Events in Lanarkshire on 17 May 2022
View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 17 May 2022 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde
View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!
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Bookbug In The Park
Join the SLLC Libraries team as they celebrate Bookbug Week by holding outdoors sessions in parks across South Lanarkshire!
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Drawing On Green Spaces Exhibition
The Drawing On Green Spaces Exhibition at Low Parks Museum showcases an intriguing variety of beautiful art works inspired by the natural history of Neilsland and Earnock community woodlands!
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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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Love to Ride South Lanarkshire - Bike Month Challenge
The free, online, cycling community platform Love to Ride South Lanarkshire is holding a Bike Month Challenge during May encouraging locals to get on their bike!
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Mug Life Parent Pal Coffee Meet
Mug Life Parent Pals Coffee Meet is coming to the David Livingstone Centre on Tuesday 17th May for zero-judgement caffeine, cake and chat!
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Reimagining Hamilton Mausoleum
Architects were invited to design their vision for Hamilton's most famous landmark, the Mausoleum, now you have the opportunity to view these entries at this special exhibition at Low Parks Museum!
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The Flourish - A Celebration Of All Things Orchard
Enjoy and exhibition of sketches and paintings through the seasons of a Clyde Valley Orchard by Ronnie Cruwys at The Tolbooth Lanark as part of The Flourish - A Celebration Of All Things Orchard!
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The Path to Bluebell Wood
The Path to Bluebell Wood at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum tells the personal journey of Ivy Wallace, author of the 'Pookie' and 'The Animal Shelf' series of children's books.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Spring Woodland Trail at Greenbank
Explore the trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, a fun way of looking for the first signs of spring!
Whitelee Stroller Striders
Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group which meets on Tuesday mornings at 10am at Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
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.
All The Young Nudes Life Drawing at Cabaret Voltaire
Join All the Young Nudes on Tuesday nights for their Life Drawing Club, a weekly, fun, life drawing session with models, sketching, music and access to the bar!
Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Bianca Del Rio
Comedy queen and RuPaul's Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio announces dates in the UK on her Unsanitized comedy tour including a night at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 17th May!
Cab-arette Showtour
A unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi. Be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
Cinescapes presents CineNights | Some Like it Hot
CineNights by Cinescapes is excited to bring some shenanigans to the roof with our March 'Some Like it Hot' screening on 20th March at Rooftop 51 at Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge.
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!
Colour - An Online Exhibition by Jill Ashforth 2022
This online exhibition consists of 20 abstract paintings inspired by a special garden - bluets, redets, and yellowets, plus 6 video poems which follow the seasons at The Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh.
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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!
Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
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.
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.
Ewan McClure: Inside and Out
BP Portrait Award Finalist Ewan McClure will return to The Scottish Gallery this May with a new series of rich oil paintings.
Fit Fridays
It's Fit Fridays, every Friday at Subway Cowgate with DJ Josh Scott!
Flamenco Rhythms Classes: Clapping in Leith (All Levels)
TuFlamenco: Come and learn with us the clapping techniques, sounds, patterns and accents of the main styles of flamenco and how to use them on other musical genres.
Free Live Music at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh
Experience live music on Tuesday nights at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with acoustic sets from visiting artists!
Gin Jolly
Pickering's Gin Jolly Tour will talk you through our amazing brand story, begining with a G&T on arrival and finishing with a tutored tasting of four award-winning gins from our range.
Hopetoun Explorers
This is an exciting outdoor based club for 7-12 year olds with a keen interest in nature and the outdoors, whatever the weather.
Hopetoun Junior Rangers
Hopetoun Junior Rangers is a fun, monthly outdoors club for 11-18 year olds with an interest in nature and the countryside.
Improvers Hula Hoop Dance Class
Starting on 27th April, this block is designed for intermediate hula hoopers and will focus on twin hula hooping - moves with two hoops, based on circus style hooping.
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.
Information Collective- A Multi-Media Exhibition
Information Collective, five photography students currently undergoing their third year at Edinburgh Napier University, have a new exhibition showing at Whitespace Gallery from 13th - 19th May!
Judi Love, Work In Progress - CANCELLED
Judi Love is in Edinburgh with her new WIP at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 16th May and Tuesday 17th May.
