Days Out, Edinburgh
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| Scotland's largest truck festival with plenty of entertainment for all the family. | |
| 2 Aug–3 Aug 9.00am–6.00 | Royal Highland Centre, 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 |
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| An educational gander at some trees followed by art projects. Bring a packed lunch. | |
| 28 Jul 10.30am–3.00 | Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh |
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| Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+). | |
| 17 Aug 2.00–3.00 | Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Mexican cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15. | |
| 11 Aug–15 Aug 9.00am–3.00 | Cooking Mania, 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Italian cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15. | |
| 4 Aug–8 Aug 9.00am–3.00 | Cooking Mania, 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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| Drop in to hear stories of the olden days from the people who were there: from a steam engine driver, a doctor and a woman in the stocks awaiting sentencing. | |
| 31 Jul–2 Aug 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| History comes to life in the forms of a steam engine driver, Edinburgh doctor from the 1800s and a lady sentenced to the stocks. | |
| Thursdays–Saturdays 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| Bitesize science with five-minute introductions to all sorts of interesting phenomena. Ages 5+. | |
| 21 Jul–1 Aug 10.00am–5.00 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| Learn all about plants with bite. Ages 5+. | |
| 10 Aug 12.00–4.00 | Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Make traditional toys from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential. | |
| 20 Sep 10.30am–3.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, 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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| 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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| 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 |
