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Meadows Festival
Date	Location
Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Times vary	The Meadows, Edinburgh

Jack and Jill Market
Date	Location
An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain. View full details
17 Jun 10.30am	Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend at Edinburgh Zoo
Date	Location
A weekend of Jubilee-themed arts and crafts and a special diamond treasure hunt form part of the Zoo's celebration of HRH's 60 years of service. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–3.30pm	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Gardening Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's national celebration of gardening and outdoor living, with show gardens, plant sales, food and craft fairs, environmental organisations and more. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–6pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Morningside Makers Market
Date	Location
A new monthly boutique craft and design market held on the first Saturday of every month with artists, crafters and designers offering ceramics, jewellery, glassware, photography, textiles and art. View full details
2 Jun 11am 7 Jul 11am 4 Aug 11am 1 Sep 11am 6 Oct 11am 3 Nov 11am 1 Dec 11am	Columcille Centre, Edinburgh

Portobello Market
Date	Location
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. View full details
2 Jun 9.30am A Jubilee special with face painting from Annie D, woodland crafts workshops with Phil, music from Fin…	Brighton Park, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date	Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. View full details
21 Jan–22 Dec Sat 9am–2pm	Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

Truckfest Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's largest truck festival with plenty of entertainment for all the family. View full details
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 8am–5pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Plu Edinburgh
Date	Location
Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a family trail based on Her Majesty's time at Holyroodhouse, try on some right royal clothing and design a set of crown jewels to wear. View full details
2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 11am–3pm	Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Royal Mile Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Date	Location
Sit down to a cream tea outside St Giles' Cathedral in celebration of the Queen's 60 year reign. Entry is by ticket only – tickets can be won in competitions via the Royal Mile's Twitter and Facebook feeds. View full details
3 Jun 3pm	Parliament Square, Edinburgh

Festival of the Erotic Arts
Date	Location
A new festival for Scotland, specialising in all things naughty and arty. The programme is set to include performance, visual arts and crafts, film and more. View full details
22 Jun–24 Jun Times vary	Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Date	Location
The Queen and The Duke Of Edinburgh wave to crowds from the Royal Barge as part of one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the Thames, comprising more than 1000 historic boats, steam vessels, pleasure craft and rowing boats. Members of the armed forces, fire, police, rescue and other services also take to the water, transmitted live to big screens along the route, which allow the public to enjoy the pomp and pageantry including a gun salute and the chiming bells of a floating belfry. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm–6pm	Battersea Bridge To Tower Bridge, River Thames, London SW11

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Ladies Driving Challenge 2012
Date	Location
Have a pop at driving a monster articulated lorry, a double-decker bus, a digger, a penny farthing bike or a quad bike, and raise some funds for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland. View full details
2 Sep 9am	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Queen's Jubilee Activities
Date	Location
Celebrate the Jubilee with some crafty activities – you can make a card for Her Majesty or decorate your own crown. View full details
5 Jun 9am	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Watching on the Heights: The Life and Work of Joseph Lister
Date	Location
As part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of pioneering surgeon Joseph Lister's death, the museum holds an exhibition of artefacts, documents, instruments and specimens relating to his work. View full details
1 Aug–30 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat & Sun noon–4pm 1 Apr–31 Jul Mon–Sun noon–4pm 1 Sep–28 Sep Sat–Fri noon–4pm	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Battle Of The Brewers
Date	Location
A 'Brew Off' between Stewart Brewing and Cairngorm Brewery across three pubs, in the attempt to create the best Red IPA possible. Blind tasting and voting decide the winner. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
30 May 7pm	The Cloisters, Edinburgh
30 May 7pm	Stockbridge Tap, Edinburgh
30 May 7pm	The Bow Bar, Edinburgh

Bebaroque Sample Sale
Date	Location
Pick up one-off editorial pieces, samples that never made it to production and past season stock from the hip Glasgow hosiery label. View full details
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat 10am	25A Thistle Street, Edinburgh

Dale Pinnock: Medicinal Chef
Date	Location
Nutritionist, herbalist and 'medicinal chef' Dale Pinnock offers an insight into cooking for health. View full details
30 May 7pm	Real Foods, Edinburgh

