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Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics
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Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, as well a seed bomb workshop and wild food cooking demonstrations. Get inspired to use nature in a new way, all while feasting on complimentary breakfast rolls and wild herb muffins. Part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas.
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13 Jun 7.30am Demonstration Garden at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Schools Film Competition: Primary
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The youngest filmmakers in our 2012 programme: budding artists from Edinburgh's primary schools show their perspective on life, in a colourful and inspiring showcase.
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23 Jun 11.30am
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Schools Film Competition: Secondary
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Don't some of your most intense memories date from your time at 'big school'? Here, we see things through the eyes of Edinburgh's secondary school pupils – spot the new filmmakers of the future here.
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24 Jun 11.30am
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
The Elf of Glen Fern
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A show for kids telling the tale of a brownie (a helpful elf) with colourful fabric puppets. Ages 3–6. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun 1.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
An Evening With Christopher Paolini
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A rare visit to the UK for the fantasy author. He discusses and signs copies of Inheritance, the final book in the heavily Tolkein-inspired Inheritance Cycle series.
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11 Jun 6.30pm Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Family Drop In Drawing Challenge
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Create your own masterpiece by experimenting with different media with the help of artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
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16 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Family Mosaic Garden Projects
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Be inspired by sunnier climes by working as a family to create some pieces for the garden with some Mexican mosaic tiles.
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27 Jul 11am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Family Mosaic Panels
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A family workshop to create a beautiful panel to take pride of place in your garden.
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26 Jul 11am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Family Shorts
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Small films to delight small people … and grown ups too! Short films are a wonderful introduction for all ages to world cinema. There are beautifully animated adventures to make us laugh and learn about friendship, whether it’s with a favourite dog, a beloved older brother or the moon. There are also magical stories to transport us from the city to the sea and even to the beginning of time. Suitable for ages 8+.
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1 Jul 3.15pm
30 Jun Noon
Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Shorts
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Fantasy Castles
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Discover the hidden rooms of the castle and learn a bit more about the sorts of people who've lived there over the years. Then get arty and create a 3D castle.
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16 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Farmers Helpers Workshops
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Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential.
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2 Jul10 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh
Father's Day Card Making
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Make a lovely card for Dad, based on the tale I Love My Daddy.
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16 Jun 11am Waterstone's West End, Edinburgh
Father's Day
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Treat Dad on Fathers Day with a special trip to the zoo. Meet animal dads, enjoy a BBQ lunch and take part in some fun activities together.
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17 Jun 9am Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Fathers' Day Network
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A day of interactive storytelling and workshops on storytelling for children and dads, and art works and poems celebrating parental bonds.
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16 Jun 11am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Feet Foxes
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Movement and dance for pre-schoolers and parents/carers, encouraging little ones to explore their creativity.
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3 May26 Jul Thu 10–11am Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Fischy Music
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Sing-along songs, fun and games for kids. Ages 3+. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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2 Jun 3pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Foundation Performance Course
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Professional tutors lead young actors through workshops and rehearsals, before a performance on the final day of the course. Apply for a place via the website. Ages 12–15.
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23 Jul4 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–6pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Free Jubilee Fun
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Face painting and crafts to celebrate the Queen.
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2 Jun3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–3pm Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
Friday Afternoon Activities
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Varied activities for those let out of school early on a Friday (the lucky things). Expect gallery safaris, make-and-take workshops and object handling, but check the information screens on the day for details.
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18 May28 Sep Fri 1.30–4.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fringe by the Sea
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North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of the city can enjoy musical performances, book readings, kids' events, theatre shows and more, all against the backdrop of beautiful coastline and sea air, and without the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. Musical highlights in 2011 included Rachel Sermanni, Eddi Reader and Jake Cogan.
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6 Aug12 Aug Times vary North Berwick, North Berwick
From Waterside to Waterloo
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Hear all about some of the most daring feats of the Battle of Waterloo, including Sergeant Charles Ewart's capture of the Colours and Standard of the 45 Regime of Napoleon's army.
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6 Jun13 Jun Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
27 Jun11 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
25 Jul Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
31 Jul Tue 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
8 Aug22 Aug Wed 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Fun With Felt
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Sketch some ideas from what you can see in the castle grounds, then create some flowers, birds and bees from bright merino wool.
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7 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Furry Foxes and Fluffy Rabbits
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Learn about the wilder residents of Lauriston, then create animal hand and finger puppets.
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1 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
G-Code Music and Dance Project
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A collaboration between Muirhouse Youth Development Project and Edinburgh Mela teaching urban dance and music. Ages 10+.
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9 May20 Jun Wed 6–8pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh

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