| 9:00am |
The Whiteout
Get to grips with the artificial slopes at Hillend, with a whole day of beginners' skiing…
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Midlothian Snow Sports Centre, Edinburgh |
| 9:00am–1:00pm |
500 Years of Printing: The Popular Press
As part of the country-wide celebration of printing this exhibition looks more specifically at the…
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Central Library, Edinburgh |
| 9:00am–2:00pm |
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
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Castle Terrace, Edinburgh |
| 9:45am–5:45pm |
Call to Arms
An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout…
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National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–4:00pm |
Weekend Workshop: Impressionism & Scotland
Andrew Mackenzie and Juliana Capes lead a weekend course to explore the themes and techniques…
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National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–4:30pm |
J & J Antique and Collectors Fair
A variety of stalls with clocks, coins, stamps, silver, plate, china, paintings, gold, silver…
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Freemasons Hall, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–4:45pm |
Art Cart
The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage…
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City Art Centre, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes…
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word
Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland.
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National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Used Bookshop
A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1.
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Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Making Mosaics Weekend
Jan Kilpatrick leads a two-day course in the art of mosaic. Booking essential.
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Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
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City Art Centre, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
Scotland: A Changing Nation
A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day.
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black…
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Writers' Museum, Edinburgh |
| 10:00am–5:00pm |
The People Behind the Book Trade in Scotland
All things Scottish and booky in an exhibition organised by the Scottish Archive of Print and…
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Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh |
| 10:30am–4:00pm |
Extremes Event: Fun with Beads
A drop-in beading workshop inspired by the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 10:30am–5:00pm |
Weaving Projects for Children Using Recycled Materials
A class for adults to learn new projects that they can then teach to children lead by Liz Balfour.
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Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
| 10:30am–5:00pm |
Penny Whistle / Flute
Musical lessons with Brian O'Donnell. Booking essential.
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Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh |
| 11:00am |
Costumed Performances
Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to…
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 11:00am–12:00pm |
Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours
Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics…
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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 12:00pm |
Costumed Performances
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 12:15pm |
Connect: Super Science Shows
A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or…
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 1:15pm |
Connect: Super Science Shows
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 1:30pm |
Costumed Performances
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 1:30pm–2:15pm |
Musical Roots Family Fun
Make music from plants and recycled materials then make a lot of noise at this drop-in workshop.
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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 2:00pm–3:00pm |
Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours
Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics…
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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 2:15pm |
Connect: Super Science Shows
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 2:30pm |
Costumed Performances
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Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 2:30pm |
Family Story Circle
This monthly event turns its mind to birds with Ruth Kirkpatrick and some tales and songs. Ages 4+.
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Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh |
| 2:45pm |
Musical Roots Family Fun
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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 3:00pm–3:45pm |
Signs of Autumn
Humans get out their woolly jumpers and prepare for a few months of soup and curling up on the…
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Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 3:15pm |
Connect: Super Science Shows
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National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
| 3:30pm |
Musical Roots Family Fun
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Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
| 8:00pm–1:00am |
Freak Screen
Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from…
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The Bongo Club, Edinburgh |