1Free! (worth double-checking)Blast Off! Soft Play
Come and join us for some free soft play fun at the North Inch Community Library this July! This event is for pre-schoolers and younger primary school children.
22.1 milesSat 11 Jul
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Longleys
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 Longleys, 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 Longleys
1Free! (worth double-checking)
2Zog
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.
43.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:30
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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.
43.9 milesSun 12 Jul11:30
4Guy 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.
43.1 milesSat 11 Jul11:15
5Cardio 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...
44.3 milesSat 11 Jul10:00
6Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Scottish 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
41.5 milesSun 12 Jul12:00
Typewronger’s No Homework Book Club – Jul 2026/Book Adaptations
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.
42.9 milesSun 12 Jul20:00
8MBC x UCB Presents: Saturday Night Improv
Join 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!
43.6 milesSat 11 Jul
9Summer Concert The Church
at 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
43.8 milesSat 11 Jul13:00
10Auchterarder Picturehouse
at Heartland FM
The Auchterarder Picturehouse offers a welcoming space with pre-loved books and craft sets at the book hub.
28.4 milesSat 11 Jul
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