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Wine Wednesdays
10th September 2025 - 17th December 2025
Taking place in Contini George Street’s Italian Bar, enjoy an informal wine tasting.
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Cirqulation: JOURNEY
24th October 2025
See Cirqulation, Scotland’s travelling contemporary circus ensemble, deliver a vibrant showcase of thrilling, theatrical circus acts.
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French Ensemble: Trio Du Levant
26th October 2025
See French musicians, Trio du Levant, perform at Greyfriars Kirk.
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Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer
18th October 2025 - 19th April 2026
Explore Scotland from the air and get a new perspective of well-known sights with Daredevil Photographer Alfred Buckham at the National Galleries of Scotland.
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Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture
13th September 2025 - 31st May 2026
Visit Unmasked, a fascinating exhibition spanning almost 400 years of artistic production.
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Making a Statement: Craft & Activism in Edinburgh
17th September 2025 - 26th January 2026
Visit the Museum of Edinburgh to see their brand-new exhibition featuring historic objects and contemporary protest material.
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Voices of the past and present
28th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Hosted by The Corstorphine Trust, this new exhibition explores the history of those accused of witchcraft, from past to present.
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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.
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Adult & Child Half Day Halloween Baking
31st October 2025
Spend a fun-filled time together creating spooky seasonal bakes with Edinburgh New Town Cookery School.
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Staropramen’s Blockbuster Quiz Night
15th October 2025
Put your film knowledge to the test at Staropramen’s Blockbuster Quiz Night at Brewhemia.
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Saturday Music Classes
4th October 2025 - 13th December 2025
Suitable for children aged 10 to 11 years, join St Mary’s Music School’s Saturday Music Classes to discover the joy of music.
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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
11th October 2025 - 2nd November 2025
This autumn, follow Edinburgh Caste’s family trails to discover some of the magical and mystical creatures of Scottish folklore.
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Maritime Leith’s Black History
3rd October 2025 - 24th October 2025
Tour Trinity House and discover the stories that link the collection and maritime Leith with Black History.
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The Story of Whisky – Book Signing & Tasting
10th October 2025
Join Holyrood Distillery for an exclusive evening as they welcome renowned whisky writers Charles MacLean and Gavin Smith to celebrate their latest book.
Exterior of Holyrood Distillery at night, with lights illuminating the building.
Distillery After Dark
31st October 2025
Come along for an evening of sipping, storytelling, festivities and folklore at Holyrood Distillery.
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Blackness Beach Clean
25th October 2025
Join Blackness Castle for a morning beach clean at Blackness Bay.
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Great Big Living History Week
11th October 2025 - 19th October 2025
The Living History characters are back at Craigmillar and Edinburgh Castle
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Whispers of the Past
4th October 2025 - 1st November 2025
Journey through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle to explore its veiled past, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind.

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