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12 University Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
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9 Jun–13 Jun Wed 6.30pm; Sat 2pm The Cullen Letters A whirlwind tour through 18th-century medicine via the 6000 letters sent between Dr William Cullen and his patients. Part of the West End Festival.
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
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31 May 7.30pm Mark Beaumont: My Adventures So Far Mark Beaumont circumnavigated the globe on his bike in 194 days and 17 hours and became the first person to cycle the length of the Americas and…
AK Bell Library, 2–4 York Place, Perth
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20 Sep 6.30pm Writing the History of the Black Watch The keynote lecture is given by Victoria Schofield, author of Wavell – Solider and Statesman.
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
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18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell Past and Present Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
An Clachan, Off La Belle Place, Glasgow
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20 Jun 7pm What's Unique about TM? Angela Landers introduces the calming world of Transcendental Meditation. Part of the West End Festival.
An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
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23 Jun 7pm Establishing and Safeguarding a Permanent and Universal Peace Presentation by the Isle of Lewis' Baha'i community.
An Talla Solais, Ullapool Visual Arts, Market Street, Ullapool
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16 Jun 7pm Artist Talk: Gill Russell Gill Russell, whose installations are on display in the gallery, talks about her work.
Apex City Quay Hotel, 1 West Victoria Dock Road, City Quay, Dundee
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23 Jun 7pm A Midsummer Winter Dinner Midsummer winter dinners were an event celebrated by Antarctic explorers to mark the halfway point of long winters – a morale booster with…
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
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22 Oct 7.30pm • Cancelled The Adventures of Andy Kershaw To say Andy Kershaw has led a varied life is an understatement. From being Billy Bragg's driver to presenting Whistle Test and Live Aid, then going…
Arisaig, 1 Merchant Square, Glasgow
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7 Jun 7pm An Audience with John Hartson Ex-Celtic star John Hartson appears at an exclusive football dinner, talking openly about his journey back from the brink after testicular cancer…
Auld Kirk Hall, High Street, Cockenzie, Prestonpans
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5 Jun 2pm Informal Talks on Local History Local history talks. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
The Banshee Labyrinth, 29–35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
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2 Apr–10 Dec Mon 7–9pm Write Shoot Cut Monthly short film networking night taking open submissions for screening and discussion.
The Best Western Argyll Hotel, 54-58 Argyll Street, Dunoon
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12 Jun 7pm The Purpose of Meditation Talk on meditation and realisation.
Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
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31 May 6.30pm The Sexual State: Sexuality and Scottish Governance 1950–1980 Talk and launch of new book looking at the impact of the 20th-century sexual revolution on governance in Scotland. Try not to think about Alex…
Blessed John Duns Scotus RC Church, 270 Ballater Street, Gorbals, Glasgow
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20 Jun 10.30am Supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees: A Seminar for Faith Communities Explore how faith-based projects and communities can help refugees and asylum seekers. Part of Refugee Week. Booking is essential.
Boat of Garten New Community Hall, Craigie Avenue, Boat of Garten
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18 Jun 7.30pm Harlequins in a Hot Tub Will Boyd-Wallis talks about a family adventure through the West Fjords of Iceland.
25 Jun 7.30pm Natural History Gems of the Cairngorms National Park Stewart Taylor MBE has over 30 years experienced working for the RSPB and spent a lot of time discovering a wealth of different species of flora and…
4 Jun 7.30pm Saving the Highland Tiger Dr David Hetherington talks about technology used to help conservationists learn more about the rare Scottish wild cat.
11 Jun 7.30pm Wildlife, Art and Conservation Justin Prigmore, Biodiversity Officer for CNPA and wildlife artist talks about combining the two disciplines.
Boroughmuir Rugby Club, Meggetland, Colinton Road, Edinburgh
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18 Dec 7.30pm 		St Andrew Speakers Forum Fortnightly meetings of this friendly forum for learning and practising public speaking.
Burns Cottage, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway
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30 May 6pm Robert Burns: Not in My Name Linked by a video narrative the radical subversive poetry of Robert Burns, the dangerous stuff he couldn't put his name to during his lifetime, is…
Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
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6 Jun 12.30pm Curator's Talks The Museum Manager gives a talk about ornamenting landscape and, particularly, the Warwick Vase. Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team of…
13 Jun 12.30pm Curator's Talks Liz Hancock presents a talk entitled 'Baroque Flowers and Animals' and examines Portuguese chairs. Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team…
27 Jun 12.30pm Curator's Talks The Curator of Medieval and Renaissance Art examines a tapestry featuring the Olympic Games. Talks on different topics by the Burrell's team of…
20 Jun 12.30pm Special Talk: An Ashanti Soul Washer's Badge A guest speaker presents this talk. Part of Refugee Week.
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
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22 Jun 1.45pm His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama The 14th Dalai Lama comes to Scotland to share some of that Buddhist spirituality in his engaging…
Captains Bar, 4 South College Street, Edinburgh
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11 Jun 6.30pm Philosophy Cafe: Is Education Dangerous? A discussion of whether or not education itself can be dangerous. Part of Festival of Dangerous Ideas.
Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr
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14 Jun 7.30pm A Conversation with Tony Black Critically-acclaimed writer Tony is apparently Irvine Welsh's favourite crime novelist. Today he talks about his first Ayr-set novel The Storm…
Cawdor Castle, Nairn
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2 Jun–19 Aug Sat & Sun 11am Garden Tour A Himalayan Garden tour of the Auchindoune Gardens. A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
2 Jun–19 Aug Sat & Sun 2pm Garden Tour A tour of Cawdor Castle Garden. A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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7 Jun 7pm Climate Change: Melting Glaciers in Bolivia Screening of a Guardian documentary about the devastating effects of climate change on poor communities in Bolivia. Followed by an expert panel…
20 Oct–23 Oct Times vary Document 10 Film Festival This documentary film festival uses international film to raise the profile of human rights and social issues that are not exposed in the mainstream…
19 Jun 6pm Infinite Detention in Scotland Short films around the subject of indefinite detention in the UK, followed by a panel discussion. Part of Refugee Week.
