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Written by Kelly Odor|
October is a great month for visiting Edinburgh. As the streets quieten, and the green city changes to autumnal hues.
We love Edinburgh all year round. But October has a special feel to it. Find out why.
Edinburgh embraces Halloween with passion.
October is a month when the city and its outskirts change into Autumn.
So what can you do during October 2023 in Edinburgh and its neighbouring towns?
Let's start with the big event.
Edinburgh embraces Pumpkins and Halloween with passion.
There are farms surrounding Edinburgh with opportunities for pumpkin picking with your loved ones. Here are a list of our favourites:
"This is an exciting outdoor sound, lighting and effects illuminated trail, set to take place in the private woodland area of neo-classical mansion Gosford House, East Lothian.
You will wander on foot through a 1.5km route of beautifully lit woodland trails that wind around the back of Gosford House and the surrounding pond and gardens."
Booking essential
What? Lights and trails
When? Various dates from 27 October-19 November 2023
16:00 onwards
Where? Gosford House, Longniddry, EH32 0PX
The Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh will delight children aged 3 and over as they follow the guide to discover ancient secrets and spells.
£2 per trail booklet, no booking required
Pick up a trail booklet on arrival from the East or West Gate entrances and set off on the trail.
What? Light display and walk
When? 14-31 October 2023
Where? Edinburgh Royal Botanics gardens
What? There are few events going on...
Where? Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road
One of the most exciting events to take place in Edinburgh is the Samhuinn Fire Festival.
This is an ancient Celtic festival, and is designed to wow the senses with fire, music, and performance.
What? Procession
When? 31st October, 19:00
Where? Holyrood Park
Live music and a great atmosphere for this traditional international festival.
What? Live music, food & drink, dirndl
When? 5-8 October 2023
Where? West Princess Street Gardens
And unofficial Oktoberfest celebrations are running indoors too
What? Live music
When? 6-7 October, 21-22 October 2023
Where? Brewhemia
"Yes, we intend to play all (or nearly all) the old 45s, but we also want the first half of the evening to be an intimate acoustic performance, the band gathered round the piano with acoustic guitars and whatever Dougie decides to hit.
We’ll play some album tracks and reinterpret a few favourites from the back catalogue. We’ll take a short break then come back and make a lot of noise. We hope you can be part of that noise."
What? Live music
When? 11 October 2023
Where? The Usher Hall
Enjoy Signature Cocktails from 100 of the city’s best bars
What? Tasty tipples
When? 6-15 October 2023
Where? Festival Square, Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Dreadlocked, laidback surfer dude troubadour doing tricksy stuff with acoustic guitars.
What? Live music
When? 24 October 2023, 7pm
Where? La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close, Edinburgh
However you choose to spend October 2023, make sure you rest your weary feet in one of The Edinburgh Address's luxury properties across the city.