Daytime

Edinburgh offers an unrivalled selection of daytime activities with an extensive range of venues from city centre chic to beautiful castle grounds on the outskirts of the city. The majority of our activity sites and venues are in the city centre, those that aren’t are easily accessible. 

Our daytime activity venues are all hand-picked, tried and tested as you deserve the best that Edinburgh has to offer, even if you are on a budget.

From action packed extreme to total relaxation; we have it all.and we work closely with all our suppliers to ensure you are well looked after whatever you choose to do.

Send us your wishlist or call our Edinburgh based team to discuss your weekend ideas in more detail.

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Activities

Pole Dancing Lessons

Learn a few new sexy moves strutting and shimmying as you master the pole! This fantastic event is full of fun and laughter as you work your way around the pole! Your personal instructor will inspire and motivate you through the best kept secrets of pole dancing as you build your knowledge and confidence into a dazzling finale for the whole group to enjoy…..Beware, it’s addictive!!

Burlesque Lessons

This new exciting dance trend uses sexy choreographed dance moves to create a fun showgirl routine. This fantastic event is full of giggles and laughter as you attempt to master the art of seduction! Your personal instructor will take you through the basic aspects from walks and poses, sensual movement and chair work, using props….feather boas and the classic striptease (don’t worry…….no nudity)! A true femme fatale experience.
 

Gladiator Dual & Sumo Wrestling

Not for the fashion conscious!!! Wrestle like a Sumo and compete like a Gladiator! Super Sumo Suits making you the size of a huge Japanese wrestler and head protectors, in the style of the traditional Sumo hair cuts are compulsory! Push, pull, or throw your opponent off the mat, force them onto their back 'Splatting' them with the usual Super Sumo wrestling etiquette!! Then….Gladiator Ready…. Contender Ready…armed with padded pugil sticks on your podium, keep your balance and bish, bash, bosh your way to victory!

This event can only be booked as an add on to some of our outdoor events.  Contact the team for more information.

Cheerleading Lessons

Girly pom pom routines and tailor made cheers...............very High School Musical! A perfect girly activity for groups wanting something a little bit different. You will learn pom pom routines, tailor made cheers plus choreographed routines. This fantastic event is great fun and very energetic; you are guaranteed to leave on a high.

Makeover Photo Shoot

A fabulous make over and photo shoot for your group and all the amazing memories of the event will be in print for you to treasure! Exclusive use of this fantastic studio, a glass of bubbly on arrival followed by a group hair and make-up lesson with a professional make-up artist, using the bride as a model. Put into practice all your new techniques and make use of the extensive dressing up box full of glam items. You could choose a theme; little black dresses, cocktail dresses, cowgirl outfits….anything you wish really. Each guest receives an 8x6" print of their choice.

Bespoke Dance Party

Choose your theme.........Glee, Grease, Burlesque, Dirty Dancing, Back to the 80's, Thriller,!! Your private instructor will take you through fantastic choreographed routines in a fantastic city centre venue. Enjoy either a mini bottle of Moet et Chandon Champagne or 2 delicious cocktails per person. A perfect afternoon event.
 

Sex and the City Treasure Hunt

Get those Louboutin's on and those LV handbags out and you are ready for a fabulous, girly adventure! Edinburgh transforms into Manhattan as your group crack some clues that lead you towards some Sex and the City inspired locations......think chocolate and lingerie!! No Sex and the City Party is complete without a cocktail or two and during the whole adventure you'll be aided gallantly by your very own kilted 'Mr Big' who will cater to your every whim! There will be a bottle of bubbly for the winners.

Minimum group numbers of 8 are required for this event.

Luxury Spa Pamper

Relax, Indulge and be pampered at this fantastic 5 star hotel Spa. A true sanctuary with fantastic facilities, friendly experienced beauty therapists an extremely relaxing atmosphere. Facilities include a stainless steel swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam rooms and a tropicarium. Your day will include a luxurious 25 minute treatment - choose from a back massage, a head massage or a facial. Robes, slippers and towels are provided and a light buffet lunch is also part of this fantastic package.

Ladies who Lunch

Shopping, shopping, shopping followed by a fabulous lunch......what more could a girl ask for! Located on the ‘Forth Floor’ of the super chic Harvey Nichols this very cool restaurant offers a stunning menu, attentive staff and spectacular views over the Edinburgh skyline. A fantastic atmosphere that promises you an exceptional experience. Service here is very professional and attentive, the food is gorgeous, add in the extensive cocktail list, and fabulous wines and you have the perfect lunchtime treat.

