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Edinburgh International Science Festival: Brain Busters

2 Apr 2009

It's through events such as this that the Science Festival really comes into its own: activities that bring the whole family together, teach you a bit about science and give you as much (or little) fun as you can handle. Drop into the National Museum's…

Burns Discovery

2 Apr 2009

A rare book which belonged to Robert Burns has been discovered in Alloway. Museum Curator David Hopes and local volunteers were preparing over 2,000 books and 400 artefacts for preservation and restoration treatment when they came across a book which…

Natasha Khan

Big Picture - Bat for Lashes

2 Apr 2009

The spooky, kooky charms of Natasha Khan come to Glasgow this fortnight, as she tours her new album Two Suns, the follow up to her Mercury nominated debut, Fur and Gold. Expect dark disco melodies, haunting vocals and mystical, celestial tales of…

Darwin

Darwin and Evolution

2 Apr 2009

As part of Darwin 200 (a dual celebration of the 200th anniversary of the naturalist's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his groundbreaking and controversial On the Origin of Species), Kelvingrove have a new exhibition opening this…

Nutini Dates Confirmed

2 Apr 2009

Local lad Paolo Nutini has announced a string of Scottish Dates in May, to showcase songs from his new album Sunny Side Up set for release on 1 Jun. The album has been written by Nutini and produced by Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon, Ryan Adams). His new…

Alien Return - Alien Wars

2 Apr 2009

The Arches has announced an extension of their successful Alien Wars shows, which sees its run extended until Sun 30 Aug due to popular demand. The pop-cult show has already terrified 25,000 visitors since it opened its doors last year. A bit of pop…

Hundred Reasons

Hundred Reasons

2 Apr 2009

There’s been a dearth of good British heavy rock bands of late (after all we practically invented rock and metal with Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Black Sabbath). Young bucks Hundred Reasons and their incendiary live shows almost put us on the…

A Golden Oldie Return - Duran Duran

2 Apr 2009

Okay, so they aren’t really golden oldies, they just make us feel like golden oldies when we singalong. Edinburgh Castle Concerts and Historic Scotland have announced that Duran Duran will perform at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 16 July as part of the…

Bostron

Pangea

2 Apr 2009

Dundee’s top drum & bass night once again heads south to host one of its infamous Glasgow parties. This month they are joined by special guest J Bostron. Originally from Ireland but now based in Glasgow this producer/DJ is known for his dub heavy…

Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

2 Apr 2009

The eponymous debut album of this new songwriting is pretty breathtaking, equal parts disturbing and delightful. From cooing little girl-ism to raw declarations about suicide, here’s yet another Polly to be reckoned with. Captain’s Rest, Glasgow…

Outsider Line-Up Announced

2 Apr 2009

This year boasts the return of The Outsider (Sat 27–Sun 28 Jun) with Sharleen Spiteri headlining. Held at the Rothiemurcus Estate in Cairngorms National Park the festival comes complete with music, conversation, classic film, comedy and cabaret.

Pink

Pink

2 Apr 2009

The diminutive pop pearl has excelled where others have floundered, in making contemporary pop that truly crosses over into the live arena but remain compelling, coherent and consistent. SECC, Glasgow, Sat 11 & Sun 12 Apr.

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