Events in Stirling in August 2020
View all the upcoming events in Stirling during August 2020 below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Stirling
Remembering Empire
Are you interested in recent history? Researchers in French studies at the University of Stirling have launched a new free online course called ‘Remembering Empire' and it's open to everyone.
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Alan Dimmick: Photographs at Stirling University, 2017
This exhibition showcases a selection of the photographs taken during Alan Dimmick’s residency at Stirling University.
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Lockdown Virtual Tour and Tasting
Come and join us at Stirling Distillery as our team take you on a virtual tour and tasting from the comfort of your own home!
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The John Muir Family Award
Under The Trees is offering the chance for families to undertake the John Muir Award with them. It's a fantastic outdoor learning award, and is easy to achieve - even under our current situation!
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Beatson Cancer Charity: Online Art Exhibition
Beatson Cancer Charity would like to invite you to view pieces from over 30 artists as their annual Art Exhibition goes online!
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Free Well-being Sessions For 14-26yr Olds
Impact Arts are offering drop-in, virtual, creative and well-being sessions led by experienced artists and youth workers for anyone aged 14-26 living in Scotland's Central Belt!
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Operating Theatre Live
Join award-winning Sam Piri and Amy Straughan LIVE from the operating theatre every Tuesday and Thursday as they examine the incredible structure of the human body to learn in a way never done before!
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Any Minute Now: Streaming Live Every Friday
Live Music Scotland are going to be streaming some of their favourite Scottish bands and other special guests from 6.30pm every Friday night!
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DJ Charlie’s Uber Quiz Lockdown Edition
Join DJ Charlie every Thursday from 9pm on YouTube for his Uber Quiz Lockdown Edition!
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Centre for Lifelong Learning’s Summer Online Classes
With the help of expert tutors, the Centre for Lifelong Learning at University of Strathclyde have developed an exciting range of classes to help keep you busy during July and August!
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Pilates Delivered in a Mindful Way: Tuesday Class
Come along and join a very friendly pilates class on Tuesdays at the Allan Centre, Bridge of Allan!
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Stirling Market and Car Boot
From food to sweets and treasures to junk, Stirling Market is open every Sunday regardless of the weather!
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Pond Doctor Event Online
Find out more about ponds for wildlife at this online event hosted by Froglife's Pond Doctor and the Come Forth for Wildlife project.
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Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday... all welcome!
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Art for Erskine Online Exhibition & Sale
View contemporary artwork and sculpture by acclaimed and up and coming artists at the annual Art for Erskine Exhibition & Sale, taking place online between the 27th July and 27th August!
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Tales From the Library - Weekly Online Book Club
Enjoy 'The Tales From the Library', a weekly online book club run by Sanctuary First on Thursdays!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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Curious: The RSE Online Summer Programme
Get Curious this August with a thought-provoking packed programme of free online events run by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Meet extraordinary people talking about groundbreaking ideas!
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Online Fertility Yoga
Join Fertility Network Scotland on Wednesday evenings for their Online Fertility Yoga sessions!
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Introduction to Life Drawing
This short beginners course will introduce you to the basics of the human form and how to capture it. All materials are provided.
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Mugdock Makkers Online Market Evening
Join the Mugdock Makkers Art and Craft Gallery on Thursday 20th August for another online market!
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Stirling Business Month: The Wellbeing Economy & Community Wealth Building
Join STEP Scotland and the FSB for an inspiring and eye-opening discussion that will challenge the outdated ideas of ‘business as usual.'
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World Explores. Children’s Weekly Art Classes Autumn 2020
Learn2draw's weekly art classes for children start on 22nd August, offering a glimpse into different art styles and mediums connected by the theme “ World Explorers”.
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August Anniversary Dates at The National Wallace Monument
Come along to some special presentations at The Wallace Monument to mark important anniversaries in Wallace's life.
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Pedal for Parkinson’s - Stirling
Pedal for Parkinson's - Join the race to change lives with a 25, 50 or 100 mile cycle through the fantastic countryside around Stirling!
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Breakfast Plays: New Tracks
This year’s Breakfast Plays are coming to you online as part of the Traverse Festival and delivered as an audio only podcast.
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Online 5 week Beginners Course
Does the thought of a yoga class daunt you? Then practicing yoga online in the comfort of your own home is a perfect opportunity to learn the foundations of yoga!
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Dog First Aid LIVE - Emergency Canine Care Course 3 modules
This Emergency Canine Care course run by Dog First Aid has been designed to be delivered through a live interactive session in 3 modules starting on 25th August.
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Over the Rainbow
GOSSIP are delighted to return to the Tolbooth with an exhibition that shares some creative experiences and emotions from the last few months.
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Aerial Yoga: Flight Club
A playful, fun way to enjoy all the benefits of yoga with the delight of floating in space. It’ll put a smile on your face while you iron out the crinckles in your back!
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Into the Woods
Outdoors and socially distanced. It’s time for theatre to come back and
Rubber Chicken Theatre will be performing 'Into the Woods' on Holmehill in Dunblane from 26th to 29th August!
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Stirling Business Month: Rural Business Forum
Are you based in rural Stirling? Do you have a business issue you need help with? Get the answer and find out what support is available at this forum run by STEP Scotland!
