Events in Glasgow on 17 April 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season will take you all over the world, from a gothic thriller set in the Highlands to an affecting comedy at a sun-drenched Moroccan spa!
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Acting for Camera: Professional Practice
This ten week course is ideal for those who are keen to develop both their confidence and skill in acting on camera.
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Adult Music Workshops
Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!
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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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ARC SPRING FLING - Stage, Story, Spectacle: Weaving Through the Art of Peking Opera
A drop-in cultural event exploring the world of Peking Opera through face painting, costumes, tea tasting and more!
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Art For Baby
Art for Baby is a fun informal workshop that offers a space for rest and wellbeing in the Burrell Collection for parents, carers and babies.
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Bat Out Of Hell
Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock 'n' roll when Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April!
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BBC SSO 2024/25: Afternoon Performance - Dvořák’s Symphony No.7
The BBC SSO's superb new Principal Double Bass Kai Kim steps into the spotlight for a concerto by Estonian composer Eduard Tubin, and Anu Tali conducts Dvořák's dance-like Seventh Symphony.
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Bearsden Art Club Annual Exhibition
Bearsden Art Club return to Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, between Saturday 5th April and Thursday 8th May with their Annual Exhibition!
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Bet Low: An Island on Your Doorstep
The centenary of the birth of the Scottish artist Bet Low is to be marked through a collaboration between the Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art and the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney.
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Briar Rose Family Crafting
Come along to Kelvingrove Museum over the school holidays and discover more about our Briar Rose triptych painting by Walter Crane, then create your own artwork to take home!
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Building Wonders
This Easter, Glasgow Science Centre have got an egg-stravaganza of hands-on building challenges, egg-citing science activities and even a hare-raising trail to enjoy!
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BUZZCUT - Double Thrills: GET OFF by Katy Baird + Althea Young + Kirstin Halliday
//BUZZCUT// presents Glaswegian queer performance artist Katy Baird's latest show Get Off, performed in Glasgow for the first time at Platform Glasgow!
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Caity Baser
Caity Baser will bring her, Watch That Girl (She's Gonna Sing It) Tour, an intimate piano show to Glasgow's King Tut's on Thursday 17th April!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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Cold Flame
Cold Flame will perform the music of Jethro Tull plus blues rock originals at The Ferry on Thursday 17th April!
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Colour: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Colour in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during April.
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Creative Hangouts Spring Club - Bearsden
Expect drawing, painting, group installation, collage, sculpting photography and much more at Creative Hangouts Spring Club in Bearsden!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Denise Chateau Loney - Take a Leaf
Denise Chateau-Loney will bring her exhibition, Take a Leaf featuring botanical printing and watercolours, to Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie from Saturday 5th April.
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Easter Holidays at The Hunterian: Make a Mackintosh!
Join The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall this Easter Holiday for a fun, hands-on craft session! Learn how to create your own embossed metal artwork, inspired by The Glasgow Style.
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Easter Music Camp
Easter Music Camp is back! Under the guidance of the Amplify tutors, students will hone their skills on guitar, piano and percussion in their Kinning Park studio.
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Exhibition: Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson 150
This exhibition, commemorating the 150th anniversary of his death, is organised by The Alexander Thomson Society in conjunction with Glasgow Libraries and the staff of the Mitchell Library.
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For The Love of Shane MacGowan
Direct from their sensational 2024 Edinburgh Fringe sell-out run, For The Love of Shane MacGowan will come to Saint Luke's on Thursday 17th April!
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Foster & Allen
International recording artists Foster & Allen will celebrate an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a UK tour which will include a night at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Fun Time Carnivals: Glasgow Green
Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair to Glasgow Green between Friday 4th and Monday 21st April, just in time for the Easter Holidays!
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Galactic Carnival
Space-themed fairground Galactic Carnival will return, by popular demand, to Silverburn Shopping Centre between Friday 28th March and Monday 21st April!
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Giffnock North Athletics Spring Camps
Giffnock North Athletics Club's Spring Holiday Camps for 5 to 13 year olds are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Taste the Place will provide the chance for locals and visitors to learn more about the history of Glasgow's hospitality scene by eating their way around the city!
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Singles Event (mixed ages)
Join Single & Mingle and meet up to 40 like-minded singles at their relaxed & intimate dating event at Revolution Renfield Street on Thursday 17th April!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry
Jonathan McKinstry's solo exhibition 'I like things I remember' is a collection of paintings inspired by childhood memories of fun, games, and tasty treats!
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Inertia - An Original Theatre Production
Inertia, running for three nights at Websters Theatre, is a newly written two-act production, exploring the complexity of grief through language, poetry, and dance.
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Inflatable Fun City - CANCELLED
The amazing Inflatable Fun City is returning to Victoria Park for the Easter Holidays, every day between the 5th and 21st April!
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Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette
This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1892-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Kids Easter Holiday Climbing Club
The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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Kids Pottery Course: Ages 10 - 14
Creative Bloc have an exciting opportunity for young people to explore and develop their own creative ideas through the medium of clay on this Pottery Course over the Easter holidays.
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!
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Lush Glasgow Fort - Easter Workshops
Make your very own Lush bath bomb, play Easter themed Lush games and take home a goodie bag with your handmade bath bomb, samples and more at Lush Glasgow Fort!
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Milngavie Free Easter Trail
A free, family friendly Easter Trail is being held in Milngavie town centre between Saturday 5th and Sunday 20th April!
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Mimesis: African Soldier
GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.
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Monochrome: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, focusing on the theme Monochrome at their exhibition space on High Street during April.
