Events in Lanarkshire on 08 January 2022
View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 08 January 2022 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
Celebrating 75 years of James A Cuthbertson Limited
An exhibition celebrating 75 years of local company, James A Cuthbertson Limited, will open at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum on Saturday 11th December!
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Clyde’s Winter Trail
Can you find the festive scenes around the National Museum of Rural Life? Look out for Clyde's friends as they get ready for the festive season!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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The Tolbooth Christmas Shop
Local artists and makers will be showcasing their products at The Tolbooth Christmas Shop in Lanark between the 12th November and 8th January!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
A Walk in a Walled Garden
Enjoy a visit to Granton Castle Walled Garden! It's open to visitors for a couple of hours every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Academicians’ Prints
The Royal Scottish Academy is pleased to present a selection of limited edition prints by Royal Scottish Academicians in the Academicians’ Gallery this month.
Anthem Saturdays
Enjoy Rock and Metal favourites at Legends Edinburgh's Anthem Saturdays, it's free entry!
Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi. Be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
Castle Of Light
Expect wonder, enchantment and a spectacle of colour this festive season as Edinburgh Castle, the defender of the nation, becomes the ‘Castle of Light’ once again!
China: Through the Lens of John Thomson
The first Edinburgh exhibition devoted to the Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) and his photography in China is on display at the James Watt Centre, Heriot Watt University.
Christmas @ The Anatomist Escape Room
Looking for festive fun that's a little different? Gather your team of family, friends or colleagues and head along to Edinburgh's historical escape room!
Christmas Search Party Edinburgh
Search Party Edinburgh is back for Christmas 2021! Wrap up warm, grab your fellow elves and head out into the magical streets of Edinburgh for an extra Christmassy, snowcially-distanced treasure hunt!
Cityscape Photography Class
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh old town as he shows you the very best places to take some truly special pictures!
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Discover Edinburgh’s Gruesome History
Do you want to explore Edinburgh's top sights in one evening AND discover gruesome secrets about the city that Scotland would rather keep hidden? Well then, this is the tour for your!
Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh's original and award winning Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
Edinburgh Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby are the visitors to DAM Health Stadium on 8th January as Edinburgh Rugby look to claim a second home win over Welsh opponents this season.
Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
Fit Fridays
It's Fit Fridays, every Friday at Subway Cowgate with DJ Josh Scott!
Funbox presents Pyjama Party - CANCELLED
Funbox invite you to Pyjama Party, is the perfect family treat all wrapped up with a bow on top. Come dressed for a sleepover!
Georgian Concert Society presents Sofie Vanden Eynde and Deborah Cachet
The Georgian Concert Society presents Sofie Vanden Eynde and Deborah Cachet. Composers featured will include Charpentier, Lambert, Marais and St Colombe.
Grassmarket Market
Every Saturday the centre of the Grassmarket becomes a flurry of excitement with the arrival of the weekly market, home to art, crafts, jewellery, gifts, not to mention amazing locally made food!
Highlight - Sculptures and Drawings by Richard Goldsworthy
An exhibition of sculptures and drawings by emerging, RSA/Wasps award winning, artist Richard Goldsworthy is on now at Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh!
In the Bleak Midwinter - Exhibition
Baskwell Arts second exhibition is embracing the cold with full force! In the Bleak Midwinter is on until 3rd February 2022 at 18 Spey Street Lane, Leith.
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
Incoming: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture acquired within the last ten years.
Inspiring Walter Scott
On the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, experience his novels through objects that inspired him.
IRON: Translating Territories
This exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy unveils diverse understandings of the physical world around us and explores the creative potential and complexity in this singular material.
Joey Simons ‘The fearful part of it was the absence’
'The fearful part of it was the absence' is an exhibition by writer Joey Simons which investigates the periodic eruption and absence of rioting in Glasgow, and its effect on the shape of the city.
Leith Market
The weekly Leith Market has it all - fresh meats, fish, bread, veggies, fruits, cheeses, home bakes, olives, jams, chutneys, oils, smokehouse products and lots more!