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Big Sporty Quiz
A wealth of famous faces from the world of sport are backing the 'Big Sporty Quiz' - the latest virtual fundraiser to be hosted by Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, better known as CHAS!
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BIG Summer Exhibition and Arts & Crafts Market
Join us at Greengallery Buchlyvie for our BIG Summer Exhibition and Arts & Crafts Market!
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Late Night Deep Relaxation
This class, run by Shambhala Yoga, focuses on complete deep relaxation and is a great way to unwind yourself physically, mentally and emotionally after a busy week.
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Pride Throwback Weekend
Pride events may have been cancelled across the country this year but Clyde 1 and Forth 1 are ensuring that the celebrations can still go on with a Pride Throwback Weekend across Scotland!
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Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Learning the basics of drawing and painting in a variety of different media in this weekend workshop run by Made in Stirling!
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Mindful Foraging
Join Angelique Richards, from Invest in Plants, as she shares easy ways to forage mindfully, plant identification tips and recipes.
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Mindful Foraging
Join Angelique Richards, from Invest in Plants and learn what can be mindfully foraged, plant identification tips and recipes at this online event run by Transition Stirling!
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Outdoor Fitness Classes
Join Heat Fitness this Saturday for a fun, safe and effective outdoor fitness class in Kings Park!
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Saturday Night Live at The Stand
Mark Nelson will be on your screen this Saturday night to host the final episode of Saturday Night Live At The Stand!
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Stirling Gin Cocktail Masterclass
Come and join us at Stirling Distillery for a cocktail masterclass and enjoy a fun-filled night of creating and drinking!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Macmillan East Ren Move More
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
Tuesday Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Join Mariposa Yoga Nutrition and Wellbeing for weekly online Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes on Tuesday evenings!
Chilled Yoga With Deep Nidra Relaxation
Why not end your week with some chilled yoga and deep nidra relaxation? Perfect for a great nights' sleep!
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Friends Online Sessions
Alzheimer Scotland's Dementia Advisor is now delivering free, interactive and informative online Dementia Friends information sessions throughout East Renfrewshire.
Meditation, Dynamic and Heart-centred Meditation & Healing
Core Glow's Meditation, Dynamic and Heart-centred Meditation & Healing Workshop is a fully interactive introduction into the mechanics of meditation, dynamic meditation and healing for self & others.
Dementia Friendly Bowls
Arthurlie Bowling Club are running outdoor bowling sessions that can be enjoyed by anyone experiencing difficulties with their memory or living with dementia on Fridays between April and October.
1 Month Lockdown Life Changer - August Edition
My Health Scotland are running an online 'Lockdown Life Changer' that will help improve all aspects of your fitness and nutrition!
Buggyfit Rouken Glen
A new Buggyfit class is coming to Rouken Glen Park, classes will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 11am!
Find it, Fry it or Fire it - CANCELLED
The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Find it, Fry it or Fire it event is perfect for all the family, children will learn how to light the campfire while adults will learn about food foraging!
Giffnock Beer Festival - CANCELLED
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for a sixth year to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday August 29th!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Curious About Edinburgh
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Harnessing the Power of Water - CANCELLED
In Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters, join us for a new exhibition at John Sinclair House where we showcase fantastic material from the HES archives.
Allan Kaprow Season
Scottish and international artists will reinvent artworks from American artist Allan Kaprow’s career across Jupiter Artland this summer.
House of Jack Online Dance Classes
House of Jack is offering free, live and interactive online dance classes for adults and kids.
Campbell’s Ceilidh - Online
Join Mairi Campbell for a weekly online global gathering of songs, tunes, poems and offerings from friends, fans and family!
Intro to Japanese: Survival and Beyond
Intro to Japanese is a fun introduction for anyone looking to travel to Japan, explore Japanese culture, learn the language or just try something new!
Leith Market
Come and meet our small independent traders at this bustling weekly farmers market right beside the Water of Leith.
Stockbridge Market
A foodie heaven, creative crafts, original artwork, superb street food. Eat, meet, greet or treat - there is something for everyone!
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood is an open-air rooftop marketplace for authentic street food & drink held Wednesday to Sunday on Waverley Mall rooftop!
Rock Stars: Photographic Portraits
Featuring work from some world renowned photograhers, much of it never seen in Scotland before, Rock Stars: Photographic Portraits is now on at Gallery-Close!
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh’s original Farmers’ Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am-2pm!
Mid-Century Modern Art and Design From Conran to Quant
Explore the furniture, fashion, textiles, lighting, ceramics, and printed material that defined Mid-Century Modern in this exhibition on now at Dovecot Studios!
The Real Mary King’s Close Tours
Edinburgh's deepest secret, the Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath the Royal Mile... a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century!
Café 1505 Al Fresco
Café 1505 has extended its outdoor seating into the courtyard of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Come and join us between 12pm - 8pm each day - no reservation required!
Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale
Come along to Ocean Terminal Car Boot Sale, open every Sunday at Level F Red Car Park... all welcome!
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
Calvin Z. Laing, Calvin and Jogging, 2020
Calvin Z. Laing revisits the neighbourhood of his childhood in the suburbs of Edinburgh to present a new online performance Calvin & Jogging, filmed by Jen Martin.
