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Talks & lectures and September

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18th Century Cottage Life
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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.
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27 Sep 11am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
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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.
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7 Sep16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Advances in Medical Imaging
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A talk by Mark Donohoe, hosted by the Galilean Society, which aims to promote science through monthly free public talks.
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15 Sep 3pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century
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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.
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24 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
ATLAS: Talking Art
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Leading artists come to Skye to discuss their work.
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1 Sep 2pm
Chris Dooks discusses his current artwork and recent residencies.
Tigh Na Sgire, Portree
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
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Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.
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4 Apr30 Sep Wed, Sat & Sun 11.15am–3.30pm The National Wallace Monument, Stirling
Bill Bryson
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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.
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7 Sep 8pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
Catherine and Potemkin
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Biographer Simon Sebag Montefiore talks about the relationship between Catherine the Great and her general, statesman, diplomat and sometime lover, Grigoriy Potemkin.
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20 Sep 6.30pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Doors Open Day: Greenock Cut
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Learn how the viaduct changed the lives of the people of Greenock with this walk and talk.
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9 Sep 1.30pm Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, By Inverkip
Edvard Munch: a 'Bridge' to the Expressionist Generation
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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.
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17 Sep 12.45pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Encounters: A Peaceful Place
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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.
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1 Sep 2.30pm The Hub, Edinburgh
Fred Daniels: Exploring in Oz
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A Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talk by Fred Daniels, describing the trip he took with his wife over 6000 miles of Australia.
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12 Sep 7.30pm St Andrew's Erskine Church of Scotland, Dunfermline
Garden Talks: September Soup
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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.
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9 Sep 1pm Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
A Green Dawyck
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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.
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20 Sep 7pm Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Healing with Herbs – Beyond 'Hortus Medicus Edinburgensis'
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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.
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19 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Highland Archaeology Festival
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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.
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29 Sep14 Oct Times vary Highlands, The Highlands
The History of Photography in Edinburgh
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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.
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11 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Hitchcock's Titanic
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Find out about the Titanic film which was to have been Hitchcock's first Hollywood assignment in 1939 before Selznick replaced it with Rebecca.
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1 Sep 7.30pm The Hippodrome, Bo'ness
Horley Flower Club
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Regular talks and demonstrations on gardening topics from local members and guests.
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4 Sep 7.30pm
Demonstration by Bunny Stannard entitled'"Designs Galore'.
The Regent Hall, Horley
James Playfair – Scotland’s Revolutionary Architect
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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.
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5 Sep 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
The Makar’s Choice – Liz Lochhead
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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.
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15 Sep 2pm Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
On the March: Roman Camps in Scotland
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Dr Rebecca Jones presents this talk on Rome's Scottish encroachments. Booking is essential.
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20 Sep 1pm RCAHMS, Edinburgh
Retreat in the City
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This one day course is ideal for newcomers to meditation. Learn how to practice Raja Yoga from experienced teachers. Booking is essential.
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8 Sep 10am Inner Space Glasgow Meditation Centre, Glasgow
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: Guided Tours
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Join expert guides for a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum or cottage.
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7 Apr7 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 Apr7 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
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In-depth talks on a variety of topics relating to the life and times of Robert Burns.
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4 Apr3 Oct Wed 3pm Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

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