Free stuff
Edinburgh Science Festival
Founded in 1988, the Edinburgh Science Festival brings together a programme of around 270 educational and interactive activities for the wee ones, and events and talks for adults in around 30 venues across town.
Women in STEM Discussion
As part of the IPCC week, the Royal Society of Edinburgh hosts a free interactive panel session on women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Panel Discussion: Climate Action in Small Countries and Regions
This is a rare chance to hear from an array of global climate experts, who are here in Edinburgh for a meeting of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) working group III.
Free Photo Exhibition Shows Human Impacts on Planet Earth
A free, outdoor photographic exhibition showing humankind's impact on our planet opened today outside the Scottish Parliament building.
Love Music Community Choir in concert
Songs by legendary 1980s Manchester rock band James contrast with ancient music from Swedish fishwives, songs from the German cabaret tradition, and a ground-shaking, spirit-soaring hymn from the Amer
Wild Day Out
There’s a wild adventure waiting for you at Holyrood Park!
Exhibition Looks at Parenting Over the Decades
A new exhibition at Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood looks at the challenges of parenthood over the years.
Burns&Beyond Festival
A new six-day festival with a range of activities and entertainment centred around Scotland's national bard Robert Burns.
New Edinburgh Festival Celebrates Robert Burns "And Beyond"
Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning (Friday, 7th December) for a new six-day Edinburgh festival celebrating Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns.
Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks
As Edinburgh's Hogmanay builds to the midnight bells "countdown firework" displays take place at 9pm, 10pm, and 11pm on New Year's Eve, with a cli