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Leith Collective First Birthday Party at Fort Kinnaird

By at September 7, 2023 | 6:36 pm | 0 Comment

The Leith Collective celebrates one year at Fort Kinnaird with music, drinks and a lot of love for the planet

The Leith Collective celebrates one year at Fort Kinnaird with music, drinks and a lot of love for the planet. Party like there’s no Planet B! - Don’t miss the birthday celebrations at The Leith Collective, Fort Kinnaird this Friday Locals are being invited to party like there’s no Planet B this Friday as The Leith Collective at Fort Kinnaird celebrates its

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The Kirknewton Comic Art Exhibition and ComicCon

By at January 27, 2023 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

Art from The Kirknewton Story, the history of Kirknewton and West Lothian told in a comic book format, is to be exhibited at the Howden Park Centre in Livingston from 3rd February to 9th April.  Some of the artists involved will also attend a ComicCon on Saturday 11th March to sell comics, do signings and draw sketches. The comic,

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Have Yourself a Marine Christmas at Dynamic Earth

By at December 20, 2022 | 2:18 am | 0 Comment

Dynamic Earth is offering families some great activities to keep the kids amused over the Christmas holidays, with the launch of its festive activity programme. Running from 21 December – 4 January, visitors to the science attraction can dive in and discover Scotland's incredible marine habitats, while learning about Deep Sea Discovery. From 10am each day between

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Top 5 Fun Things To Do When In Edinburgh

By at December 12, 2022 | 11:12 pm | 0 Comment

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Credit: Vishnu Prasad - Unsplash Edinburgh is a top destination for culture vultures, who flock to its world-class museums and stroll its atmospheric Old Town. But pacing around an art gallery or visiting a castle is not everyone’s definition of an enjoyable vacation. So, what if you wanted to add a bit of fun and games to your stay? The good news is, you’ve

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Explore more for less at Dynamic Earth this autumn

By at October 12, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

Visitors to Edinburgh’s science centre, Dynamic Earth, will get more than they bargained for this October, as for a limited time only, a day ticket can be upgraded to an Annual Explorer Pass for only a small additional cost. Anyone who buys a full price ticket for a visit between Saturday 8 to Monday 24 October 2022, can enjoy a full year of visits for just £3

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Funbox Favourites Say Farewell with Final Edinburgh Show

By at May 13, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

After seven years of putting smiles on the faces of adults and children alike, family entertainment favourites Funbox have announced their final show at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre on Sunday 5th June, as they embark on their last ever string of dates. The much-loved trio of Kevin Macleod, Anya Scott-Rodgers and Bonzo the Dog have delighted thousands of children and

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Anything is Foss-ible at Dynamic Earth

By at February 15, 2022 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment

Step back through millennia this half term at Dynamic Earth at the Fabulous Fossil February event. From 12-20 February 2022, become a palaeontologist for the day whilst digging up ancient dinosaur bones and getting up close to real marine fossils. Families will be able to craft their own fossils to take home and explore dinosaurs in augmented reality, as

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Restaurants Launch ‘FREE’ Kids Menu for Half Term

By at February 6, 2022 | 12:21 pm | 0 Comment

Five of Edinburgh’s most popular family-friendly restaurants and bars have launched a ‘free’ kids’ menu in time for the February half term holidays (14th – 18th February). McLarens on the Corner in Morningside, Cold Town House and The Black Bull in the Grassmarket, The Fountain in Fountainbridge and Badger & Co on Castle Street in Edinburgh have cooked a

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Funbox return with Santa’s Pyjama Party

By at November 23, 2021 | 1:23 am | 0 Comment

After long months of lockdown life and homeschooling, it’s time to treat kids and parents alike to an evening of fun and frivolity as Funbox return to The Brunton, Musselburgh on Thursday 23rd December - Monday 27th December – with sing-along favourites guaranteed to get audiences in the festive spirit. The entertaining trio of Kevin Macleod, Anya Scott-Rodgers

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Dynamic Earth Climate Science Showcase Event

By at November 4, 2021 | 1:53 am | 0 Comment

Scientists and research teams from over 15 organisations are gathering at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh to help visitors make sense of the climate crisis and the impact of COP26. On Saturday 6 November organisations such as The University of Edinburgh, The University of Glasgow, Heriot-Watt University and Marine Scotland will give people the opportunity to find out about

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