Race Night

The Tarbet is hosting a race night on Friday 27 November, and it's not the kind of thing you'll find on a typical Friday in Edinburgh. The venue is at 245A St. Johns Road, EH12 7XD, and the whole evening is run as a quiz, so it's as much about the competition as the racing. It's a ticket-only affair, with the venue open exclusively to ticket holders for the night, which gives it a proper private-party feel rather than just another night at the pub.

If you've never been to one, the format is straightforward: you're betting on races that play out on screen, and the quiz element keeps you involved throughout. It's the sort of thing that works best when you've got a group with you, and since it's a ticketed event, you'll be in the room with people who've all come for the same thing. The venue being closed to the general public means the whole place is dedicated to the night, so it's a good shout for a proper night out with friends.

There's a cause behind it too: the proceeds from the evening go to MND Scotland, so your ticket does more than just get you through the door. It's a charity night, and the money raised goes to support people living with motor neurone disease.

Tickets are £5 each and are sold through Skiddle, so you'll need to book in advance rather than turning up on the night. It kicks off at 20:00, and because it's ticket-only, you'll want to get yours sorted before the night. With the venue closed to everyone else, it's a self-contained evening from start to finish.