Making Nuno: Visionary Japanese Textiles by Sudō Reiko
This autumn, world-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot brings the work of internationally acclaimed Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko to Scotland with an innovative exhibition.
R3SEARCH: RSA Awards in Focus
The Royal Scottish Academy is delighted to present new work from the 2020 recipients of the RSA William Littlejohn Award, RSA Morton Award and the RSA David Michie Travel Award.
Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
Reflections, The Light and Life of John Henry Lorimer
This exhibition at the City Art Centre will explore John Henry Lorimer’s art through five key themes: light, identity, family, femininity and home.
Remarkable Sights from Arthur’s Seat
Get out of the hustle-and-bustle of Edinburgh for a day as you take in stunning views of the city from Arthur's Seat and discover Edinburgh's unique history and folklore with a local guide!
SLIC - Thursdays
Get groovy with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
Southside of the Tracks - POSTPONED
John McCusker, Scotland’s foremost fiddle player, gathers a who’s who of singer songwriters and traditional musicians for one night only on The Queen’s Hall stage.
Tam O’Shanter and Other Tales
Join Stolen Elephant Theatre for an evening of the supernatural! Expect to laugh and hoot, and for the odd shiver to go a running down your spine!
Tapestry: Changing Concepts
This two-floor exhibition, at the City Art Centre this winter, will feature work by 19 contemporary artists associated with the former Tapestry Department at Edinburgh College of Art.
The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up Comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edinburgh!
The Saturday Show
The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
The Secret Domes at Cask Smugglers
Cask Smugglers are thrilled to present our brand new Secret Domes, which boast some of the best views in Edinburgh from a spectacular vantage point on the rooftop of Waverley station.
The Typewriter Revolution
Drawing on our outstanding typewriter collection, this exhibition features a range of machines, including an 1876 Sholes and Glidden typewriter which was the first to have a QWERTY keyboard.
Vittorio Angelone: Translations (WIP)
Vittorio Angelone returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 8th January with a the makings of his highly anticipated debut hour.
Winter Exhibition
Pop in to Edinburgh’s newest contemporary art gallery, Colinton Arts, for it's Winter Exhibition showcasing 20 Scottish contemporary artists with a mix of paintings, glass, ceramics and sculpture!
XO at Subway Cowgate
Keep your mid-week chill with a mellow blend of Commercial, House and R&B at Subway Cowgate!
Events in Fife
BGCP Comic and Toy Market Tour: Glenrothes
The BGCP is back for 2022! Don't miss them when they bring their Comic and Toy Market Tour to Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes!
Burn The Floor - POSTPONED
Kevin Clifton and the sensational worldwide Ballroom dance company Burn The Floor return with a bang! Catch the 5 star production at the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on 8th January!
Forgan’s Weekend Ceilidh
Come along to Forgan’s Weekend Ceilidh is back every Friday and Saturday night from 10.30pm!
Joy and Creativity – 60 Years of Kirkcaldy Art Club
Come along and join in the celebrations and enjoy the wide variety of art and craft created by the members – from greetings cards and prints, to paintings, ceramics, glass and much more!
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs - Mental Health Drop In
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs have started mental health drop in sessions every Friday at Crosshill Business Centre, Lochgelly.
Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs Kids Club
The Oliver’s Army Assistance and Therapy Dogs Saturday Kids Club is for families to have a safe environment to have some fun, so why not pop in and say hello!
Sanctuary
'Sanctuary', Sun Gallery's inaugural winter exhibition under new ownership, is a beautifully balanced mix of established & emerging talented artists in their own right.
Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2020 Winners’ Exhibition
The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2020 Winners’ Exhibition is on tour in 2021/2022 and you can see it at FifeSpace Gallery, Rothes Halls until 8th January!
Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 20 traders each month selling handmade crafts!
Ya Wee Sleeping Beauty - CANCELLED
The Kings present Kirkcaldy's brand new Christmas Show "Ya Wee Sleeping Beauty" a brand new, sparklingly magical fun filled show for the whole family!
