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A man wearing old fashioned clothing, holding up a test-tube filled with liquid.
Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
3rd January - 26th December
Delve into the strange and surprisingly scientific world of 17th century medicine at The Real Mary King’s Close.
People at a stall, which has a variety of jewellery items.
Flea Market
25th April - 27th June
Browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items at Out of the Blue’s spring flea markets.
Collage of images relating to bowling, including bowling balls, a green and people playing.
National Try Bowls Weekend
2nd May - 3rd May
Suitable for all ages, come along to Willowbrae Bowling Club for free bowling taster sessions.
Runners running through a sunny wooded area.
MYPAS Bluebell Trail Run
10th May
Run the 5K or 10K trail, or Junior 1K and help to raise funds for MYPAS.
A man looks at a painting on a wall of 2 small girls.
Joan Eardley: The Nature of Painting
2nd April - 28th June
Step inside the mind and brushstrokes of much-loved artist Joan Eardley at a new, free exhibition at National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two.
A group of people standing on a stage, singing.
Alma College Choir in Edinburgh
8th May
See Alma College Choir from Michigan perform a range of classical, spiritual and traditional songs for mixed voices by Brahms, Haydn, Bernstein and many more.
A group of people, all wearing black, standing outside a white building, with stained glass windows.
Patrick Henry College Choir
12th May
The Patrick Henry College Choir perform a free lunchtime concert at St. Giles’ Cathedral.
A man and a woman, both wearing black. The man is holding a musical instrument.
Easy Sundays
26th April - 24th May
The Scottish Storytelling Centre host Easy Sundays, fortnightly sessions of stories, music, community and friendship.
2 adults and 2 young children exploring a room filled with nautical objects.
Trinity House Family Tours
8th April - 26th August
Dive into Leith’s maritime history on a tour of Trinity House.
Rows of deckchairs set up on a grassy field, overlooking a golf course and the coast.
Movies on The Lawn
22nd May - 24th May
Enjoy an outdoor cinema experience in the grounds of Marine North Berwick Hotel.
6 people wearing different country's national dress.
Cultural Heritage Live: Gyle Centre
11th May
This vibrant celebration marks the opening of Cultural Heritage Month 2026, a new UK-wide initiative bringing people together to celebrate culture, identity and community through fashion, arts and storytelling.
Small mountain covered in bright yellow gorse, with path in foreground.
Arthur’s Secrets
27th January - 29th September
Learn more about Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's ancient volcano, on a free guided walk.
Montage of 8 boxes showing different art works
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.
Poster image with musical notes and reels on a black background.
Dick Lee presents Music in Film
6th May - 10th June
Hosted at Valvona & Crolla’s Little Theatre, this six-week series of illustrated talks looks at how composers use sound to manipulate our emotions.
Yotties’ Week
11th May - 14th May
The Yotties return to The Royal Yacht Britannia to assist with maintenance and share their experiences of this former floating palace.
Table of women singing enthusiastically and waving their hands in the air.
Disco Palast: Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s
1st May
Get ready to rewind the clock as 80s icon Martin Kemp lands at Brewhemia for one evening of pure retro revelry.
Facade of 9 Queen Street, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Anatomy: Burke to Bioethics
20th May
Physicians’ Gallery present a talk on the history of anatomy in Edinburgh.
Poster image of a woman in a red dress dancing.
La Fiesta
23rd May
The Banshee Labyrinth host a night celebrating Andalusian culture and its satellites through film, music and dance.

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