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1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
Date	Location
An exhibition looking at the last 50 years of Falkirk and its surrounding area, and the changes that have taken place since the Queen took the throne. View full details
23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Callendar House, Falkirk

An Afternoon of 50s Flair
Date	Location
Pop on your winklepickers and tease your hair into a bouffant before boarding the retro red bus to the 1950s. Tour the costume exhibition, enjoy an old school cream tea then take in a screening of Grease. Prizes for the best 1950s costumes! View full details
21 Jun 11am	National Museum of Costume, Dumfries

Assemblage
Date	Location
Students from the School of Fashion, Textiles and Jewellery at Cardonald College present their final year work on the themes of 'packaged' and 'homegrown' as well as extravagant bridal and evening wear. View full details
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat noon, 2pm & 3.15pm; Sun 1pm & 2pm	Cardonald College, Glasgow

Ayrshire's Reel History
Date	Location
A series of short films documenting the history of Cumnock and Dalmellington, from Dalmellington Fancy Dress Parade in 1927, to Cumnock Celebration and Ochiltree Tile Works in 1951, showcasing over 100 years of Scotland on screen. View full details
10 May–11 Aug Thu–Sat 11am–5pm	Baird Institute Museum, Cumnock

Behind the Scenes Tours
Date	Location
View some of the rooms not normally included in the tours of one of Scotland's most beautiful 17th century houses. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May Thu 4.15pm & 4.50pm 28 Jun 4.15pm	Newhailes, Musselburgh

Big Science Pub Quiz
Date	Location
Show off your years of post-doctoral research in quantum mechanics (or just make some inspired guesses) at this lighthearted science-themed quiz. A tad flashier than your average pub quiz, this one has live demos where you have to work out what happens next. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun (Over-18s only) 8pm Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue.	The Universal, Glasgow

Burrell for Families
Date	Location
Have a look at the Burrell's collected treasures. Ages 5–12. View full details
2 Jun 2pm A chance to explore Giant Animals this week.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow
23 Jun 2pm This week there's a chance to take a look at Treasure Makers.	Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Cathcart Model Railway Exhibition
Date	Location
Model railway show with working layouts, displays, societies, traders and a buffet. View full details
28 Oct–29 Oct Mon & Sun 10am–5pm	Pollokshaws Burgh Halls, Glasgow

Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress
Date	Location
Catherine the Great may have achieved power in a bloodless coup, and she extended the borders of Russia to such an extent that its leaders to this day can't stop thinking of the old place as an empire; but she also sponsored literary achievement, her personal art collection formed the nucleus of what's now the Hermitage Museum, and she was responsible for the first state-run higher education institute for women in the whole of Europe. This exhibition of material from her collections reflects… View full details and ticket info
13 Jul–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Chatelherault 25 Year Celebration
Date	Location
Help celebrate the anniversary of Chatelherault's refurbishment with a quiz and exhibition of photographs. View full details
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5pm	Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton

Costume Gallery: Embellished
Date	Location
A look at decoration in fashion from throughout the centuries. View full details
14 Apr–23 Jun Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen

Crathes 60th Anniversary
Date	Location
Crathes Garden and Estate celebrates 60 years of being a National Trust property with a 50s-themed morning of events, including a nasturtium competition, forestry displays, croquet on the lawn and much else. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Jun 10.30am	Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory

Curious
Date	Location
The St Mungo Museum has collaborated with a wide range of community groups from across Glasgow to tell the stories of some of the many and varied objects in Glasgow Museums' vast collection - from jewellery and paintings to games and musical instruments. View full details
1 Mar–1 Aug Thu 10am–5pm; Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm; Tue & Wed 10am–5pm	St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow

Democracy for Scotland
Date	Location
Exhibition of archive material from the collection of the Scottish Political Archive, which collects material relating to the political history of Scotland in the 20th and 21st centuries. View full details
27 Apr–10 Jun Tue–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm	Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling

Design from 1860–1960
Date	Location
An exhibition of decorative art and collectibles spanning a century. View full details
6 Oct–28 Oct Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm	High Street Gallery, Kirkcudbright

Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a selection of commemorative items including plates and mugs marking different milestones from throughout her reign. View full details
1 Mar–31 May Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen

Dr Livingstone, I Presume?
Date	Location
Exhibition examining the life of the legendary missionary and explorer, created in partnership with the National Museums of Malawi. View full details
20 Jun–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Drawing from the Museum Collection
Date	Location
Study some of the museum's precious artefacts up close and then commit them to paper via a range of media. Students must supply their own material. View full details
16 Jun 10am	The Gordon Highlanders' Museum, Aberdeen

Dundee Science Festival
Date	Location
Family-friendly science fest with a diverse programme, featuring hands-on workshops, science shows, lectures, debates, talent contests, exhibitions, school programmes, and events that fuse science with comedy, dance, art and history. The events also cover a broad range of scientific disciplines, including robotics, biodiversity, space, digital arts and the more technical sides to cookery and filmmaking. View full details
3 Nov–18 Nov Times vary	Various venues, Dundee

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Date	Location
The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world. View full details
3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary	Various venues, Edinburgh

Erotic: Surreal & Abstract
Date	Location
Exhibition of cross-platform surreal and abstract erotic artwork, showcasing Scottish and European artists. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts. View full details and ticket info
22 Jun–24 Jun (Over-18s only) Times vary	Whitespace, Edinburgh

Firsts
Date	Location
A collection of 'firsts' from South Lanarkshire's history, comprising photos, audio, found footage and creations from local school children and daycare and residential centre users. View full details
25 May–8 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–8pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride

Follow the Fleet
Date	Location
Exhibition exploring the Fleet Valley, wildlife and local landscapes. View full details
16 May–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet

From the Ends of the Earth: Sailors’ Souvenirs from Distant Lands
Date	Location
An historical exhibition of presents, treasures and articles brought back from worldwide travels by local sailors. View full details
1 May–30 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Stromness Museum, Stromness

Fun and Games: Wigtownshire at Play
Date	Location
From curling to cock fighting, this exhibition looks at the many different sports and games embraced by Wigtownshire over the years. View full details
30 Jun–8 Sep Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–1pm & 1.30–4.30pm	Stranraer Museum, Stranraer

Glasgay!
Date	Location
Showcasing almost every aspect of queer culture, Glasgay! boasts an impressive programme featuring theatre, comedy, music, clubs and visual art events. American-Korean comedian Margaret Cho, cabaret artists Bourgeois and Maurice plus new theatre works from Liz Lochhead and Grant Smeaton were among the highlights in 2011. View full details
13 Oct–3 Nov Times vary	Various venues, Glasgow

Going for Gold: An Olympic Exhibition
Date	Location
Interactive, child-friendly exhibition tracking the history of the Olympic games from the ancient Greek days until the present, with plenty of activities and fun for all ages. View full details
2 Jun–1 Sep Mon–Sat 11am–4pm	Annan Museum, Annan

A Good Yarn
Date	Location
A celebration of Richards Ltd, who supplied yarn from Aberdeen to all over Europe. View full details
11 Feb–16 Jun Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–3pm	Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen

Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
Date	Location
Inspired by the lyrics of a Bob Dylan song, the exhibition looks at what's being done throughout the world to improve the state of the planet. There's a chance to visit the Tibetan tent and leave your views as well. View full details
15 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Heresies and Coded Chimera
Date	Location
Exhibition bringing science and art together, inspired by life sciences pioneer D'Arcy Thompson. View full details
27 Apr–16 Jun Mon–Fri 9.30am–8.30pm; Sat 9.30am–4.30pm	Lamb Gallery, Dundee

History of Cockenzie House
Date	Location
Discover the history of Cockenzie House and its grounds. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival. View full details
2 Jun–10 Jun Mon–Sun 11am–5pm	Cockenzie House, Cockenzie

History of Prestongrange
Date	Location
Exhibition telling the story of Prestongrange's industrial heritage. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival. View full details
3 May–31 Oct Thu–Wed 11.30am–4.30pm	Prestongrange Museum, Prestonpans

Human Race: Inside the History of Sports Medicine
Date	Location
An in-depth look at the human body as it prepares for, and competes in, sport, as well as an examination of how the limits of the body have changed over the years. View full details
21 Jul–9 Sep Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm	City Art Centre, Edinburgh

In Search of the Blue Poppy
Date	Location
An exhibition of photographs from the 2010 expedition by George Sherriff and Frank Ludlow to Bhutan. View full details
15 Mar–29 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Benmore Botanic Garden, Argyll

