What to do this weekend: 29-30 October

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Newhailes Halloween

Have you visited Newhailes House yet? We checked it out a couple of years ago when we were National Trust for Scotland members and even then I felt there was something special about this building (or perhaps we just had a particularly good guide). This Halloween Mercat Tours are doing evening guided tours of the house and there are still a few tickets available - be quick if you don't want to miss it.

29TH OCTOBER, SATURDAY

Halloween Pitt

This looks like a foodie Saturday! Your usual weekly Pitt is on with a Halloween twist. This week's vendors include Harajuku Kitchen, Pizza Geeks and the Bearded Barista. Sign up for the Facebook event here.

North Sea Saga

This weekend the head chef of Norway's Michelin-starred Maaemo will cook for us and we don't even need to take a flight. Esben will bring Norwegian flavours to the Edinburgh Food Studio and we are very much looking forward to this culinary adventure. If you missed out or want to taste more Scandi cuisine, Finnish Michelin-starred chef Sasu is coming to the 'burgh in the beginning of December. Check out the event 'Create from Nothing' and book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Buck & Birch at Colstoun

If you're rather into Scottish flavours and locally foraged ingredients, Buck & Birch will be cooking at Colstoun in East Lothian. A very limited number of tickets still available, check out the Facebook event.

30TH OCTOBER, SUNDAY

Wedding Collective Bridal Market

Planning your big day? Looking for inspiration and local suppliers? Visit the bridal market in Glasgow's St Andrews in the Square. Buy your tickets here.

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 22-23 October

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Play Poland

The Play Poland Film Festival is back with six feature films special screenings and film poster exhibitions both in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Check out the festival programme here.

Halloween Trail

The Botanics has plenty of events going on this autumn! Besides the popular Botanic Lights they also have a Halloween Trail for kids. You can pick up a map for £1 at the John Hope Gateway reception.

Swap-A-Tron

Have you heard about Scotrail's cool new initiative called Swap-A-Tron? The idea behind the Great City Swap is to encourage Edinburghers and Glaswegians to swap city for a day and explore their surroundings. The website is interactive and will offer you tailored itineraries based on your interests, age group and when you are going. I am already planning my next Glasgow trip to follow the Mural Trail.

22ND OCTOBER, SATURDAY

Saturday Brunch

Why not combine Saturday brunch at the Restoration Yard with an autumn walk at Dalkeith Country Park. We have not visited the park since the new cafe & shop opened - very much looking forward to seeing the revitalised and beautifully restored stables.

23RD OCTOBER, SUNDAY

Sunday Art

It's rather chilly outside and the weather forecast is not looking great either. Why not head to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art to check out their new exhibition with Karla Black and Kisyhio Suga? Also the Artist Rooms exhibition with Joseph Beuys is closing in a week, don't miss it. Free admission.

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 15-16 October

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Botanic Lights

You might have missed out the Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry, but in fact you don't need to travel outside the 'burgh to see a magical outdoor lights show. The Botanic Lights are on between 13 October - 6 November and you can still get tickets through the Botanic's website. This year they have a new route starting from the west of the garden, go and check it out!

15TH OCTOBER, SATURDAY

Balmoral Halloween Afternoon Tea

Have you seen The Balmoral's latest instagram post featuring their spooky afternoon tea? Why not treat yourself with a seasonal selection of Halloween-themed sandwiches, scones and pastries.

16TH OCTOBER, SUNDAY

Autumn Walks

Make the most of Scottish autumn and visit one of these gardens for a beautiful autumn walk:

• Lauriston Castle and Kyoto Friendship Garden
• Dr Neil's Garden
• Dalkeith Country Park and Restoration Yard
• Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 8-9 October

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Edinburgh Restaurant Festival

The Restaurant Fest runs between 6-16 October and it's the perfect excuse to dine out and try some cool venues of the colourful Edinburgh restaurant scene. Over 30 places have signed up including Harvey Nichols, the Balmoral and Cadiz - have a look at the full list here.

Gin Festival

If you are not doing Sober October, you might want to pop in to the Corn Exchange Gin Festival to sample some of the over 100 different kind of gins on offer. There will be live entertainment, talks by gin experts and food to keep you going.

Enchanted Forest

Have you booked your tickets yet to the Enchanted Forest? This year's topic is 'simmer' and they have the same creatives of 59 Productions responsible for the event who did Deep Time for the Edinburgh International Festival. Why not combine your Enchanted Forest experience with a weekend trip to Pitlochry? Sounds like a plan!

8TH OCTOBER, SATURDAY

Pitt Street Food Yard

Foodies, you can get your Saturday lunch/dinner fix as usual at the Pitt. Find there your favourite street food vendors, while drinks are supplied by Barney's Beer, Smith&Gertrude and Cocktails&Drams.

9TH OCTOBER, SUNDAY

Facing the World

Not long to go until the Facing the World exhibition finishes, make sure to check out the self-portraits from Rembrandt to Ai Weiwei.

Have a nice weekend!