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12 Dec 7.30pm 		Weegie Wednesdays Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the…
Central Library, 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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21 Jun 6.30pm Scottish Refugee Week: Jonathan Falla and Leila Aboulela The two writers speak to BBC presenter Serena Field about their journeys and their understanding of different cultures. Part of Refugee Week.
City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh
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7 Jul 11am A Parliament of Lines – Hard of Hearing Guided Tour Tessa Asquith-Lamb hosts this guided tour of the exhibition featuring 15 contemporary artists who all use drawing as an important part of their…
City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow
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30 May 6.15pm The Second Viennese School: Introductory Talk Stephen Johnson introduces the music of the three most controversial composers of the last 100 years, Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg and Anton…
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Loch Thom, By Inverkip
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9 Sep 1.30pm Doors Open Day: Greenock Cut Learn how the viaduct changed the lives of the people of Greenock with this walk and talk.
13 Oct 1.30pm Green Wood Working Demonstration See how green wood is turned and cleaved at this special demonstration.
Cottiers Theatre, 93–95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow
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3 Jun 4pm In Conversation I: James MacMillan and Prof Robert Davis James MacMillan, Scotland's most-performed living composer, talks to Prof Robert Davis of the University of Glasgow about music, faith and modern…
10 Jun 4pm In Conversation II: Michael Tumelty Veteran teacher and Herald music writer Michael Tumelty takes the stage. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.
17 Jun 4pm In Conversation III: Tom Service Guardian writer and BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom Service talks about music. Part of Cottier Chamber Project.
Council Chambers, Ayr Town Hall, New Bridge Street, Ayr
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1 Jun 12.30pm A Conversation with Tony Black Part of Burns an' a' That. Critically-acclaimed writer Tony is apparently Irvine Welsh's favourite crime novelist. Today he talks about his first…
Cowal, Cowal Peninsula
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5 Oct–14 Oct Times vary Cowalfest Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and…
The Crown Hotel, 102, Queen Street, Newton Stewart
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7 Jun–8 Jun To be confirmed Woodland Heritage This introduction to the history and heritage of native woodland includes field trips and seminars.
Cruz Bar and Restaurant, 14 The Shore, Edinburgh
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10 Jun 2pm
15 Jun 6.30pm 		Walks & Talks Join Leith Local History Society on a tour through the port's history. Meet outside Cruz. Part of Leith Festival.
Culduthel Christian Centre, Culduthel Avenue, Inverness
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23 Jun 9.30am Codelife: Cracking the Code A chance for men to network, worship and pray with Christian Vision for Men. Keynote speaker is Carl Beech, CVM General Director. Part of aLive…
David Livingstone Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre
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23 Jun 10.30am Military and Family History Day A day of talks, displays and advice on how to begin researching your family's military history.
Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Stobo, Peeblesshire
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20 Sep 7pm A Green Dawyck A chance to find out how Dawyck Botanic Garden earned its Silver Award in Green Tourism, through environmental management and cutting-edge…
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Thornhill, Dumfries
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17 Jun 11am Father's Day at Drumlanrig Learn how different species' Dads look after their young.
Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura, The Observatory Rotchell Road, Dumfries
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29 Jun 7.30pm The Enduring Appeal of Japanese Art Japanese art starting becoming popular in Scotland in the late 19th century and now Dr Rosina Buckland talks about what it was about the art that…
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee
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15 Jun 12.15pm Brian Taylor's Big Debate Part of Dundee WestFest. Air your views on the week's goings-on as BBC Scotland's Political Editor brings his debate to town. To book a seat or…
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness
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21 Jul Sat noon, 1.45pm & 3.30pm Caledonian Combat A day of seminars from three fighters at the top of their game: UFC fighter Paul Taylor, boxer James Watling and Mixed Martial Artist Rosi Sexton.
23 Jun To be confirmed His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama The 14th Dalai Lama comes to Scotland to share some of that Buddhist spirituality in his engaging…
18 Jul 7.30pm Jimmie MacGregor: In the Footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie An informative illustrated talk from Jimmie, exploring the Young Pretender's life after his dramatic defeat at Culloden.
5 Jun 6pm Scottish Opera: Pirates Unwrapped A free, hour-long peek backstage at the inner workings, characters, scenes and high points of The Pirates of Penzance.
9 Nov 6pm Scottish Opera: The Magic Flute Unwrapped Some operas are pretty self-explanatory, but The Magic Flute has more layers than an unusually tall lasagne, and before being plunged into its…
20 Jun 7.30pm Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Everest, The Eiger and more The unstoppable explorer, in conversation with mountaineer and photographer Ian Parnell, discusses his decision, in his early 60s and following a…
18 Jun 5pm University of Highlands & Islands Lecture With BBC Scotland Political Editor Brian Taylor. A series of lectures hosted by the University of the Highlands & Islands, focusing on…
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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7 Jun Thu 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm One o'clock Gun Anniversary At 1pm every day on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, an artillery piece is fired to mark the hour. Prof Charles Piazzi Smyth talks about the…
Edinburgh College of Art, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
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16 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm Art & Design Studies Summer School Intensive week-long summer courses in different art and design disciplines.
Edinburgh Larder, 15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh
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7 Jun 7pm Edinburgh Local Food Network: Meet, Eat and Talk A talk by John Fletcher of Fletchers of Auchtermuchty. Monthly talks held by this organisation dedicated to the development of a sustainable and…
5 Jul 7pm Edinburgh Local Food Network: Meet, Eat and Talk A talk by Lynne Man of Supernature, local rapeseed oil producers. Monthly talks held by this organisation dedicated to the development of a…
Edinburgh Printmakers, 23 Union Street, Edinburgh
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23 Aug 6.30pm
6.30pm		 2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the…
4 Aug 2pm
2pm		 Curator's Talk: Cheer Up! It's Not the End of the World … Co-curator Dr Norman Shaw gives a talk about the works in the current exhibition, expanding on the apocalyptic themes they explore. Part of…
2 Jun 2pm Gallery Talk: Dialogue Artists from Quebec whose work is on show in the Dialogue exhibition discuss their work with art lecturer Lesley Logue. Booking is essential.