The Indulgence Show
Date	Location
A little taste of luxury with live demos, workshops, tastings and an array of top quality exhibitors from the food, drink and leisure industries. View full details
25 Aug 11am	Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

It Started With A Kiss
Date	Location
Exhibition of creative work by residents of Inglefield Women's Homeless Unit, created over the course of a series of weekly workshops with Citizens Theatre practitioner and director Elly Goodman and a number of artists: singer/songwriter Carol Laula, drama practitioner Kate Black, visual artist Rachel Mimiec and filmmaker Jules McCahill. View full details
18 May–6 Jun Tue–Fri noon–5pm; Sat & Sun noon–6pm	Tramway, Glasgow

Keli Clark
Date	Location
New prints and originals inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of the local area. View full details
20 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick

Knitting Microbes: Woolly Artwork
Date	Location
Knitters across Scotland are invited to knit their own microbe to bring to the display at the Yarn Cake. Will you purl a prokaryote or crochet some Crenarchaeota? Part of Glasgow Science Festival. View full details
5 Jun–17 Jun Times vary No booking required; please do not call the venue.	The Yarn Cake, Glasgow

L'énergie: quels choix pour demain? / Energy: what choices for the future?
Date	Location
Bilingual exhibition on the theme of energy and sustainable development. Part of Glasgow Science Festival. View full details
6 Jun–16 Jun Mon–Thu 10am–9pm; Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–1pm No booking required; please do not call the venue.	Alliance Française de Glasgow, Glasgow

Low Carbon Communities
Date	Location
A look at the results of a year of energy saving projects and the chance to explore what the future holds for energy efficiency in Gatehouse of Fleet. View full details
16 May–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet

Made in Haddington – No More
Date	Location
An exhibition looking at some of the shops and businesses Haddington used to boast, including Nungate Brewery, Leslie & Leslie and Laidlaw's Bakery. Part of Haddington Festival. View full details
30 May 10am 1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–4pm	John Gray Centre Museum, Haddington

Masters and Champions
Date	Location
A historical exhibition celebrating 300 years of Classical Greece's inspiration on Britain. View full details
9 Jun–12 Aug Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 1–5pm	Moray Art Centre, Findhorn

Mellerstain Art Gallery – Summer Exhibition
Date	Location
An extensive exhibition of new work by a number of established artists. View full details
8 Jul–30 Sep Mon–Sun 12.30–5pm	Mellerstain House, Kelso

Mending the Broken Heart
Date	Location
This exhibition looks at the development of cardiology in Tayside, from the work of pioneering cardiologist Sir James Mackenzie to modern day achievements. View full details
23 Nov 2011–31 May 2012 Mon–Sun 9am–5pm	Tayside Medical History Museum, Dundee

Mother's Day Country Fair
Date	Location
Treat mum to this day out for all the family at Aden Country Park's debut fair. Featuring stalls, circus display, children's play area and music, all organised as part of the Aden Bike Challenge. View full details
10 Mar 9.30am	Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Peterhead

National Insect Week
Date	Location
Forestry Commission Scotland present the entries to their photographic competition. Part of National Insect Week. View full details
25 Jun–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle

Native Plant Exhibition
Date	Location
An exhibition highlighting plants native to the Dundee and Angus region including Astragalus Danicus (purple milk-vetch), Creastium Alpinum (Alpine chickweed) and more. View full details
18 May–31 May Fri–Thu 10am–4.30pm	University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Dundee

Ness of Brodgar: The Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Date	Location
Orkney Museum's summer exhibition includes photos, text and artefacts from archaeological excavations which are changing the way we look at the Stone Age. View full details
1 May–29 Sep Mon–Sat 10.30am–5pm	Orkney Museum, Kirkwall

Off the Peg: Fashion from the 40s and 50s
Date	Location
Fans of retro will be making a pilgrimage to Dumfries for this exhibition of memorable gowns, beachwear, day dresses and housecoats from the designers of Horrockses Fashions, a respected and hugely successful label of the mid-20th century. Organised in conjunction with the Fashion & Textile Museum, London. View full details
16 Apr–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Costume, Dumfries

One Thousand Points of Light: Melvin Moti
Date	Location
Installation by Dutch artist Melvin Moti, incorporating a film exploring rocks from the Museum's collection that emit ultraviolet light, as well as other objects such as scent bottles made with uranium glass. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
20 Jun–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

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