Boutique Spa Pamper

Enjoy a relaxing pamper in this amazing boutique spa located within the stunning Hotel Missoni Edinburgh. Exclusive use for your group. Experience the serenity of the chill out zone with its relaxing style and fab Missoni decor and enjoy a luxurious 30 minute treatment - Indian Head Massage, Back, Neck and Shoulders Massage, Mini-cure, or Feet Treats.  A glass of prosecco, freshly prepared fruit, water, tea and coffee, use of luxury Missoni robes and slippers are all part of this fantastic package.

Maximum group numbers are 8 for this exclusive boutique spa event.

Sex and the City Highland Games

Traditional Highland Games with a girly twist.....Don those Manolos and Prada handbag and get ready!  Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda watch out! Your party will be divided into groups, named after those sexy, sassy ladies and will compete in specially themed events, battling against each other to accumulate Cosmo tokens. Aided gallantly by your very own kilted 'Mr Bigs' who are on hand to cater to your every whim. After a final tug of love, the ladies with the most tokens will win their prize - a bottle of bubbly, what else!


Luxury Mini Pamper

Make-over, Manicure & Harvey Nichols vouchers to spend........could this be Heaven!! Enjoy being pampered and spoiled. Experience a make-over with one of the international make-up houses (Chanel, Estee Lauder, YSL, Clinique…) and a fabulous mini manicure at the exclusive nail bar with champagne included.  To top it all off you will each be given a £30 Harvey Nichols voucher redeemable against cosmetics from your allocated make-up house on the day!

Champagne Afternoon Tea

Sophisticated and Decadent................Enjoy this very special afternoon treat! As you enter this prestigious bar and restaurant, it just oozes decadence and exclusivity, not to mention the extraordinary, sassy décor. Be spoiled with champagne and a fantastic selection of cakes and cream and of course smoked salmon sandwiches! Service here is very attentive, the food gorgeous and the atmosphere informal and relaxed. The perfect venue to enjoy your afternoon treat.

Ultimate Driving Experience

Put your driving skills to the test in this unforgettable driving experience. Choose 2 activities from an exciting selection including Smart Pursuit Compete against your rival on this specially designed mirror image track Karting Race pro-karts around a 500m floodlit track in this purpose built Karting Centre Skid Control Purpose built skid pan, completely bald tyres and simulated 60mph skids! 4x4 Off-Roading Ever driven over a 200ft drop in a 4x4 Jeep? Well now's your chance. Lunch and winners presentation included.
 

Aerial Assault

Welcome to the worlds largest indoor climbing arena!! Put your fears aside and let your nerve jangling day begin. Start with an hour session of climbing those vertical walls. Catch your breath before taking a leap of faith and stepping off a platform 100ft above the arena floor! Keep going along the zip slide and then over a series of cargo nets, rope ladders and hanging logs all suspended from the roof of the arena. This is a very physical event and not for the faint hearted!

Perfume Making Experience

This fun and exciting perfume experience let’s you join the world of celebrities to design and create your very own signature perfumes. This fragrant girly event gives your nose a wee work out and lots of fun and laugher and as you sample different perfume notes to select your favourites before refining your very own perfume. The bride can wear her new signature scent as her something new on her special day. Afterwards you can order matching bath and body oils and refills whenever you like – perfect for Christmas and Birthday presents and evoking memories of the occasion for years to come. A true girly pampering experience. Each guest receives a 20mls eau de parfum purse spray and the Bride to Be will be treated to a complimentary diamanté encrusted atomiser upgrade - a great memento of her special weekend.


Zorbing

Climb inside the Sphere and hold your breath as you tumble head over heels at great speed down the hillside! The Zorb or Sphere, is a pair of strong but flexible plastic balls one inside the other. Riders take refuge in the inner ball, which is connected to the outer ball, so that shock is absorbed during the journey. - Sphering has to be experienced to be believed  -a guaranteed adrenalin rush!. 2 people in the ball at one time.

Minimum group numbers of 8 are required for this event.

 

4* Hotel Spa Pamper

Relax and enjoy a fantastic pamper session at this fantastic 4 star city centre hotel Spa. Fantastic facilities, friendly experienced beauty therapists and a very relaxing atmosphere. Facilities include a relaxation room, swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and steam room. Your day will include a luxurious 30 minute treatment - choose from a back neck and shoulder massage, a mini facial, mini manicure or mini pedicure. Robes and towels are provided.

