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Big Kid Circus
This year Big Kid Circus introduces an exciting mix of amazing new artistes!
An incredible troupe from Cuba present a variety of acts, including the marvellous Teeter Board, a Russian Bar, a Double Aerial Hoop, a Triple Aerial Trapeze Bar and Roller Skating!
Howden Park, Livingston
Today
Den Building Adventures
Den Building Adventures Summer Holidays Saturday 29th June – Tuesday 20th August
Join the tribe for daring daily adventures exploring some of the wildest and most remote corners of the Almond Valley site.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Today to Tue 20 Aug
Day out with Thomas
Travel on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway. Engines with friendly faces, children’s entertainment, competitions, face painting, fairground attractions: a popular event with young fans of the Railway Stories by Rev W Awdry and his son Christopher, as seen on TV.
Boness & Kinneil Railway
Sat 27 Jul 19 and Sun 28 Jul
The Last Bottle Escape Dinner
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Grab your friends and book a table at Du Vin Bouchers for an evening of great food, delicious wine and fun filled entertainment ????
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Du Vin Bouchers, 62 High Street, Linlithgow
Wed 31 Jul 19
BDMLR Marine Mammal Medic Course - how to rescue whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals!
Learn how to rescue Whales, Dolphins & Seals. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) is a UK based marine animal rescue organisation. We have around 3,500 active volunteer Marine Mammal Medics around the UK and we are the only such specialist organisation covering England, Wales and Scotland.
Fisherrow Yacht Club, 97 New Street, Musselburgh
Sun 18 Aug 19
Perfect Wedding
Waking in the bridal suite on his wedding day, Bill finds a strange girl in bed beside him. As he panics to get her dressed and out of the way, his bride arrives trapping the girl in the bathroom. In desperation, Bill persuades his reluctant best man to pretend the stranger is his girlfriend...
The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh
Mon 19 Aug 19 to Sat 24 Aug
Steak Night at The Kitchen
In need of a night out? Steak Night is back by popular demand – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Slice into the best cuts of the finest Buccleuch Beef and enjoy a steak experience like no other, now taking place on the last Friday of every month.
The Kitchen at Restoration Yard, Via King’s Gate, Dalkeith, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Aug 19
Music from the Movies with London Concertante
Join world-renowned London Concertante as they bring us on a stunning red carpet ride of iconic movie soundtracks. From aliens and spies to dinosaurs and war heroes – this evening promises to be exciting exploration of the power of film music, packed with all of your family favourites made famous by Hollywood!
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 27 Sep 19
Spooky Happenings
Spooky Happenings Sat 5th - 31st October
As the nights get darker, mysterious creatures emerge from the dark corners of the old farm. Grab your trail sheet and look out for the clues on your spooky quest.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Sat 5 Oct 19 to Thu 31 Oct
A Spoonful of Vintage Fair
A Spoonful of Vintage returns to Stockbridge with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders. We have fabulous vintage fashion from the 1940s-1970s, jewellery, handbags and accessories, ceramics, glassware, homewares, collectables and furniture.
Stockbridge Parish Church, 7b Saxe Coburg Street, Edinburgh
Sat 5 Oct 19
VIVALDI - FOUR SEASONS by Candlelight
Programme:
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A minor
Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
If you’ve never been to a classical concert before, fear not!
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 11 Oct 19
Counterfeit Sixties Show
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston
Sat 19 Oct 19
Friday Fright Night
Friday Fright Night Friday 25th October 18:00 – 21:00
A little extra horror once the sun goes down, with a scary surprise around every corner, ghost trains to nowhere, and trailer rides circuiting the graveyard. Come dressed to kill.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Fri 25 Oct 19
Spooky Saturday
Spooky Saturday 26th October 10:00 – 17:00
On the Saturday before Halloween there’s even more spooky fun going on throughout the day - dooking for apples and other traditional games, crafts and creations, and music for monster dancing - ideal for families with younger children.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre Millfield, Livingston
Sat 26 Oct 19
Steam Gala weekend
See the Scottish Railway Preservation Society’s steam locos and their finest coaching stock. See website www.bkrailway.co.uk for updates.
Bo’ness Railway, Union Street. Bo’ness
Fri 1 Nov 19 to Sun 3 Nov
VIVALDI - FOUR SEASONS by Candlelight
Programme:
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 5
Mozart – Flute Concerto in D
Haydn – Violin Concerto in C
CPE Bach – Flute Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi - “Winter” from the Four Seasons
If you’ve never been to a classical concert before, fear not!
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 15 Nov 19
Santa Steam Trains
Travel on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway. Santa travels by Steam Train, giving a gift to each of the young passengers. Christmas decorations and Christmas songs create a festive atmosphere. Adults receive seasonal refreshments at Bo’ness station. Special timetable; Advance Booking Essential.
Boness & Kinneil Railway
Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec, Sat 21 Dec, Sun 22 Dec
CHRISTMAS BAROQUE by Candlelight
Programme:
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Vivaldi – La Follia
Mozart – Divertimento in D
Handel – Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 7
Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi – “Autumn” & “Winter” from the Four Seasons
If you’ve never been to a classical concert before, fear not!
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Wed 4 Dec 19
Viennese Christmas by Candlelight
Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 6 Dec 19
Spectacle of Light
Introducing Dalkeith Country Park’s NEW winter festive light experience, Spectacle of Light: the magical after-dark adventure for all the family!
Dalkeith Country Park,
Via The King’s Gate,
Dalkeith
Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Fri 13 Dec to Sun 15 Dec, Tue 17 Dec to Mon 23 Dec, Fri 27 Dec to Tue 31 Dec, Thu 2 Jan 2020 to Sun 5 Jan 2020
Viennese Christmas by Candlelight
Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.
St Giles’ Cathedral,
High Street,
Edinburgh
Fri 13 Dec 19
Winter Diesel Gala
Primarily aimed at Diesel Enthusiasts, but interesting to anyone who wants to re-live the sounds and smells of these great diesel engines of the Swinging Sixties, this weekend will feature locomotives from the home fleet together with guest locomotives which are to be confirmed.
Bo’ness Railway, Union Street. Bo’ness
Sat 28 Dec 19
Hogmanay ’Black Bun’ Special Trains
Join us for complimentary traditional Scottish Hogmanay Black Bun and a hot drink whilst travelling aboard our nostalgic steam railway, juice and shortbread for the kids! A lovely family event. Travel on one of the last steam trains to run in Scotland this year. (Black Bun is a rich fruit cake in a pastry case.
Boness & Kinneil Railway
Mon 30 Dec 19 and Tue 31 Dec