8 best things to do in (and around) Edinburgh in March
Spring is upon us! There's heaps of cool stuff happening this month. As such, here's our pick for the best things to do in Edinburgh this month...
Aspinal of London sample sale
Aspinal of London is a quintessentially English luxury lifestyle brand offering a wide range of beautiful and high-quality handbags, business accessories, travel goods and small leather goods; designed to last a lifetime. This is your chance to get in there and enjoy up to 80% off in the exclusive Edinburgh sample sale for two days only.
Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th March 2020, 9am 6om. 43 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT
Wee Dub Festival
For their 10th year, Wee Dub have invited back to Edinburgh some of their favourite acts from the last decade, including the legendary Notting Hill Carnival crew Channel One Soundsystem - also celebrating their fortieth year this year - who are back for the third time after their iconic set in The Caves back in 2015. Other highlights are France’s top dub act O.B.F. joined by Spain’s hugely popular vocalist Sr. Wilson, while Glasgow’s Mungo’s Hi-Fi perform with Charlie P – whose career has exploded in the time he has been coming to Wee Dub.
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 March. Potterow, Dr Old Bells Baths, La Belle Angele, Mash House, The Bongo Club, Akva. Grab your tickets at skiddle.com/festivals/weedub
Tom Ford sensory dinner
A cocktail and four-course dinner matched to five of the famed brands Private Blend fragrances: Lavender Extrême, Soleil Neige, Café Rose, Noir de Noir and the latest launch, Rose Prick. From jasmine smoked carrot and cumin veloute served with lime Chantilly, to black truffle and vanilla panna cotta, truffle honey, saffron ice cream, this exclusive and bespoke menu has been created by Head Chef Robbie Meldrum and uniquely reflects the key notes in the Private Blend fragrances. It's going to be pretty special.
£50. 7PM. Wednesday 18th March. Forth Floor Restaurant Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh Entry via Multrees Walk. Email forthfloor.reservations@harveynichols.com for reservations
Iain Stirling
Having sold out his Edinburgh fringe run in advance for the second time, Iain Stirling (Love Island and Taskmaster) is taking his comedy back on the road for his biggest nationwide tour yet. He hits the Kings Theatre Edinburgh on 29 March with a brand new stand-up show.
Kings Theatre. 2 Leven St, EH3 9LQ. Tickets for Failing Upwards, from £20 at bookings.capitaltheatres.com
Betway Easter Saturday at Musselburgh Racecourse
Easter Saturday Raceday is back at Musselburgh Racecourse. A great way to spend the holiday weekend with the kids, friends and groups looking for an Easter get together with a difference, there will also be live music and entertainment and an array of exciting street food stalls to tempt and tease not to mention drinks destinations including the Edinburgh Gin Tipple Trailer. Early bird tickets are available until midnight 8th March to save £10 and kids go free!
Sat April 11. 11.30am. Musselburgh Racecourse. Linkfield Rd, Musselburgh EH21 7RG. Buy your tickets here.
Smart Works International Women's Day event at Harvey Nichols
Join Smart Works Edinburgh for a special International Women's Day event on on March 9 at Harvey Nichols 4th Floor for an evening of inspiring talks, fashion styling and a glass of fizz (or two). There'll be top guests getting the discussion going, stylists from Harvey Nichols and an exclusive prize draw with proceeds going towards the charity, which is dedicated to getting women back to work.
Forth Floor Restaurant Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh Entry via Multrees Walk. Find out more at smartworks.org.uk/edinburgh-smart-works
Crisis' Race to End Homelessness
For fitness and a very good cause, join Crisis’ Race to End Homelessness. Taking place in Edinburgh on the morning of Sunday 15 March, it’s your chance to walk or run 5 or 10km around a scenic city route, while raising money for charity. Starting in Holyrood Park you’ll head through the city, onto Regent Road Park and up – though not quite to the top of – Calton Hill. You’ll cross the finish line at The Glasshouse Hotel’s rooftop terrace where you’ll receive your medal before cooling down while taking in beautiful views of the city skyline. Registration is £20 and there’s a £50 minimum sponsorship amount.
Sign up at www.crisis.org.uk.
Free Mother's Day meal at Tuk Tuk
Fancy a free curry on Mother's Day? Tuk Tuk is offering all mothers a free meal in their Edinburgh and Glasgow branches on March 22! Mums or grannies will be served a choice of starter, curry and rice or naan bread - for free! Just quote 'TUKTUKMAMA' when booking at tuktukonline.com.
1 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LH & 426 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD