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Animal Olympics
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Quirky and educational story of how Chinese astrology began by performance poet Francesca Beard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–25 Aug 11.30am Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
Castle Mystery Trail
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A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw.
1 Jul–31 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Children's Event: Bat Watch
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Learn about the crazy upside down world of these surprisingly furry flyers.
22 Aug 7.30–9.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Cloudcuckooland
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More instruments than you can shake a stick at, and more bird poo than the world can cope with in this fast, funny environmentally-aware musical. Ages 5-12. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
2 Aug–25 Aug 12.50 Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Dr Bunhead's Crash Test Jelly Babies
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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
The Echo Chamber
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Journey down into the dark, damp vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town, and watch one family cope with life among the ghosts. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–24 Aug 10.45am Underbelly's Baby Belly, Edinburgh
Feast from the East Cookery Course
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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
Finding Alice
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Live music and spirited action performed without a set in this rendition of 'Alice Through the Looking Glass'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
13 Aug–25 Aug, not 24 Aug 11.00am C Too, Edinburgh
Gadburn School
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A display of clay project work created by pupils at Gadburn School, as part of the Sense over Sectarianism scheme.
10 Nov 2007–27 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Great Apes - How Great Are You?
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Go bananas exploring the world of great apes, with hands-on activities and photography. All ages.
1 Jul–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Sensation, Dundee
The Greatest Bubble Show On Earth
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All manner of bubble fun from Louis Pearl, who has been doing bubble shows for years. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
13 Aug–25 Aug 12.10 C Too, Edinburgh
The Gruffalo
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Hugely successful theatre version of Julia Donaldson's clever and colourful book about a resourceful mouse and, of course, the terrible Gruffalo. Expect a dancing fox, a moustachioed snake and plenty of other interesting animals. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 2.10 C Too, Edinburgh
Heartbreak Soup
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Laura Lindow wrote this touching (and funny) children's story about a serious subject when working with children undergoing heart and lung transplants. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
2 Aug–25 Aug 11.30am Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Highland Folk Museum Summer Activities
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A host of fun activities from traditional basket making and leatherwork, to cooking in the 1700s will be organised at the museum throughout July and August. The activities change on a weekly basis and most weeks will have a morning and afternoon session. Don your 16th century hat and make the most of these educational demonstrations and activities. A full programme of events is available on the website.
7 Jul–22 Aug 11.00am–1.00; 2.00–4.30 Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore
How the Giraffe Got his Neck
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A genius scientist and an eccentric storyteller bring us their fantastic and almost entirely contradictory versions of how certain amazing animals came to be and how certain others came not to be. Ages 4+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 3.20 C Too, Edinburgh
I Can't Sleep by David O'Doherty
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Everyone's favourite whimsical grown-up comic gets down with the kids in this show about how to get some shut-eye. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug 2.20 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
James Campbell's Shut Up Stupid
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An 'experimental black comedy' from the man who brought us the 'Comedy Club 4 Kids'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug 4.00 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh
Jekyll and Hyde: A Specimen
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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
Jewellery Week
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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
Junior Exhibition: Fossils and Funny Bones @ Sensation
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Discover the magic of pre-historic worlds through playful and imaginative games and activities. Ideal for children aged 3 - 6.
1 Jul–31 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Sensation, Dundee
Junior Nature Club - No Parents Required!
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Enjoy a tasty burger and a bat walk at this bats'n'burgers themed session.
22 Aug 8.00–9.30 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Kidnapped: When Kilts Were Banned
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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
Koko and the Crocodile
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A little touch of Africa in Mara Menzies tale of a poorly reptile looking for medical advice. Audience members can make reminders of the show to take home with their memories of this delightful piece. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
20 Aug–25 Aug 11.00am The Zoo, Edinburgh
The Man Who Planted Trees
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Puppet State Theatre Co presents this timeless tale about a simple shepherd who transforms a desolate area by planting hundreds of trees. Ages 7+. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
2 Aug–24 Aug, not Mondays 3.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Misterstourworm and Kelpie's Gift
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Backed by a beautiful new soundtrack, this Scottish myth of monsters and heroes is brought to life by two dynamic storytellers. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
12 Aug–25 Aug 10.30am Musical Theatre @ George Square, Edinburgh

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