31 May 6.30pm Negativnights Rattray's work is an absurdist assemblage of trash culture and rudimentary internet aesthetics covering subjects as diverse as bodybuilding, heavy…
7 Jun 6.30pm Negativnights Erica Eyres video work often uses familiar formats such as the mockumentary, video blog or motivational talk. The sense of humour running through…
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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30 Jun To be confirmed The Malawi Bike Ride 2012 The Malawi Bike Ride is an exciting fundraising challenge – the 'adventure of a lifetime'. Participants will ride 370km through some of the most…
23 Aug–25 Aug Times vary Turing Festival A festival with plenty to offer both the hardcore technology geek and the average Joe seeking a break from the jazz hands and theatricals of the…
Electric Circus, 36–39 Market Street, Edinburgh
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6 Jun 7pm Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair Howard Marks, aka best-selling author and former international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
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15 Apr 6pm Scottish Opera: Flying Dutchman Unwrapped A free, hour-long introduction to Wagner's opera, with musical extracts and secrets of the staging.
29 May 6pm Scottish Opera: Pirates Unwrapped A free, hour-long peek backstage at the inner workings, characters, scenes and high points of The Pirates of Penzance.
15 Nov 6pm Scottish Opera: The Magic Flute Unwrapped Some operas are pretty self-explanatory, but The Magic Flute has more layers than an unusually tall lasagne, and before being plunged into its…
Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
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28 Jun 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Animation Panel: Running Out of Film Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Animation Nominees for the McLaren Animation Award discuss the impact of digital technology on…
27 Jun 4pm
4pm		 BAFTA and Film Nation Shorts present Mastering Your Craft Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events A professional-led masterclass for young film-makers, focussing on the practicalities…
25 Jun 4.30pm
4.30pm		 BAFTA in Scotland presents an Introduction to Acting Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events Pick up advice from an experienced film actor. Part of Edinburgh International Film…
22 Jun Noon
Noon		 Film Festivals in the Digital Age Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events Dina Iordanova, editor of a new book, Digital Disruptions: Cinema Moves On-line, and…
22 Jun 1.45pm
1.45pm		 Film Restoration in the Digital Age Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events Panellists including the director of Park Circus, editor Thelma Schoonmaker (widow of…
24 Jun 5pm
5pm		 In Person: BAFTA Scotland Interview with Robert Carlyle Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events Hear from the instantly recognisable but always believable actor about a life in film…
26 Jun 4pm
4pm		 In Person: Masterclass with Victor Kossakovsky Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events The maverick Russian director, whose ¡Vivan Las Antipodas! screens at the festival…
24 Jun 3pm
3pm		 In Person: Masterclass with Wang Bing Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events A masterclass offering the opportunity to learn from one of China's most significant…
21 Jun 4.15pm
4.15pm		 Introduction to Film Studies: 'Art Cinema' and Narrative Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events Martine Pierquin gives a lecture, illustrated with clips, on the idea of 'art cinema'.
22 Jun 4.15pm
4.15pm		 Introduction to Film Studies: Contemporary Cinematic Soundscapes Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events Dr Pasquale Iannone gives an illustrated lecture on soundscapes in cinema, with…
30 Jun 12.10pm
12.10pm		 The Edinburgh Film Guild Forsyth Hardy Lecture Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Special Events A new series of annual lectures, inaugurated to celebrate the festival's 65th…
Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
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21 Jun 5.30pm Thursday Exchange An after-work art fix for adults, with tours and talks thematically linked to the gallery's exhibitions.
George Square Lecture Theatre, George Square, Edinburgh
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13 Jun 6pm Palliative Care: Meeting Local and Global Challenges A talk on palliative care and how a programme at Edinburgh University is leading the way in improving end of life care for people in Africa.
Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh
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20 Oct–21 Oct Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Expressions of Contemporary Shamanism in 21st Century Scotland This two day workshop features group ceremonies, discussions, drumming, singing and dancing. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern…
8 Dec–9 Dec Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Tao of Movement, Stillness, Breath and Sound A series of workshops facilitated by Muriel Kirton. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival 2012.
Islay Room
1 Jun–2 Jun Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Two Day Retreat: Meditation today – Benefits and Fruits Laurence Freeman, Benedictine monk, leads this two day retreat on meditation and its beneficial effects. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle…
24 Nov–25 Nov Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
Sat 9.30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm		 Two Day Retreat: The Way of the Shaman This workshop focuses on teaching tools used by Shamans to connect with their spiritual guides. Part of The Edinburgh International Middle Eastern…
Glasgow Housing Association, Granite House, 31 Stockwell Street, Glasgow
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21 Jun 1pm Refugee Experience of Housing Find out about how housing associations in Scotland can help with the integration of refugees. Part of Refugee Week.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, Glasgow
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31 May 2.30pm
28 Jun 2.30pm 		Highlights of the Human History Collection A special themed tour around the museum.
14 Jun 2.30pm Highlights of the Natural History Collection A special themed tour examining choice bits of the natural history collection.
Glasgow Pond Hotel, Great Western Road, Glasgow
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23 Jun 10am Angel Encounter Workshop Workshop about connecting to spirit guides.
20 Jun 7pm
23 Jun 10am 		Awaken to Your Intuition & Connect With Your Angels Seminar about psychic powers and guardian angels.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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9 Jun 3pm Seeking Silence Learn how to better tame negative thoughts and practice inner silence.
Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow
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13 Jun 6pm Alasdair Gray: Making Prints 1952–2011 Tying in with his current exhibition at Studio 41, Gray gives a talk on his practice with projected images of selected prints made since he was a…
Glasgow Sculpture Studios, The Whisky Bond, Dawson Street, Glasgow
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7 Jun 1pm The Clipperton Project: Artists and Scientists Working Together Over-16s only
Katherine Dunlop, a marine biologist at the University of Glasgow, talks with visual artist Carlos Ranc. Booking for this event is via the Glasgow…
14 Jun 1pm The Clipperton Project: Artists and Scientists Working Together Over-16s only
Visual artist Julie Morel talks about the collaboration between artists and scientists with a social linguistic researcher. Booking for this event…
Glasgow Women's Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, Glasgow
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4 Jul 6pm Portraits from the Banana Plantations of Cameroon Preview of Jan Nimmo's latest film about banana workers, and the chance to find out more about the banana trade.
Govanhill Baths, Calder Street, Glasgow
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19 Jun 7pm Pecha Kucha Within the strict structure of the Pecha Kucha format (speakers get to show 20 slides for 20 seconds each) a diverse collection of people explore…
Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries
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29 Jun 7.30pm Follow in the Artists' Footsteps Author and historian David Steel describes the influence of Galloway and its artists in the development of art throughout the country. Booking is…
15 Jun 7.30pm Gallery Talk: The Scottish Colourists Guy Peploe, grandson of SJ Peploe, talks about the Scottish Colourists, in particular the work of his grandfather. Booking is essential.
The Granary, 32–34 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh
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9 Jun–17 Jun Sat & Sun 7.30pm Edinburgh Short Film Festival Part of Leith Festival. A selection of the best shorts by filmmakers from around the world.
12 Jun 7pm Edinburgh Short Film Festival A Ragged University at Edinburgh Short Film Festival special! In association with the Royal Society of Arts and ESFF, the Ragged project is…
11 Jun 2.30pm Leith Hospital Recalled Film and storytelling from Millie Gray and the Citadel Arts Group exploring memories of Leith Hospital. Part of Leith Festival.
Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose
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17 Jun 6pm Alistair Darling The man who was at the helm when disaster hit the economy tells the story of how some of the biggest financial institutions in the world were…
16 Jun 9pm Bremner, Wark and Naughtie Three faces from the front line of political journalism (and political satire) reveal the secrets they've encountered during their careers.
14 Jun 7.45pm Charles Glass with Rory Bremner The accomplished war reporter and journalist in conversation with Rory Bremner.
15 Jun 6.15pm Frank Close and Peter Higgs: The Higgs Boson The man who first formulated the theory of the Higgs Boson particle talks to the author of a new history of the ideas that led to the Large Hadron…
17 Jun 3.30pm An Introduction to Writing for Children with Vivian French Over-14s only
The writer of over 200 books for children shares advice, tips and exercises on the art of children's stories.
15 Jun 7.45pm James Holland: Dam Busters Historian James Holland tells the true story of the famous raid on the Ruhr.
14 Jun 9pm James Naughtie and the New Elizabethans The Radio 4 presenter tells the stories behind 60 people who have made modern Britain.
15 Jun 9pm Jeremy Vine The popular broadcaster talks about his eventful career at the BBC, including being shot at by snipers in Bosnia.
14 Jun 6.15pm John Reid: Godfrey's Magic Doughnut Consultant Radiologist at the Borders General Hospital tells the story of Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield and his amazing CT scanner.
17 Jun 9pm John Sessions The beloved comedian, impressionist and character actor returns to Scotland to talk about books, plays and films and tells stories of the actors…
14 Jun 6pm Mark Beaumont The adventurer tells the story of how he cheated death while rowing across the Atlantic.
15 Jun 4.45pm Simon Watt: Inside Nature's Giants – Dissection Uncut Resident expert on the gloriously grisly Channel 4 series discusses what didn't make the final edit.
15 Jun 7.30pm Sir David Frost with Rory Bremner The pioneering interviewer reflects on a remarkable career.
17 Jun 3pm Tam Dalyell The voice of principle and awkwardness in politics, Tam Dalyell discusses his memoir about life as an MP.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow
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12 Jun 6.30pm The Crown Jewels of Maryhill Gordon Barr gives a talk on the iconic stained glass windows of Maryhill Burgh Hall and other interesting finds around the area. Part of the West…
7 Jun 2pm Explore Nature Through Poetry David Betteridge leads an exploration of nature in all its vigour and variety, and how it has been recorded in verse. Part of the West End Festival.
18 Jun 6.30pm Fading into Shadows Bill Black delves into the archives to re-introduce Scots who enjoyed fame for a short period before disappearing into obscurity, and perhaps to…
4 Jun 6.30pm From Stage to Rail, To Steam from Sail Colin MacKay gives a talk about Glasgow's land and water-borne transport history, marking the bicentenary of the Comet, the first successful open…
21 Jun 6.30pm Gartnavel Royal Hospital and its Chapel Fergus Sutherland gives a talk on Glasgow's hospital and chapel architecture and how they changed between the early Victorian and Edwardian eras.
7 Jun 6.30pm Greek Thomson's West End Buildings Historian and author Gordon R Urquhart gives a talk on Glasgow's second most famous architect, who was nonetheless highly skilled and surprisingly…
6 Jun–20 Jun Wed 1pm Learn a Language in an Hour Wonder at the strange noises emanating from your throat as linguist Derek Rogers teaches the basics of some unusual languages over three weekly…
14 Jun 6.30pm Magic Streets A talk from urban designer Kevin Murray about what gives streets their 'magic', with personal views on Byres Road from a few West End leading…
11 Jun 6.30pm The Quirky West End Ann Laird presents a visual tour of the quirky places and buildings around the West End. Part of the West End Festival.
5 Jun 4pm Tenement Management Old & New An opportunity to learn more about your tenement, with a drop in session where you can ask questions followed at 6.30pm by a talk from Lorraine…
The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, 5–22 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh
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20 Jun 6.30pm Scotsman Literary Dinner Prestigious summer dinner event with special guest AS Byatt in conversation with Scotland on Sunday literary editor Stuart Kelly, plus a…
Hilton Parish Church, Tomatin Road, Hilton
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19 Jun 7.30pm Transforming Our Communities A teaching evening with Malcolm Duncan, focused on community mindedness. Part of aLive Festival.
