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Out of the Blue Flea Market
Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition
An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Scottish Boat Race
The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.
Glasgow Harbour
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 330 5429
- 12:30 – 14:00
Portobello Market
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.
Brighton Park, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 6 Jul
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong
Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 19:00
Mansfield Park Farmers' Market
Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Mansfield Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2500
- 10:00 – 14:00
Archaeology And Birds At Brodgar
Learn about the history and wildlife of this Neolithic site with the Historic Scotland Rangers Service and the RSPB. This walk will promote and interpret the natural, archaeological landscape and wildlife of the area.
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Thu 30 May
Free / 01856 841815
- 10:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01856 841815
- 10:00
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 01856 841815
- 10:00
Mono Sunday Social
A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.
Mono, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
The Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair Comes To Town
Funfair tour based on Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and candy sweets. Visitors can join the Jelly Orchestra, transform into a kangaroo in Cookie Crusher and play Break the Mould game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces.
Bullring, Birmingham
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7234 9150
- 10:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 7234 9150
- 10:00 – 19:00
Byres Road Makers Market
A market on the last Saturday of the month featuring handmade crafts and work by Scottish designers, artists and crafters.
Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 339 7223
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 339 7223
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 0141 339 7223
- 11:00 – 16:00
The FAIR Project
Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
- 10:00 – 17:00
Upfest Festival
Europe's largest urban art festival comes to Bristol, with over 250 graffiti artists painting live. Among the featured artists are DALeast (China), Faith47 (South Africa), C215 (France), Peeta (Italy), Bristol natives Turroe and Inkie, Goin (France), Eoin (Ireland), JBAK (Germany), Remo (USA), Neuzz (Mexico), Peacetu…
Tobacco Factory, Bristol
Sat 25 May
Free / 0117 902 0344
- 11:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0117 902 0344
- 11:00 – 20:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0117 902 0344
- 11:00 – 20:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Leytonstone Library, London E11
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester
Sun 26 May
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent
Fri 24 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 11:15 – 11:45
Tue 28 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 10:15 – 10:45
Fri 31 May
Free / 01283 239556
- 11:15 – 11:45
Carlisle Library
Tue 28 May
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01228 227310
- 10:30 – 11:00
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
One of the UK's largest weekly car boot sales. Attracts over 500 sellers every Sunday with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.
Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 287 2500
- 09:00 – 15:00
Crouch End Car Boot and Indoor Market
Buy and sell vintage clothes, toys, books and more at this car boot sale, and help raise funds for Weston Park School.
Weston Park Primary School, London N8
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show
The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors, advertising directors, journalists, creative writers, television programme makers, and actors.
Edinburgh Napier University
Fri 24 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue
Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.
Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
Ring of Brodgar Guided Walk
Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk and learn about its special historical significance. Meet at the car park.
Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Thu 30 May
Free / 01856 841732
- 13:00
Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Brompton Library, London SW5
Wed 29 May
Free / 0207 3613010
- 10:00 – 10:30
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0207 3613010
- 10:00 – 10:30
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 0207 3613010
- 10:00 – 10:30
Central Library, Sheffield
Mon 27 May
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:45 – 12:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:45 – 12:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0114 273 4102
- 10:45 – 12:00
Clitheroe Library
Sat 25 May
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 10:00 – 10:30
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Strathclyde parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Strathclyde Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…
Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell
Sat 25 May
Free / 01698 402060
- 09:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01698 402060
- 09:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01698 402060
- 09:30
Taylor's Funfair
Rides and fun for children of all ages. Part of Leith Festival.
Leith Links, Edinburgh
Wed 5 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 18:00 – 22:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free
Part of Leith Festival.
- 18:00 – 22:00
BioBlitz
Discover the birds, bees and other wildlife in the castle grounds.
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
Fri 7 Jun
Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184
- 21:30 – 00:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184
- 10:00 – 16:00




