A battle between the generations?
Discover how members of different age groups found their common ground through shared experience.
Days Out, Edinburgh
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| Date | Location |
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| More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. | |
| Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 | Castle Terrace, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone. | |
| 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec 10.00am–4.30 | Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Location |
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| Tie-dye, felt-making, decopatching, origami and puppet-making are among the activities on offer at this after school special. Ages 5+. | |
| Tuesdays (from 2 Sep) 4.00–5.00 | Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.00; Sat 7.30 & 10.30 | Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 (24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) | Writers' Museum, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Fly on the wings of linguistic invention listening to some birdy stories then make a bird chapbook. Ages 6+. | |
| 27 Sep 2.30 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| A drop-in beading workshop inspired by the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+. | |
| 13 Sep 10.30am–4.00 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Location |
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| Drop in to hear stories, visit the bell tower and take part in craft activities. | |
| 27 Sep 11.00am–5.00 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Stories and harp music from Heather Yule. Ages 5+. | |
| 14 Sep 11.15am, 1.15 & 2.15 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| This monthly event turns its mind to birds with Ruth Kirkpatrick and some tales and songs. Ages 4+. | |
| 13 Sep 2.30 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| Find out where to collect seeds and grow whole new plants. Ages 5+. | |
| 27 Sep 12.00–4.00 | Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| A relaxed evening of storytelling with Ewan McVicar, you can even join in if you feel the urge. | |
| 10 Sep 7.00 | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+). | |
| 21 Sep 2.00–3.00 | Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 6mnths-3 yrs. | |
| 16 Sep 11.00am | Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential. | |
| 6 Sep, 29 Nov 10.30am–3.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| A leathercraft workshop led by Simon Potts. Booking essential. | |
| 23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Learn weaving methods with Susan DuFeu. Booking essential. | |
| 22 Sep 10.30am–5.00 | Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Make jewellery pretty enough to fool all your friends into think it cost loads. | |
| Tuesdays, Wednesdays (from 16 Sep) Tue 10.30am–12.30; Wed 7.00–9.00 | Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Learn all manner of intricate beading skills. | |
| Tuesdays, Wednesdays (from 9 Sep) Tue 10.30am–12.30; Wed 7.00–9.00 | Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| Share your favourite Scottish poems, stories, and books at this informal evening event. | |
| 17 Sep 7.00 | National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
| Date | Location |
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| A new night for budding cineastes ages 15-19 to meet others, see films and listen to special guests. | |
| 4 Sep 6.15 | Filmhouse, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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| Crinan Alexander talks you through the lineage of plants. Booking required. | |
| 21 Sep 10.00am–4.00 | Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| Date | Location |
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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 |