The Hippodrome, 10 Hope Street, Bo'ness
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1 Sep 7.30pm Hitchcock's Titanic Find out about the Titanic film which was to have been Hitchcock's first Hollywood assignment in 1939 before Selznick replaced it with Rebecca.
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
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22 May 6pm Scottish Opera: Pirates Unwrapped A free, hour-long peek backstage at the inner workings, characters, scenes and high points of The Pirates of Penzance.
2 Nov 6pm Scottish Opera: The Magic Flute Unwrapped Some operas are pretty self-explanatory, but The Magic Flute has more layers than an unusually tall lasagne, and before being plunged into its…
8 Jun 6pm Scottish Opera: Tosca Unwrapped A free introduction to the elements of Puccini's opera.
Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston
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31 May 7pm Restoring Burns Illustrated talk about how to conserve sculptures, including discussion of the recent restoration of the Highland Mary and Robert Burns statue in…
The Hub, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
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18 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Conversations: Angelin Preljocaj The French choreographer and artistic director of the Ballet Preljocaj, in conversation with arts journalist Jackie McGlone, talks about bringing…
13 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: Barry McGovern Barry McGovern, world renowned for his interpretations of the work of Samuel Beckett, discusses his adaptation and solo performance of Watt…
25 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: Camille O'Sullivan Singer Camille O’Sullivan talks to BBC Radio Scotland’s Stephen Duffy about interpreting art song and her solo performance in the Royal Shakespeare…
31 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Conversations: Emerson String Quartet The members of the incomparable New York City-based string quartet discuss their music and closing The Queen’s Hall recital series for Festival 2012…
15 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: Graham Valentine Scots-born actor Graham Valentine talks about performing in Theater Basel’s Meine faire Dame – ein Sprachlabor, the Swiss company’s reinvention of…
23 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: Hebrides Ensemble and Synergy Vocals Members of Scotland’s foremost contemporary music group, Hebrides Ensemble, and vocalists from unique voice ensemble Synergy Vocals, discuss…
15 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Conversations: Les Vents Français The five members of France’s celebrated wind ensemble discuss their work, fresh from their Queen’s Hall recital, with Richard Morrison, chief music…
17 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Conversations: Nicola Benedetti Brilliant young Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti talks about performing at the Edinburgh International Festival with the London Symphony…
12 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Conversations: Tom Cairns Director of Opera North’s The Makropulos Case Tom Cairns talks about his new production of Janáček’s popular 1926 opera to BBC Radio Scotland…
17 Aug Noon
Noon		 Conversations: William Christie William Christie, the American born conductor and musician, and founder of the French ensemble Les Arts Florissants, talks to John Kitchen about…
17 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Encounters: A Classical World Richard Jenkyns, Professor of the Classical Tradition at Oxford University, explores the importance and popularity of the classical world and its…
1 Sep 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: A Peaceful Place James MacMillan, composer of Scottish Opera's Clemency, and Ohad Naharin, Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance Company, join Sir Adam Roberts…
25 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: A Very French Connection Ariane Mnouchkine, director of Les Naufragés du Fol Espoir, is joined by Michel Le Bris, founder of book and film festival Étonnants Voyageurs, and…
14 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Athletes and Ideals Louise Martin, Vice Chair of the Organising Committee of Commonwealth Games Scotland, chairs this discussion on what sport means to us today and the…
28 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Choosing Myths and Fairytales Scots Makar, poet and playwright Liz Lochhead discusses her work and its connections with myth and fairytales from Scottish and European traditions…
27 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Fresh Voices Jen Hadfield, the English poet and artist, who found inspiration and a new voice when she moved to Shetland five years ago, Scottish teen fiction…
26 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Myth and Enchantment Writer Marina Warner, Wagner specialist Derek Watson and Dmitry Krymov, director of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As You Like It), examine the roles of…
31 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Representations Matthew Lenton, director of Wonderland, joins Professor Michael Lamb, psychologist and specialist in child development from the University of…
18 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: Satire Director of Gulliver’s Travels Silviu Purcărete joins Dr Valerie Rumbold of the University of Birmingham and Martin Rowson, cartoonist and author of…
13 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: The Four Nations of the United Kingdom A distinguished panel of creative writers meets to explore the voices of the four nations of the United Kingdom. Irish playwright Frank McGuinness…
12 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Encounters: What Does It Mean to be British? In a provocative keynote address, Robert McCrum, associate editor of The Observer and author of Globish, argues that it is not a suicide mission to…
30 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Nationhood Today Broadcaster Sheena McDonald discusses the changing face of nationhood today in Scotland with the distinguished line-up of Professor of…
28 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Reflections on Song: Ian Bostridge with Sir John Tusa Internationally celebrated English tenor Ian Bostridge discusses his recent collection of essays on music, A Singer’s Notebook, with Sir John Tusa…
22 Aug Noon
Noon		 Reflections on Song: Rebecca Evans and Malcolm Martineau Welsh soprano Rebecca Evans and Malcolm Martineau, two of the UK’s leading artists of their generation, discuss the art of singing and accompaniment…
11 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Reflections on Song: Sir Thomas Allen Major international star, English baritone Sir Thomas Allen reflects upon his career as a singer with music writer and BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom…
29 Aug 5pm
5pm		 Reflections on Song: Toby Spence World-renowned English tenor Toby Spence shares his thoughts and ideas on singing in the company of music writer and BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom…
30 Aug 2.30pm
2.30pm		 Tales from a Turbulent World: Can Journalism Really be the First Draft of History? BBC Special Correspondent Allan Little gives the Edinburgh University Festival lecture, chaired by Vice Principal and Head of Humanities and Social…
30 Aug Noon
Noon		 Truce Composer Nigel Osborne, Reid Professor of Music, and Dr Igor Stiks are joined in an interactive workshop by Dr Olga Taxidou and broadcaster…
Inner Space Glasgow Meditation Centre, 277 High Street, Glasgow
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28 Jun 7pm The Antidote to Busy-ness Stand up to pressure and learn how to take time out for some quiet meditation.
