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Anatomical Museum, Doorway 3, Old Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh
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30 Jun 10am The Anatomical Museum Open Day A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton).
Craigmillar Castle, Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh
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11 Jul 11am
5 Aug 11am 		Courtly Games and Intrigues at the Court of Mary Queen of Scots Alewife Agnes Clarke lids the lid on life at Craigmiller Castle.
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm Bang on Time The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles…
26 Nov–30 Nov Mon–Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm The Black Dinner One night in November 1440, the 16-year-old Earl of Douglas and his younger brother David were invited to dinner with James II. They didn't know…
27 Dec–31 Dec Mon & Thu–Sun noon–4pm Daft Days The days between Christmas and the New Year were traditionally known as the 'Daft Days', not just because everyone had eaten themselves silly over…
6 Jun–13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Jun–11 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
25 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
31 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
8 Aug–22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		From Waterside to Waterloo Hear all about some of the most daring feats of the Battle of Waterloo, including Sergeant Charles Ewart's capture of the Colours and Standard of…
10 Nov–11 Nov Sat & Sun 11am–4pm The Highland Soldier at War 1914–1918 Find out exactly why the Highland Soldiers were known by their enemies as 'Ladies from Hell'.
21 Jul–23 Jul Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
13 Aug–14 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
22 Sep–24 Sep Mon, Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Kilts and Captivity Hear about the rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries first-hand (well, kinda) from two Jacobite soldiers involved in the uprisings.
1 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
15 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
6 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
20 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
10 Aug Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
24 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
13 Oct–14 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Ladies of the Renaissance Learn how the 16th century ladies of the court dressed and the French influence on fashion.
18 Jun–19 Jun Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
12 Jul–13 Jul Thu & Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
2 Aug–3 Aug Thu & Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
6 Oct–7 Oct Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Pirates and Patriots Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was…
3 Jun Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
23 Jun–24 Jun Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
16 Jul Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
19 Aug Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Aug–28 Aug Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Queen Margaret's Castle Mary Edmund, a lady of the Queen's household describes what life was like working for the pious monarch.
5 Jun–12 Jun Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
3 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
9 Jul Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
17 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
30 Jul Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
7 Aug Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
20 Aug Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Queen of the Castle Meet Mary Queen of Scots and overhear her discussions with her guardian Lord Erskine about her plans for governing Scotland. (Note: for reasons…
17 Jun Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
1 Dec–2 Dec Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Renaissance Dancing See the difference between dance styles of the Renaissance era and the modern day, and join the authentically-costumed ladies in a dance.
9 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
8 Dec–9 Dec Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Oct–28 Oct Sat & Sun 10.15am, 11.15am, noon, 1.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm 		Renaissance Music Learn about the pop charts of old and see if you can figure out how a hurdy gurdy or renaissance rackett was played.
25 Jun–26 Jun Mon & Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
25 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
3 Nov–4 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Rizzio Must Die Catch Lord Ruthven and the Earl of Morton in the act of discussing what they plan to do to David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots' secretary. Hint: it's…
20 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
5 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
24 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
1 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
9 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
23 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		The Rough Wooing Two castle soldiers tell the story of the Earl of Hertford's 1544 attempt to destroy Edinburgh and its castle.
30 Jun–1 Jul Sat & Sun 10.45am–12.45pm & 1.45–3.45pm St Margaret, Queen of Scotland Learn more about the pious, charitable Queen and discover what her life was like ruling in 11th-century Scotland.
30 May Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
14 Jun–21 Jun Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
10 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
19 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
26 Jul Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
6 Aug Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
16 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
21 Aug Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
30 Aug Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Swords of the Righteous Partially dramatised explanation of how and why Cromwell's army came to lay siege to Edinburgh Castle, and how it was successful.
31 May Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
4 Jun Mon 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
28 Jun Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
18 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
17 Nov–18 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm 		Wolves in Sheep's Clothing Hear from Sir Thomas Randolph about his daring night attack on Edinburgh Castle in 1314 in order to capture it for Robert the Bruce.
Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh
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23 Aug 6.30pm
6.30pm		 2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the…
Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
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5 May–2 Sep Sat & Sun 2–4.30pm A Tale o' Twa Touns A guided tour of Edinburgh, starting in the Old Town and finishing in the New. Find out why the capital city is known both as Auld Reekie and as the…
Gladstone's Land, 477b Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
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7 Jul–25 Aug Sat 12.30–5pm Costume Guides Get a guided tour of Gladstone's Land with 17th-century costumed guides; highlights include original artworks and fittings of the period.
10 Jul–11 Jul Tue & Wed 10am–4pm Design and Weave for Tweed Workshop one. Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is…
12 Jul–13 Jul Thu & Fri 10am–4pm Design and Weave for Tweed Workshop two. Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is…
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 10am–4pm Design and Weave for Tweed Workshop three. Two-day workshop on the history of Harris Tweed and with the chance to design and weave your own. All materials provided. Booking is…
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
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16 Sep 9am Historic Holyrood: Surviving Eidyn Have you ever wondered what life in Holyrood Park was like for primitive hunter-gatherers? Find out on this strenuous three-hour guided walk…
Holyrood Park Education Centre, 1 Queen's Drive, Edinburgh
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16 Jun 10am
29 Jul 10am 		All Day Arthur's Adventures This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat.
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Arthur's Amble Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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23 Jun 11am
3 Jul 6.30pm 		Green Shoots Get stuck into the city's little nooks and crannies with a tour of its green spaces. Take in a herb project, a children's garden that's been hidden…
John Knox House, High Street, Edinburgh
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1 Jun 11am
11am		 Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty…
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
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27 Sep 11am 18th Century Cottage Life Fiona J Houston decided to live like an 18th century ancestor. In this talk she explains the pleasures and pains of her experiment, followed by an…
24 Sep 10.30am Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century Alastair Smith, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, presents this talk on how the exoticism and mystery of Japan and China influenced 19th…
1 Sep 10.30am Busy Servants and VIP Guests A chance to experience how the other half lived in Edwardian times as you prepare lemonade and biscuits with cook in the kitchen before transforming…
1 Oct 10.30am The Colourists and their Contemporaries Ian O’Riordan,curator at the City Art Centre, presents this lecture on the work of Fergusson, Peploe, Cadell and Hunter, collectively known as the…
14 Aug 10.30am Dean Village Caroline Gerard, a volunteer guide for over 30 years, presents this lecture on one of Edinburgh's most historic and picturesque villages.
16 Jun 2.30pm Downton Abbey – The Truth Food historian Ivan Day discusses the realities of service in a wealthy household in Edwardian times, with a particular focus on the cuisine of the…
20 Aug 10.30am Good Citizens’ Furniture: Traditional and Progressive Cabinetmaking in the Late Victorian and Edwardian Periods Annette Carruthers from the University of St Andrews presents this talk on the workshops of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers.
19 Sep 10.30am Healing with Herbs – Beyond 'Hortus Medicus Edinburgensis' Catherine Conway-Payne, Director of Herbology at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, explores the history of herbs and explains how some herbal…
6 Nov 10.30am Highlights from the National Trust for Scotland’s Collections Curator Mandy Murray explores the stories behind the thousands of objects from the National Trust's collections of 49 properties.
11 Jun 10.30am Highlights of Scottish Silver from Private and Public Collections An expert from Lyon and Turnbull discusses three centuries of Scottish silverware.
6 Aug 10.30am History and Family: The Somerveil Collection of Family Portraits 1740–1840 Hundreds of years of history are captured in this collection of portraits. Alastair Smith, Curator at the National Trust for Scotland, presents a…
11 Sep 10.30am The History of Photography in Edinburgh Peter Stubbs, member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society since 1963, presents this lecture on the work of Edinburgh's amateur and professional…
29 Aug 10.30am Industry on the River Almond John Dods explains how the mouth of the River Almond was a hive of industrial activity in the 18th and 19th centuries. By examining original…
5 Sep 10.30am James Playfair – Scotland’s Revolutionary Architect Philip Miller presents this lecture on James Playfair (1756–1794), a radical architect responsible for Melville Castle for Henry Dundas, and who had…
27 Aug 10.30am Jock Tamson Abroad: The Making of the Scottish Diaspora David Forsyth examines the material culture of Scots who have dispersed around the globe.
