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This week in the Scotland
ExhibitionUntil 6 Dec · Aberdeen
Aberdeen Artworlds: The Linklater Collection
A free exhibition marking 50 years of the Linklater Collection, with Scottish Colourists, Joan Eardley and Anne Redpath on show.
The Gallery, Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, Bedford Road, Aberdeen AB24 3AAFree
ExhibitionUntil 27 Sept · Edinburgh
Anne Hardy: Feelings
A major new solo show fills Talbot Rice Gallery's grand Georgian rooms with immersive photographic installation and sound, free all summer.
Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YLFree entry
Market👋 Meet peopleUntil 31 Dec · Glasgow
The Barras
Glasgow's legendary weekend market in the East End — part flea market, part street-food yard, all character.
The Barras Market, Gallowgate, Glasgow G1 5AXFree entry
ExhibitionUntil 15 Nov · Dundee
France-Lise McGurn: The Charm Offensive
A Dundee-trained painter's biggest UK show yet, spilling off the canvas and across both DCA galleries.
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DYFree entry
Market👋 Meet peopleUntil 22 Feb · Glasgow
The Rail Yard Farmers Market
A weekly West End farmers market on the old Kelvinbridge railway yard, with Scottish produce alongside local crafts, street food and live music.
The Rail Yard, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G4 9HBFree to browse
Market👋 Meet peopleUntil 28 Feb · Edinburgh
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
One of Scotland's largest weekly farmers' markets, set below Edinburgh Castle — Scottish producers selling fresh produce, bread and cheese.
Castle Terrace car park, Edinburgh EH1 2EWFree entry
Culture👋 Meet peopleThu 17 – Sun 20 Sept · Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral Festival 2026: Rooted in Discovery
A 10th-anniversary weekend of live music, talks and silent cinema inside Glasgow's oldest surviving medieval building.
Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0QZFree talks and tours; ticketed concerts from around £12
Culture👋 Meet peopleThu 17 – Sun 20 Sept · Glasgow
Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival
Hundreds of normally closed or hard-to-reach Glasgow buildings open for free guided tours, talks and family activities.
Multiple venues city-wide, GlasgowFree
Market👋 Meet peopleSun 20 Sept · Glasgow
Glasgow's Craft & Flea Makers Market
A one-day makers' market at The Briggait — ceramics, jewellery, vintage, plants and artisan produce from small Scottish businesses.
The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZFree entry
Music👋 Meet peopleTue 22 Sept · Edinburgh
Café Ceilidh
A free, drop-in afternoon of traditional Scottish song, tunes and stories in the Storytelling Court on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SRFree, non-ticketed
Music👋 Meet peopleTue 22 Sept · Glasgow
Pacific Avenue at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
Chart-topping Australian indie-rockers play the 300-capacity room that broke Coldplay, Blur and Biffy Clyro.
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, 272A St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RLSee kingtuts.co.uk for current price
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