18 Aug 3pm Creative Meditation Mediation session promoting peace and strength with experienced martial artist, mediation expert and massage therapist Tony Wong.
21 Jun 7pm The Power of Om Shanti Meditation session.
7 Jul 10am
4 Aug 10am
8 Sep 10am 		Retreat in the City This one day course is ideal for newcomers to meditation. Learn how to practice Raja Yoga from experienced teachers. Booking is essential.
14 Jun 7pm Spiritual Gardening Tend your spiritual garden at this meditation session.
7 Jun 7pm A Time for Angels Wellbeing and self-esteem session.
Inshes Church, Sir Walter Scott Drive, Inverness
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21 Jun 7.30pm Church as a Transforming Community Teaching evening with Richard Tiplady all about personal transformation. Part of aLive Festival.
Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh
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21 Jun 1.30pm
1.30pm		 Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling Matt Adams from multidisciplinary artists' group Blast Theory delivers a webinar (which you can attend in person or online) on the principles of…
Institut Français d'Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh
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30 May 5.30pm Café Art: Monet et les artistes américains à Giverny A talk (in French) on the American artists who gathered around the northern French village of Giverny in the period 1885 to 1914, including Theodore…
13 Jun 5.30pm Café Art: Paris vu par les artistes à travers les siècles Agnès Ness leads a discussion (in French) about the eternal appeal of Paris as an inspiration or subject for artists, from the 15th century to the…
7 Jun 6pm L'Oreille musicale Discover the surprising prevalence of Le Jazz en France, covering the festivals, clubs and artists who made their own distinctive niche in the…
Inverarity Hall, Inverarity
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23 Jun 10.30am Seeing the Past in Settings of Country Seats Talks, lectures and presentations to give an insight into the ways that the gardens of Scotland can help us understand the past. Price includes a…
KATS Building, 1 Fountainwell Square Sighthill, Glasgow
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16 Jun 1pm Policy and Cultural Awareness Day Find out about the work of the Scottish Refugee Policy Forum and join a celebration of diverse cultures' food, music, dance and clothing. Part of…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow
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9 May–30 Jun Mon–Sun 11am & 2.30pm Kelvingrove Guided Tour Leaving from the Centre Hall, this tour is led by the volunteer guides. Large groups should book in advance.
9 Jun 11am The Life of Corpses: Exploring the Ethical Issues of Exhibiting Human Remains Over-18s only
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue. Arts and science professionals discuss the balance…
Kilrenny Church, Kilrenny, Anstruther
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28 Jun 2.30pm Kathleen Jamie & Sara Maitland: Nature Around Us Award-winning poet and nature writer Kathleen Jamie is in conversation with Sara Maitland about the natural environment. Part of East Neuk Festival.
29 Jun 2.30pm Richard Holloway: A Personal Pilgrimage Author, atheist and former bishop Richard Holloway reads from and talks about his memoir Leaving Alexandria. Part of East Neuk Festival.
Kudos Bar Restaurant, 29 Waterloo Street, Glasgow
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1 Jul 12.30pm John O' Brien's Memory Training Workshop Learn some advanced techniques to maximise your memory's potential, making you better organised, more on the ball and successful in work and social…
Lansdowne Church, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow
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16 Jun 10am Govan Heritage Day at the Lansdowne 'Govan Old – A Medieval Perspective' by Professor Steven Driscoll of the University of Glasgow. A whole day of talks about the heritage of Glasgow's…
16 Jun 11.20am Govan Heritage Day at the Lansdowne Susan Hanlin of the Central Govan Action Plan talks about Govan's 21st-century regeneration. A whole day of talks about the heritage of Glasgow's…
16 Jun Noon Govan Heritage Day at the Lansdowne Lunch is served and there's time for viewing of the heritage exhibtions. A whole day of talks about the heritage of Glasgow's key shipbuilding…
16 Jun 2pm Govan Heritage Day at the Lansdowne Suki Mills and David Robertson discuss the restoration of Fairfield Shipyard. A whole day of talks about the heritage of Glasgow's key shipbuilding…
Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh
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27 Sep 11am 18th Century Cottage Life Fiona J Houston decided to live like an 18th century ancestor. In this talk she explains the pleasures and pains of her experiment, followed by an…
24 Sep 10.30am Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century Alastair Smith, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, presents this talk on how the exoticism and mystery of Japan and China influenced 19th…
1 Oct 10.30am The Colourists and their Contemporaries Ian O’Riordan,curator at the City Art Centre, presents this lecture on the work of Fergusson, Peploe, Cadell and Hunter, collectively known as the…
14 Aug 10.30am Dean Village Caroline Gerard, a volunteer guide for over 30 years, presents this lecture on one of Edinburgh's most historic and picturesque villages.
16 Jun 2.30pm Downton Abbey – The Truth Food historian Ivan Day discusses the realities of service in a wealthy household in Edwardian times, with a particular focus on the cuisine of the…
15 Aug 10.30am Everyone Must Choose His Own Way, and Mine Will be the Way of Colour Bill Smith presents this talk on the life and work of Leslie Hunter, the least known of the four Scottish Colourists. After all his work was…
20 Aug 10.30am Good Citizens’ Furniture: Traditional and Progressive Cabinetmaking in the Late Victorian and Edwardian Periods Annette Carruthers from the University of St Andrews presents this talk on the workshops of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers.
19 Sep 10.30am Healing with Herbs – Beyond 'Hortus Medicus Edinburgensis' Catherine Conway-Payne, Director of Herbology at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, explores the history of herbs and explains how some herbal…
6 Nov 10.30am Highlights from the National Trust for Scotland’s Collections Curator Mandy Murray explores the stories behind the thousands of objects from the National Trust's collections of 49 properties.
