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What's On in July?
Game On
Throughout July, Edinburgh
Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games, arrives in Edinburgh this summer. More >
Kids Jam Making
Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout July, Craigies Farm
Learn how to make Craigies freezer jam! Start the session with a walk into the field to pick berries before heading back to Little Farmers to make some yummy jam. (recommended ages 5 - 10). More >
Terrace Sessions
5 July, Thirty Knots, South Queensferry
Every Friday from 5pm enjoy a live DJ soundtracking your Friday night and incredible views across the water. Food and drinks available. No bookings, walk ins only. More >
Summer Sessions
5 & 6 July, The Railbridge, South Queensferry
Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live music from local artists. Advance booking is recommended.
Adventure Cinema
5 - 7 July, Dalkeith Country Park
A range of open air screenings on the palace lawn. More >
Bug Busters Trail
5 July, Culross
Search and identify the most popular bugs that we find in the Palace, and learn how we monitor them to protect our historic interiors. More >
Family Adventure
5 July, Linlithgow Palace
Discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with fun filled sessions featuring many hands-on actives. More >
The Brilliant Binns Family Tour
6 July, House of The Binns
A family friendly tour of the House of the Binns. Learn about the adventures of the daring Dalyells who have been here for over 400 years. More >
Clay House Modelling for Kids
8 & 29 July, Honeypot Cafe, South Queensferry
Drop the kids at the Honeypot Creative Cafe to create a clay house. This is run over two days. If you can't join the last day, you can attend at another time that suits after the firing. More >
Decorate a Tote Bag for Kids
9 July, Honeypot Cafe. More >
Art Workshop with Peter Scott
9 - 10 July, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry
A two day sketchbook and portfolio prep course with all drawing materials, sketchbooks and paper provided. Two days drawing in the house and gardens and working on larger scale works in the studio space at the house. More >
Magnificent Minibeasts
10 July, Holyrood, Edinburgh
Meet the magnificent minibeasts that make their home at Holyrood Park! Join rangers for minibeast hunts and insect surveys and learn about the importance of insects and other invertebrates to the environment. More >
Paint a Gnome for Kids
10 July, Honeypot Cafe. More >
Terrace Sessions
12 July, Thirty Knots, South Queensferry
Every Friday from 5pm enjoy a live DJ soundtracking your Friday night and incredible views across the water. Food and drinks available. No bookings, walk ins only. More >
Summer Sessions
12 & 13 July, The Railbridge, South Queensferry
Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live music from local artists. Advance booking is recommended.
LEGO Masterclass
12 July Dagelty Bay Library
Calling all makers! Bring your imagination and creativity and join LEGO Masterbuilder, Alistair, for a Marvellous LEGO Masterclass. Learn complex LEGO skills and join Alistair in creating awesome LEGO builds. Suitable for ages 7+ as the masterclass involves complicated and intricate work. More >
Victorians at Hopetoun
12 July, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry
Have you ever wondered what it was like to work and live in a grand house like this, way back in Victorian times? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Join our Victorian Housekeepers for a fun workshop. Dress up as servants, explore the house, and even try out some of the chores and crafts they did back then. It’ll be a real hands-on adventure! More >
Mackerel Fishing
Saturday 13th July, Depart 0830, Forth Sea Safaris. More >
Guided Foraging Walks
13 July, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry
Discover the hidden treasures of the Hopetoun Grounds with expert botanist and wild plant forager, Anna Canning. More >
Herbal Recipes at Culross
13 July, Culross
Join Culross’s herbalists Herbal Hannah, Apothecary Abby and Medicinal Maggie to learn about cooking with herbs in the 17th century. More >
1940s Day
13 July, House of The Binns
Dress in your vintage best and learn about the Binns during the war and engage with historic reenactment groups as they bring to life the country during this tumultuous time. More >
Thomas the Tank Engine
13 - 14 July, Bo'Ness and Kinneil Steam Railway
Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day of colourful adventure at Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway! All aboard a train ride with Thomas, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and join Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of fun. More >
Deer Bambinos
14 July, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry
Join us for a fun-filled Deer-Themed Family Guided Walk at Hopetoun House! Enjoy games and activities as we explore the beautiful Hopetoun Grounds. The adventure culminates with a special visit to meet the Hopetoun Red Deer herd. More >
Coastal Capers
14 July, Blackness Castle
Come along to Blackness Castle and explore the seashore with the rangers. Make some art and learn about the creatures that live call the shore their home. More >
Glass Fusing for Teens
15 July, for ages 12+ at Honeypot Cafe. More>
Ceramic Painting for Kids
16 July, Turtle or fish design for 5+ at Honeypot Cafe. More >
Clay Modelling for Kids
17 July, Frog on a lilypad for 5+ at Honeypot Cafe. More >
Wild Animal Tracks & Signs
18 July, House of The Binns
Come and get attuned to the signs of wild animals' presence in the grounds of House of the Binns. More >
Terrace Sessions
19 July, Thirty Knots
Every Friday from 5pm enjoy a live DJ soundtracking your Friday night and incredible views across the water. Food and drinks available. No bookings, walk ins only. More >
Summer Sessions
19 & 20 July, The Railbridge, South Queensferry
Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live music from local artists. Advance booking is recommended.