DIY Art – Activity Packs
DIY Art is Edinburgh Art Festival's free series of activity packs specially designed by artists, inviting you to get creative at home!
Ellie Harrison
Artist and activist, Ellie Harrison (2012 and 2014 festival programmes), divulges details of her carbon footprint for transport.
Hanna Tuulikki, SING SIGN: a close duet, 2015
SING SIGN: a close duet reflects on the multiple ways in which we communicate. In revisiting this work, Tuulikki will present a special live performance on-line, with her collaborator Daniel Padden.
Interactive Family Trails with Holly and Rudy
Palace Wardens, Holly and Rudy, are recruiting some Junior Wardens – are you up for the challenge?
Modern Masters Women
The Modern Masters Women exhibition at The Scottish Gallery seeks to look back as well as forward, celebrating major female artists throughout their history.
Peter Liversidge, Flags for Edinburgh, 2020
Peter Liversidge revisits his 2013 festival commission Flags for Edinburgh which invited buildings across the city to fly a white flag that reads HELLO.
Rae-Yen Song - Song Dynasty
Rae-Yen Song expands on a project for the 2018 festival, drawing on autobiography and fantasy to speak broadly and politically about foreignness and what it means to belong, or not.
Rosalind Nashashibi
Rosalind Nashashibi shares an online presentation of her two-part film commissioned for the 2019 edition of the festival.
Ruth Ewan, Magic Words 2020
Ruth Ewan revisits her Sympathetic Magick (2018) project, where she invited magicians to consider how they might use their magic to change the world!
Ruth Ewan, Worker’s Song Storydeck, 2018
Ruth Ewan revisits her Sympathetic Magick (2018) project with an online presentation of her short film, Worker’s Song Storydeck.
Shannon Te Ao, With the sun aglow, I have my pensive moods, 2017
Shannon Te Ao revisits With the sun aglow, I have my pensive moods, a poetic meditation on themes of love, grief, sickness and healing!
Tam Joseph, The Hand Made Map Of The World, 2014
The Hand Made Map Of The World is based on an original painting made in 2012 and newly newly sited for this current presentation on the Meadows.
Coming Up For Air
Coming up for Air is an exhibition of recent work - prints, paintings and artist books – by artist Lynda and Ron Wilson, showing at Upright Gallery from 31st July!
Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Edinburgh
Invisible Cities offer family friendly guided walking tours of Edinburgh that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
Tamara MacArthur, It’s All Over But the Dreaming, 2020
Following on from her 2019 Art Late performance at Dovecot Studios, Tamara MacArthur creates a new online performance.
Black Lives Matter Mural Trail
A public trail of artworks by Scottish artists in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, led by creative producer Wezi Mhura.
Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join the Surgeons Hall Museums on their weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment.
Coastal Birds
This group exhibition, on now at the Scottish Ornithologists Club, brings together work by Emily Ingrey-Counter, Helen Kennedy and Liz Myhill!
Fringe of Colour
Fringe of Colour are hosting their first ever online arts festival with over 40 films made by Black and Brown people/People of Colour throughout August 2020.
Gilded Balloon Virtual Fringe Programme
The Gilded Balloon brings you a wee bit of Virtual Fringe magic in August with a great programme of shows!
Glorious Gardens
Step off the paths and have some socially-distanced family fun this August at The Palace of Holyrood House!
Legends of the Abbey
In these socially distanced talks, discover some of the fascinating stories behind the famous and not-so-famous figures memorialised in the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
The Story of the Gardens
The Palace gardens are a place of both beauty and history. Find out how the gardens have evolved across the centuries in these talks during August.
Traverse Young Writers’ Scratch Performances
Traverse is delighted to present brand new, specially created, pieces from nine Young Writers online, with performers filming in their own homes under lockdown conditions.
Utilita Live From The Drive-In: Edinburgh
Live Nation has announced the Utilita Live From The Drive-In concert series, set to bring some the biggest names of UK music to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh this Summer!
The Mart Farm Shop Sunday Market
On the first Saturday of each month The Mart Farm Shop is taken over by crafters of all shapes and sizes.
Exhibition: Barbara Rae CBE RA
Don't miss this exhibition of new works by internationally acclaimed painter and printmaker Barbara Rae CBE RA on now at Open Eye Gallery!
Exhibition: Festival Spirit
Open Eye Gallery presents a large-scale mixed exhibition of selected artists to toast the spirit of the August festivals and to celebrate the re-opening of the Gallery post-lockdown.
YogaBellies Edinburgh North - Online
YogaBellies Edinburgh North is holding LIVE classes, starting from Wednesday 5th August and bookings are now open!
Daniel Sloss: HUBRIS
The all-new, 11th solo show by Scotland's international comedy star, hot on the heels of his ground-breaking, global smash-hit 'Daniel Sloss: X', comes to The Queen's Hall!
Exhibition ‘Andante for Hands and Water’
This exhibition at Birch Tree Gallery features watercolours by Susan Macintosh from the Scottish Highlands and ceramics by Emily Hughes from Wales!
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at Edinburgh Fringe 2020
Don't miss the legendary show, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, when it returns to the Edinburgh Fringe this August!
Music in the open air
Enjoy the sound of traditional Scottish fiddle music in solo performances as you stroll through the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse!
