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Edinburgh Book Fair
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
Dance Base Classes
Date Location
Get in shape for all that Festival madness or just take a break from relentless shows to learn something new. The Dance Base runs a full programme of pilates, ballet, West End, yoga and contemporary dance throughout August. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–22 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, 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
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Date Location
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
Painting Music Workshop
Date Location
A truly lovely way to introduce children to an appreciation of music. Pick up a paintbrush, listen to the live piano, cello and oboe and get painting. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
1 Aug–25 Aug 12.50 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh
Dr Bunhead's Crash Test Jelly Babies
Date Location
Dr Bunhead crashes and bangs his way through some of today's most pertinent scientific experiments: spontaneously combusting jelly babies, exploding dolls' brains and dangerous bottom burps. Ages 7+. 'Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–25 Aug 10.00am Musical Theatre @ George Square, 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 (24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, 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
Festival of Spirituality and Peace
Date Location
This multi-faith, multi-faceted festival returns with a programme of workshops, concerts and talks. From prayer meetings to meditation to lectures on science, there's something for every world view.
3 Aug–24 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Edinburgh
Jekyll and Hyde: A Specimen
Date Location
A devised piece by the team behind 'Kidnapped: When Kilts were Banned' that explores the facts behind the fiction of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story. Ages 11+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
12 Aug–24 Aug, not Mondays 7.00 Scottish Storytelling 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
A Decade of Dance
Date Location
An exhibition that explores the representation of dance through the relationship between photographer and artist, with a focus on X Factor Dance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
29 Jul–24 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada
Date Location
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
Faking It! 300 Years of Banknote Forgery
Date Location
This summer's exhibition at the Museum on the Mound is all about banknote forgery. Find out who faked the first note in Scotland, discover what became of the artist with a talent for (literally) making money, and see if you can spot a forgery from the real thing.
8 Jul–31 Aug Tue–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 1.00–5.00 Museum On The Mound, 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
Jewellery Week
Date Location
Create necklaces, charm bracelets, earrings, phone charms, watches and rings at this five-day crafty workshop for ages 10+. It's all about the accessories, dahling. Booking essential.
18 Aug–22 Aug 10.30am–12.30 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Kidnapped: When Kilts Were Banned
Date Location
Based loosely on RL Stevenson's production, Donald Smith's script takes in the story of two blokes and no kilts. Ages 8+ 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe',
5 Aug–24 Aug, not Mondays 5.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Feast from the East Cookery Course
Date Location
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
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
Seeds, Reeds and Tales of the Unexpected
Date Location
Storytelling from Carol Ann Duffy mixes with wind music by John Sampson in the beautiful surroundings of the Botanics. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
18 Aug–25 Aug 12.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Lecture Theatre), Edinburgh

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