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Join for a burst of creative energy and some hands on fun for all the family. Each week brings a different firefighting inspired craft to enjoy from 10am to 12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout July at  

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Nature walk – Summer trees and stories 

Identify common trees and explore their myths and folk law on Friday 3 July from 2pm to 3.30pm at  

For more information email emily@elgt.org.uk.

Living Fungi Exhibition  

Discover the fascinating world of fungi at Mycobee Mushroom‘s Living Fungi exhibition, featuring a wide variety of mushroom specimens in both fresh and dried forms. The Mycobee team will introduce a range of mushroom growing techniques, offering insight into how fungi can be cultivated at home and within communities. This event requires online sign up with a minimum donation of £1. 

The session will run on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July from 1pm to 4pm at 

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Connection Cafe 

Come along to Queensferry Church’s Connections Cafe for a free summer cafe and crafts on Monday 6, Wednesday 8, Monday 13 and Wednesday 15 July from 10am to 12pm at 

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Brain lab 

A free drop-in activity day at the Physician’s Gallery with scientists from the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Montagne Lab. Enjoy three interactive sessions where you can build neurons with pipe cleaners, step into a creative ‘brain map’ and discover how scientists track disease progression by analysing molecules in blood samples through a hands on experiment. The event will run from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday 7 July at  

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Mellow Mornings 

Join for a free relaxed session in a calm, sensory-friendly space. These mornings are designed for neurodivergent visitors and their families to explore, create and enjoy the gallery at their own pace. The sessions are on Tuesday 7 and Tuesday 21 July from 9am to 10am at 

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Summer Cafe and Craft Events  

A free cafe and craft events throughout July on Tuesdays and Fridays between the 7 and 17 July at 

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Trees in Summer  

Enjoy a gentle guided walk around Holyrood Park with a ranger to learn about the different species of trees in summer and learn about their history and folklore. This event is free and the meeting point is next to the car park entrance of the car park on the grass verge on Thursday 9 July from 1pm to 2.30pm at 

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Fairy Folk for three to six Years of age 

Discover all about the ‘wee folk’ who love to cause mischief in the summertime. Join the ‘wee folk’ in the Dells to learn the history of fairies and do some magical crafts, wings optional. Tickets cost £5 per child with accompanying adult for free. The session will run on Thursday 9 July from 10am to 11.30am at  

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Family Fun Day  

The Umbrella Hub is hosting a free family fun day event for families of all ages on Friday 10 July from 12pm to 2.30pm at 

For more information email LL-valleypark@ea.edin.sch.uk. 

Holyrood family adventure  

Discover Holyrood’s wildlife and volcanic landscape with fun family friendly activities on Monday 13 and Wednesday 29 July from 1pm to 3pm at 

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WHALE Arts Summer Youth Programme 

WHALE Arts are offering four weeks of free summer activities for young people aged six to 11 years old. Junk robots, mask making, trashion, miniature worlds, a trip to the circus at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Festival Fringe and more. The programme is running from Monday 13 July to Friday 7 August at  

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WHALE Arts Open Studio 

A relaxed, creative drop in session with a knowledgeable tutor for young people aged 12 to 16 years. Try a new technique or work on your own project. Use the provided materials or bring along your own on Tuesday 14 July from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at 

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Trade Unions in Communities big give away day  

A free fun packed day with music, food, face painting, and stalls with clothes, toys, books, and electrical goods. The event is running on Saturday 18 July from 11am to 3pm at