Mackerel Fishing
Brush with History
19 July, Hopetoun House
Children's art tour and workshop. Join a special quest through the grand rooms of Hopetoun. We’ll be hunting for hidden clues – can you spot the mythical creatures and amazing animals around the house? More >
Chocolate Making Workshops
19 -21 July, The Abbot House, Dunfermline
Learn how to make handmade chocolate truffles. More >
Go SUP
20 July, Port Edgar Marina
1 day Stand Up Paddleboard course for ages 8-16. More >
Go Kayak
21 July Port Edgar Marina
1 day kayak course for ages 8 -16. More >
Spirits of Culross
20 July, Culross Palace
Join us on an exclusive tour of the Palace and find out the fascinating spirits of Culross Palace. More >
Storytelling Saunter
20 July, Holyrood
Hear some wondrous stories from professional storytellers under the awe-inspiring peak of Arthur’s Seat. A ranger will lead you to several tranquil spots throughout Holyrood Park to meet the storytellers. Each of them has their own unique style, repertoire and take on stories old and new. More >
Family Tour of the Brilliant Binns
20 July, House of The Binns
A family friendly tour of the House of the Binns. Learn about the adventures of the daring Dalyells who have been here for over 400 years. More >
Kingdom Classic Auto Show
21 July, Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Come and see the finest classic vehicles in the country. More >
Ceramic Painting for Kids
22 July, Honeypot Creative Cafe. More >
Friendship Bracelets for Kids
23 July, Honeypot Creative Cafe. More >
Clay Modelling for Kids
24 July, Honeypot Creative Cafe. More >
Removing the Red Rope Collections Care Talk
25 July, House of The Binns
This insightful event will showcase the historical context and care of hand-picked objects within the House's collections... More >
Mackerel Fishing
26 July, Forth Sea Safaris. More >
Terrace Sessions
26 July, Thirty Knots, South Queensferry
Every Friday from 5pm enjoy a live DJ soundtracking your Friday night and incredible views across the water. Food and drinks available. No bookings, walk ins only. More >
Summer Sessions
26 & 27 July, The Railbridge, South Queensferry
Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live music from local artists. Advance booking is recommended.
Make a Willow Bird Feeder
26 July, Hopetoun House
A make Your Own Willow Bird Feeder workshop! Kids will love getting crafty, using natural materials to create their very own bird feeders. More >
Go Sail
27 July, Port Edgar Marina
1 day course for kids aged 8 - 16. More >
Children's Art & Stories Day
27 July, Holyrood Park
Let out your creative side and explore art, stories, music and puppets at Holyrood Park. Designed for children from 1 to 8 years old, this free drop-in event allows young children to express their creativity with several expert story-tellers and artists. More >
Special Tree Walk
27 July, Balbirnie Park, Glenrothes
Learn about Balbirnie Park’s heritage on this Special Tree Walk. Get to know its special trees and learn how to identify trees. More >
Being a Countryside Ranger
28 July, Hopetoun House
What do Rangers do?! Come along as a family to learn all about conserving the wild places of Scotland – the Countryside Ranger way! More >
Go Windsurf
28 July, Port Edgar Marina
1 day course for ages 8 - 16. More >
Slime Workshop for Kids
30 July, Honeypot Creative Cafe. More >
Family Adventure
26 July, Linlithgow Palace
Discover more about Linlithgow's wildlife, history and landscape with fun filled sessions featuring many hands-on actives. More >
Clay Modelling for Kids
31 July, Honeypot Creative Cafe. More >
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Every care is taken to ensure these listings accurate but we take no responsibility for errors and advise you to check with the event organiser before making a special journey.