Edinburgh Free Fringe Festival Online
Join us for an online for this years Edinburgh Free Fringe Festival - with shows every day from August 7th to 30th!
Fringe Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall
Come along for some good exercise and great fun with Edinburgh Ceilidhs in Lauriston Hall during the Festival Fringe!
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
With the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, 2020 sees The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrate its 70th anniversary with ‘The Platinum Edition’.
Edinburgh International Festival: My Light Shines On Series
The lights of the Festival City burn bright in a spectacular celebration of artists, audiences and Edinburgh’s enduring spirit.
Grassmarket Weekly Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement as we host our weekly market.
Army@TheFringe
Between 10th & 30th August Army@TheFringe will be running more than 40 free online events including workshops, readings, performances and discussions for the arts community and the public.
Chamber Music Soundscapes in Princes Street Gardens
Leading soloists and chamber musicians give specially recorded performances from The Hub, heard in the beautiful surrounds of Princes Street Gardens.
Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
The Parking Lot Social: Edinburgh
The Parking Lot Social, Scotland's biggest ever drive-in tour, is coming to Dalkeith Country Park this summer!
Shedinburgh Fringe Festival
Shedinburgh Fringe Festival is a brand new online festival celebrating and preserving the best of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival...in sheds!
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Drawing Stories
This year’s Baillie Gifford Children’s Programme celebrates the remarkable role of the illustrator in bringing picture books to life.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Ground-breaking Voices in Literature
We are honoured to welcome the masterminds behind some of the most ground-breaking literature from across the world this year.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Ideas for Our Times
In this series, sponsored by Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, key writers offer their insights into the major issues of our times.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The Power of Poetry
In this special centenary year of the birth of Scotland’s first ever Makar – the remarkable Edwin Morgan – we celebrate the unbridled power of poetry.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: America: Truth, Lies, Power and Division
With just months until the next Presidential election, we shine a light on how today’s America came to be and the possible consequences for all of us if her identity crisis continues.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Made in Scotland
It wouldn’t be the Edinburgh International Book Festival without celebrating the brilliant work of authors, writers and trailblazers who hail from our small country.
Monday Night Rockaoke
It's Karaoke every Monday night at Opium Edinburgh with all genres welcome, so come along and excercise those vocal chords!
National 5 and Higher Summer Preparation Courses
GetAhead Edinburgh is offering National 5 and Higher preparation courses this summer to give children the extra confidence to start their courses this year.
Do Black Lives Matter in Scotland?
An exploration of the experience of growing up black in Scotland. How does the BLM movement sustain the conversation and challenge racism?
Edinburgh International Book Festival Online Themes: Africa: A Balance of Stories
Ten writers we commissioned to journey across Africa and create new works from their experience - give voice to untold stories.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Hear Her Roar - Fighting for Feminism
This August, we hear from some of the most influential voices fighting on the front-line for feminism across the world.
Introduction to Sewing Class - Zoom Session
This practical online sewing course run by the Edinburgh Sewcial Club will help you become familiar with the basics of machine sewing.
Museums of the FutureNow: Environmental Justice
What role will environmental justice play in our recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic? The event will be participatory with plenty of space for conversation and sharing of ideas.
Of All The People In All The World
Stan’s Cafe are delighted to bring the internationally acclaimed Of All The People In All The World back to Edinburgh. Catch it at the Cornerstone Centre from 18th to 22nd August!
Cause for Complaint: Men’s Sexual Health in Early Modern England
This online talk, given by Dr Jennifer Evans, investigates how men's sexual, reproductive, and genitourinary conditions were understood in early modern England.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Visions of a Better Future
We welcome authors and speakers with vision and ambition – helping us to see the light through the darkness and imagining better worlds for all of us.
Scotland’s Precious Seas
To celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters, this small exhibition explores Scotland’s diverse sea life and the many threats facing our marine life.
Trashing Trust: Lies, Damned Lies, Statistics and Government in the COVID Pandemic.
In this talk run by the Just Festival we ask "How can we trust our public leaders, and how can they retain public goodwill"?
West End Stories Walking Tours
Discover the fascinating lives of people who lived in the West End of Edinburgh, as your guide leads you through the elegant Georgian New Town!
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Making Climate Change Personal
Inspired by the powerful words of Mary Robinson in her 2019 Book Festival event on Climate Change, hear from authors, activists, environmentalists and naturalists that have all made it personal.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Young, Fierce and Proud
From tackling racism and gender stereotypes, to celebrating diversity in all its forms, these events offer exciting and challenging perspectives for all of us to heed.
Fake News Kills World
The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas is back! Richard Milne sets about busting those climate myths, showing how to dismantle false claims with logic and analogies – no expertise necessary!
Funshine on Leith
Join award-winning tour guide Paul as he takes you on a rich, colourful walking tour of Leith. Packed with historical curiosities, personal anecdotes and juicy details that will make your jaw drop.
Know Your Overlocker
Overlockers are amazing machines. This Know Your Overlocker workshop with Artisan Stitch will show you how versatile your overlocker can be.
Pilgrimage Through the Pandemic
How can the church help care for and support people who are on their own Pilgrimage Through the Pandemic?
Improve Your Dressmaking
Improve your dressmaking in this one-day session run by Artisan Stitch on 21st August. The class focuses on the areas that many home dressmakers find tricky.