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National Library of Scotland’s Spring Holiday Fun
Drop in to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall for free family-friendly activities over the Spring Holidays!
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New Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes
Join Lorna's Jazz Boxes for a new Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes starting in Glasgow Southside on Thursday 23rd May!
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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran
A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.
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OCDonuts Window Exhibition
Japanese artist and designer Kanae, based in Glasgow, presents OCDonuts... a fun and colorful window exhibition featuring handmade Jesmonite donut sculptures and bold screen prints!
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One Night In Tennessee
Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!
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Patrick Spicer: Absolutley
Viral sensation Patrick Spicer embarks on his first UK, Ireland, and European tour, following sold-out shows and a hit comedy special, catch him live at The Stand Glasgow on April 17th!
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Piping Live! Bagpipe Pop-Up - Ibrox & Govan
As part of the year long celebrations for Glasgow 850, Piping Live! is bringing their free Piping Pop-Up event to Ibrox & Govan!
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Pollok Fold Events
The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!
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Pollok United Soccer Academy Mini-Kickers
Was your child born between 2019-21, and looking to take their first steps in football? Join Pollok United Soccer Academy for Mini-Kickers!
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Pottery Wheel: 5 Week Course - Vases
Tailored for those with some prior experience on the pottery wheel, this five-week Level 2 course offers an in-depth introduction to crafting small to medium-sized bottles and vases.
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Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz
Every Thursday night, Quiz Hard presents the Sloans Pub Quiz! Show off your skills, grab your team mates and win some amazing prizes!
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R-CADE Boardgames Swap Shop
The R-CADE Boardgames Swap Shop is back for a third year! During the school holiday game sessions the swap table in the cafe will be set up with free books and boardgames for families to take home.
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R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions
Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!
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R-CADE School Holiday Retro Gaming Sessions
Join R-CADE during the April school holidays as they extend their opening times and host even more retro game sessions for the kids, and grown ups!
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Rangers Soccer Academy Easter Holiday Courses
The Rangers Soccer Academy Easter Holiday Courses offer an exceptional opportunity for children to make productive use of their school break!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
Glenarn survives as a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day, come and explore as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl
Join a Scottish Rogue whisky pub crawl through the city of Glasgow and delve into the history of the city, exploring its deep connections with the Scotch whisky industry!
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Spring and May Holiday Activities at GoMA
Inspired by their new show 'Undoing it' by artist Ciara Phillips, join the team at GoMA and experiment with different printing techniques.
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Spring Fling: Space and Place
The ARC's annual Spring Fling is back with a free programme of events and activities for all ages, which this year explores the theme of 'Space & Place'!
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Spring Holiday Family Activity: Make a Willow Lightcatcher
Celebrate the brighter days and put a sparkle in your window, come along and make a glittering Willow Lightcatcher, inspired by the chandeliers in the Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed Salon de Luxe!
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St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter
Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!
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The First Round
Looking to expand your social circle? The First Round (formerly Imperfect Strangers) in Glasgow makes meeting new people easy, effortless, and actually fun!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The LaFontaines
Expect a career-spanning setlist celebrating 17 years of music, memories, and magic when The LaFontaines play their farewell gigs at SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April!
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The Night Market Glasgow - Easter Special
The Night Market returns to Glasgow for an Easter Special... it's a fantabulous night time market place, bringing you the most exciting makers, music, artisans, vintage and so much more!
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The Young’Uns
The Young'uns' live shows are renowned roller coaster rides so you won't want to miss them when they return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Thursday 17th April as they celebrate 20 years of singing together!
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Thursday Night Blues Weekly Dancing Classes
Join Thursday Night Blues and get your blues dancing fix at The Red Door Club or begin to learn how to dance it!
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Trad Thursdays at Sleazys
Brought to you by Falasgair their resident Trad band, come along to Nice N Sleazy every Thursday for knee slapping traditional Scottish music!
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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
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Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre Science Workshops
Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre are delighted to be hosting their ever-popular Science Workshops over the Easter Holidays!
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Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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The Roze Garden
Looking for the best Thursday night out in Edinburgh? Discover The Roze Garden - Edinburgh’s Cabaret and Club Night at The Street!
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Upcycling Garments - 4 Week Evening Class
Join The Edinburgh Sewcial Club for 4 evenings and mend, re-size, re-vamp and re-style clothing to breath new life into each garment and build a whole new wardrobe!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk
The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.
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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025
Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!
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Northern Live
Don’t miss this 11-piece band, featuring 4 vocalists, as they recreate the unstoppable rhythm of Northern Soul classics at The Alhambra Theatre on April 17th!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Guided Meditation
Meditation on Twin Hearts helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.
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The Pillowman - CANCELLED
Bookends Theatre Group presents The Pillowman, a haunting exploration of trauma, morality, and the price of artistic freedom, at East Kilbride Arts Centre between the 15th & 17th April!
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Alice In Wonderland
Come join the fun as Stagecraft Entertainment returns to Valley View this Easter with another exciting show... Alice in Wonderland!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Dream Believe Achieve Academy New Dance Classes
Give your child the chance to shine, move, and groove at Dream Believe Achieve Academy's brand new dance classes for primary school kids!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families
Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on this family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gargunnock House Garden
The garden at Gargunnock House has a walled garden, well-established house garden, woodland walks with species and hybrid rhododendrons, massed plantings of azaleas and wonderful specimen trees.
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The Bone Folder: Book Launch and Live Poetry Readings
Join us at Central Library for an evening of brilliant and luminous poetry on Thursday April 17th!
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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!
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