11 Jun 10.30am Highlights of Scottish Silver from Private and Public Collections An expert from Lyon and Turnbull discusses three centuries of Scottish silverware.
6 Aug 10.30am History and Family: The Somerveil Collection of Family Portraits 1740–1840 Hundreds of years of history are captured in this collection of portraits. Alastair Smith, Curator at the National Trust for Scotland, presents a…
11 Sep 10.30am The History of Photography in Edinburgh Peter Stubbs, member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society since 1963, presents this lecture on the work of Edinburgh's amateur and professional…
29 Aug 10.30am Industry on the River Almond John Dods explains how the mouth of the River Almond was a hive of industrial activity in the 18th and 19th centuries. By examining original…
5 Sep 10.30am James Playfair – Scotland’s Revolutionary Architect Philip Miller presents this lecture on James Playfair (1756–1794), a radical architect responsible for Melville Castle for Henry Dundas, and who had…
27 Aug 10.30am Jock Tamson Abroad: The Making of the Scottish Diaspora David Forsyth examines the material culture of Scots who have dispersed around the globe.
22 Aug 10.30am John Broadwood and Sons – Piano Manufacturer to His Majesty and the Princesses Philip Miller talks about John Broadwood who implemented technical innovations to improve the design of his pianoforte as it rose in popularity in…
15 Jun 10.30am Locating Robert Louis Stevenson: Reputation, Genre and Influence Stevenson specialist Linda Dryden discusses the writer's reputation, how it was affected by notions of tradition, and to what extent his presence is…
15 Sep 2pm The Makar’s Choice – Liz Lochhead Our national poet, purveyor of the Gothic tradition paired with dry Scots wit, reads from some of her work and answers audience questions. Afternoon…
28 Aug 10.30am The Natural History of Blue John Godfrey Fitton from the University of Edinburgh presents a talk on Blue John, a variety of the mineral flourite only found near Castleton in…
5 Nov 10.30am Not Just a Sailor Historian Robin Barnes presents this talk on the life of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775–1859). As well as his adventurous exploits as…
13 Aug 10.30am Patrick Geddes: The Green Pioneer Sofia Leonard presents this talk on the work of Patrick Geddes (1854–1932), a town planner who brought about innovations in urban planning and…
9 Jul 10.30am Portobello & People in Old Photographs Margaret Munro from the University of Edinburgh presents this illustrated lecture examining old photographs of Portobello and its community groups.
23 Oct 10.30am Pteridomania the Renaissance This illustrated talk by curator, writer and broadcaster David Mitchell explores the Victorian fern craze and its influence on all facets of…
20 Nov 10.30am Reinventing Culzean: Robert Adam and the National Trust for Scotland 1948-2011/12 Ian Gow, Chief Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, examines the complicated history of Culzean Castle's acceptance into the Trust in 1948.
30 Jul 10.30am A Royal Progress Robin Barnes presents this illustrated talk about the King of Saxony's journey through Great Britain in 1844 as recorded in the diary of the King's…
3 Sep 10.30am Scottish Enlightenment Geniuses in the Royal Mile David Dick OBE presents this exploration of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment (around 1730–1790), with emphasis on those who lived…
27 Jun 10.30am The Scottish Political Archive Sarah Bromage from the University of Stirling presents this illustrated talk on Scotland's political history, featuring politicians' personal papers…
12 Nov 10.30am Shrapnel and Whizzbangs: A Tommy in the Trenches 1914–18 Marking Armistice Day, this special lecture from Jeremy Mitchell examines the diary of his father George Oswald Mitchell, one of the few British…
21 Aug 10.30am The Strange Migration of Botanic Cottage Architect James Simpson presents this talk on the Gardener's House for the Leith Walk Botanic Garden, built in the 1760s and designed by John Adam.
31 Oct 11am Strange Scottish Stories Carol Stobie examines the importance of storytelling in communicating historical events down the years. Includes a special autumnal buffet lunch.
28 Jun 10.30am A Token of My Regard – Victorian Sentiment Through Objects Artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb examines how the Victorians expressed their love and friendship through gifts. Featuring many items from her collection…
25 Sep 10.30am What’s Happened to the Jammy? This lecture, set in the old historical kitchen, looks at traditional methods of food preservation, followed by cream tea and scones.
10 Oct 10.30am Women in the Modern Scottish Home: Stories of Housing and Home Life in New Towns and High Rises Lynn Abrams presents this lecture on women's home life in the post-war years, focusing on East Kilbride and the high rise flats of Glasgow.
Leith Community Education Centre, New Kirkgate, Edinburgh
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8 Jun 10am Positive Pathways: Autism Training Find out about Positive Pathways, a new training programme starting in Sep 2012 to help family carers of adults with autism.
Leith, Edinburgh
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8 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Leith Festival A growing community arts festival in which most participants, artists and performers are Leith-based. Previous years have seen 150 events hosted by…
LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh
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6 Jun 7pm The Culture Club This session explores Edinburgh's status as a 'City of Literature' and what that actually means. New monthly group offering a safe space to discuss…
24 Jun 2pm Me & T Monthly This month's session is entitled 'Me & T & everyone else'. A supportive space for people who have friends, family or partners who are…
The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow
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31 May 6pm Siddhartha Das: Interpreting Culture Designer and curator Siddhartha Das talks about his approach to cultural heritage projects including the restoration of the Jal Mahal floating…
Loudoun Hall, 1 Boat Vennal, Ayr
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31 May 1pm The Twa Ayrshire Laddies: Bozzy and Rabbie James Boswell and Robert Burns lived just miles from each other, but embodied different brands of writing and cultural significance. William Zachs…
MacDonald Holyrood Hotel, 81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
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18 Jun 7.30pm Debate: Is God Necessary for Morality? Richard Lucas of the SOLAS Centre for Public Christianity faces Tim Maguire of the Humanist Society Scotland in a lively, informed and controversial…
McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee
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12 Jun 6pm Dundee Arts Cafe A talk by Andrea Ross: Govern-mental! Losing Focus on Sustainable Development.
