Things to Do

A fiddle sitting amongst some books, tartan and fairy lights.
Christmas
Shows coming to Edinburgh this Christmas
4 November 2026
Group of adults and children dressed in Santa outfits running around park.
Activities
Top family events in Edinburgh this Christmas
4 November 2026
Exterior of St James Centre
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Shopping
Shop, dine, play and stay at Westfield St James Quarter
28 October 2026
A group of people standing in an illuminated tunnel of lights.
Activities
Winter light trails in Edinburgh and Lothians
22 October 2026
The Balmoral Spa Treatment Room
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Health and Wellness
Pamper yourself at Edinburgh’s top spas
15 October 2026
Skull and Light
Things to Do
Spooky attractions in Edinburgh
2 September 2026
A view of the waterfront buildings in The Shore area of Leith reflected in the Water of Leith under a cloudy sky, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Culture
From port to present – the living history of Leith
2 September 2026
Man and child on unicycle in front of a crowd at Fringe
Edinburgh Festivals
Top tips to make the most of Edinburgh Festival Fringe
3 August 2026
two people looking in awe at the interior of the great hall in the gallery,© National Galleries of Scotland
Things to Do
Top arts and theatre must-sees in Edinburgh
3 August 2026
A couple hold hands in front of an historic painting,© National Galleries of Scotland
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Activities
Explore Edinburgh’s peaceful side this autumn
3 August 2026
Picture taken from a boat looking towards North Berwick Beach
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Reasons to visit
Castles, coast and wildlife – a day trip to North Berwick
3 August 2026
2 men whirling round, in front of a large crowd of people.
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Activities
Discover Edinburgh’s year-round festival magic
3 August 2026
Man juggling balls, surrounded by a group of people watching.
Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh’s summer festivals
28 July 2026
Pink cherry blossom outside a church building.
Things to Do
Edinburgh’s colourful cherry blossoms
30 April 2026
Edinburgh Castle
Things to Do
Edinburgh’s witches and wizards
14 April 2026
Girl holding toy owl next to Harry Potter merchandise in Department of Magic
Things to Do
The ultimate Harry Potter guide to Edinburgh
14 April 2026
2 men standing at the front of a crowd of people, one of whom is shaking a cocktail shaker.
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Activities
What’s fresh in Edinburgh this March
26 February 2026
Princes St Gardens Ross fountain
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Activities
May Bank Holiday ideas in Edinburgh
29 January 2026