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Jalan Jati (Teak Road)
An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
Social Dance
Ballroom, Jive and Latin dance.
Mill Art And Events Centre, Rayleigh
Thu 23 May
£5 / 01268 778737
- 20:30 – 22:30
Thu 30 May
£5 / 01268 778737
- 20:30 – 22:30
Rowheath Pavilion, Birmingham
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 0121 458 1711
- 20:00 – 22:30
Mon 3 Jun
Phone for prices / 0121 458 1711
- 20:00 – 22:30
Mon 10 Jun
Phone for prices / 0121 458 1711
- 20:00 – 22:30
Swinton Palais Dance Centre, Manchester
Wed 22 May
Phone for prices / 0161 794 0459
- 21:00 – 22:30
Fri 24 May
Phone for prices / 0161 794 0459
- 20:00 – 22:30
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 0161 794 0459
- 20:00 – 23:00
Arthur's Secrets
Take a walk up Edinburgh's own volcanic plug and discover its past, present and wildlife. Moderately graded walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential.
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 668 8885
- 13:00 – 15:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0131 668 8885
- 13:00 – 15:00
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0131 668 8885
- 13:00 – 15:00
The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
Camp Fitness Run Club!
Fun, friendly running group that's nonetheless serious about getting fit. Led by a qualified jog leader, all levels welcome.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Tue 28 May
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 4 Jun
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 11 Jun
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
The Colour Ham
Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375
Sat 3 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375
Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club
Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 19:00 – 22:00
Evening Wildlife Watch
Wildlife spotting at dusk – see who emerges as the sun goes down.
Speyside Wildlife, Grantown-on-Spey
Mon 3 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £20 (Children £10) / 01479 812498
Ten percent discount if booked online.
Tue 4 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £20 (Children £10) / 01479 812498
Ten percent discount if booked online.
Wed 5 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £20 (Children £10) / 01479 812498
Ten percent discount if booked online.
Family Storytime
Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under 7 years.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet was Made.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 8 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
£5 (Family £15; under 2s free) / 0131 529 6000
Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat.
- 10:30
- 12:30
Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sun 2 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Crab that Played with the Sea.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Sat 15 Jun
£5 (Family of four £15; under 2s free) / 0141 552 3988
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child.
- 10:30 – 11:30
- 12:30 – 13:30
Glasgow parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Pollok Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 09:30
Hen Harrier Project
Find out about these rare birds of prey in this special exhibition.
Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Near Lochwinnoch
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01505 842803
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 01505 842803
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01505 842803
- 11:00 – 16:00
Humber Street Market
Over 20 local, Fairtrade and eco-friendly stalls plus live music.
Fruit, Hull
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 01482 280018
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 01482 280018
- 11:00 – 16:00
Jumping Clay Saturday Club
Creative crafty clay sessions for kids. Booking is essential.
The Bothy at the Byre, East Kilbride
Wed 22 May
£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075
- 13:00 – 14:00
Thu 23 May
£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075
- 13:00 – 14:00
Fri 24 May
£3.50–£5 / 07530 247075
- 13:00 – 14:00
Killerton Parkrun
Free, weekly, timed 5k run. You can run, jog or walk, bring a friend, bring a dog, push a buggy – whatever you fancy as you try to beat your personal best. It's essential to register online in advance.
National Trust: Killerton, Exeter
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £8.40, child £4.20, family £12.90 & £20.60 / 01392 881345
- 09:00 – 10:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.40, child £4.20, family £12.90 & £20.60 / 01392 881345
- 09:00 – 10:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free, plus admission £8.40, child £4.20, family £12.90 & £20.60 / 01392 881345
- 09:00 – 10:00
Laurie Campbell Photography Workshop
Learn more about your photography with landscape snapper Laurie Campbell.
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Jedburgh
Sun 26 May
£65 / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 09:30 – 17:00
Mansfield Park Farmers' Market
Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Mansfield Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2500
- 10:00 – 14:00
Merchant City Festival
Glasgow's swanky part of town continues to round together culture in its diverse festival. Previous years have seen comedy, theatre and art events cramming themselves into the area's fashionable buildings, while street performers add to the festival atmosphere.
Various venues, Glasgow
Wed 24 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0141 5526027
Thu 25 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0141 5526027
Fri 26 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0141 5526027
Morningside Makers Market
A monthly boutique craft and design market held on the first Saturday of every month with artists, crafters and designers offering ceramics, jewellery, glassware, photography, textiles and art.
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0131 447 7404
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0131 447 7404
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 447 7404
- 11:00 – 16:00
Nature-Fest
Six weeks of nature and wildlife-related activities, events and workshops celebrating the natural heritage of the Falkirk area.
Falkirk
Wed 22 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
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 like once you'd been captured.
Edinburgh Castle
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Thu 30 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Thu 6 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Pub Quiz
A test of general knowledge.
Errigle Inn, Belfast
Mon 27 May
Free / 028 9064 1410
- 22:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 028 9064 1410
- 22:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 028 9064 1410
- 22:00
The Globe, Hereford
Fri 24 May
Free / 01497 821762
- 19:30 – 21:30
Fri 31 May
Free / 01497 821762
- 19:30 – 21:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01497 821762
- 19:30 – 21:30
The Griffin, Frome
Mon 27 May
Free / 01373 467766
- 20:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01373 467766
- 20:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01373 467766
- 20:00
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Salsa Aberdeen Dance Classes
Fun and energetic dance classes every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday teaching a number of different Salsa styles.
La Tasca, Aberdeen
Wed 22 May
£5 / 01224 212001
- 20:00 – 22:00
Sun 26 May
£5 / 01224 212001
- 20:00 – 22:00
Mon 27 May
£5 / 01224 212001
- 20:00 – 22:00
Scottish Step Dancing Class
Get your feet a-flailing as you learn the energetic traditional dance from the Kelvingrove Dancers, with live music accompaniment.
SDTA Studio (1st Floor), Glasgow
Thu 23 May
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Thu 30 May
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Thu 6 Jun
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Simply Swap Fashion Exchange
Beat the recession with some cash-free shopping: exchange that never-worn evening dress (the one that seemed like such a good idea at the time) for something you'll actually wear. Clothes for men, women and kids available.
Simply Swap, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 551 0071
- 09:30 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 551 0071
- 09:30 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 551 0071
- 09:30 – 17:00
