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Days Out, Edinburgh

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Friday 25 July
Time Event Location
2:00pm–3:00pm Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
2:00pm–4:00pm Steam-engine History comes to life in the forms of a steam engine driver, Edinburgh doctor from the 1800s and a… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2:30pm Family Story Circle: Summer Stories The family storytelling event goes weekly for July, with a revolving roster of storytellers. Ages… Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
2:30pm Costumed Performances Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to… Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
7:00pm–8:45pm Eclipse-Themed Public Evenings Find out more about the two upcoming partial eclipses that will be visible from Edinburgh. Booking… Royal Observatory Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
7:30pm Last Tram to Auchenshuggle Traditional Scottish ceilidh and live music. Pollock Halls, Edinburgh
7:30pm Guid Crack Club Edinburgh's monthly storytelling club welcomes all to listen or contribute to the spinning of… Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
8:00pm–0:00am Freak Screen Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from… The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Saturday 26 July
Time Event Location
9:00am–2:00pm Edinburgh Farmers' Market More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
9:45am–5:45pm Call to Arms An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout… National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–4:45pm Art Cart The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage… City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Scotland: A Changing Nation A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black… Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy. City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Summer Science Bitesize science with five-minute introductions to all sorts of interesting phenomena. Ages 5+. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Used Bookshop A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Dino Dig Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Dynamic Earth Road Show The road show hits the Members Lawn at the zoo with a whole load of dino bounty: teeth, claws… Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
10:30am–12:30pm Steam-engine History comes to life in the forms of a steam engine driver, Edinburgh doctor from the 1800s and a… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:30am–5:00pm Women's Herbal Learn about herbs particular to female health ailments with Daisy Mae. Booking essential. Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
10:30am–5:00pm Random Willow Weave Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques. Booking essential. Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
10:30am–5:00pm Working with Leather A leathercraft workshop led by Simon Potts. Booking essential. Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
11:00am Costumed Performances Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to… Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
11:00am–12:00pm Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
11:45am Connect: Super Science Shows A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
12:00pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
12:00pm–4:00pm Real Life Science: Water Birds Use telescopes to get a little bit closer to the birds at the botanics in an afternoon led by the… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
12:45pm Connect: Super Science Shows National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
1:00pm–4:00pm Mardi Gras The Grassmarket transforms into a swinging, buzzing New Orleans high street with parades… Grassmarket, Edinburgh
1:30pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
1:45pm Connect: Super Science Shows National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2:00pm–3:00pm Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
2:00pm–4:00pm Steam-engine National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2:30pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
2:45pm Connect: Super Science Shows National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
8:00pm–0:00am Freak Screen Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from… The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Sunday 27 July
Time Event Location
Good Vibrations A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Future Earth A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
9:45am–5:45pm Call to Arms An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout… National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Summer Science Bitesize science with five-minute introductions to all sorts of interesting phenomena. Ages 5+. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Used Bookshop A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Scotland: A Changing Nation A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Dino Dig Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
11:00am Costumed Performances Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to… Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
11:00am Family Albums Create a family album in collaboration with the Owl and Lion Gallery. Booking required. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
11:00am Hopetoun House Summer Fair Fun family day out in the grounds of this historic house, with an exciting arena programme, music… Hopetoun House, Edinburgh
11:00am–12:00pm Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
11:00am–3:00pm Life on the Lion A variety of workshops through July such as a chance to meet birds of prey or hunt for the Holy… Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
11:45am Connect: Super Science Shows A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
12:00pm Art Cart The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage… City Art Centre, Edinburgh
12:00pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
12:45pm Songs and Stories of a Changing Nation Stuart McHardy offers up some tales and songs in an event to accompany the new exhibition… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
12:45pm Connect: Super Science Shows National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
1:30pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
1:45pm Songs and Stories of a Changing Nation National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
1:45pm Connect: Super Science Shows National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2:00pm–3:00pm Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
2:00pm–5:00pm Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
2:30pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
2:45pm Songs and Stories of a Changing Nation National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2:45pm Connect: Super Science Shows National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
4:45pm Art Cart City Art Centre, Edinburgh
5:00pm–6:00pm Book Group A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. There are two books to get through… Waterstone's, Edinburgh
8:00pm–0:00am Freak Screen Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from… The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Monday 28 July
Time Event Location
Future Earth A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Good Vibrations A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
9:00am–3:00pm Spanish Cocina Cookery Courses Spanish cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15. Cooking Mania, Edinburgh
9:00am–5:00pm A Holiday in Glenrothes A new photographic series celebrating Glenrothes as a significant point for Modernist public art… RIAS Gallery, Edinburgh
9:45am–5:45pm Call to Arms An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout… National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Scotland: A Changing Nation A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Summer Science Bitesize science with five-minute introductions to all sorts of interesting phenomena. Ages 5+. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black… Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy. City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Used Bookshop A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Dino Dig Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
10:00am–8:00pm Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:30am–12:30pm Modroc Modelling Pick two days to get messy with modroc. Booking essential. Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
10:30am–12:30pm Japanese Blossom Tree Mobiles Make a mobile covered in blossoms taking inspiration from the Japanese garden. Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
10:30am–3:00pm Scottish Native Trees An educational gander at some trees followed by art projects. Bring a packed lunch. Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
11:00am Costumed Performances Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to… Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
11:00am–12:00pm Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
12:00pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
1:30pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
1:30pm–3:30pm Japanese Blossom Tree Mobiles Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
2:00pm–3:00pm Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
2:30pm Costumed Performances Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
8:00pm–0:00am Freak Screen Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from… The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Tuesday 29 July
Time Event Location
Dance Base Classes Get in shape for all that Festival madness or just take a break from relentless shows to learn… Dance Base, Edinburgh
A Decade of Dance An exhibition that explores the representation of dance through the relationship between… Dance Base, Edinburgh
Good Vibrations A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Dance Base Classes Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in… Dance Base, Edinburgh
Future Earth A new performance-based show created with the help of Edinburgh International Science Festival's… Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops Five-day workshop with the renowned singer dedicated to vocal jazz technique. For more information… St Mark's Unitarian Church, Edinburgh
9:00am–3:00pm Spanish Cocina Cookery Courses Spanish cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15. Cooking Mania, Edinburgh
9:00am–5:00pm A Holiday in Glenrothes A new photographic series celebrating Glenrothes as a significant point for Modernist public art… RIAS Gallery, Edinburgh
9:45am–5:45pm Call to Arms An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout… National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh

Found 1,880 performances of 144 events.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.