LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE

Active Events in Edinburgh in May 2024

Scroll down to view the events taking place in Edinburgh during May 2024, or use the filters to narrow down the results.

Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

READ MORE

Davidson’s Mains Health Walk

Selected dates between 1st April 2024 - 16th December 2024
Edinburgh West

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Davidson’s Mains! It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

READ MORE

Portobello Health Walk

Selected dates between 15th April 2024 - 16th December 2024
Portobello

Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project for this free weekly walk in Portobello. It's a low level, inclusive health walk open to everyone!

READ MORE

Arthur’s Secrets

16th April 2024 - 26th September 2024

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

READ MORE

Arthur’s Adventure

Selected dates between 21st April 2024 - 23rd June 2024

Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

READ MORE

Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 28th April 2024 - 7th July 2024

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

READ MORE

The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - Edinburgh

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!

READ MORE

Orienteering Edinburgh

Selected dates between 2nd May 2024 - 11th July 2024
Edinburgh South

Join Orienteering Edinburgh for these Thursday lunchtime runs, it's a great way to get outside and active during your working day!

READ MORE

BMX Lessons

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 12th November 2024
Leith

The Scottish BMX School is offering BMX lessons for kids of all ages, currently being held at Victoria Park in Leith.

READ MORE

Take The High Road

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 15th June 2024

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.

READ MORE

Edinburgh Running Festival 5K and 10K: Charity places

25th May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Run for the charity Lepra and help transform the lives of people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Active Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Neilston Pad Race

Neilston Pad Race

4th May 2024

The historic Neilston Pad Race is being held on Saturday 4th May and local residents are invited to take part!

READ MORE
The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - East Renfrewshire

The Bike Month Challenge with Love to Ride! - East Renfrewshire

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024

This May, join the movement to create safer, more bike-friendly streets with the Bike Month Challenge and #MakeEveryRideCount!

READ MORE
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

READ MORE

Active Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Fife Race for Life 3k, 5k and 10k

Fife Race for Life 3k, 5k and 10k

12th May 2024

Sign up now for Cancer Research UK Race for Life 3K, 5K or 10k at Beveridge Park on 12th May and raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

READ MORE
Buckie Treasure Hunt

Buckie Treasure Hunt

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 14th September 2024

Hunt for buckies, dogwhelks and beach treasure at Shell Bay, Elie, to add to the growing collection for Anstruther Improvements Association's Dreel Shelled Wall Restoration Project!

READ MORE

Active Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

READ MORE
Sunset Hikes

Sunset Hikes

Selected dates between 25th April 2024 - 4th July 2024

These monthly mid-week guided evening hill walks near Glasgow from Skylark Guiding are for women who want to pack more into their week and make the most the longer days!

READ MORE
Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 18th December 2024

On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.

READ MORE

Active Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Valley WalkFest

Valley WalkFest

12th May 2024

Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a jaunt to Corse Hill, the highest point in Whitelee Windfarm as part of this year's Valley WalkFest!

READ MORE
Walking Football

Walking Football

Selected dates between 18th October 2023 - 18th December 2024

Join Clyde FC Community Foundation for their Walking Football sessions on Wednesday mornings, perfect for anyone looking to keep active!

READ MORE
It’s A Knockout

It’s A Knockout

11th May 2024

St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Saturday 11th May!

READ MORE

Active Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

READ MORE
Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

Spring Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt

1st May 2024 - 31st May 2024

Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Spectacular Spring Scavenger Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!

READ MORE
Gryffe Valley 10K Run

Gryffe Valley 10K Run

19th May 2024

The annual Gryffe Valley 10K Run, for all abilities from serious runners to novices & joggers, will take place on Sunday 19th May!

READ MORE

Active Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Active Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Enjoy a tour of Loch Ard in Kayaks with a guide and instructor and immersive yourself in the natural beauty of the Loch!

READ MORE
Big Hike The Trossachs 2024

Big Hike The Trossachs 2024

18th May 2024

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 18th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

READ MORE
Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

8th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre, is fun filled session for beginners, novices and anyone needing some extra help or support.

READ MORE

Events in Other Areas

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

Dalquharran Dash & Dander

18th May 2024

Sign up for the inaugural Dalquharran Dash & Dander, a free community fun run set to take place along the picturesque Dalquharran Path Network as part of the Dailly Village Fete on Saturday 18th May!

READ MORE
Loch Leven Walkathon

Loch Leven Walkathon

19th May 2024
Kinross

Step out this spring with your family and friends at the Loch Leven Walkathon in support of Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland on Sunday 19th May 2024!

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links

Popular Events

Castle Street Market
Held in brightly coloured gazebos in the heart of central Edinburgh, Castle Street Market is filled with top quality products and has something to satisfy every taste!
How Was Your Day? - Mindful Zine Making Workshop
Join Sarah on Monday 6th May for this Mindful Zine Making workshop, where she will guide you through the process of folding and creating your zine!
Birdsong at Hopetoun
Explore Hopetoun’s Grounds in full spring birdsong with our Ranger, Emma on 4th May, and discover more about the species you hear and some identification hints and tips.
Eating Well for Menopause with Dr Laura Wyness
Come along to McDonald Road Library on 15th May to hear about the importance of diet in alleviating menopausal symptoms and improving health during and after menopause!
Ink | Paper | Print - Letterpress Workshop
Join Book Artist and Printmaker Gen Harrison for a fun and exciting one-day workshop where you will learn the art of letterpress printing!

Popular Listings

Corn Exchange Haddington Edinburgh Playhouse Festival Theatre Edinburgh Howden Park Centre Livingston Kings Theatre Edinburgh National Museum of Scotland O2 Academy Edinburgh The Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh Traverse Theatre Usher Hall