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The House of Annie Lennox
Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 19:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Scotland's Nature Festival
For ten days in May, the natural beauty of Scotland is highlighted as communities all over the country hold events that celebrate the plethora of lochs, forests, coastline, valleys and mountains we call home. Ranger-led walks, nature photography workshops and storytelling in the forest are just some of the events on the…
Various venues, Scotland
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Ideal Home Show Scotland
Make your house fantasies a reality with everything you need for redesigning and improving your home. Handy hints and design inspiration, plus an exciting mix of attractions including room sets and a show home.
SECC, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Sat 25 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Sun 26 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Mon 27 May
£12 / 0844 395 4000
Jalan Jati (Teak Road)
An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Amazing Amber
Amber is beautiful as well as fascinating. It consists of fossilised tree resin, and since resin in liquid form is sticky, and amber is transparent, this means that insects, animals and plant material sometimes get trapped in it and are preserved intact, giving us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. The whole process…
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Edinburgh Zoo Centenary Exhibition
Remember 100 years of Edinburgh Zoo with this look back over the century featuring photos, memorabilia, stories and clippings.
Central Library, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
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09:00 – 20:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
- 09:00 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 242 8100
- 10:00 – 17:00
Glasgow Comic Con
Indulge your love of all things graphic at this fiesta of films, comics and fandoms. Last year saw plenty of big names from the worlds of Captain Marvel, Judge Dredd, Planet of the Apes, X-Men, Superman and Batman exhibit, and 2013 promises equal opportunity to meet and get sketches and autographs from your heroes.
CCA, Glasgow
Sat 13 Jul
Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900
Sun 14 Jul
Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900
Alien Invasion
A special extraterrestrial exhibition featuring costumes and props from some of the most iconic sci-fi films and TV shows of all time. Browse memorabilia from the likes of Predator, Star Wars and Doctor Who, or take in the 360 degree film, We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint (AKA Ron Weasley).
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Fri 24 May
Included in admission / 0131 550 7800
- 10:00 – 17:30
Antiques Roadshow Valuation Day
Fiona Bruce and the BBC's team of experts descend on Scone Palace for this valuation day. Take along your heirlooms and car boot discoveries to see if you have a dusty treasure on your hands.
Scone Palace, Perth
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01738 552300
- 09:30 – 16:30
Artmap Argyll Open Studios
Approximately 35 Artmap Argyll artists open their studios to the public for the fifth year running to show off their skills in painting, fused glass, weaving, wood turning, wallpaper design, sculpture, basket and willow weaving, glass engraving, printmaking, stone carving and ceramics.
Various Venues, Argyll and Bute
Fri 23 Aug
Times vary / Free
Sat 24 Aug
Times vary / Free
Sun 25 Aug
Times vary / Free
Mon 26 Aug
Times vary / Free
Cannock Chase Military History Weekend
A celebration of the region's military past with hands-on activities for all the family and proceeds going towards Help for Heroes.
Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
Sat 17 Aug
Free (there is a small charge for archery)
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 18 Aug
Free (there is a small charge for archery)
- 10:00 – 16:00
More Than A Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football
It was Bill Shankly, perhaps the greatest football manager ever to come out of Scotland, who summed up the appeal of football to the fan. 'Some people believe football is a matter of life and death,' he mused. 'I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.' This exhibition looks at the history of football in…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£5 (£3; under 16s free) / 0141 276 9599
Thu 23 May
£5 (£3; under 16s free) / 0141 276 9599
Fri 24 May
£5 (£3; under 16s free) / 0141 276 9599
BodyWorks
An exhibition all about how your body works, with the chance to perform a virtual autopsy, run in a giant hamster wheel and become a 'snot ninja' (lovely). Compare your physiological stats with other visitors and find out about all the latest scientific research into your very own body.
Glasgow Science Centre
Wed 22 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Included in admission / 0141 420 5000
- 10:00 – 17:00
Border Union Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show
Pooches get primped and put on display at this outdoor show, with a load of trade stalls and food vendors around to keep humans busy in between rounds.
Springwood Park, Kelso
Sat 15 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01573 224188
Sun 16 Jun
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01573 224188
Chelsea Flower Show Centenary
Peter Jones celebrates 100 years of the Chelsea Flower Show with an exclusive floral-inspired tea available in the top floor restaurant and a special window display by garden designer Jo Thompson.
Peter Jones, London SW1W
Wed 22 May
Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434
Window display by Jo Thompson.
Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434
‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.
Thu 23 May
Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434
Window display by Jo Thompson.
Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434
‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.
Fri 24 May
Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434
Window display by Jo Thompson.
Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434
‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.
Sat 25 May
Times vary / Free / 020 7730 3434
Window display by Jo Thompson.
Times vary / £19.95 for two; £32.95 with champagne / 020 7730 3434
‘Chelsea Flower Show Centenary Tea’ in the top floor restaurant.
Dumfries & Lockerbie Agricultural Show
Agricultural show with cattle, sheep, horses, goats and showjumping. There's also a food festival, trade stands, flower and veg events and a crafts tent.
The Showfield, Dumfries
Fri 2 Aug
£12 (£8; unaccompanied children £2) / 01461 201199
- 09:00
Sat 3 Aug
£12 (£8; unaccompanied children £2) / 01461 201199
- 09:00
Football Fans Bus
A display curated by a group of young people looking at what it means to be a football fan in Glasgow.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
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09:00 – 20:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
Gilt and Silk: Early Seventeenth Century Costume
The Burrell's collection of 17th century garb is given the spotlight, including a rare embroidered skirt panel that Anne of Denmark might have once donned.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2550
- 10:00 – 17:00
Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition
An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
Scotch Whisky: From Grain to Glass
Exhibition showing the scale and diversity of the Scotch whisky industry, with materials on show from distilleries across the country, including bottles dating back to the early 20th century and classic advertising campaigns.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 17:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2999
- 09:00 – 20:00
Wylye Valley Art Trail
Festival of visual art held in 86 venues across south and west Wiltshire.
Various Venues: Wiltshire, Warminster
Sat 25 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Mon 27 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
21st Century Plant Science
Exhibition showing the ways in which University of Glasgow scientists are linking ash dieback, rising food prices and climate change.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Thu 6 Jun
Kibble Palace
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
Kibble Palace
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Kibble Palace
Free / 0141 334 2422
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
Airfix: Making History
New exhibition celebrating Airfix in all its glory.
Royal Air Force Museum, London NW9
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 8205 2266
To celebrate the launch of this exhibition we are giving all our visitors aged 8+ the opportunity to make and take home their own 1:72 scale model of a Hurricane (children must be accompanied).
Craft sessions are from 11am–1pm and 2–4pm.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 020 8205 2266
To celebrate the launch of this exhibition we are giving all our visitors aged 8+ the opportunity to make and take home their own 1:72 scale model of a Hurricane (children must be accompanied).
Craft sessions are from 11am–1pm and 2–4pm.
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 020 8205 2266
- 10:00 – 18:00
