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Jon Klassen: This Is Not My Hat
The children's author and illustrator reads from one of his books then signs copies afterwards!
Waterstones West End, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0131 226 2666
- 15:30 – 16:30
Homecoming Burns Night Parade
A spectacular Burns Night celebration featuring a cast of over 2000, original music and giant puppets on a parade to celebrate Homecoming Scotland 2014 and Burns Night.
Various venues, Dumfries
Sat 25 Jan
Times vary / Free
Katie Morag Stories with Mairi Hedderwick
The feisty Katie Morag is a much loved character - a chance to meet her creator and hear some of her adventures. Mairi Hedderwick will also sign her books. Suitable for age 5 and up.
Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 339 7223
Part of West End Festival.
- 14:30
Meet the Author: Silvana Biagioni
New author Silvana Biagioni reads extracts from her book Sacha Meets a Sellkie. She'll also bring in Sacha's story sack, full of things for children to rummage through.
Mount Stuart Visitor Centre, Isle of Bute
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01700 503877
- 12:00 – 12:45
- 13:15 – 14:00
- 14:15 – 15:00
On Your Marks, Get Set, Read
Take inspiration from the patterns of objects in the silver gallery to make your own bookmark.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Explore the reserve, take part in a fun family activity and you maybe win a prize.
RSPB Mersehead Reserve & Visitor Centre, Dumfries
Mon 8 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00






