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True Crime Tours
5th June - 27th June
A tour for only the most undaunted….explore tales of crime, punishment and survival from Edinburgh’s past.
Jars of dried herbs and plants.
Herbology Exhibition
13th February - 28th June
Explore the rich history of medicinal plants at a new free exhibition at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Painting of a young girl in a long red dress at writing desk.
Jane Austen’s Love & Freindship [Sic]
28th June
Discover Jane Austen's real teenage fan-fiction with a tale of death, robbery and heartbreak.
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.
An image of a map, with portrait images of 3 people on top of it.
Journeyings
4th July
Come on board with St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral for a trip around the world in 60 minutes of words and music.
5 musicians performing on a outdoor stage in front of an audience.
King Arthur and the Holy Fail
7th July - 8th July
Taking place at Edinburgh Castle, The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
A poster for Frank Perowsky and Colin Steele with the Green Note Trio, with 2 musicians.
Frank Perowsky and Colin Steele
16th July
Juniper Green Note present an evening of jazz quintet with the acclaimed Frank Perowsky (tenor sax and clarinet) and Colin Steele (trumpet).
An elderly man looking at a display of a model ship, which is inside a glass cabinet.
Sea Shanty Workshop
18th July
Learn about the history of sea shanties, and have a go at singing your own seafaring song at this workshop.
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Loud Poets Open Mic
23rd February - 20th July
Loud Poets invite poets to share their work at their regular open mic night at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Poster image of Botanical Watercolour Painting Sessions, with pink flowers in the background.
Botanical Watercolour Painting Sessions
28th July - 29th July
Take part in a botanical watercolour session, based on seasonal subjects taken from nature.
Close-up of 4 filled whisky glasses, and 2 bars of chocolate.
Gold Chocolate & Whisky Tour
5th March - 31st July
Raise a dram at The Scotch Whisky Experience’s new indulgent chocolate pairing tour.
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.
Inflatable 5K
5th September
Get ready to bounce, crawl, slide and swing, at the world’s largest inflatable 5K obstacle course.
The Sitting Room, part of the private apartments of Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartment Tours
21st May - 10th September
Get a unique glimpse into Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at her official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Life-sized 3D sculpture of a mammoth.
Giants
31st January - 14th September
Discover the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs at the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition.
A couple sat at a table looking at pieces of paper, while a woman in an olive green bodywarmer stands beside them.
Museum Socials
17th April - 18th September
Designed for people living with dementia, their relatives, friends and carers, enjoy more of the collection of the National Museum of Scotland.
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.
An orange and black poster image advertising Prison Nursing Unlocked exhibition.
Prison Nursing Unlocked: an exhibition
2nd March - 30th September
Explore prison healthcare with the Royal College of Nursing’s latest exhibition.

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