From an afternoon ceilidh to free live music, Edinburgh is a hub of activities today.
If you head over to Lauriston Castle you can enjoy a variety of music in the afternoon, in addition to a paid-for tour of the castle which includes spooky stories from its long history.
Or if you’ve got some energy to release, Stramash will be hosting two ceilidhs with live music in the afternoon.
In addition, there are plenty of other events on around the city from classical candlelight concerts at St Giles’ Cathedral to a best of series from the Edinburgh Short Film Festival at the Filmhouse.
Here are 10 events on in Edinburgh today.

5. Dog-Friendly Screening: The Wizard of Oz at The Cameo
Also on at the Cameo today is a dog-friendly screening of The Wizard of Oz - obviously, exactly as the filmmakers would have intended. | Getty Images

6. Cammy Barnes at the Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival
The penultimate day of the Edinburgh Food and Folk Festival, today there are food demonstrations on from Tomas Gormley and Barry Bryson in the Piccolo Tent. There will be live music music from Cammy Barnes at Spiegeltent, as well as food vendors and more. Photo: submitted

7. Evening Concert Series at St Giles' Cathedral
At St Giles' Cathedral tonight, music lovers can enjoy two candlelight concerts. The first comes from renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, who will perform Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata as well as a selection of other works. Then there will be opera from the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and Soprano Susan Parkes with guests. | Mario Hoppmann - stock.adobe.com

8. Music Encounters at Lauriston Castle
If you're after a break from the hustle of Edinburgh city centre, there will be an afternoon of music on at Lauriston Castle from 1-4pm. No booking is needed, and the event is totally free. | Canva/Getty Images