Events in Glasgow
Amartey Golding: Bring Me To Heal
Amartey Golding's new large-scale commission combines filmmaking, photography and a handcrafted garment to highlight generational trauma in Britain and offer collective rituals of healing.
ARTernative Resolutions for the New Year - CANCELLED
This New Year is time for some ARTernative Resolutions! Join us at this art and mindfulness workshop where we will develop your personal plan!
Beginners Sewing Weekend
Learn how to sew or get back into sewing with this weekend beginners course from Sew Confident!
Cathy Wilkes
Cathy Wilkes has produced a unique body of work that challenges and engages with the experiences and ephemera of daily life.
Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
Glasgow Farmers Market at Mansfield Park
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!
Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govan Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets retail market and car boot sale in Govan (opposite the Govan Shopping Centre)!
Helensburgh Market in the Square
Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Jeremy Deller: Warning Graphic Content
Warning Graphic Content at the Modern Institute, Glasgow brings together all of Jeremy Deller's print and poster works from 1993-2021!
Joan Eardley: A Centenary of Lives and Landscapes
To celebrate the centenary of Joan Eardley's birth Glasgow Women's Library are thrilled to exhibit five striking artworks on loan from the University of Edinburgh Art Collection.
Joyworks Blended Laughter Yoga Leadership Training
Join the leading trainers of laughter therapy, have fun and feel invigorated with Joyworks! Laughter Yoga Training!
Khvay Samnang: Calling for Rain
Following COP 2021 Tramway's main gallery will present a new work for children and young people by Phnom Penh, Cambodia-based artist Khvay Samnang.
Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
National 5 and Higher Weekly Lessons
Saturday School's National 5 and Higher Weekly Lessons are tutor-led, directly taught classes, limited to 12 students per lesson.
Pollok Parkrun
Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!
Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
R-CADE Retro Gaming Sessions
It's time to get your game on! R-CADE is back open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all your retro gaming needs!
Saturday Night Comedy
Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy at Glee Club Glasgow, featuring four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday!
Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker - CANCELLED
Scottish Ballet's much-loved production of The Nutcracker returns! Catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in January 2022!
Springburn Parkrun
Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!
Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
The Saturday Show
The Glasgow Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
The Winter Exhibition
Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!
The Winter Garden
Located in the heart of the Merchant City, the Winter Garden offers captivating cocktails, warming hot drinks and delicious street food from local vendors!
Tollcross Parkrun
Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!
Unboxed: Works Without Restrictions
Come along to the RGI Kelly Gallery on 9th December to join in with some festive cheer as they launch 'Unboxed' an RGI Members Show of small scale works!
Victoria Parkrun
Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
Wester Distillery Tours
Take a look behind the scenes of Wester Distillery and enjoy a guided tasting of the range of spirits produced at this microdistillery!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
Active Communities run a series of weekly, recreational jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire... if you want to get fit, have fun and make some new friends then they want to hear from you!
Future Paisley Exhibition
Future Paisley Exhibition provides a look at Paisley's past, present and future, showcasing the exciting collection of transformational projects currently happening in Scotland's largest town!
Robin Robin Adventure Trail
Celebrate your inner Robin on this adventure trail at RSPB Lochwinnoch where you will learn to sing like a robin, find your own superpower and use all your senses to connect with the robin within!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
((Bounce)) Stirling
Come along to ((BOUNCE)) Stirling classes, it's making fitness fun and more accessible for everyone!
Abba Tribute Night
Celebrate with friends and colleagues at our legendary Abba Duo Tribute Night on Saturday 8th January at Stirling Court Hotel!
Into the Light by Fiona Clasen
This winter, the Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum welcomes artist Fiona Clasen’s solo exhibition, Into the Light.
Stirling Farmers Market
The ever popular Stirling Farmers' Market on Port Street is held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month!
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
Winter Activity Trail
Wrap up warm and explore a wintery Jupiter by taking part in our special self-led activity trail on 8th January! Suitable for ages 3-10.
Events in Other Areas
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