14 Jun 1pm The Most Priceless Relic in Our Collection A talk about the Errol 2 log boat, one of only two long boats to have survived after having been recovered from the Tay many years ago. Booking is…
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
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15 Sep 3pm Advances in Medical Imaging A talk by Mark Donohoe, hosted by the Galilean Society, which aims to promote science through monthly free public talks.
20 Oct 3pm Are We Stifling Creativity in Science? Phillip Burnside discusses whether current conditions in the scientific world are lessening the chances of true progress, and whether great maverick…
17 Nov 3pm Earth's Atmospheric Phenomena The Galilean Society presents a talk by Keith Llewelleyn.
9 Jun Noon The Human Library A mystery talk about 'a library where books are people and reading is a conversation'. Part of the West End Festival.
16 Jun 3pm The Legacy of Mercury Mining at Red Devil, Alaska A talk by Keith Torrance, PhD candidate at the University of Strathclyde's Centre for Sustainability. Organised by the Galilean Society and followed…
21 Jul 3pm Smouldering Fires in the Earth System Dr Guillermo Rein, senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at the University of Edinburgh gives a talk on climate change and environmental…
Monklands Farm, Kilbarchan
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16 Jun 10am Kilbarchan Argicultural Show Lots for everyone to see and do at this annual agricultural show.
Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Rothesay, Isle Of Bute
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15 Jul 7pm Midsummer Champagne Tour Explore the house on this specially devised route through many private areas, culminating in a champagne reception on the fourth floor balcony.
Mugdock Country Park, Craigallion Road, Milngavie
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14 Oct 10am Photography Walk with David Palmar This mix of photography, walking and discussion is aimed at beginners but all levels are welcome. Ages 12+ if accompanied by an adult. Booking is…
17 Oct 7.45pm Ribbon of Wildness Peter Wright tells his tale of walking 1200 kilometres over Scotland's east/west divide. Booking is essential.
20 Jun 7.45pm Talk Night: Amnesty International Abigail Beer from Amnesty International presents a talk on the organisation's efforts to release people who have been wrongly imprisoned. Booking is…
21 Nov 7.45pm Talk Night: Scotland’s Empire Exhibitions Tom Marchant explores the history of Glasgow's Empire Exhibitions from 1888 to 1938, illustrated by colour footage shot by his father during the…
19 Sep 7.45pm Talk Night: Thomas Muir of Huntershill, the Father of Scottish Democracy Don Martin talks about Thomas Muir, one of the proponents of Scottish political democracy, who championed the rights of people in his constituency…
Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen
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7 Sep 8pm Bill Bryson The UK's biggest selling non-fiction author ever talks about his beloved travel books, his adventures on the road and what he's learned along the way.
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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11 Jun 6pm Scottish Medicine: An Illustrated History Two of the authors of Scottish Medicine: An Illustrated History tell the story of how medicine in Scotland has developed since prehistory.
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
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20 Sep 6.30pm Catherine and Potemkin Biographer Simon Sebag Montefiore talks about the relationship between Catherine the Great and her general, statesman, diplomat and sometime lover…
6 Oct 2pm Great Empress, Great Art Prof Simon Dixon of University College London, biographer of Catherine the Great, talks about her legacy and Maureen Barrie discusses the origins of…
31 Aug 10am Open Studies Day Course: Catherine the Great A day course organised by Edinburgh University that focuses on Catherine the Great's role as a collector and patron, and how she built up one of the…
6 Jul 6.30pm RBS Museum Talks: Dava Sobel Sobel, author of Longitude, which features 18th-century clockmaker John Harrison as its protagonist, appears in conversation with astronomer John C…
14 Jun 6.30pm RBS Museum Talks: Vicky Featherstone Before she heads off to join the Royal Court, the Director of the National Theatre of Scotland talks to Janice Forsyth about the company's successes…
16 Jun 1.30pm Saturday Showcase: Railway Posters, Past and Present Exploration of the history of the railway poster, with stories about London Transport posters past and present.
30 Aug 6.30pm Scots in Catherine's Russia Prof Anthony Cross, Professor Emeritus of Slavonic Studies at Cambridge University, talks about the role of the Scots and Scotland in Catherine the…
11 Jun 9.30am Shifting the Axis Launch event for the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, with guest speakers debating the dangerous possibilities of education. Part of Festival of…
2 Aug 2pm Spotlight On: Introducing Catherine Exhibition curator Geoffrey Evans introduces you to Catherine the Great: princess, politician, friend of the arts, legend in her own time and…
20 Jun 2pm Spotlight On: Preserving Posters for Posterity Learn how tricky it is to preserve disintegrating paper posters, and hear how the museum's curators prepared the posters in the See Scotland by…
The National Wallace Monument, The Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Stirling
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4 Apr–30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm
6 Oct–25 Nov Sat & Sun 11.15am & 3.30pm 		The Battle of Stirling Bridge Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.
New Phoenix Cinema, Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall
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24 Jun 12.30pm In Conversation: Ashley Solomon and Fr. Piotr Nawrot Fr. Piotr Nawrot is a Polish priest and musicologist who has played an important part in bringing to public attention the remarkable music composed…
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
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13 Jun 5.30pm Dundee's Hospitals through the Ages Dr Graham Lowe talks about Dundee's hospitals past and present. Part of Dundee WestFest.
Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, Glasgow
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5 Jun 7.30pm Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair Howard Marks, aka best selling author and international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager of MC5…
Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Paisley
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20 Jun 12.30pm Lunchtime Talk: Sixty Years, Six Lives See the newly-opened photography exhibition by Ian Berry, and hear a talk by Joe Brady from the Scottish Refugee Council. Part of Refugee Week.
7 Jun 7.30pm
5 Jul 7.30pm 		Paisley Natural History Society Talks Public talks, open to anyone who wants to turn up, on different topics within natural history, hosted by experts in the field.

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