Events in Glasgow on 31 August 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Ritual of Rest: Soundbath at the Arlington Baths
A still space to land. Gongs, bowls, and silence unfolding in the calm light of the Arlington Baths. A quiet return. All welcome.
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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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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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All Ages Retro Quiet Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
R-CADE host Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon and the last Sunday each month!
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Birds, Flowers, Moon, Kimono by Megumi Barrington Uenoyama
This exhibition is selected new print works from Orkney-based Japanese artist, Megumi Barrington Uenoyama, exploring themes relating to her dual cultural influences.
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Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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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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Casual Chess Sundays
Join Top Hat & Bishop for their Sunday afternoon chess sessions... suitable for all ages and skill levels!
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Cathcart, Merrylee & Muirend Festival: Discovery Trail
Something is amiss in the windows of our local businesses... take a walk up Clarkston Road and see if you can spot the unexpected items being displayed!
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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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Citizens Theatre Homecoming Festival
After years of transformation, the Citizens Theatre are throwing their doors open once more with Homecoming – a two-week celebration of creativity, community, and connection!
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Cups & Chronicles: Afternoon Adventures!
Join Top Hat & Bishop for an afternoon of thrilling one-shot adventures led by our welcoming Dungeon Masters—no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
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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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DECADES - 70s Party with Shuffles
Step into a time machine and transport yourself back to the groovy era of bell-bottoms, disco balls, and psychedelic vibes!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Mount Vernon Community Hall!
READ MOREElder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Exhibition: Performing 19th Century Glasgow: Nation, Celebrity, Empire
The Mitchell Library presents an exhibition showcasing the city's vibrant theatrical culture between 1800 and 1900.
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Falling & Laughing - An Improvised Comedy Show
Falling & Laughing make comedy from your tragedy! Tell them about an embarrassing moment or a bit of bad luck and they will create an improvised comedy sketch show about it.
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
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From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart’s Development
Mount Stuart Trust hosts From Brick to Building, a summer exhibition exploring the architectural legacy of one of Scotland's most remarkable houses.
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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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Gaurav Kapoor
Gaurav Kapoor, one of the funniest and most prolific stand-up acts in the country, returns to The Glee Club Glasgow on Sunday 31st August!
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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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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 Cocktail Festival
Get ready for Glasgow's ULTIMATE city-wide cocktail extravaganza from Friday 29th August to Sunday 7th September!
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Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
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Glasgow Requiem: The Walk
Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.
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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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Greyfriars Biophilic Garden Open Day and Celebration of Glasgow 850
As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, Greyfriars Biophilic Garden are holding an open day on Sunday 31st August, come along and enjoy this oasis in the city!
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Hilltop Hoods
Following their last sold-out tour, Australian all-stars Hilltop Hoods are returning to the UK for a very special run of shows including a night at SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 31st August!
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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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Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street
Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!
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Jaws 50th Anniversary in IMAX
You're gonna need a bigger screen! Experience this special 50th anniversary release of Spielberg's classic Jaws on the BIGGEST screen possible, IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!
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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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Kidney Research UK Glasgow Bridges Walk
Lace up your trainers and support Kidney Research UK by taking part in the annual Glasgow Bridges Walk on Sunday 31st August!
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Lino Pattern Printing Workshop
Create your own lino pattern printing motif in this 3hr workshop with artist Karené from Pattern & Print at Creative Bloc!
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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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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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Moulsdale Foundation Museum Open Day
The Moulsdale Foundation are thrilled to announce their monthly Open Days at their classic and performance car and motorbike museum, home to Scotland's largest classic car and motorbike collection!
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Museum Of Things
Through a process of artistic reclamation, Museum of Things delves critically and creatively into The Hunterian's spaces and artefacts, reimagining their significance in contemporary contexts.
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Musical Mania at Berlinkys!
Curtains up - it's showtime! Berlinkys is being transformed into a full-blown musical theatre paradise for one unforgettable Sunday of showtunes, sequins, and singalongs.
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Number 10 Hotel Wedding Fayre
Number 10 Hotel invites you to explore the magic of weddings and their exquisite event spaces at their summer wedding fayre on Sunday 31st August!
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Orange: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting an international photography exhibition with the theme of Orange, discover how artists around the world interpret and explore this vibrant hue!
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Our People’s Palace
Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.
