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An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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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
Art Cart
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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
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
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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
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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
Connect: Super Science Shows
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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
Costumed Performances
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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
Dino Dig
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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
Dynamic Earth Road Show
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The road show hits the Members Lawn at the zoo with a whole load of dino bounty: teeth, claws, tusks, skulls and poo. You can also pick up a goody pack with a flat pack penguin and more goodies.
26 Jul 10.00am–6.00 Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
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More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 Castle Terrace, 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.
16 May–5 Oct 10.00am–5.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Freak Screen
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Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from Commanderson and General B-Battenburg. Main features are 'Dark Days' (21 Jul) and 'Martial Law' (28 Jul).
21 Jul–28 Jul 8.00–12am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Garden Guides Daily Afternoon Tours
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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
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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
Mardi Gras
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The Grassmarket transforms into a swinging, buzzing New Orleans high street with parades, brollie-dollies and bands performing all afternoon. Begins at 12.30pm with a parade from the City Chambers. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
26 Jul 1.00–4.00 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Random Willow Weave
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Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques. Booking essential.
26 Jul 10.30am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Water Birds
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Use telescopes to get a little bit closer to the birds at the botanics in an afternoon led by the RSPB. Ages 8+.
26 Jul 12.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Scotland: A Changing Nation
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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
Steam-engine
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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
Summer Science
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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
Used Bookshop
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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
Women's Herbal
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Learn about herbs particular to female health ailments with Daisy Mae. Booking essential.
26 Jul 10.30am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Working with Leather
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A leathercraft workshop led by Simon Potts. Booking essential.
26 Jul 10.30am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh

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