Kids Circus Club (5-8 year-olds)
Join Think Circus to spin, twirl, juggle and play at our Kids Circus Club (5-8 year olds) every Tuesday in Leith!
Kids Circus Club (8 -11 year-olds)
Join Think Circus to spin, twirl, juggle and play at our Kids Circus Club (8-11 year olds) every Tuesday in Leith!
Lunar Vacation
Atalanta 'pool rock' quartet Lunar Vacation comes to Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh on Tuesday 17th May!
Marina
Catch Marina at Edinburgh Corn Exchange on 17th May as part of her Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land Tour!
Masterpieces Family Trail
Explore the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace exhibition with the help of a fun family trail at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Monday Masterpieces: Weekly short talks
Make Monday mornings marvellous and join curators, wardens and learning specialists for weekly short talks exploring some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection!
Red Ellen
This remarkable new play, from Caroline Bird tells the inspiring and epic story of Ellen Wilkinson, Labour MP, who was forever on the right side of history, forever on the wrong side of life.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Newliston
Take a walk round Newliston, a well preserved 18th-century parkland/designed landscape rather than a garden as such, full of mature rhododendrons and azaleas, fine vistas and allees of trees!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
SLIC - Thursdays
Get groovy with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
Switch to Manual Photography Workshop
Switch to Manual is an introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes and don’t unleash the full creativity that a DSLR or Bridge camera can deliver.
Tamagotchi Tuesdays - 80’s, 90’s, 00’s throwback
Edinburgh's weekly throwback clubnight at Subway Cowgate brings you the hits of 80’s, 90’s, 00’s.
Tarot + Cautionary Tales
The twisted minds of Gein's Family Giftshop and sweaty bodies of Goose combine to bring you something brand new: Tarot + Cautionary Tales!
The Art of Wallpaper - Morris & Co.
Explore the legacy of William Morris in over 130 archived works from the Morris & Co. archives at this exhibition held in Dovecot Studios!
The Art of Wallpaper - Morris & Co. Lunchtime Tour - Thursdays
Enjoy a free guided lunchtime tour of the incredible Morris & Co exhibition every Thursday at 1pm with your exhibition ticket. Pre-booking essential.
The Blossom Theatre Project: Drama classes for children aged 7-12
Calling all children interested in drama in Edinburgh between the ages 7-12! Edinburgh based The Blossom Theatre Project are holding exciting new drama classes starting on 2nd May.
The Living Legacy of William Morris
To mark the occasion of the exhibition The Art of Wallpaper – Morris & Co. Dovecot invites you to explore our connection to William Morris through this balcony display.
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 Sunday Night FLEADH
Join us at Dropkick Murphys Edinburgh every Sunday from 8pm for The Sunday Night FLEADH, all musicians welcome!
Transform Through Transitions
Transform Through Transitions delivers online independent living skills and self-care workshops for people in Link’s Private Sector Leasing (PSL) properties over the age of 16 in Edinburgh.
Unforgettable
Unforgettable showcases the untold stories of people from marginalised communities whose lives shaped or were shaped by Scotland and highlights their contribution to Scotland’s history.
Van Gogh Alive
Van Gogh Alive, the most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience in the world, makes its hotly anticipated debut in Edinburgh in 2022 for an exclusive four month run!
Whisky and Chocolate Pairing Tuesdays
Join us at Tipsy Midgie for bespoke whisky and chocolate pairing events that will tantalise taste buds and create new experiences!
Wildlife Art Exhibition - Kittie Jones & Wynona Legg
A joint exhibition by experienced wildlife artists Kittie Jones and Wynona Legg is on now at the Scottish Ornithologists Club, Aberlady.
Workshop: Selected Prints From the EP Archive
This exhibition across Gallery 1 and 2 brings together prints of all forms with archival material from the Edinburgh Printmakers' collection.
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
Art Exhibition - Spring into Summer
Come along to our exhibition 'Spring into Summer' now on show at No 13 Gallery, Newport On Tay! All work is for sale.
Exhibition to celebrate 100 years of British Broadcasting (1922-2022)
Welcome to a free public exhibition charting the last 100 years of Radio and TV Broadcasting in Britain at the Museum Of Communication!
Exhibition: When It Rains, We Harvest: Cuando Llueve, Cosechamos
This exhibition will explore how the desert communities of northern Peru have adapted to the impact of El Niño, the shifting band of warm ocean found on the Pacific coast of South America.
