Special Days

A public holiday was announced in 2010 to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year - 60 years after taking…
The Chinese New Year in Edinburgh is the largest celebration of its kind in Scotland.
To mark the occasion of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, a public holiday has been declared today.
Scottish Ensemble's inaugural touring edition of Concerts for a Summer’s Night comes to Edinburgh on the Su
Edinburgh Castle will join cities around the British Commonwealth in lighting a fiery beacon to mark the Qu
Edinburgh is marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee today with a variety of celebrations over the four-day lo
Celebrating Burns Night in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle turns green before going black, and landmarks ac
Buy Nothing Day advocates want shoppers to take a break on the traditionally busiest day of the year.
There is no gale that can beat Lìte’s enthusiasm. Leith Festival presents a spectacular nine-day period in…
Beginning with St Andrew’s Day and running through to Burns Night, the Scottish Storytelling Centre in…
The Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh will again be running the painting competition, ‘Picture Japan’.
Inspired by St Andrew himself, ‘Fisherman’s Feast’ has received support through Scotland’s Winter Festivals…
As in previous years, government heritage agency Historic Scotland will be marking Scotland's national day,…
Between Monday 8 and Wednesday 24 July, the Life & Deaf Association will be travelling the length and…
As part of TradFest, Edinburgh’s newest Festival, the Storytelling Centre have put together a series of…
Thousands of free tickets to historic visitor attractions from the Border Abbeys to Skara Brae and Maeshowe…
Run or walk 1k, 5k or 10k in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park, and get into the Christmas spirit…