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Edinburgh Zoo Centenary Exhibition
Remember 100 years of Edinburgh Zoo with this look back over the century featuring photos, memorabilia, stories and clippings.
Central Library, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
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10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
- 09:00 – 20:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
- 09:00 – 20:00
Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition
An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
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
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Alien Invasion
A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
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10:00 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Mon 27 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
The House of Annie Lennox
Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
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10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
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 (2.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
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10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0845 260 6040
- 10:00 – 18:00
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 (1.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 650 2210
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10:00 – 17:00
Amazing Amber
Amber is beautiful as well as fascinating. It consists of fossilised tree resin, and since resin in liquid form is sticky, and amber is transparent, this means that insects, animals and plant material sometimes get trapped in it and are preserved intact, giving us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. The whole process…
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
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10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Arctic Convoys 1941–45
A look at the merchant and military ships that sailed the Arctic during WWII and the thousands of seaman who endured life on board in order to provide help to the Russians in their fight against Germany.
National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0300 123 6789
- 09:45 – 17:45
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0300 123 6789
- 09:45 – 17:45
Mon 27 May
Included in admission / 0300 123 6789
- 09:45 – 17:45
Images of a Green Planet: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
A selection of winning entries from the world's leading garden photography competition.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Jalan Jati (Teak Road)
An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
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
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Atelier EB: Ost End Girls Collection Showroom
Clothing and accessories by designer Beca Lipscombe and artist Lucy McKenzie.
Inverleith House, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0131 248 2971
- 10:00 – 17:30
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0131 248 2971
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0131 248 2971
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0131 248 2971
- 10:00 – 17:30
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and…
Edinburgh: various venues (1.0 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000
Sat 3 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000
Sun 4 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000
Fifty Years of Henderson's Exhibition
Celebrate the life of Henderson's founder, Janet Henderson, and her husband Mac, and their contribution to the organic food movement in Scotland.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 225 2131
Exhibition launch party. Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 16:00 – 18:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Moving Forward from Ash Dieback
Learn more about the consequences of ash dieback on the landscape, biodiversity and the economy.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Random Acts of Kindness
Raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer by performing a random act of kindness.
Gallery Seventeen, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1108
- 10:00 – 16:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1108
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1108
- 10:00 – 16:00