No Direction Home
Join the Just Festival on Friday 21st August for live, online laughter from the brilliant 'No Direction Home' comedy collective!
Times Like These
In this diverse and intriguing exhibition, members of 'The Artists Pool' give a personal response to finding their lives turned upside down by lockdown.
CLOTH#2020 - A Piece of Work
Celebrating the best in contemporary textiles, CLOTH returns to Dovecot this year with A Piece of Work, a selection of designers on the Tapestry Studio Viewing Balcony alongside an online event.
CLOTH#2020 Online
CLOTH returns to Dovecot this year as an online event. It's the perfect opportunity to pick up accessories, clothing, homeware, and unique gifts, while supporting makers and designers!
Dazzle 2020
Showcasing the best in contemporary jewellery, Dazzle, the major annual exhibition, returns this year to Dovecot Studios!
How To Be A Good Ancestor
It is time to confront one of the most vital questions of the 21st century: How can we be good ancestors?
School of Scottish Studies Archives - In Light
Join the University of Edinburgh’s Celtic & Scottish Studies department for and an online event celebrating the School of Scottish Studies Archive on Saturday 22nd of August!
The Mistake
Be the first to see a new theatre play in the making aptly entitled The Mistake by Michael Mears as part of Peace Cranes – a forthcoming group exhibition about the cultural legacy of Hiroshima.
West Lothian Treasure Trail
Come along to Almondell & Calderwood Country Park on Saturday 22 August for a Treasure Trail not to be missed.
Opium Open Mic Night
It's Opium Alternative Club & Bar Edinburgh's Open Mic Night every Sunday. Come on down and play some tunes with us!
Summer Stroll
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Linlithgow Loch and Peel and discover the wildlife that calls the loch its home.
The Countess of Fife
Join us online for the Just Festival's closing concert performed by The Countess of Fife, an insurgent country outfit featuring Fay Fife – best known as singer with The Rezillos!
Declan
Declan is a brand new take on the Traverse Theatre’s 2019 hit production Mouthpiece about class, culture and appropriation. Part of Traverse Digital Festival 2020!
Removed
A sell-out hit at Belfast Children’s Festival, Baboro Festival and Dublin Theatre Festival, Removed comes to the Traverse Festival.
Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Shielders
Shielders takes a unique look at the very alien world we now find ourselves in and its impact on those who still find themselves on the inside, looking out.
Arthur’s Evening Walk
Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
The Bethany Furniture Clearance Event
The Bethany Furniture Clearance Event is a chance to find good quality second-hand and vintage furniture at great prices.
Arthur’s Amble
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past.
Cushion-making with Zips and Piping
Learn how to make professional looking cushions with zips and piping to match your furnishings and you'll never need to buy a cushion again.
Go Bats!
Come along for a chat about bats before heading out on a night time walk around Holyrood to track down these fascinating nocturnal animals.
Standfast
Not Cricket Productions is reviving the five star Fringe hit 'Standfast' for three nights only from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August 2020!
The Luna Cinema
Enjoy open air cinema at the Botanics as the Luna Cinema presents three nights of classic films under the stars in August!
Arthur’s Adventure
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
East Lothian Online Heritage Festival
This year an online heritage festival will replace of the traditional Archaeology & Local History Fortnight. Celebrate East Lothian’s heritage in new ways without leaving the comfort of your home!
Ocean Terminal Market
Ocean Terminal Market is a fantastic and fun weekend market has a great range of arts, crafts, food and drinks!
The Jack and Jill Market
Shop smartly, be savvy and save money at The Jack & Jill Market on the 29th August at Granton Refectory Hall, Edinburgh College.
FULL MOON with Transmission Meditation 2020
Join Share International Scotland for a powerful group meditation and work of planetary service at the time of the full moon each month!
Events in Fife
Pregnancy Pilates - Online
Pregnancy Pilates helps to reduce those aches and pains, keep you active and benefit from some social time with other expectant women.
Seniors Pilates - Online
Join Sam Mace Wellness for an online weekly Pilates class for the over 60's and strengthen your back and core, rebalance your body and improve posture through re-alignment!
Mish Mash Car Boot Sale
Mish Mash Car Boot Sale in Kirkcaldy, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
The Advantage Cafe and Bar
ONFife is bringing together some of Fife’s best-loved food and drink to celebrate summer outdoors with an exciting new twice-weekly café and bar at the Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy!
Inverkeithing Car Boot Sale
Inverkeithing Car Boot Sale is held every Sunday Morning at Belleknowes Park And Ride Car Park. Come along and find yourself a bargain!
Well Being Well Doing
Using the labyrinth, earthship, yurt and lochside gardens to mindfully connect with nature, be with others in a like minded community and get creative in a simple and easy way!
Evening Zoo
See Fife Zoo as you’ve never seen it before on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout August!
Lines from Scotland
The art of Scottish drawing is celebrated in Lines from Scotland a new exhibition on now at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.
Go Bats!
Explore Dunfermline Abbey after dark with a Historic Scotland Ranger and find out about the fascinating bats that hang out here.
Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival
Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival, taking place between 22nd and 31st August, offers a series of free events for cyclists new and old with a mix of small-scale face-to-face events and online events!
