friends, being united and supporting incredible causes.
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Scotland's Precious Seas (1)
- 01 November 2020 - 10 January 2021
A captivating exhibition exploring Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life
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NOW | Katie Paterson, Darren Almond, Shona Macnaughton, Lucy Raven
- 01 November 2020 - 10 January 2021
As part of the National Galleries Scotland's NOW series, this Edinburgh exhibition focuses on the theme of time and highlights the work of Scottish artist Katie Paterson.
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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh's Medical History
- 01 November 2020 - 01 November 2020
Discover some of Edinburgh's world renowned medical history as you tour through the sites where anatomists, surgeons and physicians worked, operated and squabbled in the quest for medical advancement.
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Christmas at the Botanics
- 26 November 2020 - 03 January 2021
Christmas at the Botanics – the magical and botanical illuminated trail – is returning in 2020 for its longest run ever. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event will be held over a record 32-nights from 26 November to 3 January within the stunning setting of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Drive In Movies Edinburgh
- 17 December 2020 - 23 December 2020
Edinburgh’s premier drive-in experience presents a packed weekend of classic films each month from Edinburgh International Film Festival, all viewed from the safety and comfort of your own car.
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Scotland's Precious Seas (2)
- 01 December 2020 - 10 January 2021
A captivating exhibition exploring Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life
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Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema (Dec
- 01 December 2020 - 31 December 2021
In a career spanning over three decades, Ray Harryhausen created some of the most memorable and inspiring visual effects in the history of cinema. His work appears in films such as Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C. and Mighty Joe Young.
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NOW | Katie Paterson, Darren Almond, Shona Macnaughton, Lucy Raven
- 01 December 2020 - 10 January 2021
As part of the National Galleries Scotland's NOW series, this Edinburgh exhibition focuses on the theme of time and highlights the work of Scottish artist Katie Paterson.
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Christmas at the Botanics
- 01 December 2020 - 03 January 2021
Christmas at the Botanics – the magical and botanical illuminated trail – is returning in 2020 for its longest run ever. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event will be held over a record 32-nights from 26 November to 3 January within the stunning setting of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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Christmas at the Botanics
- 01 January 2021 - 03 January 2021
Christmas at the Botanics – the magical and botanical illuminated trail – is returning in 2020 for its longest run ever. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event will be held over a record 32-nights from 26 November to 3 January within the stunning setting of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh