Royal Botanic Gardens Richard Hamilton – Protest Pictures
A landmark exhibition by one of the great artists of our time, revealing Hamilton's life-long engagement with political events, movements and figures which have shaped our lives - www.rbge.org.uk/inverleith-house.

Days Out, Exhibitions

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An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 (24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Artist Adventurers
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A selection of drawings and watercolours of Spain, ranging from the early 1800's to the beginning of the following century.
1 Sep–30 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Between Two Worlds
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A new exhibition exploring life above and beneath the waves of Scotland's coast.
1 Sep–30 Sep 10.00am–6.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
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Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Brass Band Exhibition
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Let the Kirkcaldy Museum whisk you down memory lane with this display of instruments and photographs to celebrate the Scottish Brass Band Championship, this year being staged in Glenrothes.
8 Mar–23 Aug 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Burntisland Heritage Summer Exhibition 2008
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A vast selection of videos and other types of historical materials relating to the town's history will be on display.
21 Jun–30 Aug Thu, Fri & Sat 11.00am–4.00 Various Venues, Burntisland
Call to Arms
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An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout history, with a hands on element.
23 May–1 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009 (23 May–31 Oct 9.45am–5.45) (1 Nov–1 Feb 2009 9.45am–4.45) National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
A Decade of Dance
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An exhibition that explores the representation of dance through the relationship between photographer and artist, with a focus on X Factor Dance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
29 Jul–24 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Art Fair
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The chance to peruse and pick up artwork from over 60 exhibitors from the UK and the rest of Europe.
22 Nov–24 Nov Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
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A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes living in the Canadian subarctic, and further objects purchased recently.
16 May–5 Oct 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Faking It! 300 Years of Banknote Forgery
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This summer's exhibition at the Museum on the Mound is all about banknote forgery. Find out who faked the first note in Scotland, discover what became of the artist with a talent for (literally) making money, and see if you can spot a forgery from the real thing.
8 Jul–31 Aug Tue–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 1.00–5.00 Museum On The Mound, Edinburgh
Hip Knits
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A collection of knitted items ranging from your granny's Fair Isle sweaters to modern day masterpieces in wool.
21 Mar–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Costume, Dumfries
Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
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Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland.
27 Jun–12 Oct Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Junior Exhibition: Fossils and Funny Bones @ Sensation
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Discover the magic of pre-historic worlds through playful and imaginative games and activities. Ideal for children aged 3 - 6.
1 Jul–31 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Sensation, Dundee
Life After Iraq
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Joint exhibition by award-winning photojournalist Angela Catlin and writer Billy Briggs, who travelled to Syria to document the plight of some of the millions of ordinary Iraqis living there who have fled the conflict in their homeland. 'Part of Refugee Week 2008'
10 Jun–26 Oct St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
Lise Sarfati: La Vie Nouvelle
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A series of portraits by French photographer Lise Sarfati which aim to dramatise the complexity of adolescent identity.
1 Sep–3 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
The Local Word and Image: 500 Years of Printing in Scotland
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Exhibition tracing the development of printing in the city from 1622, through the publication of the first newspaper in Scotland and into the 19th century when Aberdeen was a major printing centre.
17 Nov 2007–1 Nov Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen
Lochbroom Lives Oral History
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The oral history tells the story of Lochbroom, the land and its people, through a blend of traditional and multimedia displays. There will be a new display of local archaeological loans and finds from the Museum Store.
1 Sep–1 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Ullapool Museum, Ullapool
Medical Impressions
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Collaborative exhibition by the University of Dundee Museum Services and the Department of Special Collections, University of St Andrews, examining the role of printing in medical education.
5 Jun–4 Oct Mon–Sat 9.00am–5.00 Tayside Medical History Museum, Dundee
The Nature of Britain Photography Competition and Exhibition
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Amateur landscape and wildlife photography taken in Britain.
21 Nov–31 Jan 2009 Mon–Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.30 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Orkney in the 12th Century: Earl Rognavald and his Earldom
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Using experts in the fields of archaeology, history and literature, an intriguing slice of Norse earldom life has been pieced together for this exhibition.
1 Apr–30 Sep Mon–Sat 10.30am–5.00 Orkney Museum, Kirkwall
The People Behind the Book Trade in Scotland
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All things Scottish and booky in an exhibition organised by the Scottish Archive of Print and Publishing History Records (SAPPHIRE).
13 Sep–19 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Radar Room
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An exhibition of radio, radar and avionics run by volunteers. Why not try to send a message in Morse code?
Wednesdays 10.00am–12.00 & 1.00–4.00 National Museum of Flight
Scotland: A Changing Nation
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A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day.
11 Jul–31 Dec 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Scottish Home Improvement & Self Build Show
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One of the largest and most exclusive self build, renovation and home improvement shows in Scotland. Find inspiration and advice on how to improve, refurbish, extend, convert or renovate your home. Tickets from 0844 477 1000 and cover entry for both days.
4 Oct–5 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

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