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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 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Art Unlimited
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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
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
Deeper than Light: An international exhibition of life on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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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
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
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
A Holiday in Glenrothes
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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
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
Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail
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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
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
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
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
My Ladye Nevells Booke
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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
Offences and Penalties
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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
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
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 National Portrait Gallery in Kirkcudbright
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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
South by South-West
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A 'Future Museum' exhibition exploring the heritage of South-West Scotland's art 1880-1940. In Association with simultaneous exhibitions at Rozelle House, Ayr and the Dick Institute, Kilmarnock.
3 Jun–3 Aug 11.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
Stirrup Pumps and Siren Suits: Everyday Life on the Home Front
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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

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