Tag: Christmas events
Dazzling light show provided a real lift in challenging times
The rain trickled down from the sky as the first guests filed into The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for the annual festive light show.
The air had a definite winter chill and all entrants were...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Raymond Briggs Trilogy: The Snowman 29 mins (U), Father Christmas 26 mins (U) and The Bear (U) 26 mins. 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Book online or call the box office on 0131 228 2688.
Teatime Acoustic:...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Slackers Club: a free-to-join club especially for students offering members the chance to attend very special free monthly screenings. This month: The Woman In Black: Angel of Death (15). 9pm, Cameo Cinema, 38...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Dog Tales: The Dogs Trust will host this storytelling and crafts session about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership. For ages 5-10. 2-3pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street.
Messy Nativity! 4-5.30pm, Saltyard Cafe, 158...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2014
Dog Tales: The Dogs Trust will host this storytelling and crafts session about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership. For ages 5-10. 2-3pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street.
Messy Nativity! 4-5.30pm,...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Song, by Toad Christmas Party: Garden of Elks, Plastic Animals, plus short sets and cabaret from other acts on the Song, By Toad label and followed by DJ Sets from Irregular Owl Movements and...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Greenman's Grotto at The Secret Herb Garden: instead of Santa asking a child 'what do you want for Christmas?', why not allow a child the chance to hear how to respect and care for...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Secret Herb Garden Festive Evening: wine, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Pentland Hills. 4-8pm, The Secret Herb Garden, 32a Old Pentland Road, EH10 7EA (for more...
Visit the Greenman for some Christmas magic!
There are rather a lot of trees about just now - and there will be even more lying forlornly by the roadside in a few weeks' time. If you're a little fed up with...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. 12.30pm,...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
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Can't Dance Cameron: Emily Dodd introduces her new book, the tale (or tail?) of a capercaillie bird who doesn't think he can dance. Emily is a former Reader-In-Residence at the library. For ages...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per baby. Babychanging, bottle warming and buggy parking facilities available. This...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Young Voices (PG). A selection of films made by young people who participated in the Filmhouse's Understanding Cinema project at schools and cinemas across Scotland in 2013/14. Most of the films were made by primary school...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Christmas Special Dugs N Pubs: dress your pooch up as a Christmas pudding, Santa or Rudolph and meet your favourite doggy friends at Sofi's! 12 noon, Sofi's Bar, 65 Henderson Street.
Out of the Blue Christmas...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Women By The Sea: portraits by Eleanora Scalise. Launch party for this new exhibition of watercolours painted on Eleanora's recent trip to Southern Italy. From 7.30pm, Sofi's Bar, 65 Henderson Street. Free refreshments!
Quartermile Christmas Market: street...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Balkans Music Camp Fundraiser: guitarist Dan Abrahams is raising funds for this project, which offers music therapy for conflict-trauma victims and those with special needs. Loads of great party music from folk trio Caro River and The Bridges,...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – Stained Glass Window Project
Edinburgh’s Christmas is in full swing, and you can happily spend a day on skates, swings and helter-skelters, partaking of pancakes, pies and pretzels and enjoying everything else the markets have to offer.
If, however, you...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Animal Art: new mosaics, lino-cuts and monoprints from artist Freya Levy. Private view tonight 6-8pm, Glass & Thompson, 2 Dundas Street. Refreshments provided! Exhibition continues until Christmas: read The Edinburgh Reporter's article about Freya's work here.
National Museum...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Lots of Christmassy things this week, from craft fairs to carols and music to markets - but if the very thought of anything festive sends you running from the room, fear not - there...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Antboy (Denmark 2013 - English language version) Cert PG. Re-energising the superhero genre for a younger audience - who needs Spiderman when Antboy is in town? 'a rollicking good fun caper movie'. 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Garvald Christmas Bazaar: handcrafted goods made by members of Garvald Edinburgh, live music, children's activities, refreshments. 10.30am-1.30pm, Garvald Gorgie Workshops, 454/1 Gorgie Road. Entry by donation. Garvald Edinburgh is a Scottish charity offering creative opportunities and support...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014
Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Scottish Inter-Faith Week begins today; its theme this year is Journeys, and the programme includes films about young women from different faiths and about the journey of the soul, a mindfulness session, talks on religious...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Edinburgh Steiner School Christmas Market: handmade gifts and crafts, puppet shows and fairground games, raffle, tombola, complementary therapies, live music, King Winter's Grotto, Viennese Cafe, world food market, craft workshops, star hunt and more. 11am-4pm, Edinburgh...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014
Delighters: Hula Hooping - taster session. For ages 14+, beginners or beginners + - session will be tailored to the abilities of the participants. 6.30-7.30pm, Forest Centre +, 38 Castle Terrace....
WATCH AND WOLF: A new multi-sensory cinema experience!
What could be better than watching your favourite film and enjoying the food and drinks you see on screen? Well Edinburgh's own Jelly and Gin have come up with an event where you can...