Cyclist Track Days
Cyclist Track Days is a day of riding the world’s best road bikes around a purpose-built, closed track. Plus enjoy a free tasty lunch, cyclist coffee and receive an exclusive goody bag too!
Why Cycle?
Come and hear from local cyclists about their experiences of different types of cycling at Greener Kirkcaldy's online event on Wednesday 26th August!
Better Living through Pedalling
Join Greener Kirkcaldy's online event to hear from well-known figures in cycling about their experiences of how cycling can help the environment and your mental and physical health!
Danny McMahon Band
Dont' miss award winning Danny McMahon when he brings his band to Methil Ex Servicemen's Club on Friday 28th August!
Drive In Cinema - Pratis Barns
Experience The Pictures @ Pratis from 28th to 30th August! Social distanced fun for all the family!
Regent of the Reformation
Meet men at arms and join the Renaissance court at Aberdour Castle as you hear them discuss politics of the day and show arms and armour of the period.
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Hire-a-guide at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond - CANCELLED
Take a personal tour around RSPB Loch Lomond with a guide looking for wildlife and discovering the unique history and management of the reserve!
Love Letter to Glasgow
Local artist Lee Robertson has been working on 'Love Letter to Glasgow' an exhibition which was due to be held in Sogo Arts on the Saltmarket, he's now taken his exhibition online!
Seasonal Self-Discovery Writing Workshops
Explore how to live more intentionally and incorporate nature and the seasons into your daily life on a Seasonal Self-Discovery Writing Workshop with Debbie Innes.
Sculpture Club At Home
Every Tuesday get creative at home with a new Sculpture Club project from Glasgow Sculpture Studios (GSS) and Queen's Cross Housing Association (QCHA)!
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is open for the Summer with a new trail mystery, new trail decorations and a wonderful new trail activity booklet!
Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair
The Merchant Square Craft Fair & Design Fair is held every weekend, why not spend a relaxing afternoon browsing the stalls!
Cranside Kitchen
Cranside Kitchen is a new free-to-enter outdoor venue, open seven days a week with a food market and beer garden located at Rotunda North!
Glasgow Beer Works Beer Garden
Swing by and have a pint with the Big Yin! Glasgow Beer Works' Pop-Up Beer Garden takes can be found beneath John Byrne's Billy Connolly mural off of Osborne Street!
SWG3 Ronnie’s Bar & Bike Shop
SWG3's Galvanizers Yard is set to be transformed into a massive outdoor food and drink venue every Thursday to Sunday!
Glasgow Farmers Market at Mansfield Park
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's west end twice a month!
Govan Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets retail market and car boot sale in Govan (opposite the Govan Shopping Centre)!
Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
Turbo Quiz
Bored of quiz nights that last for 12 hours? Looking for a fun and interactive quiz with epic prizes? The Gate's Turbo Quiz has it all!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the third Friday of each month!
The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
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!
The Barras Market
With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
Brunch Bingo
Enjoy two games of bingo and a classic brunch cocktail of your choice on Sunday afternoons at The Gate Glasgow!
Bookbug Fun Online With Glasgow Libraries
Join Glasgow Libraries online Bookbug session every Wednesday at 10am for fun songs, stories and rhymes your little ones will love!
Dark Kitchen Takeovers
Dark Kitchen is a five week kitchen takeover of tantalising street food hosted by Scotland's top pop-up chefs at The Gate Glasgow!
Festival Village: Merchant City
The Pop-Up Pro's are bringing their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village, to Glasgow's Candleriggs Square!
HumanKind
In this online exhibition hosted by Cyril Gerber Fine Art, explore humankind as seen through the eyes of generations of artists, observing the similarities and differences between us all.
Handmade in Ayr Market
Handmade in Ayr is a creative monthly market showcasing the best of Ayrshire arts and crafts at The Grain Exchange, featuring quality Ayrshire & Scottish makers!
Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
Coworking Sprint - Online Coworking
Boost your concentration and productivity to the max by joining Collabor8te for one of their online Coworking Sprints!
Flowetic Glasgow - Feel Like A Dancer At Home!
Flowetic Glasgow classes are now online! Dance, tone, stretch & relax... and feel like a dancer at home!
Invisible Cities Walking Tours - Glasgow
Invisible Cities offer friendly walking tours of Glasgow that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is!
Thank Frida it’s Friday Over 10 And Teenage Art Group
Helensburgh Art Hub presents, 'Thank Frida it's Friday', a new online art class for teens via Zoom!
Big Feed Street Food Social
Enjoy the best of Scotland's street food at the Big Feed Street Food Social, Glasgow's indoor, fully licensed street food market!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 2.5-3 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
Merchant City Music Past and Present
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a two hour Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
Kirkintilloch BabyCafe
Come for help with breastfeeding issues or just to have coffee, cake and chat at the Kirkintilloch BabyCafe.
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!
Tai Chi on the Lawn
Come relax your body and mind in a friendly atmosphere and tranquil space at the Hidden Gardens' Tai Chi on the Lawn sessions!
Ronnie’s Bar & Bike Shop - Yard Sessions
SWG3 & Ronnie's Bar & Bike Shop are proud to present our their concept of Yard Sessions featuring a host of carefully curated guest DJ's on Saturday nights!
