On Sunday 30th April, the Beltane Fire Festival will return to Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to welcome the onset of Summer with drums, fire and physical theatre…
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The Loony Dook makes its annual splash in Scotland
The Loony Dook, a seasonal plunge into the River Forth, is one of the more unusual Hogmanay celebrations to take place in Scotland…
Magic and mystery at innovative festival in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh International Magic Festival takes place from Friday 1st to Friday 8th July, with a programme of magic events, performances, and stunts…
Find a creative utopia in Edinburgh with the Hidden Door festival
From 27th May to 4th June, Hidden Door bring their arts festival to an abandoned street lighting depot in the shadow of Edinburgh castle…
Head to The Dark Side of the Universe
Join Dr Clare Burrage as she reveals the nature of dark energy and how it affects other matter in the universe on 18th April at the National Museum of Scotland.
Celebrate Scotland’s national drink with the unconventional Whisky Stramash
The Edinburgh Whisky Stramash is returning to Scotland’s capital in May to lead a programme of events as part of Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month…
Take a Loony Dook for Hogmanay
Since 1987 a large amount of wacky people have taken an annual plunge in the River Forth near the famous bridge…
Go on a journey with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is a 10 day celebration of live storytelling across Edinburgh, bringing together storytellers and musicians…
A play without words to leave you speechless
Both funny and sad, Translunar Paradise is a play told entirely without words. Catch the show as it tours the UK during October and November…
Music, killer heels and a lethal troop of divas
Theatre Ad Infinitum returns to Edinburgh this year with Ballad of the Burning Star at the Pleasance Queen Dome 31st July – 26th August…
Take a look at The Loony Dook
Since 1987 a large amount of wacky people have taken an annual plunge in the River Forth near the famous bridge. Mainly donned in fancy dress, people come from all over to take part in this quirky celebration of New Year…
Edinburgh rides out in style
The Riding Of the Marches is an annual tradition where a group of riders head out to mark the southern most boundary of the City Of Edinburgh. This year’s ride takes place on 9th September 2012…