What's on in Edinburgh today? 10 things to do around the city, including live music at St Giles' Cathedral
For those slightly out of town, it is the second - and final - day of the National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre.
Meanwhile, there are screenings of The Wild Robot on at Cineworld for the whole family to enjoy for just £1, or in the evening there's a comedy night at Monkey Barrel.
Here are 10 things to do in Edinburgh today.
1 . Eliza Carthy at the Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival
Eliza Carthy & The Restitution will close the Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival today, with a performance at the Spiegeltent from 7.30pm. | Bradford2025 Photo Sales
2 . Pub quiz at Innis & Gunn on the Mound
If you're looking test out your general knowledge, why not head along to Innis & Gunn on The Mound for their Goose Quiz at 6pm? | Innis & Gunn Photo Sales
3 . Chamber Recital at St Giles' Cathedral
Karolina Kubalkova will return to St Giles' at 6pm today with a quintet from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Entry is free with an optional donation, though tickets must be booked in advance. | klevit - stock.adobe.com Photo Sales
4 . The National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre
It's the final day of the National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show at the Royal Highland Centre which features a range of activities with displays from organisations such as the Scottish Bonsai as well as competitions, traders and more. | David - stock.adobe.com Photo Sales
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