Catch up on Scotland’s latest events and news.
Emotional rollercoaster
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If you have fallen head over heels with someone special, make a thrilling adrenaline-fuelled date riding the Midlothian Snowsports Centre’s Alpine Coaster. It’s the first in Scotland, and the ride of your life just takes around three minutes and includes a 360-degree helix turn. You can apply the brakes to slow down, and the maximum speed is restricted to 28mph. With a variety of tickets on offer prices start from £7 for a single ticket.
Bunny hop
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There are Easter Egg Trails taking place at 42 National Trust for Scotland venues, including Newhailes House & Gardens near Musselburgh and Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot in East Linton. Hop on over and visit Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April, 10:00-4:00pm and take part in the charity’s Easter Egg Trails. Each trail sheet costs £5.00 and combines a lovely spring walk with puzzle-solving to earn a delicious Easter reward.
Stellar weekend
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The Edinburgh Corn Exchange transforms into a haven for all things fantasy and sci-fi on February 21-22. This year’s Capital Sci-Fi Con will be raising money for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) with a galactic gathering of celebrities, with appearances from Luke Pasqualino, Maxence Cazorla, Nola Klop, Rich Keeble and Peggy the dog from Deadpool. Adult weekend tickets cost £30, children aged 5-15 cost £18, and those under 5 go free.
Wild about Rugby?
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Scotland rugby legend Greig Laidlaw will host two exclusive Six Nations talks.The events, which are being held in partnership with The Famous Grouse, take place at Bonnie & Wild in Edinburgh city centre on February 19 and March 12. The former Scotland captain will share insights from his distinguished career, followed by a Q&A with guests and his insight on the current Six Nations campaign and Scotland’s hopes for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Tickets are priced £40.
Market values
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North Berwick Harbour food market will return on the second Saturday of every month from March 2026. The popular local market is run in collaboration with East Lothian Food and Drink and North Berwick Harbour Trust. Get down there early and grab yourself a bargain from one of the 24 independent traders. It is a great way to get behind supporting the region’s wonderful food and drink producers and supporting local businesses.
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Tree-mendous fun
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Go down to the woods for a free family session at Lochend Woods, Dunbar, funded by East Lothian Climate Action Network 10:00am – 12:00pm on March 22. You can head along to learn more about the habitats, plants and wildlife, or try your hand at woodland maintenance and conservation tasks. It is a great way to meet local experts and try a nature-friendly craft activity. Pre-book your space to enjoy self-led, family-friendly fun.