Demos and Sports at Plu
Date	Location
While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design: Graduate Fashion Show
Date	Location
A catwalk showcase of work by Heriot-Watt students, directed by fashion designer Mark Eley of the duo Eley Kishimoto. View full details and ticket info
7 Jun 4pm 7 Jun 8pm	Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh

Leith Festival
Date	Location
A growing community arts festival in which most participants, artists and performers are Leith-based. Previous years have seen 150 events hosted by around 50 venues within a one-mile radius in Edinburgh's port community, including the Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links, as well as the Leith Short Film Festival and tons of walks, talks and tours. View full details
8 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Leith, Edinburgh

Masquerade: Rock 'n' Royal
Date	Location
DJ Lord Holyrude spins the tunes and there's live music from the Buick 55s as the Masquerade parties take on the jubilee – but rather than deference to the throne, there's 1950s tunes of the like that had everybody a-rockin' and a-rollin' back when Queen Elizabeth was crowned. View full details
8 Jun (Over-18s only) 8pm	Counting House, Edinburgh

Pride Glasgow
Date	Location
Pride Glasgow returns for 2012 with a parade and street party on George Square featuring live entertainment, information stalls and marketplace for all those essential rainbow items. Headlining the music stage is X Factor alumnus Joe McElderry. View full details
14 Jul 11am	George Square, Glasgow

Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong
Date	Location
Free table tennis club with DJs 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. View full details
24 Jun 7.30pm	The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

The Royal Highland Show
Date	Location
The biggest event in the agricultural calendar with oodles of tempting Scottish produce to buy and scoff, endless shopping opportunities, children's activities, music, ferreting, BMX stunts and your chance to check out some prize-winning turnips. View full details
21 Jun–24 Jun Thu 7am–8pm; Fri & Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–6.30pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Scotland's Gardens Open Day
Date	Location
A chance to take in the different gardens across the country on a special opening day with activities and special events for visitors. View full details
14 Jun 6pm	Malleny Garden, Edinburgh

See Scotland By Train
Date	Location
Trains - is there a happier way to travel? Scotland in particular is a jewel for train travel fans, with plenty of long journeys through spectacular scenery. The National Museum has a collection of beautiful Scottish railway posters which it wants to share with you, depicting some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. View full details
16 Mar–24 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Weave a Portrait
Date	Location
Three of the artists from STAR* collective (behind the current Vive la Tapisserie exhibition at the Institute) offer a series of two-hour public workshops exploring the basics of tapestry by weaving a self-portrait or a portrait of a friend to contribute to a mass communal work. Booking recommended. View full details
19 May–30 May Tue 10.30am–12.30pm; Wed & Thu 2–4pm; Sat 10.30am–12.30pm	Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh

World Press Photo Exhibition 2012
Date	Location
The World Press Photo Award highlights the best press photography from around the world. This exhibition displays the short list on display in Edinburgh as part of a global tour. View full details
5 Jul–28 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm; Sat 11am–5.30pm	The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Art & Design Studies Summer School
Date	Location
Intensive week-long summer courses in different art and design disciplines. View full details
16 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm	Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh

Ballet For Lunch
Date	Location
With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 A fun, weekly class set to a variety of music. We will begin with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. While the foundation of classical technique is taught, the focus will be on fitness and fun. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet. View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 12.30–1.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

The Big Tea Dance
Date	Location
Outdoor 40s-style tea dance as part of the nationwide Big Dance programme of events. If you don't know your three step from your basic weave, there's a 15-minute Foxtrot taster taught by Flyright Dance Co to begin with, before the main event kicks off with live jazz from That Swing Sensation big band and free tea to refresh thirsty dancers. Dress up vintage style for the full experience! View full details
30 Jun 5.30pm	Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Ceilidh Improvers/ Intermediate
Date	Location
With Sheila McCutcheon Level 2/3 Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8–9pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

CircuSkool
Date	Location
Run by Edinburgh-based fire troupe PyroCeltica, these workshops teach modern day circus skills including poi, juggling, diablo and unicycling. Under 16s welcomed if accompanied by an adult. View full details
13 May–29 Jul Sun 6–9pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

