Days Out Events in Edinburgh in May 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Saturday Science Sessions with Dino
Join us at Dynamic Earth on selected Saturdays throughout the year for a variety of hands on activities!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
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Tea and Talks
These tea and talk sessions deliver a series of small-scale talks from the RZSS team in the stunning setting of the Mansion House at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean
Come and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament
Come along to Ball Hockey UK's inaugural Scottish International Ball Hockey Tournament at Murrayfield Ice Rink from 3rd to 5th May!
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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.
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Brick Fest Live
For the first time ever, the world’s largest hands-on LEGO® event of its kind catapults from the US to make its UK debut this Spring at the Royal Highland Centre!
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Edinburgh Seafood Festival
Edinburgh Seafood Festival returns to St James Quarter Edinburgh from 4th to 6th May. It's an unmissable, fun-filled weekend for seafood lovers and foodies!
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Fisherrow Harbour Festival
Fisherrow Harbour and Seafront Association welcomes you to our fourth Fisherrow Harbour Festival on Saturday 4th May 2024. Join us for a celebration of our community and our harbour!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dr Neil’s Garden
Wander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat including conifers, heathers, alpines, a physic garden, herbaceous borders and ponds.
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Stag & Dagger Edinburgh
Stag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 4th May!
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Vintage Cycling Festival
Get ready to pedal back in time at the Vintage Cycling Festival – Scotland’s only retro ride & celebration of classic bikes. All cyclists welcome!
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Doddie Duck Race
Keep the springtime fun going at Dalkeith Country Park on Sunday 5th May and join us for a quacking charity duck race, raising funds for our charity partner My Name’5 Doddie Foundation!
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May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024
Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree
Greentree garden was started 33 years ago and is on two levels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, the Owner has also created a little Japanese garden at the back of the house.
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Unicorn Activity Day
The national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!
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Collective Play Weekend
Join Collective Edinburgh on 11th & 12th May for a weekend of of playful and creative outdoor activities, suitable for ages 5-12 years!
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Festhailes Music Festival
Newhailes is once again hosting its family friendly music festival in the grounds of Newhailes House on Saturday 11th May!
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Festival of Europe
Scotland's first international Festival of Europe takes place on May 11th and 12th at Summerhall. Come along for a fantastic weekend of discussion, art and socialising!
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Festival of Freedom
Beetroots Collective CIC invites you to their 'Festival of Freedom - Poland 20 years in the European Union' which will be held at Southside Community Centre!
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Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
Let's raise a glass and celebrate local brews at the Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival on Saturday 11th May!
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North Edinburgh Community Festival
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place in West Pilton Park on 13th May.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Redcroft
An attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.
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Estrella Galicia @Tapas3
Savour the essence of Spain with a live guitar and Flamenco performance, followed by selection of pintxos and paella, paired with premium Spanish beer, Estrella Galicia!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
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Yotties’ Week
Step aboard this Yotties’ Week, Mon 13 May - Thurs 16 May, to see the former Royal Yachtsmen don their white overalls once again and return to their beloved Britannia.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood
Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
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Take The High Road
Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.
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80’s Drag Brunch
Join us at Leith Arches on Sunday 19th May for a day filled with fizz, fierce brunch dishes, and enough drag entertainment to make Madonna jealous!
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Beautiful Bluebells
Join Ranger Emma on Sunday 19th May for a late spring exploration of Hopetoun’s Grounds and delve into the folklore and natural history of the collections of Bluebells!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Broadwoodside
Enjoy a day out as you visit the garden of Broadwoodside in East Lothian on 19th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!
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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle
Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.
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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle
Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!
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Bathgate Dog’s Day Out
Join us for the annual Bathgate Dog's Day Out on Sunday 26th May, a celebration of all things canine at Bathgate Market!
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Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ Battle
Join us this May as we bring Breakin’ back to Dance Base with the Skillz ‘n’ Billz Breakin’ tournament, hosted by Lee Crosby, aka DunLee!
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Neilston Agricultural Show
The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Daisy Friday
Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for DAISY Friday! Donate As It Suits You (Daisy) in place of your admission ticket and enjoy our Garden.
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Friday Outdoor Learning Session - Pond Dipping!
Join St Andrews Botanic Garden’s hands-on outdoor learning and activities for families with primary-school aged children who take part in flexible schooling!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Garden with the Dragon
Enjoy a stroll round this quirky coastal garden hidden behind a walled plot and overseen by a majestic dragon sculpture perched on a tree!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair
Come along to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May for the annual Orchid Fair hosted by the Scottish Orchid Society!
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Latin American Food Festival
PB Events will bring the Spring Edition of the Latin American Food Festival to Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday 5th May!
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Lenzie Rugby Club Mayfest
East Dunbartonshire's biggest beer festival, Lenzie Rugby Club Mayfest, is back for 2024 between the 24th and 26th May!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Lanark Medieval Celebration
Head to Lanark on Saturday 4th May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with their annual Medieval Celebration!
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It’s A Knockout
St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Saturday 11th May!
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Stereofunk Festival
Stereofunk returns to Chatelherault Park with a MASSIVE lineup on Sat 4th May! Featuring the return of the Vengaboys and a host of all your favourite 90s acts!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
BIG SOUL Events
Join in the fun and dance to the best in Soul, Disco, Motown, RnB classics to today's floor fillers when BIG SOUL Events come to the Normandy Hotel!
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Spring Into Country Festival
Spring Into Country is an annual one day festival of Country Music & Linedance being held at The Glynhill Hotel on Sunday 5th May!
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Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Show
The annual Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Agricultural Show is being held at the Knapps, Kilmacolm on Saturday 11th May!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Ben Lomond to Doune.
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Dunblane Fling
The Dunblane Fling, an annual festival of music, culture and family fun, returns on Saturday 25th May 2024.
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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day
Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!
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Ayrshire Motor Show
The Ayrshire Motor Show, featuring a motorcycle stunt show, is being held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 25th May!
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