Days Out, Edinburgh
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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 |
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| With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone. | |
| 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec 10.00am–4.30 | Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh |
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| The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections. | |
| Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 | City Art Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Take a walk up the peak that is also known as the lion's head. Meet at Holyrood Park Information Centre. | |
| Wednesdays 1.00–3.00 | Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Learn weaving methods with Susan DuFeu. Booking essential. | |
| 22 Sep 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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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 |
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| Learn about trees native to Scotland, their practical uses, superstitions and ancient rites. Booking advisable. | |
| 14 Aug 11.00am | Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Weekly pub quiz, with the proceeds going to a different charity every time. | |
| Thursdays 8.00 | Bar Diesel, Edinburgh |
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| Find out what a traditional Christmas would have been like on the Edinburgh closes from the 1500s-1900s. | |
| 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec–21 Dec (from 6 Dec) 3.00–4.20; Sat 6.00–9.00 | The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh |
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| A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+ | |
| Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to peasants and soldiers. | |
| 16 Jun–21 Sep 11.00am, 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 | Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
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| David Pirie leads a class in preparing lotions and potions from plants and herbs. Booking essential. | |
| 2 Aug 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Learn how to care for beautiful tiny trees with David Platt. Booking essential. | |
| 30 Aug 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in street dance, clowning and other skills. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details. | |
| 29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug (Times vary) | Dance Base, Edinburgh |
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| Dance to the rhythm of your own drum with this workshop in Afro-based dance forms. Ages 16+. | |
| 17 Aug 2.30–5.30 | Dance Base, Edinburgh |
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| Try your hand at palaeontology digging for dinosaurs in the education centre's excavation pit. What will you uncover? | |
| 14 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–6.00 | Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh |
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| 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 |
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| Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints. | |
| 17 Aug–23 Aug 10.00am–6.00; Sun 12.00–6.00 | Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh |
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| More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. | |
| Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 | Castle Terrace, Edinburgh |
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| A unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre featuring bands from across the globe, set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Booking essential. | |
| 1 Aug–23 Aug Mon–Fri 9.00–10.30; Sat 7.30–9.00 & 10.30–0.10am | Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh |
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| Stories and harp music from Heather Yule. Ages 5+. | |
| 3 Aug 11.15am, 1.15 & 2.15 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| Create a family album in collaboration with the Owl and Lion Gallery. Booking required. | |
| 27 Jul 11.00am | National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| A cookery workshop on food from China, Thailand and Japan, for budding chefs aged 10-15. | |
| 18 Aug–22 Aug 9.00am–3.00 | Cooking Mania, Edinburgh |
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| Irene Blair shows you how to make felt from naturally coloured fleece. Booking essential. | |
| 6 Sep 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in basket making. Booking essential. | |
| 30 Aug 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| David Pirie leads a class in natural medicinal remedies. Booking essential. | |
| 27 Sep 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+. | |
| 23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–4.00 | Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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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 |
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| A variety of stalls with clocks, coins, stamps, silver, plate, china, paintings, gold, silver, costumes and jewellery. | |
| 13 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec 10.00am–4.30 | Freemasons Hall, Edinburgh |
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| Make a mobile covered in blossoms taking inspiration from the Japanese garden. | |
| 28 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 1.30–3.30 | Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh |
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| Italian cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15. | |
| 4 Aug–8 Aug 9.00am–3.00 | Cooking Mania, Edinburgh |
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| Jan Kilpatrick leads a two-day course in the art of mosaic. Booking essential. | |
| 13 Sep–14 Sep 10.00am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Scotland's most famous queen returns to tell her own tale of tragedy, treason, turmoil and martyrdom in this living history presentation. | |
| 2 Aug–3 Aug 11.00am, 12.00, 2.00 & 3.00 | Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
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| Pick two days to get messy with modroc. Booking essential. | |
| 28 Jul–1 Aug 10.30am–12.30 | Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh |
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| An illustrated talk on these little-known creatures and an opportunity to see some live moths. | |
| 30 Aug 9.30–11.00am | Newhailes, Edinburgh |
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| Guided walk to search for the wildlife that comes out once the sun goes down. | |
| 29 Aug 8.30–10.00 | Newhailes, Edinburgh |
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| Make paper using recycled materials with Caroline Wagstaff. Booking essential. | |
| 24 Aug 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Musical lessons with Brian O'Donnell. Booking essential. | |
| 13 Sep 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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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 |
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| Explore the Inveresk pond at this Ranger-led children's event. Booking essential. | |
| 4 Aug 2.00–3.30 | Inveresk Lodge Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Morag Nisbet shows you how to make rugs from scraps of hessian. Booking essential. | |
| 30 Aug 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques. Booking essential. | |
| 20 Sep 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
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