Back to the 80's

Lycra and legwarmers on standby..............this dance party is possibly the most fun you’ve ever had with your (neon) clothes on! Always wanted to be Madonna or maybe a kid from Fame? Here’s your chance!  A perfect girly activity for groups wanting something a little bit different. Your personal instructor will take you back in time in this fun and energetic dance party; you are guaranteed to leave on a high.

Urban Spa Pamper

Enjoy a relaxing pamper in this amazing boutique Urban Spa located within Edinburgh's West End. Experience the tranquility of the relaxation room and enjoy a luxurious 30-minute treatment. Choose from - Mini Facial, Healing Scalp Massage, Ayurvedic Back Massage, Mini Manicure, or Mini Pedicure. A glass of prosecco, water, tea and coffee, use of luxurious robes and slippers are all part of this fantastic package.

Urban Spa Nail Party

Experience a girlie treat in this amazing boutique Urban Spa located within Edinburgh's West End. Enjoy the exclusivity of the iconic Nail Room whilst you are treated to luxurious 30-minute nail treatment. Choose from - Mini Manicure, Mini Pedicure or Shellac Express Manicure. A glass of prosecco, water, tea and coffee and use of the elegant drawing room are all included for your guests.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Open space, big shotgun, clay pigeon …aim, fire!!  Just watch it fly then blast it out of the sky.  A safety briefing from the experts will provide you with all the guidance and instruction you need to catch that pigeon! Qualified instructors will take you on a one-to-one basis for a brief lesson before you are ready to shoot those clay pigeons out of the sky.

Minimum group numbers of 7 are required for this event.

Rage Off Road Buggies

Experience the thrill of off-road buggy driving! Get behind the wheel and race these 700cc off road buggies around an off road dirt track that measures 3 quarters of a mile in length. This is an individual time trial event with 3-4 heats each before a grand final for everyone; best lap time wins and up to 8 buggies can race on the track at any one time.

 

Belly Dancing Lessons

Belly Dancing Parties are a great activity for a hen party. This cultured dance style has been made widely popular by Latin American superstar Shakira. Work your stomach and hips as you perform and try out some hip and chest rotations, vertical and horizontal rollings, hip lifts, shimmies and camels, snake arms and ripples! Not forgetting the Egyptian walk of course! As you perform the wide range of techniques, you'll get to discover the beauty and power of your body as well!

White Water Rafting

No experience required at this fantastic team event with its heart stopping rapids! This event starts from the old market town of Aberfeldy under excellent supervision from your professional guide and takes you along the River Tay through the valley with its rolling hills and stunning scenery. Your paddle crew will have plenty of opportunities to practice their newly learnt rafting skills before the river drops away and creates challenging rapids that flow down to Grandtully – this is the longest rapid on the river and provides one or two surprises along the way.  

For the ultimate adrenalin rush why not combine this with some other fantastic events such as Canyoning or River Bugs.........If you dare!!

CD Recording Session

Factor in the ‘X’, unleash your inner divas and sing your hearts out. Record your own CD in this state-of-the-art recording complex. Professional backing tracks, lyrics and bubbly are supplied and full-on fun is guaranteed as you record three songs of your choice. Think You Can’t Sing? It doesn’t matter as these Professional sound engineers routinely extract the best from every voice so all you have to do is relax, really let your hair down and enjoy your moment.

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Indoor Karting Grand Prix

Whoever said Men were better drivers than Women….get your race gear on and lets prove them wrong! Get your race gear on and enjoy being behind the wheel of these NEW Rimo 5 karts racing around Scotlands biggest indoor track in this Open Grand Prix event. Your group will have a full safety briefing and each person will compete in 5 adrenaline-fuelled qualifying races to determine the best drivers who will then go on to race in a nail biting final to see who is King or QUEEN of the track. Presentation to award trophies to the top 3 drivers.

Quad Biking

Get ready for the thrill of off-road Quad Bike Trekking and experience the great Scottish outdoors in a completely different way. These recreational quad bikes are specially designed to allow you maximum fun with your friends in the magnificent Scottish countryside. Once you've got to grips with the handling of the quad on the agility circuit, you'll be ready for your adventurous quad bike trek zooming through woodland areas and rivers and across acres of land.

All Things Nice........Cupcake Decorating Party

Ever wished yours could look that good!!! Get creative and enjoy learning how to make amazing sugar paste decorations with expert advice and guidance on how to custom make your own yummy cupcakes. Add as much glitter and sparkle as you need and take away a box of your fantastic hand-made creations at the end of your 2 hour party.

