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Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
Date Location
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
The Edinburgh Art Fair
Date Location
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
Call to Arms
Date Location
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
Date Location
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
Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
Date Location
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
Deeper than Light: An international exhibition of life on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date Location
Take an imaginary trip to the volcanic mountain range miles under the sea with this exhibition of photographs, specimens and audiovisuals. Based on the work of the international research project MAR-ECO and produced by the Bergen Museum.
29 Mar–2 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen
A Holiday in Glenrothes
Date Location
A new photographic series celebrating Glenrothes as a significant point for Modernist public art delivery in Scotland, by Canadian artist Sylvia Grace Borda.
5 Jul–1 Aug RIAS Gallery, Edinburgh
Life After Iraq
Date Location
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
My Ladye Nevells Booke
Date Location
After surviving five centuries in its original ornate binding, the beautiful music manuscript of 'My ladye Nevells Booke' will be on display at the Aberdeen Art Gallery. Containing 42 pieces for keyboard by composer William Byrd, this musical dinosaur commands respect.
10 May–2 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Sun 10.00am–2.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Scotland: A Changing Nation
Date Location
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
Date Location
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.
4 Oct–5 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Twice Nightly Twice Brightly
Date Location
Presented by the Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society, this exhibition explores the great days of the Scottish Variety Theatre.
5 Jul–30 Aug Tue–Sat 10.00am–1.00; 2.00–5.00 Auld Kirk Museum, Glasgow
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
Date Location
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 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Art Unlimited
Date Location
A group exhibition showcasing work from this local group of artists.
24 May–27 Jul, not Mondays 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Brass Band Exhibition
Date Location
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
Hip Knits
Date Location
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
Home and Lifestyle Exhibition
Date Location
Kingdom FM's inspiring Home and Lifestyle Exhibition.
16 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail
Date Location
Visit the homes, studios and exhibitions of local artists and craft makers in many venues in and around Kirkcudbright artists' town.
1 Aug–3 Aug 11.00am–4.00 Various venues, Kirkcudbright
Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Kirkcudbright
Date Location
An exhibition of works donated from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh.
5 Jul–25 Aug 10.00am–6.00 Kirkcudbright Town Hall, Kirkcudbright
Stirrup Pumps and Siren Suits: Everyday Life on the Home Front
Date Location
Using objects, images and oral history extracts, this exhibition examines how the war changed almost every aspect of daily life. Find out about rationing, the blackout, air raids, civil defence units and how the war affected women and children.
1 Apr–30 Sep 12.00–5.00 Laing Museum, Newburgh
Your Ocean
Date Location
A travelling exhibition from The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
5 Jun–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 St Andrews Museum, St Andrews
Burntisland Heritage Summer Exhibition 2008
Date Location
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
Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
Date Location
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
Offences and Penalties
Date Location
An insight into policing methods in the 19th and 20th centuries. Please contact the museum for opening times.
8 Jul–10 Aug The Tolbooth, Aberdeen
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Date Location
The largest and most prestigious wildlife photography competition in the world comes to Scotland.
21 Jun–14 Sep 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride

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