Guided Walks Of The Old Course
Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.
Heal & Hope With Dance
Join us for our Thursday Heal & Hope With Dance classes at St Andrews Botanic Garden, in collaboration with The Byre Theatre and Sohinimoksha World Dance & Communications founder Sohini Roychowdhury!
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!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands
Kirklands, built in 1832, has a walled garden, terraces, woodland garden and over the bridge there is 20 acres of woodland with a pathway by the burn.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk
The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower
Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
Walks with the St Andrews Botanic Garden Team
Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for walks with our Garden Team on the second Wednesday of each month and walks with our Director on the last Wednesday of each month.
Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
Adam and Eve, an Acid Bath Killer, political polarisation, a mysterious cult AND a Doric jukebox musical are just some of the features of A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring programme!
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!
AfroScots: Revisiting the Work of Black Artists in Scotland through New Collecting
AfroScots at GoMA brings together new acquisitions and existing works from Glasgow Museums' collection, reflecting complex dialogues around race, Empire, independence and post-colonial legacies.
AViVA
Australian-born, L.A. based artist AViVA has announced she's heading to the UK in 2022, don't miss her live at SWG3 Glasgow on 17th May!
Blanks - CANCELLED
Think of music, happiness and (over-)excited yelling and you will definitely think of Blanks! The Dutch musician is coming to King Tut's Glasgow in May as part of his 2022 tour!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Bryce’s Pub Quiz
Head to Phillies of Shawlands on Tuesday nights as Bryce, their in house 'quiz' master takes you by the hand and guides you through his brand of nonsense based trivia!
Centre for Lifelong Learning’s April Term Short Courses
With the help of expert tutors, the Centre for Lifelong Learning at University of Strathclyde have developed an exciting range of classes which begin in April!
Coming into View: Eric Watt’s Photographs Of Glasgow
The 'Coming into View' exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery celebrates the work of amateur photographer Eric Watt through the mid-late 20th Century.
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!
Dinghy Sailing Evening Lessons
Learn to sail or improve your skills on Bardowie Loch, with classes available for both children and adults from Clyde Cruising Club!
Elizabeth Blackadder Exhibition
Glasgow Print Studio is honoured to present an exhibition of work by the late Dame Elizabeth Blackadder DBE, RA, RSA, RSW, RGI (1931 – 2021).
Everything Must Go
'Everything Must Go' is an accessible way to engage with art and will be exhibited in the windows of 7 brilliant venues across the Southside of Glasgow!
Everything Will Be Fine
Everything Will Be Fine is a celebration of the creativity that flourished during times of sadness and uncertainty.
Festival Village: Merchant City
The City Centre beer garden, Festival Village: Merchant City, is back and better than ever for summer with a new menu, fresh look and all-new boozy slushies!
Flesh Arranges Itself Differently
Flesh Arranges Itself Differently is a unique collaboration between The Hunterian and the David and Indrė Roberts Collection!
Ghost Signs of Glasgow Exhibition
The Ghost Signs of Glasgow Exhibition unearths the stories behind old signs and shopfronts of the city, don't miss it at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
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!
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!
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!
Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a daily Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Grade Booster Days - SQA National 5 and Higher
Saturday School run regular Grade Booster Days for pupils sitting SQA National 5 and Higher exams.
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Hope Floats - Skylark IX
Hope Floats is a travelling exhibition which reveals the twisting story of 'Dunkirk Little Ship' Skylark IX.
Hornel: From Glasgow to Japan
After two years of closure, the Gallery at Pollok House will reopen with an exhibition on 'Glasgow Boy' artist Edward Atkinson Hornel and his trips to Japan in the 1890s and 1920s!
How To Meditate Pop-up Workshop
Ever wondered how to meditate? Wanting to dip your toes in and have a go? Join Vicky from The Wee Retreat for this pop up workshop and learn simple, effective techniques on how to meditate.
Human Threads
Human Threads is a large scale, multi-sensory exhibition curated by the Edinburgh-based organisation Artlink and presented in partnership with Tramway!
Japanese Language Taster Session
Pollok House are partnering with local charity Lingo Flamingo to provide hour-long Japanese Language taster sessions!