Can Can Party

Good old fashioned high kicking Moulin Rouge style fun. The fabulously colourful can-can skirts that are provided as part of the package will really put you in the mood for fun and giggles. You will learn a variety of basic moves, tricks and routines that will come together in a full chorus line performance at the end of the party. The party is energetic, fun packed and suitable for all ages. The parties make excellent photo opportunities so do bring your cameras.

Hula Hoop Party

Experience a blast from the past in our new Hula Hoop hen parties for all those who are forever young at heart. No longer a distant memory from your childhood; Hula Hoop parties provide 90 minutes of youthful fun and giggles, no matter what age. This hen party is a perfect icebreaker as you can have chit-chat while learning how to spin the hoop around your stomach, before moving onto trickier moves.....Get those hips movin ladies!

Mini Highland Games

Fun is the order of the day at this very ‘Scottish’ event. Mini highland games is a very physical and fun activity. Teams of 'clans' compete in Tossing the Caber, The Farmers Dash, Haggis Rolling, Putting the Stane and the Tug of War. Your group will have ‘Kilted’ instructors who are there to encourage and coach your teams. The event is held in the grounds of a stately home on the outskirts of the city.

Minimum group numbers of 8 are required for this event.

 

 

Bollywood Dance Party

Traditional Bollywood dancing, fused together with hip-hop and belly dancing. Experience the fluidity of Indian dancing and the energy of hip-hop dancing to the popular Bollywood soundtrack ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ from the Bollywood blockbuster Dil Se. Jhapkas and mhapkas (hip shaking), Bhangra style shoulder movements and wrist flicks all taught by an experienced Bollywood dance teacher, even those without any previous dance experience will have a ball.

Archery

Archery is a sport that hits the mark for everybody, whether they fancy themselves as Robin Hood or not (green tights optional). The aim of the game is to fire your arrows at targets comprised of coloured rings. Once you've got the measure of your bow, there's a good chance of scoring a competitive bulls-eye or two… under the expert supervision of your professional instructors. See which member of your group has the sharpest aim and can notch up the most points.

Minimum group numbers of 6 are required for this event.

Dungeon Tour

Not for the faint hearted....Deep beneath the Edinburgh pavements you will hear spine-chilling tales of nasty unpleasant historical happenings. Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never taught you -Barbaric savagery, inhumane medical practices and horrifying myth is all lurking in the Dungeon depths.

Day at the Races

We will help you 'back a winner' when it comes to planning the perfect race day. Various packages are available depending on your budget and the type of day you are looking for. Mingle with the crowds and take your own picnic or experience hospitality at its finest….it's up to you. Contact our Edinburgh team and we can advise you of up and coming fixtures, your picnic or lunch options, your post-race evening and anything else you may require for your special day.

Grease Dance Party

We go together like ramma lamma lamma ka dinga  dong......It's back to Rydell High in this new and exciting hen party. Get your Pink Lady jackets at the ready, as Grease dance classes are our latest hen party products. You’ve seen the film, you know the lines, (you’ve fallen in love with Danny Zuko!), now learn the moves.

Cocktail Masterclass

Get behind the bar with your very own 'Tom Cruise' and make, blend and shake your cocktail creations......Learn to mix up your Mojito and shake up your Sex on the Beach; find out the spirits, mixers and techniques involved in making some of the world’s greatest cocktails. This Master Class takes place in a very cool city centre venue and you will of course sample everything you create! A fabulous session that lasts about 2 hours and you will also get some tasty nibbles to enjoy! 

Clay Pigeon Shooting (Laser Style!)

Ready… aim… and shoot the clay……..without the loud bangs!! Laser Clay Shooting is ideal for those who want to try shooting in larger groups. Modified shotguns fire an infrared beam at clays launched from a clay launcher. Your group will be given mini challenges with results instantly updated on the electronic scoreboard, allowing your group to compare scores. Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting is an environmentally friendly pursuit with no risk of injury or damage to humans, animals or the countryside.

Minimum group numbers of 10 are required for this event.

Chicago Dance Party

Enjoy this sexy, sassy and stylish Chicago party. Dress to impress in flirty flapper fashion to razzle-dazzle like the simply divine Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly. Decked out with bowler hats and canes, you will be dancing to the smash hit soundtrack ‘All That Jazz’. Taking you back to the prohibition era of fame, fortune and vice, you will learn some intricate dance moves and hand movements to create a routine in true Bob ‘father of theatrical jazz dance’ Fosse style. Jazz hands at the ready ladies!