Free events

The author discusses and signs copies of her books, including the most recent, Fall of Night.

Live music, dance, art, kid's entertainment, stalls and food.

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.

Goethe's tale of the scholar who dissatisfied with his life, makes a pact with the Devil, is presented in a 1920s speakeasy, with break dancing, Lindy Hop and Charleston dance, with 1920s-style big band music.

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

A new monthly boutique market featuring crafters, artists and designers from around Scotland.

Over 20 local, Fairtrade and eco-friendly stalls plus live music.

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.

Fully functioning theatre based on a bus, travelling the continent with unique storytelling sessions. Suitable for all ages.

Dark observational satire from the Treason Show writer.

Multimedia installation which creates a domestic space from a sequence of interacting, moving photographic images.

Contemporary hyper-realistic oil paintings created by the Nuneaton-born artist. The works are bittersweet touching on themes of nationhood, iconography and celebrity culture.

An artist-run flea market organised by Jo Fry and Julie Howe, featuring performances, films, installations, workshops, storytelling and food.

Fast water skiing action on Loch Earn.

DJ Munchkin spins goth, metal and industrial.

A show about how America changed the world. Well, how America changed the world for one man. Not that having your world changed is good. Sometimes it is but sometimes not. Alright, it's just a show about a guy. Will Mars is "Fearless" (The List), "Engaging" (Chortle) and writes jokes that "Take us out of our mundane…

Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this songwriters session.

Touring exhibition of more than 100 remarkable aerial photographs of Britain, organised by the Royal Geographical Society (with the personal endorsement of amiable TV globetrotter Michael Palin, a former president of the RGS) and featuring 11 photographs of striking locations around Edinburgh. This open-air exhibition is…

Debut solo exhibition by Glasgow artist exploring the concept of the 'sky pillar', by which the heavens supposedly communicated with the earth.

The debut stand-up show from Irish comedian Daniel McLaughlin, featuring his unique take on everything from religion to sport and much more. Suitable for ages 18+.

In operation since 1990, the Loch Fyne Food Fair celebrates the best local produce Scotland has to offer. Alongside Loch Fyne Oysters own seafood stands, the event features live music throughout both days, a craft tent and a dedicated children’s area hosting a whole range of exciting activities.

Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.

Mainstream jazz by the singer and band.