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18th Century Cottage Life
Date	Location
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 18th century-inspired buffet. View full details
27 Sep 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
Date	Location
A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes. View full details
7 Sep–16 Sep Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

Advances in Medical Imaging
Date	Location
A talk by Mark Donohoe, hosted by the Galilean Society, which aims to promote science through monthly free public talks. View full details
15 Sep 3pm	Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century
Date	Location
Alastair Smith, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, presents this talk on how the exoticism and mystery of Japan and China influenced 19th century artists. View full details
24 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

ATLAS: Talking Art
Date	Location
Leading artists come to Skye to discuss their work. View full details
1 Sep 2pm Chris Dooks discusses his current artwork and recent residencies.	Tigh Na Sgire, Portree

The Battle of Stirling Bridge
Date	Location
Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life. View full details
4 Apr–30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm	The National Wallace Monument, Stirling

Bill Bryson
Date	Location
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. View full details
7 Sep 8pm	Music Hall, Aberdeen

Catherine and Potemkin
Date	Location
Biographer Simon Sebag Montefiore talks about the relationship between Catherine the Great and her general, statesman, diplomat and sometime lover, Grigoriy Potemkin. View full details and ticket info
20 Sep 6.30pm	National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Doors Open Day: Greenock Cut
Date	Location
Learn how the viaduct changed the lives of the people of Greenock with this walk and talk. View full details
9 Sep 1.30pm	Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, By Inverkip

Edvard Munch: a 'Bridge' to the Expressionist Generation
Date	Location
Dr Christian Weikop discusses how Munch and his art was adopted as a 'pathfinder' by the artists of Expressionism,with special reference to the Brücke (Bridge) artists who hoped that he would become an active member. View full details
17 Sep 12.45pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Encounters: A Peaceful Place
Date	Location
James MacMillan, composer of Scottish Opera's Clemency, and Ohad Naharin, Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance Company, join Sir Adam Roberts, President of the British Academy, and Chair Eugene Downes of Culture Ireland, to explore ways in which the Olympic Truce can be applied today and how the arts can promote and support peace and better understanding. In collaboration with British Council Scotland. View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
1 Sep 2.30pm	The Hub, Edinburgh

Fred Daniels: Exploring in Oz
Date	Location
A Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talk by Fred Daniels, describing the trip he took with his wife over 6000 miles of Australia. View full details
12 Sep 7.30pm	St Andrew's Erskine Church of Scotland, Dunfermline

Garden Talks: September Soup
Date	Location
So you planted your veggies months ago and now they've (hopefully) grown and been harvested. What now? Luckily, former Horticultural Supervisor Jim Rae is on hand to dish up some useful recipe ideas. View full details
9 Sep 1pm	Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

A Green Dawyck
Date	Location
A chance to find out how Dawyck Botanic Garden earned its Silver Award in Green Tourism, through environmental management and cutting-edge technology. Booking is essential. View full details
20 Sep 7pm	Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire

Healing with Herbs – Beyond 'Hortus Medicus Edinburgensis'
Date	Location
Catherine Conway-Payne, Director of Herbology at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, explores the history of herbs and explains how some herbal legacies are being rediscovered. View full details
19 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Highland Archaeology Festival
Date	Location
A fortnight of investigations into Scotland's ancient past, including walks, practical demonstrations, family events, self-guided trails, insights into recent research, historical talks, a weekend conference for experts and enthusiasts and plenty of chances for visitors to get their hands dirty exploring what lies beneath this famous landscape. View full details
29 Sep–14 Oct Times vary	Highlands, The Highlands

The History of Photography in Edinburgh
Date	Location
Peter Stubbs, member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society since 1963, presents this lecture on the work of Edinburgh's amateur and professional photographers throughout history. He'll also talk about the Edinburgh Calotype Club, the earliest photographic society in the world. View full details
11 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Hitchcock's Titanic
Date	Location
Find out about the Titanic film which was to have been Hitchcock's first Hollywood assignment in 1939 before Selznick replaced it with Rebecca. View full details
1 Sep 7.30pm	The Hippodrome, Bo'ness

Horley Flower Club
Date	Location
Regular talks and demonstrations on gardening topics from local members and guests. View full details
4 Sep 7.30pm Demonstration by Bunny Stannard entitled'"Designs Galore'.	The Regent Hall, Horley

James Playfair – Scotland’s Revolutionary Architect
Date	Location
Philip Miller presents this lecture on James Playfair (1756–1794), a radical architect responsible for Melville Castle for Henry Dundas, and who had a great influence on Sir John Soane. View full details
5 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

The Makar’s Choice – Liz Lochhead
Date	Location
Our national poet, purveyor of the Gothic tradition paired with dry Scots wit, reads from some of her work and answers audience questions. Afternoon tea is included. View full details
15 Sep 2pm	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

On the March: Roman Camps in Scotland
Date	Location
Dr Rebecca Jones presents this talk on Rome's Scottish encroachments. Booking is essential. View full details
20 Sep 1pm	RCAHMS, Edinburgh

Retreat in the City
Date	Location
This one day course is ideal for newcomers to meditation. Learn how to practice Raja Yoga from experienced teachers. Booking is essential. View full details
8 Sep 10am	Inner Space Glasgow Meditation Centre, Glasgow

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: Guided Tours
Date	Location
Join expert guides for a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum or cottage. View full details
7 Apr–7 Oct Sat & Sun 10.30am–3.30pm Tours of the museum depart hourly (half past the hour) and last 30 minutes.	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
7 Apr–7 Oct Sat & Sun 11am–4pm Tours of the cottage depart hourly, on the hour, and last 30 minutes.	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: Highlight Talks
Date	Location
In-depth talks on a variety of topics relating to the life and times of Robert Burns. View full details
4 Apr–3 Oct Wed 3pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

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