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Official Guide to Edinburgh

  • Enjoy Edinburgh from the comfort of your own home! From food deliveries to live online events and virtual guided tours, we've got you covered!

    Discover eEdinburgh

This is Edinburgh

The city is currently in lockdown due to Covid-19. During this time, we remain committed to supporting local businesses. We've pulled together a selection of things to see and do virtually in our eEdinburgh section. We’re closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation as it develops.


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

What's On

  • Edinburgh Science Festival

    • 04 April 2020 - 19 April 2020

    One of the largest science festivals in Europe returns to Edinburgh for 2020.

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  • Edinburgh Comic Con

    • 11 April 2020 - 12 April 2020

    Cult favourites descend on the EICC for a weekend of heroic proportions.

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  • Beltane Fire Festival

    • 30 April 2020 - 30 April 2020

    Celebrate the first signs of summer with a blazing mix of fire, drumming, dance, and acrobatics.

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  • Burke & Hare: The Business of Murder

    • 01 April 2020 - 28 June 2020

    They’d kill for a body like yours!

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  • Parasites: Battle for Survival

    • 01 April 2020 - 19 April 2020

    Find out more about Scotland's role in identifying and treating tropical diseases.

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  • Tyrannosaurs

    • 01 April 2020 - 04 May 2020

    Meet the most feared and revered of all dinosaurs in this cutting-edge exhibition.

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  • The Declaration of Arbroath

    • 01 April 2020 - 26 April 2020

    2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, one of Scotland's most important historical artefacts.

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  • Big Big Gin Festival

    • 25 April 2020 - 26 April 2020

    Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or completely new to the spirit, there’s something to please all palates. So grab a ticket and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of gin!

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  • Kilomathon 2020

    • 05 April 2020 - 05 April 2020

    Kilomathon 2020, taking place on Sunday 5th April, offers three unique race distances and is the perfect way to kick-start the running season.

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  • Edinburgh Craft Beer Festival

    • 17 July 2020 - 18 July 2020

    A carnival of the very best modern beer culture and brewing creativity.

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  • Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

    • 17 July 2020 - 26 July 2020

    Jazz and Blues talent from all over the world join together to entertain Edinburgh this July.

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  • Temples to Tenements | Photographs of Architecture

    • 25 July 2020 - 10 January 2021

    Temples to Tenements - Photographs of Architecture is the fourth instalment of a series of free exhibitions at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.

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  • Footloose

    • 28 July 2020 - 01 August 2020

    Following two critically acclaimed tours and a West End run, Footloose is coming to Edinburgh with Gareth Gates as loveable cowboy Willard.

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  • Edinburgh Food Festival

    • 24 July 2020 - 02 August 2020

    Edinburgh Food Festival will be making a splash with Scotland’s official year of ‘Coasts and Waters’ at this year’s annual foodie event, which will take place at Assembly George Square Gardens over 10 days from Friday 24 July until Sunday 2 August 2020.

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