1Golden Pen Sutra Writing
21.3 milesSun 12 Jul
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Elvanfoot
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
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.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Elvanfoot, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Elvanfoot
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2HEX APPEAL
Join the WEPDA Bébés in celebrating 10 years of fun, friendships and community! Your stunning host for the evening will guide you through our fantastic lineup of 20 stunning pole performances. Our students will leave you with your jaws on the floor as they wow you with their skills – including the mesmerising tricks and flow they’ve learned from our fabulous team of instructors. We can’t wait for you to see what our students have been working on! Please note this is an over 18s event. BSL interpreting will be provided and Cottiers is a wheelchair accessible venue. *VIP tickets offer seats in the first 3 rows & will offer some of the best views
39.1 milesSun 12 Jul20:00
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3Zog
at 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.
39.3 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
4Zog
at 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.
39.3 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
5Make a Sea Glass Pendant
Hey, do you like pendants? Do you also like sea glass? Well, lucky you - this one’s for you! Join us at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow for our Silver Sea Glass Pendant Class , a hands-on jewellery-making experience inspired by Scotland’s beautiful coastline. You’ll learn how to select, design, and set
36 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
6Cardio Sculpt
Cardio 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...
37.4 milesSat 11 Jul10:00
7Hillfort Under Attack: The Burnswark VR Experience
A HILLFORT AWAKENS TO THE MIGHT OF ROME Introducing a first -of-its-kind immersive experience- a cinematic recreation of a Roman assault on the native hill fort of Burnswark, where silence fell harder than swords. Through cutting-edge visuals, atmospheric sound and haunting storytelling, witness one of the most significant and sobering moments on Scotland’s ancient frontier. […]
38.5 milesSat 11 Jul
8Guy Peploe Lecture | The Scottish Colourists & wider circle
Step 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.
40.1 milesSat 11 Jul11:15
9Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
at The Vault
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
46.5 milesSun 12 Jul£22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
10Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
at The Vault
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
46.5 milesSun 12 Jul20:00£22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
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