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We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
1Step into the world of the Scottish Colourists with Guy Peploe, grandson of S.J. Peploe and one of the foremost authorities on this remarkable group of artists. Drawing on a lifetime immersed in their paintings, stories and legacy, Guy will bring to life the friendships, rivalries, travels and creative exchanges that shaped one of the most exciting chapters in Scottish art.
2Cardio Sculpt is the ultimate full-body workout. Feel lighter, stronger and happier after high-intensity, dance-based cardio followed by strength training and stretching.Low-impact modifications will be shown at every class so you can modify and take the workout at your own pace to suit your curr...
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3Scottish Vintage Bus Museum Sun 12 Jul 2026 11:00 Over 100 buses, trains, a horse tram, and other exhibits. Open Sunday afternoons. Shuttle bus fr... Discover More
4at Church of the Good Shepherd
Join us for the second of our Summer Concerts at 11am on Saturday 11th July when musicians from St.Andrews University will be playing. Look out more more details on the
Eventbrite - Typewronger Books presents Typewronger's No Homework Book Club - Jul 2026/Book Adaptations - Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Typewronger Books, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian. Find event and ticket information.
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8at Palladium Theatre, Edinburgh
Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre presents Zog"I'm not braggin' but I'm a dragon"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet so that he can finally win a golden star? This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
9at Palladium Theatre, Edinburgh
Freckle Productions in association with Rose Theatre presents Zog"I'm not braggin' but I'm a dragon"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children. Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet so that he can finally win a golden star? This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
10Join us every weekend for Saturday Night Improv - a fast, funny, and completely unpredictable comedy show featuring some of the best improv teams in the country!
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