Events in Edinburgh

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Great Edinburgh Run - May 2007 (annually)
Formerly the Capital City Challenge and a part of the BUPA Great Caledonian Run, the new BUPA Great Edinburgh Run is expected to attract several thousand runners in 2007.

When: 7 May 2007
Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
Open: 10am
Website: http://www.greatrun.org/


Arthur's Seat - Daily
Even higher than the volcanic plug atop which Edinburgh Castle sits, Arthur's Seat stands prominently south of the city in Holyrood Park. It rises 250 metres (823 feet) above sea level and because of its shape at certain angles, is also known as the Lions's Head. It remains a popular walk for Edinburgh residents and visitors alike, passing as it does the impressive Salisbury Crags.

When: Daily
Where: Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost: Free


The Great Scottish Walk Jun 2007(annually)
The Great Scottish Walk, along a 12-mile route starting in Holyrood Park and finishing in Edinburgh's Meadowbank stadium, attracts thousands of participants each year. The walk is a great day out, whether you're a sports-minded competitor or there to raise sponsored funds for a charity.
When Jun 2007 (annual)
Where Meadowbank Statium & Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost Race entry £8; concessions & under 18s £7
Website http://wwwgreatscottishwalk.com


Our Dynamic Earth Daily
One of the Millennium Commission's success stories (unlike London's architecturally similar Millennium Dome), Our Dynamic Earth is a testament to the forces that shaped - and continue to shape. A fantastic journey - separated into 11 galleries.
When Daily
Where Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost £8.95; students £6.50; 5-15 yrs & seniors £5.45, Disabled children £4.25; under 5's free, family & season tickets available
Opening Sept-Jun: 10am-5pm (last entry 3.50pm)
Hours Nov-Mar closed Mon & Tues; Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day


Edinburgh Marathon Jun 2007(annual)
First held in Fife in 1999 but now completely re-invented, the Edinburgh Marathon is an annual fundraiser for a number of charities. Successfully ballotted entrants and those with guaranteed.

When June 2007
Where Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost Entry fee £39 (entries 2nd sun of Dec)
Opening Hours 9am; relay 10am
Website http://www.edinburgh-marathon.co.uk


Pedal for Scotland Aug 2007 (annual)
Support Children 1st and Barnardo's in this annual charity ride from Murrayfield in Edinburgh all the way to Glasgow's George Square, a total of 80km (50 miles) - on yer bike!

When August 2007
Where Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost Registration fee in advance £10; on the day £15; concessions £5.
Opening 9am
Website http://www.pedalforscotland.org


RBS Six Nations championship: Scotland v France 5 Feb 2007
Scotland's rugby union team play France at Murrayfield in the Six Nations Championship.
Where Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost Various
Opening 3pm
Website http://www.6nations.net


RBS Six Nations championship: Scotland v England 25 Feb 2007
Where Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Cost Various
Opening 5:30pm