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The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Ratho.

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Hawaiian Big Summer Social (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

This is the one you **do not want to miss** — our **biggest social of the year**, the Hawaiian Big Summer Social! We’re bringing the full summer party vibe with a BBQ, cocktails, ice breakers, games, laughs, and plenty of chances to mix, mingle and meet new people before the evening theme night begins. Get your best Hawaiian outfit ready — tropical colours, floral prints, leis, summer shirts and full island energy encouraged. This is set to be one of the busiest, most fun socials of the year, so gather your people, get your outfit planned, and make sure you’re booked in. **Pre-booking is essential.**

Sat 25 JulAfterdark(3.4mi)

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Hawaiian Theme Night

Keep the summer energy going with our Hawaiian Theme Night, following on from the Hawaiian Big Summer Social. Expect tropical colours, floral prints, beachy outfits, leis, summer shirts and island-inspired vibes as the club carries the theme through into the evening. Whether you go all-out Hawaiian or just add a splash of colour, this is your chance to dress for the heat and enjoy a fun, relaxed theme night in true Afterdark style.

Sat 25 JulAfterdark(3.4mi)

via AfterdarkLocal gem

David Gatherer Eventing Two Day Camp - Arena XC, Jump and Flatwork

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Around £265

David Gatherer Eventing Two Day Camp - Arena XC, Jump and Flatwork

Suitable for all levels of XC Rider, David Gather’s clinics are known for their ability to teach you the technical side of XC riding - your angles, your speed, your strides, and a huge amount of fun.

Sat 25 JulTotleywells Equestrian(4.1mi)

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Kinneil House

, Bo'ness Kinneil House Sat 25 Jul 2026 10:00 Book a Saturday guided tour of the House from 10am (until 19th September). Discover More

Sat 25 Jul11:00Forth Rail Bridge(4.8mi)

via Forth Rail BridgeLocal gem

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Tarun Jain Event

Tarun Jain Event at St Marys Dalmahoy. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 25 Jul14:00St Marys Dalmahoy(1.1mi)

via St Marys Dalmahoy

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Around £20

Hawaiian Big Summer Social (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

Sat 25 Jul18:00Afterdark(3.4mi)

via AfterdarkLocal gem

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Hawaiian Theme Night

Sat 25 Jul22:00Afterdark(3.4mi)

via AfterdarkLocal gem

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David Todd guest preaching

St Marys Dalmahoy is being delightfully mysterious about David Todd guest preaching. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 26 JulSt Marys Dalmahoy(1.1mi)

via St Marys Dalmahoy

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Inner Forth Bike Bus

Port Edgar Marina Inner Forth Bike Bus Sun 26 Jul 2026 09:25 Free Inner Forth Bike Bus Sunday 17th May until Sunday 27th September. Booking recommended. Discover More

Sun 26 Jul10:25Forth Rail Bridge(4.8mi)

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Catch the Wave - FREE Surf

Scottish Surfing’s ‘Catch the Wave’ programme is part of SportScotland’s ‘Summer of Sport’ Scottish Surfing are offering a FREE beginner surf lesson + lunch to primary and secondary school children (over 7yrs old) at Lost Shore Surf Resort. All spaces are first come first served but a further FREE beginner surf lesson + lunch will be taking place on the 2nd of August – so anyone signed up for the 26th of July who misses out will be offered a space on the 2nd of August. To sign up for your FREE surf lesson + lunch on either the 26th of July OR the 2nd of August please sign up using the form linked below.

Sun 26 Jul11:30Lost Shore Surf Resort(0.6mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Rosyth Community Market 2026

Parkgate Community Centre Rosyth Community Market 2026 Sun 26 Jul 2026 10:30 Come and browse the selection of artisan foods, crafters and small businesses at Parkgate Communi... Discover More

Sun 26 Jul11:30Forth Rail Bridge(4.8mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Culross Community Market

Culross Village Green Culross Community Market Sun 26 Jul 2026 11:00 Community market in the beautiful setting of Culross. Weather permitting - check Facebook for upd... Discover More

Sun 26 Jul12:00Forth Rail Bridge(4.8mi)

via Forth Rail BridgeLocal gem

History & Heritage

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum Sun 26 Jul 2026 11:00 Over 100 buses, trains, a horse tram, and other exhibits. Open Sunday afternoons. Shuttle bus fr... Discover More

