About Our Events
Welcome to the official events hub for Barnton Bunker. While our guided tours are expertly run by our partners at The Bunker Experience Ltd, this page is dedicated to the special events organised directly by the charity and volunteers behind the bunker's restoration.
These are one-of-a-kind opportunities to engage with the site's unique atmosphere. From our popular Doors Open Days and community celebrations like our garden launch, to unique cultural happenings, every event offers a different way to descend into history.
Every ticket you purchase for these events or donation made directly funds the preservation and restoration of this incredible site. You are not just attending an event you are actively helping us save a vital piece of Scotland's history for future generations.
Explore our calendar below to see what's on and secure your place.
No Upcoming Events
We don’t have any upcoming events planned right now.
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing details for our 2026 events in the New Year.
Recent 2025 Events
Here’s a look back at what we’ve hosted this year.
Sept 27–28, 2025
Doors Open Day @ Barnton Bunker
Book a free 20-minute guided visit through the historic above-ground WWII complex — then wander the grounds at your own pace.
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Sept 28, 2025 • 12:00–17:00
Community Garden Launch Event
Celebrate the official launch of our new community garden.
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Oct 11, 2025 • 10:00–18:00
Winding Walk
A town and nature appreciation walk through Corstorphine Hill and West Edinburgh with live poetry at five checkpoints.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 12:30–13:30
Climate Bites community networking lunch
Explore the site, enjoy a free meal, and connect with local groups and individuals driving climate action across Edinburgh.
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Oct 24 – Nov 2, 2025
Edinburgh Halloween Tour — Greyfriars Bobby in A.I. Wonderland
Two versions: Not-So-Scary (ages 3+) and Scary (ages 12+). 20-minute tours beneath Edinburgh.
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Nov 8–9, 2025
Remembrance Day Weekend
A free event for veterans and families with tours, tea, conversation, poppy making, film screenings, and “The Memory Field”.
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Nov 14–16, 2025
Magic Labyrinth
Six rooms, six spellbinding shows, one unforgettable night of illusion and wonder.
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Nov 29, 2025 • 10:00–17:00
Kaizen at Barnton Bunker
A hands-on art lab exploring nature, empathy, and community. Free.
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Kaizen at Barnton Bunker
Kaizen transforms Barnton Bunker into a hands-on art lab—add, shape, and co-create pieces exploring nature, empathy, and community. Free • Sat 29 Nov, 10:00–17:00.
Magic Labyrinth
Step into Barnton Bunker’s Magic Labyrinth — six rooms, six spellbinding shows, one unforgettable night of illusion and wonder. November 14–16.
Remembrance Day Weekend
Join us this Remembrance Day weekend for Tours, Tea, and Conversation — a free event for veterans and their families. Explore the historic WWII complex, take part in poppy making, and experience “The Memory Field”, an immersive art meditation on love, memory, and loss. Enjoy short film screenings, share stories over tea, and connect with others in this space of reflection and community.
Edinburgh Halloween Tour - Greyfriars Bobby in A.I. Wonderland
Descend into an AI-warped Wonderland at Barnton Bunker. Two versions: Not-So-Scary (ages 3+) and Scary (ages 12+). 20-minute tours, groups of 15. First hour is Not-So-Scary. A surreal Halloween story beneath Edinburgh.
Climate Bites community networking lunch
Join us at the historic Barnton Bunker for October’s Climate Bites community networking lunch. Explore this unique Cold War site, enjoy a free meal from Tummies Not Trash, and connect with local groups and individuals driving climate action across Edinburgh.
Winding Walk - A town and nature appreciation walk hosted by Barnton Bunker.
Join us for Winding Walk — a town and nature appreciation walk through the forests of Corstorphine Hill and West Edinburgh. Enjoy live poetry readings at five checkpoints, collect stamps along the way, and take in the beauty of nature at your own pace.
Community Garden Launch Event
Join us on Sunday, September 28th, from 12:00 to 17:00 to celebrate the official launch of our new community garden!
Doors Open Day @ Barnton Bunker
Book a free 20-minute guided visit through the historic above-ground WWII complex — then wander the grounds at your own pace.