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1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
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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.
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23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Callendar House, Falkirk
An Afternoon of 50s Flair
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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!
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21 Jun 11am National Museum of Costume, Dumfries
Assemblage
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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.
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9 Jun–10 Jun Sat noon, 2pm & 3.15pm; Sun 1pm & 2pm Cardonald College, Glasgow
Ayrshire's Reel History
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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.
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10 May–11 Aug Thu–Sat 11am–5pm Baird Institute Museum, Cumnock
Behind the Scenes Tours
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View some of the rooms not normally included in the tours of one of Scotland's most beautiful 17th century houses. Booking is essential.
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31 May Thu 4.15pm & 4.50pm
28 Jun 4.15pm 		Newhailes, Musselburgh
Big Science Pub Quiz
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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.
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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
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Have a look at the Burrell's collected treasures. Ages 5–12.
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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
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Model railway show with working layouts, displays, societies, traders and a buffet.
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28 Oct–29 Oct Mon & Sun 10am–5pm Pollokshaws Burgh Halls, Glasgow
Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress
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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…
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13 Jul–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Chatelherault 25 Year Celebration
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Help celebrate the anniversary of Chatelherault's refurbishment with a quiz and exhibition of photographs.
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29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 10am–5pm Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
Costume Gallery: Embellished
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A look at decoration in fashion from throughout the centuries.
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14 Apr–23 Jun Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen
Crathes 60th Anniversary
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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.
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16 Jun 10.30am Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate, Banchory
Curious
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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.
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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
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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.
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27 Apr–10 Jun Tue–Sat 10.30am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling
Design from 1860–1960
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An exhibition of decorative art and collectibles spanning a century.
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6 Oct–28 Oct Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm High Street Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Diamond Jubilee
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Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a selection of commemorative items including plates and mugs marking different milestones from throughout her reign.
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1 Mar–31 May Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen
Dr Livingstone, I Presume?
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Exhibition examining the life of the legendary missionary and explorer, created in partnership with the National Museums of Malawi.
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20 Jun–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Drawing from the Museum Collection
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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.
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16 Jun 10am The Gordon Highlanders' Museum, Aberdeen
Dundee Science Festival
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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.
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3 Nov–18 Nov Times vary Various venues, Dundee
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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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.
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3 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Erotic: Surreal & Abstract
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Exhibition of cross-platform surreal and abstract erotic artwork, showcasing Scottish and European artists. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts.
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22 Jun–24 Jun
(Over-18s only) Times vary 		Whitespace, Edinburgh
Firsts
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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.
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25 May–8 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–8pm East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Follow the Fleet
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Exhibition exploring the Fleet Valley, wildlife and local landscapes.
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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
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An historical exhibition of presents, treasures and articles brought back from worldwide travels by local sailors.
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1 May–30 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Stromness Museum, Stromness
Fun and Games: Wigtownshire at Play
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From curling to cock fighting, this exhibition looks at the many different sports and games embraced by Wigtownshire over the years.
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30 Jun–8 Sep Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–1pm & 1.30–4.30pm Stranraer Museum, Stranraer

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