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Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Pottery Wheel Taster Session
Start your pottery journey at Creative Bloc with a wheel throwing taster session on Saturdays or Sundays throughout July!
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Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!
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Prince: Sign O’ The Times in IMAX
Experience Prince - Sign O' The Times on Scotland's BIGGEST screen, IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre for one week only from 29th August!
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Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Girls are a three-piece singing group from the North Bay area of California, don't miss them live at The Glad Cafe on Sunday 31st August!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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Rocket Rhapsody - Elton John & Freddie Mercury Tribute Brunch
Ready Freddie? Get set for massive stars b-Elton out some of music's greatest ever anthems at the Radisson RED's Rocket Rhapsody Tribute Brunch!
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Sarah Rose - Torpor
Sarah Rose's exhibition at Tramway, Torpor, incorporates processes of material transformation using the basic elements of glass, heat and light.
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Saving All My Love For You
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You – a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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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: Horatio’s Garden
Horatio's Garden Glasgow, designed by acclaimed garden designer and RHS judge, James Alexander-Sinclair, will be open to the public on Sunday 31st August as part of Scotland's Garden Scheme!
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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 Invertebrate Show
Invert Shows UK return to Scotland with their Invertebrate Show on Sunday 31st August where you can meet and purchase a variety of weird and wonderful bugs!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Solange Pessoa
A major new presentation by one of Brazil's most renowned living sculptors, Solange Pessoa, will be hosted at Tramway Glasgow between Saturday 10th May and Monday 22nd September!
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Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco
Soul On Sunday's mix of Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, RnB, and house classics spanning four decades will make you dance from start to finish!
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Spin Class
In partnership with the lovely folks at Assai Records - SPIN CLASS at Nice N Sleazy gives you the opportunity to listen to your favourite records through a professional PA system!
READ MORESpringburn Junior Parkrun
Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!
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Street: International Photography Exhibition
For the month of August the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme of Street photography.
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Summer Stories and Collecting
Join Annan Gallery for their Summer Exhibition, Summer Stories & Collecting, a seasonal celebration of art during July and August of colour, memory, and imagination!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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The Bobby Deans Big Band
Join The Bobby Deans Big Band on Sunday afternoons at the Paloma Lounge for some great live big band sounds!
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The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!
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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 Hampden Wedding Show
Engaged and planning a wedding? Don't miss The Hampden Wedding Show, Glasgow's largest wedding exhibition, on Sunday 31st August!
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The Late Show
Sunday at The Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner from 9pm for some glitz and glam – and some devilish cocktails too!
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TrySkating: Indoor Skating
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!
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Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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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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Whisky Week: Glasgow
Whisky Week comes to Glasgow this August with 15+ bars participating, each offering a selection of exclusive drams alongside a programme of tours, tastings and events.
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Young Talent
Project Ability's annual Young Talent exhibition is back for 2025 showcasing and celebrating the inspiring work made by young artists with disabilities!
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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:
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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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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Karaoke Sundays With Dino
Join Dino Martino and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at the Arthurlie Inns for Karaoke Sundays With Dino!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Little Children’s Market Scotland - West Lothian
The Little Children's Market Scotland comes to West Lothian on Sunday 31st August with amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!
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Mercedes Azpilicueta: Fire on the Mountain, Light on the Hill
Collective are delighted to presents the first solo exhibition in Scotland of visual and performance artist Mercedes Azpilicueta!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Mulan (U)
Join Peacock cinema for this wonderful classic Disney animation of the Chinese folktale Mulan!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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The Breakfast Club (15)
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club is a timeless classic! Catch it at Carnegie Hall on 31st August!
READ MOREEvents in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Live Music Sundays
Join Joe Gallacher and Daniel Rooney for some live music at ORA Bar as part of their Live Music Sundays!
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Allsorts Youth Group
Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Town Hall Wedding Fayre
Paisley Town Hall Wedding Fayre will take place on Sunday 31st August featuring a handpicked selection of the industry's best wedding suppliers plus a catwalk & live music!
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Big Art Show
Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between Saturday 30th August and Saturday 15th November!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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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: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Hapa Zome
On this adult only event, at Mugdock Country Park on Sunday 31st August, create natural prints employing the technique of Hapa Zome!
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New Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale
Come and visit Falkirk Stadium Car Boot Sale, the biggest and best car boot sale in the region, every Sunday - weather permitting... all welcome!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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