Sun 26 Jul12:00Forth Rail Bridge(4.8mi)

via Forth Rail BridgeLocal gem

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Dalmeny Church

Dalmeny Church Sun 26 Jul 2026 14:00 Explore the oldest unrestored Norman Church in Scotland. Volunteers share fascinating historical... Discover More

Sun 26 Jul15:00Forth Rail Bridge(4.8mi)

via Forth Rail BridgeLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Longboard Workshop

Our longboarding workshop is an introduction to traditional longboard surfing. We’ll start with a practical theory session covering what makes riding 9ft+ boards unique, focusing on the purpose and functionality of cross-stepping and noseriding. After breaking down the techniques, we’ll hit the water and put it all into practice. Suitable for: This session is ideal for longboarders eager to build their foundation, as well as anyone comfortable on a shortboard, midlength, or foamy who wants to try longboarding. Wave height: Waist high, on our Cruiser Plus wave setting Surfboard: Bring your own board, rent from our shop (limited availability), or use our 9ft foamies Itinerary: 16:45: Meet in our High Performance room for a forty-five-minute classroom session on Longboarding theory. 17:30: collect equipment and change into wetsuits 17:45: reconvene at the poolside for practical technique practice 18:00: in water session 19:00: Conclude the workshop at the poolside *Please note this is a ticket specifically for this event and cannot be used against any other surf lesson, session or event.

Sun 26 Jul17:45Lost Shore Surf Resort(0.6mi)

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Likely freeTheatre

Out to Play – Monday Quiet Play

Play games, forest crafts, cooking, music, art, gardening, storytelling and nature exploration.

Mon 27 JulGreenway Garden(4.1mi)

via Greenway GardenLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Jolly Botanist, Edinburgh

Join a free, no obligation, Discovery Event to find out how you could run a pub with Star Pubs. This is your chance to meet some of the Star Pubs team and chat with an existing licensee. Your opportunity to learn about the types of pub agreements available Discover the training & support you can get Find out more about the latest pub vacancies in your area Come along to find out more and enjoy a drink on us. Details: Location: The Jolly Botanist, EH3 8DT, Edinburgh Date: Tuesday 28th July Time: 12:00 - 15:00 We will always process your data in accordance with the Star Pubs privacy policy: https://www.starpubs.co.uk/privacy-policy When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

Tue 28 JulStar Pubs and Bars(3.4mi)

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Venues with events near Ratho

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Lost Shore Surf Resort0.6 miles away St Marys Dalmahoy1.1 miles away

More about Ratho

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Ratho sits quietly in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, a place where the air is crisp and the pace is slower than it feels on the other side of the city. The Bridge Inn stands right there for a pint when you need one, serving up live music that keeps neighbours tapping their feet without needing to shout about it. You can catch a comedy night or grab a coffee nearby before heading back home. Near Here tracks all the local bits so you don't have to hunt through a dozen websites to find out what's on this Friday.

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Hawaiian Big Summer Social (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

Hawaiian Theme Night

David Gatherer Eventing Two Day Camp - Arena XC, Jump and Flatwork

Kinneil House

Tarun Jain Event

Hawaiian Big Summer Social (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

Hawaiian Theme Night

David Todd guest preaching

Inner Forth Bike Bus

Catch the Wave - FREE Surf

Rosyth Community Market 2026

Culross Community Market

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum

Dalmeny Church

Longboard Workshop

Out to Play – Monday Quiet Play

Jolly Botanist, Edinburgh

Venues with events near Ratho

More about Ratho

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Hawaiian Big Summer Social (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

Hawaiian Theme Night

David Gatherer Eventing Two Day Camp - Arena XC, Jump and Flatwork

Kinneil House

Tarun Jain Event

Hawaiian Big Summer Social (PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED)

Hawaiian Theme Night

David Todd guest preaching

Inner Forth Bike Bus

Catch the Wave - FREE Surf

Rosyth Community Market 2026

Culross Community Market

Scottish Vintage Bus Museum

Dalmeny Church

Longboard Workshop

Out to Play – Monday Quiet Play

Jolly Botanist, Edinburgh