22 Aug 10.30am John Broadwood and Sons – Piano Manufacturer to His Majesty and the Princesses Philip Miller talks about John Broadwood who implemented technical innovations to improve the design of his pianoforte as it rose in popularity in…
15 Dec Sat 2pm & 3pm Mrs Reid’s Magical Christmas Present Learn how the household would have prepared for Christmas in 1910 in this interactive living history tour, featuring a magic lantern show.
28 Aug 10.30am The Natural History of Blue John Godfrey Fitton from the University of Edinburgh presents a talk on Blue John, a variety of the mineral flourite only found near Castleton in…
29 Sep–30 Sep Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm A Night at the Theatre As Mr and Mrs Reid prepare for an evening out, help the cook prepare early dinner in this interactive living history tour.
5 Nov 10.30am Not Just a Sailor Historian Robin Barnes presents this talk on the life of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775–1859). As well as his adventurous exploits as…
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm Parasols and Panamas Help Cook in the kitchen as she prepares for the arrival of guests to the house – just watch out for the gardener and his muddy boots!
13 Aug 10.30am Patrick Geddes: The Green Pioneer Sofia Leonard presents this talk on the work of Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a town planner who brought about innovations in urban planning and…
9 Jul 10.30am Portobello & People in Old Photographs Margaret Munro from the University of Edinburgh presents this illustrated lecture examining old photographs of Portobello and its community groups.
23 Oct 10.30am Pteridomania the Renaissance This illustrated talk by curator, writer and broadcaster David Mitchell explores the Victorian fern craze and its influence on all facets of…
20 Nov 10.30am Reinventing Culzean: Robert Adam and the National Trust for Scotland 1948-2011/12 Ian Gow, Chief Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, examines the complicated history of Culzean Castle's acceptance into the Trust in 1948.
30 Jul 10.30am A Royal Progress Robin Barnes presents this illustrated talk about the King of Saxony's journey through Great Britain in 1844 as recorded in the diary of the King's…
3 Sep 10.30am Scottish Enlightenment Geniuses in the Royal Mile David Dick OBE presents this exploration of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment (around 1730–1790), with emphasis on those who lived…
27 Jun 10.30am The Scottish Political Archive Sarah Bromage from the University of Stirling presents this illustrated talk on Scotland's political history, featuring politicians' personal papers…
12 Nov 10.30am Shrapnel and Whizzbangs: A Tommy in the Trenches 1914–18 Marking Armistice Day, this special lecture from Jeremy Mitchell examines the diary of his father George Oswald Mitchell, one of the few British…
21 Aug 10.30am The Strange Migration of Botanic Cottage Architect James Simpson presents this talk on the Gardener's House for the Leith Walk Botanic Garden, built in the 1760s and designed by John Adam.
31 Oct 11am Strange Scottish Stories Carol Stobie examines the importance of storytelling in communicating historical events down the years. Includes a special autumnal buffet lunch.
28 Jun 10.30am A Token of My Regard – Victorian Sentiment Through Objects Artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb examines how the Victorians expressed their love and friendship through gifts. Featuring many items from her collection…
25 Sep 10.30am What’s Happened to the Jammy? This lecture, set in the old historical kitchen, looks at traditional methods of food preservation, followed by cream tea and scones.
10 Oct 10.30am Women in the Modern Scottish Home: Stories of Housing and Home Life in New Towns and High Rises Lynn Abrams presents this lecture on women's home life in the post-war years, focusing on East Kilbride and the high rise flats of Glasgow.
