What else is on in Edinburgh: April weekend

Surgeons' Hall Museums, Nicolson Street EH8 9DW

Sunday 26 April 10am - 17:00

Uncover the city mapped by medicine in a new temporary exhibition at Surgeons' Hall Museums – a collaboration between Edinburgh Medical School and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. There are 40 free spaces available on Sunday 26 April between the museum’s opening hours of 10am to 5pm. Please book via Eventbrite and show your ticket at entry.

Book extra activities

As part of the alumni weekend, we are offering a variety of tours. These additional activities are free to attend but limited due to capacity, so advance registration for each tour is required. Spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Book a tour via Eventbrite

Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh tours

With alumnus Dr Moray Grigor, starting at High School Yards (meet at start time outside of Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, High School Yards, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ)

• Tour slot 1: Saturday 25 April 10:00 - 12:00
• Tour slot 2: Sunday 26 April 10:00 - 12:00
• Tour slot 3: Sunday 26 April 12:30 - 14:30

Pleasance Gym tours

Meet at start time at Pleasance Gym & Sports Complex, 46 Pleasance EH8 9TJ

• Tour slot 1: Sunday 26 April 10:00 - 10:30
• Tour slot 2: Sunday 26 April 13:00 - 13:30

Student-led tours of central campus

Meet at start time at the University of Edinburgh Visitor Centre, 2 Charles Street EH8 9AD

• Tour slot 1: Sunday 26 April 11:00 - 12:00
• Tour slot 2: Sunday 26 April 14:00 - 15:00

Main Library tours

Meet at start time at the Main Library, 30 George Square EH8 9LJ

• Tour slot 1: Sunday 26 April 12:30 - 13:00
• Tour slot 2: Sunday 26 April 15:30 - 16:00

Explore the history of birth and women's health in Edinburgh through the GLOW walk, created by the Global Women's Research Society.

A downloadable map and audio files are available online at the link below:

The GLOW walk

For the past 300 years, Edinburgh has been at the heart of public health – its students and alumni have shaped modern medicine.

Today, Edinburgh Medical School trains healthcare professionals and research scientists to respond to the health challenges of our time, and is home to one of the strongest research communities in the world. This Edinburgh Science Festival outdoor exhibition tells the story of the people who have shaped Edinburgh Medical School’s past and present.

On view at the Mound Precinct  | Fri 20 Mar–Sun 26 Apr
On view at Portobello Promenade | Wed 29 Apr–Sun 14 Jun