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Days Out, Edinburgh, this weekend

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500 Years of Printing: The Popular Press
Date Location
As part of the country-wide celebration of printing this exhibition looks more specifically at the history of the popular press. Enjoy the library's collections, which include a copy of the Bassandyne Bible, the first printed Bible in Scotland.
1 Sep–31 Oct Central Library, Edinburgh
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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; 12.00–5.00 Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Art Cart
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
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
Date Location
Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Call to Arms
Date Location
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
Connect: Super Science Shows
Date Location
A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 12.15, 1.15, 2.15 & 3.15 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Costumed Performances
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
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
Extremes Event: Fun with Beads
Date Location
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
Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
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A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes living in the Canadian subarctic, and further objects purchased recently.
1 Sep–19 Oct 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Family Story Circle
Date Location
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
Freak Screen
Date Location
Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from Commanderson and General B-Battenburg.
8 Sep–15 Sep 8.00–1.00am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours
Date Location
Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics Shop, Palm House Reception Desk or East and North Gates.
1 May–30 Sep 2.00–3.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours
Date Location
Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics Shop, Palm House Reception Desk or East and North Gates.
1 May–30 Sep 11.00am–12.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
Date Location
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
J & J Antique and Collectors Fair
Date Location
A variety of stalls with clocks, coins, stamps, silver, plate, china, paintings, gold, silver, costumes and jewellery.
13 Sep 10.00am–4.30 Freemasons Hall, Edinburgh
Making Mosaics Weekend
Date Location
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
Musical Roots Family Fun
Date Location
Make music from plants and recycled materials then make a lot of noise at this drop-in workshop. Suitable under 7s.
13 Sep 1.30–2.15, 2.45 & 3.30 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Penny Whistle / Flute
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Musical lessons with Brian O'Donnell. Booking essential.
13 Sep 10.30am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
The People Behind the Book Trade in Scotland
Date Location
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
Scotland: A Changing Nation
Date Location
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
Signs of Autumn
Date Location
Humans get out their woolly jumpers and prepare for a few months of soup and curling up on the sofa, but how do animals prepare for winter? Find out from the Garden Rangers.
13 Sep 3.00–3.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Used Bookshop
Date Location
A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Proceeds will go towards conservation work at the property and book donations are welcome.
21 Mar–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
Weaving Projects for Children Using Recycled Materials
Date Location
A class for adults to learn new projects that they can then teach to children lead by Liz Balfour. Booking essential.
13 Sep 10.30am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Weekend Workshop: Impressionism & Scotland
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Andrew Mackenzie and Juliana Capes lead a weekend course to explore the themes and techniques shown in the 'Impressionism & Scotland' exhibition. Ages 16-18.
13 Sep–14 Sep 10.00am–4.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Whiteout
Date Location
Get to grips with the artificial slopes at Hillend, with a whole day of beginners' skiing, boarding and tubing sessions, 'and' a chance to ride the chairlift!
13 Sep 9.00am Midlothian Snow Sports Centre, Edinburgh

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