Past Edinburgh 900 Events

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A group of children with hoops, rollerskates, and juggling implements
Outside the (Polis)box
17th August 2024 - 17th August 2025
Outside the (Polis) Box is a series of creative community responses to the history of Leith, through the lens of present day residents. Our project brings together three organisations…
A shot of the view across the River Forth on a sunny day from Lauriston Castle Gardens
Edinburgh’s Festival of Faiths
15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Edinburgh’s Festival of Faiths is a vibrant celebration of the many people of faith and religious communities who live, work and worship in our city. Run in collaboration with Just…
A violin leaning against a log, surrounded by green plants
The Mystic Ring, Baha’i inspired music from the Resol String Quartet
17th August 2025
A workshop and performance with Resol String Quartet, Carolyn Sparey-Fox. Carolyn Sparey-Fox is a composer, violist, storyteller and artist whose Baha’i faith deeply inspires her artistry. Join us in the…
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Inside Insiders
17th August 2025
Speaker: Sam Rowe, Bethany Christian Trust Between 13 and 16 August, Just Festival’s been honoured to host performances of the play Insiders, at St John’s Church, in association with Bethany…
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Walking the history of Wester Hailes
21st August 2025
Join the Wester Hailes Community Trust for a community walk exploring and celebrating the rich history of Wester Hailes. From the neighbourhood’s construction in 1969, through to the present day ‘Local Place…
Two people holding up a large black and white applique-type map of Gorgie and Dalry
Edinburgh Printmakers: 900 Stories in Print
16th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025
From Saturday 16 – Friday 23 August, Edinburgh Printmakers will be showcasing work made and stories collected as part of our project Castle Mills: Then &…
The pink Lochrin Belle canal boat on the canal, with three people standing at the rear
Union Canal Boat Trips – Edinburgh Canal Raft Race and Edinburgh 900 Special
23rd August 2025
Step aboard Lochrin Belle or Panacea and enjoy a unique journey through the heart of Edinburgh! These relaxing 45-minute cruises are part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, offering a fresh way to experience the city’s historic…
A high up shot of crowds at a Volunteer Edinburgh recruitment fair
Edinburgh 900 pop up
25th August 2025 - 29th August 2025
Join us at St James Quarter, view our exhibition on volunteering, reflect on your own volunteering and contribute to our ‘MyVolunteering’ archive of stories, and watch our short film about…
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900 years of Leith – a play
7th October 2024 - 30th August 2025
Come along and join Active Inquiry’s Flashback Theatre Company to devise, write and perform in a new show for the Leith and Fringe Festivals in 2025 around the theme of 900 years…
A collage of singing and dancing performers at the Edinburgh Multicultural Festival
2025 Edinburgh Multicultural Festival 
30th August
2025 Edinburgh Multicultural Festival brings an eclectic mix of music, dance, poetry and theatre to Lauriston Castle on Saturday, 30 August. From family cultural experiences at the Edinburgh-Kyoto Friendship Garden,…