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500 Years of Printing: The Popular Press
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As part of the country-wide celebration of printing this exhibition looks more specifically at the history of the popular press. Enjoy the library's collections, which include a copy of the Bassandyne Bible, the first printed Bible in Scotland.
1 Sep–31 Oct Central Library, Edinburgh
200 Years of the Paisley Philosophical Institution
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A look back at one of Paisley's most remarkable and influential societies.
12 Sep–11 Jan 2009 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
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; 12.00–5.00 Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Battle of Britain: Three Steps to Victory
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Sir Robert Watson-Watt and his team played a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom during World War II. This exhibition features a fascinating collection of photographs and artefacts relating Watson-Watt.
16 Oct–20 Nov Mon–Fri 9.00am–5.00 University Of Dundee (Queen Mother Building), Dundee
Maritime Anstruther
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Featuring pieces from the museum's collection, each hailing from Anstruther's fishing glory days.
26 Sep–1 Mar 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–4.30; Sun 11.00am–4.00 The Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther
My Africa, My Glasgow
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The culmination of six months of Afr-I-can workshops, this exhibition celebrates African culture and the partnership between Kelvingrove and Glasgow-based African artists. 'Part of Africa Connects'.
16 Oct–16 Nov Sat & Mon–Thu 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Space Age: Exploration, Design and Popular Culture
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This exhibition looks at how space has impacted art, film, music and popular culture. A display of nearly 300 objects from the Victoria & Albert's Museum of Childhood suitable for space enthusiasts of all ages.
11 Oct–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Botanical Illustration Diploma
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A selection of work by the Diploma in Botanical Garden Edinburgh at the end of their first year.
1 Oct–31 Oct 10.00am–4.30 Royal Botanic Garden (Library Foyer), 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
Quick on the Draw
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An activity-packed exhibition all about drawing. With a hands-on activity studio, it's perfect for a day out with the kids.
11 Oct–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
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
Animated Adventure
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A showcase of many of the handcrafted sets and models from Aardman and Dreamworks' feature 'Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit'. There will be a chance to try your hand at producing your own animation.
25 Oct–31 Jan 2009 Tue–Sat 11.00am–5.00 Dick Institute Museum and Art Gallery, Kilmarnock
Artist Adventurers
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A selection of drawings and watercolours of Spain, ranging from the early 1800s to the beginning of the following century.
1 Sep–30 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Bridging the Gap
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As part of the multi-arts event in The Platform the Positive Mental Attitudes Creative Writing Group has produced a collection of recorded works which will be played at a listening station. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival'.
11 Sep–19 Oct Platform, Glasgow
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
James McBey
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A selection of watercolours by the famous Aberdeen painter and etcher James McBey.
15 Sep–30 Nov Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Marching Bands Exhibition
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A display of marching band paraphernalia from musical marchers across the Levenmouth area.
30 Sep–21 Feb 2009, not Sundays, Mondays, Fridays Tue, Wed & Thu 11.00am–4.30; Sat 1.00–4.30 Methil Heritage Centre, Leven
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
Rose Anne and Friends
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Exhibition of local paintings and crafts.
15 Oct–25 Oct Mon–Sat 11.00am–4.00 Castle Douglas Art Gallery, Castle Douglas
The Space Of The Page
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Starting with Stéphane Mallarmé's 'Un Coup de Dés', curators Thomas A Clark and Julie Johnstone take a look at the relationship between poem and page, and what the page can add, in this exhibition that draws on the works of work of Charles Olson, Eugen Gomringer, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Edwin Morgan and more.
26 Sep–20 Dec, not Sundays Mon–Fri 11.00am–6.00; Sat 1.00–5.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Between Two Worlds
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A new exhibition exploring life above and beneath the waves of Scotland's coast.
1 Sep–31 Oct 10.00am–6.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Colours of the Silk Road: Suzani embroideries from Uzbekistan
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A display of fine embroidered wall hangings from Uzbekistan and an insight into the lives of their female creators and the society in which they lived.
20 Jun–4 Jan 2009 Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Falling Leaves Autumnal Attire
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The Costume Gallery re-opens with a varied display of striking outfits inspired by the colours and motifs of Autumn.
20 Sep–29 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen
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

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