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Royal Scottish Academy

The Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture on the Mound, run by artists and founded in 1826. Its address is printed as The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Royal Scottish Academy, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.

Festival

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party

31 Dec Princes Street, New Town

Time From 20:00

The Hogmanay Street Party on Princes Street on 31 December 2026, starting at 20:00. Ticketed, ages 12 and over.

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LNER Big Wheel

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens, 10:00 to 22:00 with last admission 21:30, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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The Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens with Edinburgh Castle on its rock behind

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Edinburgh's Christmas

14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 East and West Princes Street Gardens and George Street, New Town

Time 10:00 to 22:00

Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens open daily 10:00 to 22:00, with fairground rides in West Princes Street Gardens, from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Closed on 25 December.

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Theatre and shows

Night Afore Party with The Fratellis

30 Dec West Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time 18:00

Party beneath Edinburgh Castle with The Fratellis on 30 December 2026, starting at 18:00. Ticketed, ages 12 and over.

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Theatre and shows

Hogmanay in the Gardens with Underworld

31 Dec West Princes Street Gardens, New Town

Time From 20:00

Concert with Underworld and special guests beneath Edinburgh Castle on 31 December 2026, doors at 20:00, with the Midnight Moment fireworks. Ticketed, ages 12 and over, last entry 23:00.

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Smaller local events nearby

An Evening with David Byrne: Sleeping Beauties Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Assembly Rooms, New Town
Performance at Assembly Rooms, New Town.
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Robert Louis Stevenson Day - Paddling Their Own Canoes Exhibition
Fri 13 Nov · The Writers' Museum, Old Town
Exhibition at The Writers' Museum, Old Town.
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Nearby

Scottish National Gallery Museum · 1 min walk The national collection of European art on the Mound. Museum on the Mound Museum · 2 min walk A free museum about money and banking in the Bank of Scotland's headquarters on the Mound. The Assembly Rooms Landmark · 2 min walk A historic venue on George Street for concerts, festivals, exhibitions and conferences, managed by Culture Edinburgh. Scott Monument Landmark · 3 min walk The Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott on Princes Street, which you can climb. The Abbotsford Pub · 3 min walk A bar and restaurant at 3-5 Rose Street. Princes Street Gardens Park · 3 min walk The gardens in the valley between the Old Town and Princes Street, managed by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Around New Town

Georgian streets and Princes Street

The New Town is the Georgian grid north of Princes Street Gardens, with Princes Street, George Street and Rose Street running through it. It is mostly shops, pubs, galleries and the monuments along the gardens.

New Town has 19 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 4 parks and gardens, 4 museums, 3 shops, 3 bars, 2 landmarks, 2 pubs and 1 church or cathedral. Read the New Town guide.

George Street Shopping · 3 min walk
Rose Street Nightlife · 4 min walk
The Voodoo Rooms Nightlife · 5 min walk
The Guildford Arms Pub · 5 min walk
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Museum · 6 min walk
The Stand Comedy Club Nightlife · 6 min walk
Westfield St James Quarter Shopping · 7 min walk
Princes Street Shopping · 8 min walk

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