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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13 Jul–31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress 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…
6 Jul 6.30pm RBS Museum Talks: Dava Sobel Sobel, author of Longitude, which features 18th-century clockmaker John Harrison as its protagonist, appears in conversation with astronomer John C…
16 Jun 1.30pm Saturday Showcase: Railway Posters, Past and Present Exploration of the history of the railway poster, with stories about London Transport posters past and present.
20 Jun 2pm Spotlight On: Preserving Posters for Posterity Learn how tricky it is to preserve disintegrating paper posters, and hear how the museum's curators prepared the posters in the See Scotland by…
1 Feb–26 May Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Vikings 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…
National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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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 		Reconstructing Lives 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…
Newhailes, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh
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29 Jun 2pm Estate Walking Tour The 18th century landscape is explored with a ranger on this estate walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential.
Outside John Knox House, 45 High Street, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–27 Aug Mon–Fri 10.30am–12.15pm; Sun 2.30–4.15pm
Mon–Fri 10.30am–12.15pm; Sun 2.30–4.15pm		 Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty…
6 Aug–7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30am–12.15pm
Mon & Tue 10.30am–12.15pm		 Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile Two-for-one ticket offer available. Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the…
The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 6.30pm From Idea to Exhibition: Creating Treasures from The Queen's Palaces The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Treasures curator, Deborah Clarke, gives a talk on the process of preparing the latest Queen's Gallery exhibition of…
RCAHMS, John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh
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28 Jun 1pm The Determination of Public Value of Heritage Paul Jardine discusses the hot topic of how our heritage is valued. Booking is essential.
24 Oct 1pm Kyleakin and the Ring Net Professor Will Maclean presents this talk on the Highland fishing community.
20 Sep 1pm On the March: Roman Camps in Scotland Dr Rebecca Jones presents this talk on Rome's Scottish encroachments. Booking is essential.
Roseburn Cliff, Edinburgh
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24 Jun 2pm Roseburn to Dean Village Walk Explore the summer meadows and learn about the history of Dean Mill. Meet at the entry to the walkway on Roseburn Cliff, off Costorphine Road.
Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh
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22 May–15 Jun Mon–Fri 9.15am–1.45pm Mertoun House Tour View works from the Duke of Sutherland's art collection. Price includes transport to Mertoun House, a guided tour and refreshments. Please buy…
Hawthornden Lecture Theatre
20 Aug 12.45pm 		Northern Consciousness and National Identity: Edvard Munch in Scotland Dr Venda Pollock discusses the display of work by Edvard Munch at the Exhibition of the Society of Scottish Artists in 1931, and explores its impact…
Hawthornden Lecture Theatre
18 Jul 12.45pm 		The Sound of the Flute: Scotland and Ulster in Historical Context Historian Ian S Wood gives a talk on the historical and the modern relationship between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh
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12 Jul 6pm Portrait Gallery Insights: War at Sea Talk exploring the lesser-known naval and airship activity of World War I, in which the Firth of Forth was transformed into a zone of combat. Meet…
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, Edinburgh
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6 Jul 1.30pm Small Pipes: The Music Folklore and Trad The story of Scotland's small or bellows pipes and their recent resurgence. Booking is essential.
Surgeons' Hall Museum, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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17 Aug 9.45am The Artist's Book Day As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals…
31 Jul–2 Aug Tue–Thu 1pm & 3pm The Body in Motion: Damage, Disease and Destruction Tying in with the Olympics, the Museum is running some special tours exploring how the body copes under extreme pressure and illness, via parts of…
Trinity House, 99 Kirkgate, Edinburgh
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9 Jun–16 Jun Mon–Sun 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Trinity House Free Guided Tour Leith's maritime museum offers hourly guided tours of its impressive collection. Part of Leith Festival.
Various Venues, Scotland
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1 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Doors Open Days A chance to look inside over 900 of the most interesting and significant pieces of architecture around Scotland, completely free of charge. Previous…
Whiski Rooms, 4, 6 & 7 North Bank Street, Edinburgh
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3 Aug–27 Aug Mon & Fri 6pm History of Scotch Whisky An educational tasting, giving an insight into the history of Scotch and its place in Scottish culture.

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