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The Nyangwe Diary: Shining New Light on Livingstone
Explorer and missionary David Livingstone wrote a diary, but at one point he ran out of paper and ink and had to resort to writing on newspaper with ink made from berries. It has only recently become possible to decipher this diary and this exhibition displays the result, including a horrifying account of a massacre by…
David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre
Thu 20 Jun
Included in admission / 0844 493 2207
- 10:30 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Included in admission / 0844 493 2207
- 10:30 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Included in admission / 0844 493 2207
- 10:30 – 17:00
Oban Winter Festival
The coastal town gets frosty with a series of activities, films, light shows and, of course, roller discos to celebrate the fluffy white season that carries the year to a close. There's even a chance Santa might stop by, when he gets a break from all that present preparation.
Various Venues, Oban
Fri 22 Nov
Times & prices vary
Sat 23 Nov
Times & prices vary
Sun 24 Nov
Times & prices vary
Patchwork Meadow
This exhibition of a giant patchwork is part of Wildflower Europe, an all-Europe celebration of wild flowers.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Tue 13 Aug
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Wed 14 Aug
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Thu 15 Aug
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Peebles Agricultural Show
The Peeblesshire Agricultural Society holds its annual show with a variety of livestock categories, plus entertainment and stalls.
Peebles, Peebleshire
Sat 17 Aug
Times & prices to be confirmed
Pets Win Prizes
Enter your pet and take a look at the pet product stalls around the park. Booking is essential.
Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 01563 554734
- 11:00 – 15:00
A Place In The Sun Live
For those dreaming of a less British summer, now's the chance to check out your options in France, Portugal, Italy and Florida at this exhibition from the popular TV show.
NEC, Birmingham
Fri 27 Sep
£10 or two for £15 / 020 3207 2920
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 28 Sep
£10 or two for £15 / 020 3207 2920
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 29 Sep
£10 or two for £15 / 020 3207 2920
- 10:00 – 17:00
The Queen's Coronation 1953
Royalty fans will be all of a flutter: Buckingham Palace is hosting the largest ever exhibition about Elizabeth II's Coronation. The complete dresses, robes and uniforms worn by the principal royal party will be on display in the Palace Ballroom along with samples and sketches by the couturier Norman Hartnell, who…
Buckingham Palace, London SW1A
Sat 27 Jul
Included in admission / 020 7766 7300
- 09:30 – 19:00
Sun 28 Jul
Included in admission / 020 7766 7300
- 09:30 – 19:00
Mon 29 Jul
Included in admission / 020 7766 7300
- 09:30 – 19:00
Regency Garden Picnic
A weekend of Regency life. Reflecting the display of TV and film costumes, there will be a Regency gardener re-telling of the landscaping of Belsay and maybe passing hints and tips too.
English Heritage: Belsay Hall And Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 22 Jun
£7.90 (£7.10; Children £4.70; Family £20.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:30
Sun 23 Jun
£7.90 (£7.10; Children £4.70; Family £20.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:30
RHS Harvest Festival Show
The best growers in the UK show off their delicious wares in tasting sessions and various fruit and vegetable competitions.
Royal Horticultural Halls And Conference Centre, London SW1P
Tue 8 Oct
Prices to be confirmed / 020 7490 2974
Wed 9 Oct
Prices to be confirmed / 020 7490 2974
A Romp Through The Regency
Join our 'Town Crier' as he leads you on a light-hearted 'romp' through the Regency. Learn all about this colourful period in history. This event reflects the 'Costumes from Austen' display of TV and film costumes in the hall.
English Heritage: Belsay Hall And Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 6 Jul
£7.90 (£7.10; Children £4.70; Family £20.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
£7.90 (£7.10; Children £4.70; Family £20.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 17:00
Scotland's Lost Gardens
Outdoor exhibition of images of the lost gardens of Scotland and the people who created them, by the Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic Monuments.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Sun 4 Aug
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Mon 5 Aug
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 17:45
Scottish Nature Photography Awards Exhibition
The award-winning photos from the Scottish Nature Photography Awards.
Water of Leith Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Thu 4 Jul
Free / 0131 455 7367
- 10:00 – 16:00
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 0131 455 7367
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0131 455 7367
- 10:00 – 16:00
Still Sounds
Take a walk through Margaret Moore's sound installation, which brings to life the history of the local area through recordings of the memories of former pupils.
Scotland Street School Museum, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 287 0500
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0141 287 0500
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0141 287 0500
- 11:00 – 17:00
TestTown 2013
Showcasing the finalists of TestTown – a competition in which teams of young people have designs on innovating the UK's town centres.
High Street, Dunfermline
Fri 28 Jun
Free
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free
- 09:00 – 17:00
The Mirror of Health: Discovering Medicine in the Golden Age of Islam
Exhibition exploring the traditions of Islamic medicine that developed between the 9th and 17th centuries.
Royal College of Physicians Museum, London NW1
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 020 7935 1174
- 09:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 020 7935 1174
- 09:00 – 17:00
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 020 7935 1174
- 09:00 – 17:00
Vintage Glasgow
Hemingway Design bring their Vintage Festival format to Glasgow, featuring music, fashion, film, design and dance that celebrates British creativity from the 1920s to 1980s. In the evening time, things get fancy dress with Vintage Nightclubs themed Soul Casino on Saturday and the Torch Club on Sunday.
The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
Sat 27 Jul
Times to be confirmed / Free (Soul Casino £15; Torch Club £20) / 0141 353 8000
Sun 28 Jul
Times to be confirmed / Free (Soul Casino £15; Torch Club £20) / 0141 353 8000
AgriScot
The biggest agriculture event in the UK returns, with vendor exhibitions, competitions for young farmers, seminars, technical demonstrations, and everything else an agriculture professional could dream of.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Wed 20 Nov
Free / 0131 333 0969
- 09:00 – 17:30






