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Edinburgh Marathon
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
23rd May - 24th May
Scotland's biggest running festival is back this May, raising vital funds for charities across the country.
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Easy Sundays
26th April - 24th May
The Scottish Storytelling Centre host Easy Sundays, fortnightly sessions of stories, music, community and friendship.
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Marine Fest
21st May - 25th May
Dive into Marine Fest and explore a packed programme of marine-themed fun and educational events, workshops, trails, talks and shows.
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RCPE Spring Concert
25th May
Experience a classical concert and reception in the Great Hall of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
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Between the Echoes Book Launch
27th May
Poet and writer Angus Macmillan launches his new book at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
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Festival Theatre’s Dementia Friendly Activities
25th April - 27th May
Come and connect with others in one of Festival Theatre’s dementia friendly community events.
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Physicians’ Gallery Spotlight Talks
25th March - 27th May
Join Physicians' Gallery for one of their curator-led talks exploring objects in the gallery’s collection.
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Tarot & Tipples
16th April - 28th May
Leith’s bestselling Tarot & Tipples Nights have moved to Malones Leith.
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Best of Adele. Tribute by Mystery Ensemble
29th May
Experience the emotional power of Adele’s music in a tribute performance by the renowned Mystery Ensemble.
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British Pipe Band Championships
30th May
Enjoy a day of traditional piping, drumming and Scottish culture for all the family at the British Pipe Band Championships.
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A Dram of History
1st May - 30th May
Sip through Edinburgh’s hidden past on a guided tour, where stories of Edinburgh’s past meet the origins of Scotland’s national drink.
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Cork & Cask Summer Fair
30th May
Meet local Edinburgh breweries, alongside Scottish brewers and makers at this year’s Cork & Cask Summer Fair.
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The Edinburgh Bookshop Crawl
30th May - 31st May
The Edinburgh Bookshop Crawl is back with an amazing weekend of bookshop exploration.
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Contini x Maggie’s
1st May - 31st May
Visit Contini George Street to enjoy special seasonal dishes and cocktails, and help support Maggie's Centre charity.
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Unearthed: The Women of Edinburgh Tour
2nd May - 31st May
Discover the women who shaped Edinburgh, and the stories history left behind, on a guided tour.
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Forth Bridges Creative Trail
30th May - 31st May
See the Forth Bridges area transformed into a vibrant, walkable gallery, as part of the Forth Bridges Creative Trail.
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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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Irish Language Classes
22nd March - 31st May
Whether you’ve never spoken a word of Gaeilge, or you’re fluent and just want a top-up, come along to Malones Leith for a relaxed, welcoming Irish language class.

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