Overlocker Class for Beginners
Get ready to unlock the overlocker! This class from Sew Confident will get you threading and stitching away on this fabulous machine!
EatFilm (Socially Distanced Style)
Your favourite movie night is back! Enjoy a line-up of feel good movie favourites plus a meal, dessert and drink, all set up socially distanced style in the stunning Grand Ballroom at Sloans!
Rotunda Drive-In Comedy Club
Rotunda Comedy Club are bringing drive-in versions of their popular live shows, featuring several award winning local comedians, direct to their car park!
Anna Molin - Costume & Illustration: Drawings from the 1970s
Compass Gallery are hosting an exhibition of work from Swedish artist Anna Molin featuring a selection of original artworks created in the 1970s!
Stained Glass Workshop: 2 Days
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this two day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Bounce and Rhyme
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children Two or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Glasgow Short Film Festival
Glasgow Short Film Festival returns (online) for a glorious 13th edition of boundary-crossing genre-defying new cinema between the 17th and 23rd August!
Chinese Folk Dance Workshop
Join Ricefield Arts for their folk dance workshops and enjoy a taste of Chinese culture while having fun!
NYCOS Mini Music Makers Online
Join NYCOS for their Mini Music Makers Online classes, providing an opportunity for you and your child to make and enjoy music together!
Galvanize Festival - CANCELLED
Tom Walker, The Libertines, Two Door Cinema Club, Supergrass, Example, PIXIES and All Time Low will headline the inaugural Galvanize Festival in Glasgow this August!
Introduction to Zen Buddhism
Cloud Water Zen Group are holding a three week 'Introduction to Zen Buddhism' online course beginning on Thursday 20th August!
Stained Glass Workshop: 1 Day
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this one day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
The Bowie Collective - CANCELLED
Take an incredible two hour trip through the finest work of David Bowie when The Bowie Collective comes to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 20th August!
Still Marillion
StillMarillion pay tribute to the classic Eighties ‘Fish era’ of Marillion at Oran Mor Glasgow on August 21st!
The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
Glasgow Craft Beer Walk for CALM
On Saturday 22nd August, the Glasgow craft beer community will come together to walk as one in aid of a very worthwhile charity, the Campaign Against Living Miserably.
International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents their International Photography Exhibition showcasing the work of photographers from across the globe!
Off The Beatson Track
Off The Beatson Track is back for a seventh year on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August and this time it's going virtual!
Raku Fired Ceramics - CANCELLED
Studio Pavilion's Raku Fired Ceramics course makes an ideal entry point for beginners who wish to try their hand at making with clay!
The Big Escape Live: Glasgow
The Big Escape Live is a brand new interactive outdoor escape experience and it's coming to Glasgow on August 22nd!
Self Portrait: Blind Drawing Online Workshop
Join Ricefield Arts for a relaxed, experimental drawing workshop and create your own self portrait!
Community Building And Anti-racism: Zine-Making With Glasgow Zine Library
Join artist Natasha Ruwona and Glasgow Zine Library for a very special beginner zine-making course as part of this year's Govanhill International Festival!
Hope, Happiness & Well-being
Join Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow and UK National Spiritual Director Kadam Bridget Heyes for their online talk - Hope, Happiness & Well-being!
Classical Chinese Dance Online Workshop
Join Ricefield Arts for their Online Classical Chinese Dance Workshop... the perfect way to exercise and keep fit!
Glass Fusing Class: Half Day
The Half Day Glass Fusing Classes at Cass Peters Glass Art are designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Glasgow Beer Works Big Beer Showcase
Independent brewery Glasgow Beer Works (GBW) have announced they will host a Glaswegian craft beer showcase in their city centre beer garden underneath the much-loved mural of The Big Yin!
Beginners Calligraphy Online Workshops
Learn the art of Brush Pen Calligraphy in the comfort of your own home with this beginners workshop from Toasty Type!
Glass Fusing Class: 1 Day
The Glass Fusing Classes at Cass Peters Glass Art are designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill, and allow more time to create a larger piece of work
Leaves: Get Drawing Workshop
Join Ricefield Arts for their mindful art session, inspired by leaves & nature, where you will have the freedom and support to unwind and to get creative!
Cyanotype Fabric (Inter-Generational Series) - CANCELLED
Cyanotypes are one of the oldest forms of photography, come along to this inter-generational workshop at Studio Pavilion to learn how it's done and create your own designs!
Kames Classic Car Show
Join East Ayrshire Car Club for the annual Kames Classic Car Show on Saturday 29th August at Kames Motorsport Complex, Muirkirk!
Silent Headphone Discno
Book a booth at Shednanigans Night Bar on Saturday 29th August for their first socially distant event... Silent Headphone Discno!
Glasgow Walk to Beat Blood Cancer
Walk in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a life saved on the Glasgow Branch Walk to Beat Blood Cancer on Sunday 30th August!
Events in Lanarkshire
Tenement Through Time
Tenement Through Time is a new, innovative and interactive exhibition which explores tenement life in New Lanark between 1881-1971!
Agape Wellbeing Coffee & Chat
East Kilbride based charitable organisation, Agape Wellbeing, are reaching out to locals who feel isolated from friends and family and are inviting them to their online Coffee & Chat on Wednesdays!
