What to do this weekend: 1-2 July

ALL WEEKEND

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

Get ready for some magic! The Edinburgh Internaional Magic Festival launches this weekend with signature events such as the Secret Room at Lauriston Castle, the Writers' Museum and Riddle's Court, MagicFair Lates and MagicFair Gala. If you are attending the Secret Room event at the Writers' Museum on Monday (3 July), you might even spot me and Mr Enthusiast.

Life & Style Edinburgh

If you follow Shawna of @exploringedinburgh on Instagram, you might have had a sneek peak of what's on offer. Life & Style Edinburgh is is a brand new summer event in the 'burgh featuring fashion, health and beauty as well as interiors, travels and tech. We are currently in the middle of re-decorating our home, so pretty excited that BoConcept, Anthropologie and Jenners are involved too. Read more about the event here.

1ST JULY, SATURDAY

Beyond Caravaggio

How about a gallery Saturday? The exhibition 'Beyond Caravaggio' has recently opened at the Scottish National Gallery and we highly recommend checking it out before the festival crowds arrive. The exhibition is part of the Edinburgh Art Festival.

2ND JULY, SUNDAY

Retina Festival Photomarathon

Do you love taking photos? This might be the event for you then. The Retina Photomarathon photo challenge covers 12 topics, 12 photos within 6 hours. 

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 24-25 June

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Edinburgh International Film Festival

One of our favourite festivals, the Edinburgh International Film Festival kicked off on Wednesday and it's on until 2 July. There are plenty of great films to choose from and we love that this year's focus is on Poland. Our top Polish movie pick is Afterimage (Powidoki), Andrzej Wajda's very last work.

24TH JUNE, SATURDAY

New Moon Festival

New Moon celebrations start at the Secret Herb Garden from 10am. Food vendors include The Pantry, Brochan for porridge lovers and Pizza Geeks. You can also shop local brands featuring Century General Store amongst others.

Midsummer on Broughton Street

The indie retailers of Broughton Street have teamed up for a street wide shopping event. Support local shops and shop independent - participating retailers include Narcissus Flowers, Life Sory, Curioser and Curioser, Concrete Wardrobe and others. There will be live music, summery drinks and discounts.

25TH JUNE, SUNDAY

Southside Summer BBQ at Earthy

Another great event celebrating midsummer and local produce from the Southside Food Assembly. Drinks are supplied by Mr Enthusiast's favourite Barney Beer. Buy your tickets here.

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 17-18 June

ALL WEEKEND

Leith Late

The popular annual festival of Leith Late is back - the programme features visual art, theatre, poetry and live music. We recommend the mural tours which are free to attend but booking is essential - book here. Tours start from the Out of the Blue Drill Hall at 12pm and 3pm.

17TH JUNE, SATURDAY

Edinburgh Canal Festival

Why not spend this Saturday at the Canal Fest in Fountainbridge - expect raft race, music, street food and free boat trips. All the fun kicks off at 12pm.

Edinburgh Whisky Festival

The Edinburgh Whisky Festival is hosted at the beautiful Assembly Rooms on George Street this Saturday between 12pm and 9pm. Exhibitors include Talisker, Bowmore, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and others.

18TH JUNE, SUNDAY

Japanese Lunch and Tea Tasting

Harajuku Kitchen in Tollcross is hosting a three course lunch combined with tea tasting with PekoeTea. They will also have a special guest from Zero Japan to talk about Japanese ceramics and tea culture. Book your tickets via Eventbrite and you will also get 10% discount on tea and teaware at PekoeTea until 25 June.

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 10-11 June

ALL WEEKEND

Design Market

The weather forecast does not look brilliant for this weekend but luckily there are a bunch of cool indoor events happening in town, including the Design Market at the Fruitmarket Gallery.

Festival of Cycling

In case you want to brave the elements and get on your bike nevertheless, the Festival of Cycling is on all weekend. Events include guided rides, such as the 'Innocent Railway and Rosslyn Chapel' and 'Edinburgh Waterways'.

10TH JUNE, SATURDAY

Hugh Buchanan: New Town

On Wednesday this week we were lucky to attend the Hugh's exhibition opening at the Scottish Gallery on Dundas street. It was the final stop of the Edinburgh World Heritage New Town tour and it was very much topical. Hugh painted the New Town from an unusual but beautiful angle - we won't tell you more, because you should go and see it. The gallery has a secret garden which currently has some pretty giant shells on display by Lucy Gray.

11TH JUNE, SUNDAY

Aki Kaurismäki Double Bill

Rainy Sundays are for cinema afternoons. Filmhouse has a double bill for you from the Finnish master, Aki Kaurismäki showing: The man without a past and Le Havre.

Have a nice weekend!

What to do this weekend: 3-4 June

ALL WEEKEND

Edinburgh Juniper Festival

Is it Friday yet? We will be starting the weekend at the Edinburgh Juniper Festival at Summerhall with fellow instagrammers and we are very much looking forward to it. The event is on from Friday until Sunday and it's a must visit if you are a fellow gin lover.

Hidden Door Festival

This is the closing weekend of Hidden Door - we highly recommend popping by if you have not yet been. Not a Leith local? Then you have the perfect excuse to make a day out of your Hidden Door visit and explore other hidden gems of Leith - Custom Lane, Ostara, Roseleaf just to mention a few.

3 Harbours Art Festival

Meanwhile in East Lothian the 3 Harbours Art Festival starts this weekend and it's on for a whole week. Visit the harbour villages of Port Seton, Cockenzie and Prestonpans and explore East Lothian. There will be also daily tours of the Chalmers Memorial Church, go and visit this stunning building.

3RD JUNE, SATURDAY

ECA Degree Show

The Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Degree Show opens to the public this Saturday at 11am for 9 days (until 11 June). This year's show features works of Art, Design and Architecture graduates and the entry is free. We also love the ECA building itself, so will certainly pop in for a look.

Plan your Film Fest

The Edinburgh Film Festival programme has just been revealed and booking opens to the public on 2 June. This year's focus is Polish cinema, but there are films from all parts of Europe and the world - you will certainly find something exciting to watch. If we have to pick one movie, we recommend Andrzej Wajda's final feature called Afterimage (Powidoki). (Mr Enthusiast might not agree as he is a fan of Hot Fuzz.)

4TH JUNE, SUNDAY

Dean Gardens Charity Open Day

Did you always wanted to visit the beautiful private garden overlooking Dean Village and St Bernard's Well? It's normally not open to the public (unless you have the key) but this Sunday Scotland's Gardens is having a Charity Open Day. Between 2-4pm you can visit the garden for a small donation. Also it's the first Sunday of the month, so St Bernard's Well will be open to visitors.

Have a nice weekend!