Summer Sessions is a celebration of nature, art and community

August 1, 2024 - September 29, 2024 / Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Celebrating the great outdoor spaces of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Summer Sessions offers an exciting programme of workshops and events for patients and staff. See below for more information:

Alexander McCall Smith at 2022's Spring Fling

All Ability Path Official Opening

Date: Thursday, 1st August, 10.30 am

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, between Hive and Community Gardens

Community Gardens’ Summer Fair

Date: Wednesday, 7th August

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Community Gardens

Bamberger Brass Quintet (from Edinburgh International Festival)

Date: Friday, 9th August, 3.45pm – 4.30pm

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Community Gardens or Hive if wet

Hive Stock

Date: Friday, 16th August, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Hive

Alexander McCall Smith: Signing and Poetry Reading

Date: Tuesday, 20th August, 11am

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Community Gardens

Snail Pace Race Parade

Date: Wednesday 4th Sept, from 1.30pm

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Artlink Glasshouses

‘Doors Open Day’ Weekend

Date: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September, from 9:00am

Location: Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Community Gardens