Agape Wellbeing Knit & Natter
East Kilbride based charitable organisation, Agape Wellbeing, are ensuring local stay connected during this time of reduced contact, join them on Wednesdays for their online Knit & Natter group!
Agape Wellbeing Colour for Health
East Kilbride based charitable organisation, Agape Wellbeing, are ensuring local stay connected during this time of reduced contact, join them on Thursdays for their online colouring session!
Agape Wellbeing Mindfulness Session
East Kilbride based charitable organisation, Agape Wellbeing, are ensuring local stay connected during this time of reduced contact, join them on Thursdays for their online Mindfulness session!
National Museum of Rural Life Summer Trail - CANCELLED
Take a walk in the countryside on the brand new family trail at National Museum of Rural Life, and see what you can spot on the way to the farm!
Holistic Treatments - Massage & Reiki
The Health & Wellness Hub bring weekly holistic treatments, including massage and reiki, to several community venues around Lanarkshire!
Seniors 5-A-Side Football
Over 55 and looking to get back into football or take it up? Come along to Eastfield Lifestyle Sports Complex in Rutherglen for weekly fives!
New Lanark Makers Market
New Lanark's regular Makers Market's showcase the best of hand-made products from designers, crafters and artists across Scotland!
Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 2pm!
East Kilbride Art Club - Exhibition
East Kilbride Art Club are hosting their very first ONLINE exhibition until the 28th August... take a look and vote for your favourite piece of work!
St Andrew’s Hospice - Not So Midnight Walk
This year St Andrew's Hospice are challenging YOU to rock your brightest item of clothing, dust off those glow sticks and get walking for their 'Not So Midnight Walk'!
Strathaven Miniature Railway 2020 Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2020 season on Saturday 1st August and will run every Saturday until the end of September!
The Tolbooth Lanark Summer Exhibition: Coasts and Rivers
Coasts and Rivers is a celebration of Scotland's spectacular and unrivalled shores, rivers and lochs at The Tolbooth Lanark!
MacFloyd: To The Moon & Back - POSTPONED
MacFloyd return to the Motherwell Concert Hall with their new show for 2020, promising an unforgettable journey through the Pink Floyd catalogue!
Mr Fibbers - Back in Tune - POSTPONED
Mr Fibbers is back and funnier than ever with 'Back in Tune', a show packed with jokes, games and comedy songs that kids just love, catch him at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 22nd August!
Autumn Volunteer Sessions
Can you help out in the Castlebank Park gardens this autumn? The team are looking for extra pairs of hands to get the gardens ready for winter!
Night Shift at Drumpellier
As dusk falls Drumpellier comes alive, join our popular and free night walk and spot some nocturnal wildlife!
Castlebank Plant Sale
Shop local and get your garden looking great this summer by visiting Castlebank Horticultural Centre's plant sales between the 27th & 29th August!
Movie Mania Tribute Night - CANCELLED
Celebrate the hits from your all time favourite movies at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde's Movie Mania Tribute Night!
Virtual Workshop: Plant Identification - What’s In A Name?
Join Stuart Ritchie, Educational Gardener at Castlebank Horticultural Centre, on Saturday 29th August for a 'Plant Identification' virtual workshop!
St Andrew’s Hospice - Bubbles & Boogie
Bubbles & Boogie is an afternoon of entertainment, singalongs & much more, hosted by the brilliant Edward Reid and all in aid of St Andrew's Hospice!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Story Club - Online Adventures
Join Oak Tree Arts for Story Club and go on an interactive epic adventure, inspired by some fantastic folk tales!
Lockdown Drive-In
intu Braehead and The Catherine McEwan Foundation have teamed up to bring drive-in movies to Renfrew this Summer!
Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge 2020
Have the Silliest Summer ever and join the Silly Squad, Summer Reading Challenge 2020 with Renfrewshire Libraries!
Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
Paisley Art Institute 132nd Annual Exhibition
The Paisley Art Institute's 132nd Annual Art Exhibition, which will be held online this year, will contain artworks by the best contemporary talent from all over Scotland and beyond!
Open Book and Paisley Library on Zoom
Join Open Book and Paisley Library for an hour of shared reading on Wednesday mornings!
At The Drive In: Glasgow
@TheDriveIn is a fully loaded drive in cinema experience that is bringing a whole host of drive in activities to Glasgow in August!
The Parking Lot Social: Glasgow
The Parking Lot Social, Scotland's biggest ever drive-in tour, is coming to Glasgow Skyport Park & Ride this summer between the 26th August and 6th September!
Clan Classics - Glasgow Clan v Cardiff Devils
It's almost time for another #ClanClassic! This Saturday night Glasgow Clan invite the Purple Army to watch another classic Clan game!
Science and Autoimmune Disease Awareness Fayre
Autoimmune Conditions UK alongside Glasgow University and UWS are hosting another fabulous Science and Autoimmune Disease Awareness Fayre at intu Braehead on August 29th!
Every Sunday is...Sunday Treat Day
Every Sunday is a Sunday Treat Day at Cafe Fairfull... why not bring along a friend or even the whole family?
Twist & Hit Season 7 Registration
Join Twist & Hit Cheerleaders for their season 7 registration event for ages 3 upwards on Monday 31st August!
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