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Learning Events in Edinburgh in May 2024

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Events in Edinburgh

Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh

14th August 2023 - 23rd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.

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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town

1st November 2023 - 1st November 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.

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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!

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Saturday Science Sessions with Dino

Selected dates between 27th January 2024 - 11th May 2024

Join us at Dynamic Earth on selected Saturdays throughout the year for a variety of hands on activities!

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Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

29th February 2024 - 27th June 2024
Edinburgh South

Code Cadets are looking for young tech minds to join their after-school coding club on Thursdays at The Pavilion, Myreside!

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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!

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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!

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Abbey Strand Art Club

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 30th November 2024

Do you enjoy getting creative and learning about the past? If so then the Abbey Strand art club could be just for you. Suitable for 7-12 years olds.

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Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin Big Band at Edinburgh Tradfest

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin is back, providing an exciting opportunity for young musicians aged between 13 and 18, keen to develop your instrument skills.

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Japanese Language for P1-P7 kids

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 25th May 2024

This is a special chance in Edinburgh for kids (P1-P7) to learn Japanese language, crafts, food, art, and culture from a qualified Japanese teacher this May!

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Dawn Chorus

5th May 2024

Take an early-morning stroll with one of our rangers to experience one of nature's finest musical perfomances as Holyrood Park's bird-life bursts into song!

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St Mary’s Music School Vocal Taster Day

5th May 2024

Are you a budding young singer, aged 13-18, with a passion for classical voice? Then join us at St Marys Music School for our Vocal Taster Day on Sunday 5th May!

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Candle Making Workshop

11th May 2024

Get inspired with a new skill and learn the basics of candle making with Flow Candles on 11th May at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall!

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Pint of Science Edinburgh

13th May 2024 - 15th May 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

The Pint of Science festival in Edinburgh brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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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.

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Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop

Selected dates between 19th May 2024 - 14th July 2024

Join Mud & Marsh Jewellery Design for this two and a half hour Polymer Clay Jewellery Workshop for beginners at The Crannie!

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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

19th May 2024

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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Learning Events in Fife

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

Pint Of Science St Andrews & Dundee

Pint Of Science St Andrews & Dundee

13th May 2024 - 15th May 2024

The Pint of Science festival in St Andrews brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research!

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Learning Events in Glasgow

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

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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

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Curtain Making Class

Curtain Making Class

Selected dates between 11th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Learn how to make lined curtains to fit a pole or a rail on this masterclass from Sew Confident in their West End studio!

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Beginners Sewing: 5 Week Evening Course

Beginners Sewing: 5 Week Evening Course

Selected dates between 11th April 2024 - 1st May 2024

Want to try your hand at sewing? Now is your chance! Come to Sew Confident's beginners class and you'll learn all the basics to take your new hobby to fashion school, or just crafty home projects!

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Learning Events in Lanarkshire

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

New College Lanarkshire BSc Dental Nursing Degree Open Evening

New College Lanarkshire BSc Dental Nursing Degree Open Evening

15th May 2024

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on people's lives? Join New College Lanarkshire for their Dental Nursing Degree Open Evening on Wednesday 15th May.

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Learning Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Beginners Sewing Course

Beginners Sewing Course

Selected dates between 8th April 2024 - 6th June 2024

Always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine but just don’t know where to start? Then this four-week day/evening course from Thimbleberry Sewing could be the answer!

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Learning Events in Stirling

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

Woodland Activity Leader Training Practical course

Woodland Activity Leader Training Practical course

24th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Get certified to lead or teach in nature – Start your adventure into outdoor education today!

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Scotland’s National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Forest School – Whittling

Forest School – Whittling

Selected dates between 12th May 2024 - 23rd June 2024

Learn the skill of whittling on this woodland session at Mugdock Country Park! Suitable for 12-16 year olds.

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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!
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!
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!
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!
Butoh - Space Awareness
Are you ready to delve deeper into the realms of body-mind awareness? Perfect for dancers, performers, actors, and enthusiasts of martial arts, yoga, and beyond!

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