Heroes and Heroines: The Victorian Age: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street

Is history made by complex forces acting with and against each other or by rugged great men shaping the world to their will? Unfortunately, some people still think it's the latter.

This exhibition examines the role of hero-worship and how individuals shape history.

Secrets of the Royal Mile: Mercat Tours, Mercat House, 28 Blair Street

A walk-through of the history of Scotland's capital from Mercat Tours, with skip the line entry to Edinburgh Castle.

Learn about the history of the Old Town and find out just how old it really is.

Teeny Tiny Toddler Fest: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Castlehill, Royal Mile

Five floors of interactive exhibits, workshops and play stations with hands-on fun.

Toddlers and their families can play with fishy-coloured shadows, swim without getting wet and explore games from the scientists at the Wee Science Lab run by Edinburgh University.