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Edinburgh

With the city’s skyline, cobbled streets and colourful characters as your backdrop, your favourite memories happened right here. Are you ready for more? There’s so many ways to embrace the city, explore, have fun on your doorstep and write new stories to revisit in years to come.

Resident or tourist, Forever Edinburgh is here to help you see Edinburgh in unexpected and exciting ways. Let the adventure begin.....

Things to Do

What's On

  • Castle Of Light Colours 22 Edinburgh Castle

    Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours

    • 18 November 2022 - 30 December 2022

    This winter, discover spectacular projections and dazzling displays as the iconic Edinburgh Castle is illuminated after-dark.

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  • Christmas At The Royal Botanics

    Christmas at the Botanics

    • 17 November 2022 - 30 December 2022

    See Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens burst into festive colours as the enchanting illuminated trail returns to brighten up the winter nights.

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  • Ron Odonnell Robert Cresser Brush Shop Victoria Street 1978 The Artist

    Ron O’Donnell - Edinburgh: A Lost World

    • 19 November 2022 - 05 March 2023

    Take a step back in time to 1970’s and 80’s Edinburgh with the City Art Centre’s free winter exhibition.

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  • Conifox Christmas Experience 22 The Grinch

    Conifox Christmas Experience

    • 25 November 2022 - 24 December 2022

    Bigger and better than ever, Conifox Adventure Park’s Christmas Experience returns with a family-friendly festive winter wonderland.

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  • Castle Of Light Colours 22 Edinburgh Castle

    Castle of Light: A Kingdom of Colours

    • 01 December 2022 - 30 December 2022

    This winter, discover spectacular projections and dazzling displays as the iconic Edinburgh Castle is illuminated after-dark.

    See more

  • Christmas At The Royal Botanics

    Christmas at the Botanics

    • 01 December 2022 - 30 December 2022

    See Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens burst into festive colours as the enchanting illuminated trail returns to brighten up the winter nights.

    See more

  • Spectacle Of Light Dalkeith Country Park

    Spectacle of Light

    • 02 December 2022 - 31 December 2022

    Immerse yourself in a magical after-dark family adventure at Dalkeith Country Park.

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  • Dr Arnott The Real Mary Kings Close

    Dr Arnott's Sampling Sensation

    • 03 December 2022 - 30 December 2022

    Join a new immersive and interactive experience at The Real Mary King’s Close, where all your senses will be awakened!

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  • Beecraigs Light Trail 22 Photo Credit 21CC Group

    Beecraigs Festive Forest

    • 02 December 2022 - 23 December 2022

    Have a magical family festive experience with illuminated trail, Santa’s grotto, attractions and festive street food at Beecraigs Festive Forest.

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  • Ron Odonnell Robert Cresser Brush Shop Victoria Street 1978 The Artist

    Ron O’Donnell - Edinburgh: A Lost World

    • 01 December 2022 - 05 March 2023

    Take a step back in time to 1970’s and 80’s Edinburgh with the City Art Centre’s free winter exhibition.

    See more

  • Christmas Charity Festival Santa Parade

    The Edinburgh Christmas Charity Festival

    • 03 December 2022 - 04 December 2022

    Get set for 2 days of Christmas fun, all while raising money for charity!

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  • Scotch Whisky Experience Forever Edinburgh

    Distillers' Fair

    • 29 December 2022 - 30 December 2022

    Meet the distillers behind some of the country’s most popular whiskies – and, of course, taste samples of Scotland’s national drink.

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  • A TARDIS Landed In The Grand Gallery At The National Museum Of Scotland Photo Stewart Attwood 2

    Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

    • 09 December 2022 - 01 May 2023

    Take a journey through TV history and explore the science behind global hit television series, Doctor Who.

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  • Small Business Saturday UK 2022

    Small Business Saturday

    • 03 December 2022

    Supporting, promoting and inspiring small local businesses, Small Business Saturday returns this December.

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  • Conifox Christmas Experience 22 The Grinch

    Conifox Christmas Experience

    • 01 December 2022 - 24 December 2022

    Bigger and better than ever, Conifox Adventure Park’s Christmas Experience returns with a family-friendly festive winter wonderland.

    See more

  • Kevin Quantum Credit Colin Hattersley

    MagicFest

    • 17 December 2022 - 31 December 2022

    Enjoy a spelling-binding programme of shows, events, workshops and more this Christmas with MagicFest.

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  • Dovecot Chanel To Westwood Credit Sonia Sieff

    KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood

    • 01 January 2023 - 11 March 2023

    Celebrating the history of fashion through knitwear, Dovecot Studios present a major exhibition of inspirational 20th century fashion knitwear.

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    Burns & Beyond

    • 26 January 2023 - 29 January 2023

    Celebrating the life and legacy of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard, Burns&Beyond returns with a feast of traditional & contemporary Scottish culture.

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  • A TARDIS Landed In The Grand Gallery At The National Museum Of Scotland Photo Stewart Attwood 2

    Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

    • 01 January 2023 - 01 May 2023

    Take a journey through TV history and explore the science behind global hit television series, Doctor Who.

    See more