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Abstract painting with yellow background and dark blue and brown marks.
Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000
17th May 2025 - 8th March 2026
Charting the years between the late 1940s and late 1990s, a new exhibition at the City Art Centre explores post-war Scottish art.
Black and white image of a man standing against a wall, on which hangs various musical instruments and a large painting of several female figures.
Jack Morrocco: The Journey Continues
30th August 2025 - 14th September 2025
Edinburgh’s Morningside Gallery hosts a new exhibition of work from Jack Morrocco, one of Scotland’s most notable and collectable contemporary artists.
Black and white photo of a 1900s train station platform, on which there are crowds of people boarding trains.
Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland
4th August 2025 - 26th September 2025
In a new exhibition at the National Records of Scotland, find out how tourism in Scotland was transformed by the birth of the railways during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Whiski Shop Edinburgh,© Whiski Rooms
Whisky Tasting with Aberfeldy & Dewar’s
21st August 2025
Join Whiski Rooms for a guided tasting experience with Aberfeldy and Dewar's Distilleries.
Poster image, with 3 bottles of clear liquid on the left, and 3 bottles of light-dark brown liquid on the right.
Angels’ Nectar Whisky And Rum Tasting
20th August 2025
Delight your senses and expand your palate on this special lunch time tasting.
Surf Lesson,© Lost Shore Surf Resort
Save the Waves Film Festival
19th August 2025
Don’t miss the return of the Save The Waves Film Festival!
A group of adults and children, dressed in long red cloaks and holding a large book, singing.
Brahms’ Requiem
22nd August 2025
Sung by the internationally renowned St Mary's Cathedral Choir, enjoy one of the all-time great pieces of choral music.
In Conversation with Robert Powell
21st August 2025
Hear artist Robert Powell discuss his creative process with Professor Alasdair Richmond.
Rooftop view of cathedral, with 2 spires.
Sounds of the 60s and 70s
15th August 2025
Set in the stunning surroundings of Edinburgh’s St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, enjoy classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s.
Exterior of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Queen Street
The Whisky Trail at Queen Street
25th August 2025
Enjoy an immersive whisky experience as The Scotch Malt Whisky Society guide you on a journey through Scotland’s five whisky regions.
Stramash Live Music
The Stramash Daily Ceilidh
1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025
Come on down and join Stramash for an unforgettable celebration of Scottish music, dancing, and community spirit.
Women in a blue t-shirt and black leggings running through a wooded area.
Orienteering for Adult Beginners
10th August 2025
Learn the basics of orienteering on a one day beginner workshop.
Poster image of a grey snake on a cream background, with the words snakes and bladders written across it.
Snakes & Bladders
16th August 2025
Go along to Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh’s drop-in fun day and learn all about the bladder.
Groups of people sitting outdoors on benches. In the background is a large stone building.
Alfresco Saturdays
9th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Unwind in the tranquil surroundings of Modern One garden with street food, cocktails, local craft beer and more.
Women standing amongst a number of brightly coloured paintings.
Blythe Scott at Morningside Gallery: Joy
2nd August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Joy opens in Morningside Gallery, and includes 36 new paintings from Scottish contemporary artist, Blythe Scott.
A women with long brown hair with a yellow and a brown jumper draped over her shoulders.
Second Cashmere Pop-up Event
2nd August 2025 - 6th August 2025
Treat yourself to beautiful quality recycled cashmere at Second Cashmere’s pop up shop.
Group of children, some kneeling at front, and others standing behind, in a studio.
The School of Rock
2nd August 2025 - 9th August 2025
Get ready to rock with Forth Children’s Theatre’s latest performance.
Image of person with long dark hair with their back to camera, looking at landscape image of a city.
Panorama: New Views of a City
9th July 2025 - 21st December 2025
Collective opens a new programme inspired by the original panorama invented on Edinburgh's Calton Hill.

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