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4 glasses, partially filled with whisky, sitting on wooden tray. Christmas garland with berries in background.
Whisky Distillers’ Fair
29th December - 30th December
Meet the distillers behind some of the country’s most popular whiskies – and, of course, taste samples of Scotland’s national drink.
Room of people browsing a craft stall, displaying a range of posters and cards.
Winter Arts Market
6th December - 8th December
Running over 3 days, shop and buy a unique selection of gifts from local independent artists and makers.
2 women standing in front of a artist's workbench, with paintbrushes, pots and papers on display.
Winter Open Studios
30th November - 1st December
Blue Abbeymount Studios, the home for art and craft studios, hosts its Winter Open Studios.
Fabric decoration of The Royal Yacht Britannia hanging on Christmas tree.
Christmas Weekend on Britannia
7th December - 8th December
Celebrate the festive season in style with a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia during their Christmas Weekend.
Room of people browsing stalls.
Edinburgh Makers Market
8th December
Celebrate the festive season with Endless Love Creative and a curation of 40+ independent makers stalls.
3 irregular shaped vases, decorated with line markings.
Through Line
9th November 2024 - 2nd March 2025
A new exhibition by City Art Centre examines the beauty and versatility of the line in art.
Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
29th November - 1st December
Discover unique and special gifts for all the family at Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair.
Train conductor clipping a golden train ticket
The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh
29th November - 23rd December
A theatrical experience based on the popular festive film awaits families this Christmas.
Women with long red hair playing guitar
Soundhouse Winter Festival
28th November - 2nd December
Soundhouse Winter Festival, a brand new music festival arrives in Edinburgh this November.
the picture - Rembrandt van Rijn, View on the Amstel the Road © The Devonshire Collections
Dürer to Van Dyck – Drawings from Chatsworth House
9th November 2024 - 23rd February 2025
Exclusive to the National Galleries of Scotland, explore a unique collection of Flemish, Dutch, Early Netherlandish and German drawings and watercolours.
picture by Everlyn-Nicodemus called
Everlyn Nicodemus
19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025
Explore the first ever retrospective by Edinburgh-based artist, Everlyn Nicodemus.
David-Tennant-b.-1971.-Actor-2011
Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
26th October 2024 - 16th September 2025
From famous faces to historic images, explore over 100 art works from Scotland’s national photography collection.
A group of participants attending the backstage tour. The lit up auditorium can be seen in the background
Backstage Tour: Festival Theatre
5th October 2024 - 5th July 2025
This backstage tour is a great chance to go behind the scenes of the Festival Theatre
Gold table runner embroidered with flowers (detail) from Hill of Tarvit
Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art
25th October 2024 - 18th January 2025
This autumn, Dovecot Studios presents a major new exhibition of Scotland’s textile treasures.
Edinburgh Magic
11th October - 11th December
Enjoy an intimate and astonishing performance of magic in enchanting surrounds.
The exterior of the Modern Two building,© National Galleries Scotland/Keith Hunter
Women in Revolt!
25th May 2024 - 26th January 2025
Discover tales of collaboration, creativity and rebellion as Women in Revolt! arrives in Edinburgh for its only Scottish tour date.
a girl looking at light projections on Edinburgh Castle during the Castle of Light display.
Castle of Light
22nd November 2024 - 4th January 2025
Discover spectacular projections and dazzling displays as the iconic Edinburgh Castle is illuminated after-dark.
Christmas at the Botanics
21st November - 30th December
See Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden burst into festive colours as the enchanting illuminated trail returns to brighten up the winter nights.

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