Julius Caesar - Company of Wolves
With their signature physicality, Company of Wolves breathe new life into Shakespeare's masterpiece Julius Caesar!
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is back with a new trail mystery! Book Now for tickets right through the summer and join in the biggest adventure yet!
Peppa Pig’s Aquarium Adventure!
Look who is coming to SEA LIFE this Summer! Come and meet Peppa Pig at our Aquarium Adventure here at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond!
Poster Paints
Glaswegian indie pop duo Poster Paints, comprised of Simon Liddell and Carla J Easton, have announced a show at Nice N Sleazy on 17th May!
Red Raw
The weekly beginner's showcase, Red Raw at The Stand Glasgow, is regarded as the best open mic comedy night in the UK!
School Holiday Adventure Camps
West End Adventure are running their award-winning School Holiday Adventure Camps during the Easter and Summer holidays!
Searching for Life: Photography from Syria
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is back, now in our new gallery on Glassford street, with this month long solo exhibition from Syrian photographer Khaled Akacha.
Shelter Boy
Shelter Boy is heading to the UK in April and May with his Failure Familiar Tour, catch him live at The Garage, Glasgow on 17th May!
The Enemy of Art
The Enemy of Art is an exhibition of work by Glasgow Kelvin College students and lecturers at The RGI Kelly Gallery between the 17th and 21st May!
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!
The Selling Checklist: Book Launch and Sales Lunch-and-Learn
Enjoy a casual lunch and make valuable connections with like-minded business and sales people at the book launch of The Selling Checklist – A Pocket Companion for Sales Success by Andrew Goldberg!
Uncle Baji’s Pub Quiz
Bring your pals and have a go at one of the hardest pub quizzes the fine city of Glasgow has to offer... Uncle Baji's Pub Quiz at Taphouse Bar & Kitchen!
Vacancy Records Tour
Don't miss Ashley Campbell, Paul McDonald and Barrie-James at Oran Mor Glasgow on 17th May as part of the inaugural Vacancy Records UK tour!
Von Hertzen Brothers
Finnish rock heavyweights Von Hertzen Brothers come to Slay Glasgow this May as part of their 'Red Alert' UK tour!
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!
Brace yourself for the transformative power of good home design!
At IKEA, we’re putting our homes in the spotlight, reclaiming their importance and enabling the many to create a better everyday life wherever, with whomever, and in whatever, you call home!
Great Gnome Hunt
Explore the woodland trail and see how many items you can find on the Great Gnome Hunt with your family at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve!
Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
Paisley Indoor Bowling Club - Wappenshaw
Paisley Indoor Bowling Club will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays during the summer months with their Wappenshaw bowling sessions!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
((Bounce)) Stirling
Come along to ((BOUNCE)) Stirling classes, it's making fitness fun and more accessible for everyone!
A Passion For Art by Matilda Hall
This exhibition featuring works from collections influenced by Matilda Hall, a collector and supporter of Scottish art for over fifty years.
Bannockburn House Guided History Tours
Take a tour of Bannockburn House, an historic category A-listed property, which has survived largely unchanged since the 17th century apart from a Victorian extension.
Coffin Club Caledonia in the Central Belt
Coffin Club Caledonia is coming to Stirling and Falkirk in May, offering a free and safe space to talk openly about your choices and wishes for your final send off.
Lego Trail
Our exciting family trail now includes LEGO! Fun for all ages, can you find all of our LEGO Argylls hidden around the Museum's First Floor?
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Solo exhibition by Lindsay Dudley Artist
Emerging Stirling artist, Lindsay Dudley is delighted to announce her first solo show at the Weigh Ahead Gallery, Dunblane!
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
Stirling Speakers - Find Your Voice!
Learn to speak with more confidence and effectiveness with your local Toastmasters Club, Stirling Speakers.
Watercolour Classes 2022
Join artist Clare Robinson for these Watercolour Classes at the lovely Lecropt Kirk Hall, Bridge of Allan!
Watercolour Virtual Classes
Join artist Clare Robinson on a Monday morning for these online Watercolour Classes!
Wild Craft Wonders - Falkirk Food Futures
This Wild Craft Wonders workshop on 17th May is delivered by Herbal Homestead and funded by Falkirk Food Futures.
Events in Other Areas
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