The Colour Ham
Date	Location
Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only. View full details and ticket info
5 Jul 8.30pm Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.	The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Convivium Wine Events
Date	Location
A series of events based around Convivium Wine's innovative WineTubeMap. Head along once to find out about a particular 'line' of wines, or attend the whole lot to gain your WineTubeMap 'Knowledge'. View full details
31 May 6.30pm A 'Jubilee Line Gourmet Tasting' to celebrate the bank holiday weekend, with all manner of special…	The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh
7 Jun 6.30pm Rediscover some classic wines with this week's gourmet tasting, which will take in Chianti, Barolo and Pinot…	The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh
14 Jun 6.30pm Tasting of all manner of wines to match with spicy food.	The Bon Vivant's Companion, Edinburgh

Hands On Activities and Storytelling at Plu
Date	Location
Throughout the weekend there are hands on activities for young ones including Bookbug storytelling sessions, messy arts & crafts and Egyptian, ballet and belly dancing, as well as storytelling from Mrs Mash, Lea Taylor and Sylvia Troon. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Mr Boom
Date	Location
The evergreen Mr Boom descends from the moon once more for a fun, educational music and song session. Ages 1–9. Part of Plu Edinburgh. View full details
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat noon–12.50pm	Leith Links, Edinburgh

Music Bugs
Date	Location
Interactive sensory music and singing classes for little ones with lots of props to keep them engaged and fun songs to learn and enjoy. View full details
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 10.10–10.50am Suitable for ages 0–4.	Christ Church, Edinburgh
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 1.45–2.20pm Suitable for ages 0–12 months.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 2.40–3.20pm Suitable for ages 9 months–4 years.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh
17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 9.45–10.20am 17 Apr–26 Jun Tue 10.40–11.20am Suitable for ages 0–4.	Pilrig St Paul's Church, Edinburgh
18 Apr–27 Jun Wed 2–2.40pm Suitable for ages 0–1.	St Stephen's Centre, Edinburgh

One Thousand Points of Light: Melvin Moti
Date	Location
Installation by Dutch artist Melvin Moti, incorporating a film exploring rocks from the Museum's collection that emit ultraviolet light, as well as other objects such as scent bottles made with uranium glass. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
20 Jun–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Scottish Themed Wine Tasting
Date	Location
Guided wine tasting accompanied by a Scottish lunch that includes haggis balls, Loch Fyne mussels and cranachan with chocolate wine. View full details
2 Jun (Over-18s only) 1.30pm	The Mercat Bar & Restaurant, Edinburgh

Stockbridge Market
Date	Location
Artisanal food and craft market. View full details
6 May–16 Dec Sun 10am–5pm 7 Jun–30 Aug Thu 2.30–7.30pm	Saunders Street, Edinburgh

A Tale o' Twa Touns
Date	Location
A guided tour of Edinburgh, starting in the Old Town and finishing in the New. Find out why the capital city is known both as Auld Reekie and as the Athens of the North. Includes visits to two NTS properties, Gladstone's Land and the Georgian House. View full details and ticket info
5 May–2 Sep Sat & Sun 2–4.30pm	Georgian House, Edinburgh

Urban Arts Outreach
Date	Location
Drop-in art club for teenagers with Muirhouse Youth Development Group. Ages 10+. View full details
3 Apr–8 Jun Tue & Fri 6–7.30pm	North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

Alexander Technique
Date	Location
With Robert Robertson or Sarah Bonner-Morgan All Levels The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available… View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

All Day Arthur's Adventures
Date	Location
This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat. Wear appropriate clothing and walking boots. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. View full details
16 Jun 10am 29 Jul 10am	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

ArtWank!
Date	Location
London Cabaret Award nominee ArtWank tries to stir debate about the nature of human sexuality in a multimedia-infused comic cabaret event. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts. View full details and ticket info
24 Jun (Over-18s only) 7pm	Sapphire Rooms, Edinburgh

Ashtanga Yoga Improvers
Date	Location
With Polly Rewt Level 2 Aimed at students who have completed a beginners Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and learn more about the technique and benefits of this challenging style of yoga. It is essential that you have a basic knowledge of the sequence to attend this class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June… View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

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