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Days out, Exhibition and "Edinburgh"

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Watching on the Heights: The Life and Work of Joseph Lister
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As part of the celebrations to mark the centenary of pioneering surgeon Joseph Lister's death, the museum holds an exhibition of artefacts, documents, instruments and specimens relating to his work.
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1 Aug–30 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm; Sat & Sun noon–4pm
1 Apr–31 Jul Mon–Sun noon–4pm
1 Sep–28 Sep Sat–Fri noon–4pm 		Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
See Scotland By Train
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Trains - is there a happier way to travel? Scotland in particular is a jewel for train travel fans, with plenty of long journeys through spectacular scenery. The National Museum has a collection of beautiful Scottish railway posters which it wants to share with you, depicting some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
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16 Mar–24 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
World Press Photo Exhibition 2012
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The World Press Photo Award highlights the best press photography from around the world. This exhibition displays the short list on display in Edinburgh as part of a global tour.
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5 Jul–28 Jul Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm; Sat 11am–5.30pm The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
One Thousand Points of Light: Melvin Moti
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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.
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20 Jun–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
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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.
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15 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
A Sense of Place: New Jewellery from Northern Lands
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New jewellery from Scotland, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
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29 May–16 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
We are extInked
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Three years, a hundred people each volunteered to be tattooed with an image of one of 100 threatened British species, and then act as an ambassador for the species. Learn about this fascinating crossover of environmentalism and body art, envy the ones who got the White-Tailed Eagle and the Killer Whale, and give applause and sympathy to whoever volunteered for the Great Crested Newt.
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15 May–29 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
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
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
Sustainable Transformations: Leith Walk
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Work by students on Edinburgh Uni's Advanced Sustainable Design Masters course, exploring design for sustainable, environmentally responsive buildings and neighbourhoods with the aim of stimulating debate about how a future Leith might look.
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28 May–31 May Mon–Thu 10am–5pm Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
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
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
Human Race: Inside the History of Sports Medicine
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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.
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21 Jul–9 Sep Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm City Art Centre, Edinburgh
The Indulgence Show
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A little taste of luxury with live demos, workshops, tastings and an array of top quality exhibitors from the food, drink and leisure industries.
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25 Aug 11am Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
RBGE's Secret Garden: The Wild Woodland Garden of Larachmhor
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This exhibition tells the history of a 28 acre garden near Lochaber which has been transformed over 50 years by a large team of volunteers.
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15 May–1 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm Library at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Reconstructing Lives
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A powerful and moving look at those who have lost limbs in war, whether military or civilian, and the advances in medical technology over the years that have helped them to cope.
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1 Apr–30 Sep Mon–Sun 9.45am–5.45pm
1 Oct 2012–24 Feb 2013 Mon–Sun 9.45am–4.45pm 		National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
A Royal Taste: Landscape Paintings from the RSA Collections (A Diamond Jubilee Celebration)
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This, the first of two RSA exhibitions for 2012 celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, features work by Ian Fleming, Frances Walker, James Morrison, John Miller, James Fairgrieve, John Houston and John Busby.
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23 Apr–17 Sep Mon 10am–5pm Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Scotch Whisky: From Grain to Glass
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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.
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29 Nov 2012–25 Jan 2013 Times vary The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Sounds Global
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Exhibition created by and for young people, exploring and demonstrating how music can transcend differences and express identity and beliefs. Part of Refugee Week.
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27 Jul–9 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Tour of the Buddha's Relics to Scotland
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These Buddhist relics, currently on a world tour, offer visitors the chance to gain inspiration and develop inner wisdom. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
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14 Sep–16 Sep Fri 7–9pm; Sat 10am–6pm; Sun 10am–5pm Chaplaincy Centre University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Vikings
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A touring exhibition from the Historiska Museet in Stockholm, making its only UK stop in Edinburgh to enlighten us all as to the real nature of one of the most mythologised races in history. Through new archaeological finds and objects rarely seen outside of Scandinavia, Vikings explores death rituals, domestic lives, crafts, mythology and the symbolism of the Viking ships.
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1 Feb–26 May Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

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