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Scotland Spartan Race
7th June
Tackle obstacle courses, trail and extreme endurance races at Scotland Spartan Race.
Line of people in muddy clothes.
Tough Mudder Scotland
6th June
Whether running solo or as part of a team, taking on the 15K or the 5K, get stuck into the ultimate muddy adventure as Tough Mudder comes to Edinburgh's Hopetoun Estate.
The Sitting Room, part of the private apartments of Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartment Tours
21st May - 10th September
Get a unique glimpse into Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at her official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Close-up of 4 filled whisky glasses, and 2 bars of chocolate.
Gold Chocolate & Whisky Tour
5th March - 31st July
Raise a dram at The Scotch Whisky Experience’s new indulgent chocolate pairing tour.
A group of people, including an accordionist, performing on stage.
Cafe Ceilidh
17th March - 17th November
Join the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories.
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Loud Poets Open Mic
23rd February - 20th July
Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic night at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
A band, with 2 singers, performing on a stage.
Celebrating Nat King Cole
27th June
Join Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in swing music history: the incomparable Nat King Cole.
An orange and black poster image advertising Prison Nursing Unlocked exhibition.
Prison Nursing Unlocked: an exhibition
2nd March - 30th September
Explore prison healthcare with the Royal College of Nursing’s latest exhibition.
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Lyceum At Home
15th June - 20th June
Coming to a home near you! To mark 60 years, The Lyceum are commissioning four brand new plays and taking them out of the theatre, and into people’s homes.
actors from The Unexpected Gift- at Edinburgh International Children's Festival
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
30th May - 7th June
The vibrant Edinburgh International Children's Festival returns with a programme created especially for children and young people.
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Curiosity Club
29th March - 29th November
Leave your grown-ups at the door and get inspired with Curiosity Club sessions at the National Museum of Scotland.
3 woman setting up displays of clothing on mannequins.
The Biba Story: 1964 – 1975
6th February - 27th June
Taking place at Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios, this new exhibition also includes preview talks, events, a retail showcase and special book signings.
A man wearing a black and white suit, standing beside a small table.
Balancing in Freedom
29th January - 20th November
Following a sold-out premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.
Painting of an Edwardian garden party.
The Edwardians: Age of Elegance
26th April - 6th December
The glamorous Edwardians are explored in a new exhibition at The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Life-sized 3D sculpture of a mammoth.
Giants
31st January - 14th September
Discover the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs at the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition.
A girl with ear defenders looks at a sensory map in front of the Giant Kaleidosphere exhibit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh
Sensory Sunday
4th January - 7th June
Join Camera Obscura for Sensory Sunday, a sensory adapted morning open to any visitors who prefer a calmer environment to explore.
Circle window looking into a storage warehouse
Collection Centre Tours
25th February 2026 - 23rd February 2027
Discover the secrets of how The National Museum of Scotland store their renowned collections.

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