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Alexander McCall Smith
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The A-list author of the hugely popular Ladies No1 Detective Agency series talks about his life.
5 Nov 7.30–9.00 Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy
America-Native North & Latin South-Artist's Talk
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Ian Cook will discuss his paintings of native American subjects.
16 May 7.00 Artisanat, Perth
An Audience with ... William Roache
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Ken Barlow talks cardigans and Corrie.
14 Jun 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
An Audience with Arthur Smith
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Radio Four broadcaster and general old grump will delight his audiences and set the world to rights. 'Part of Perth Festival of the Arts'.
23 May 7.30 Perth Theatre, Perth
Animals Asia Foundation
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'From Prison to Paradise. 225 bears, one incredible journey'. Jill Robinson, Founder of Animals Asia Foundation, discusses her work to bring bear bile farming to an end in China and Vietnam on the tenth anniversary of the AAF. Ticket includes vegetarian dinner and a special auction.
25 Jun 7.00 Chinois China China Restaurant, Edinburgh
The Art of the St Ives Group
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The work of Alfred Wallis, Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Christopher Wood will be discussed.
30 May 12.30–12.45 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Artist's Talk: Chad McCail
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The artist discusses his current exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers.
23 Aug 8.00 Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh
Bird on the Edge
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The kakapo, a giant, flightless parrot, teeters on the brink of extinction. Professor David Houston, from Glasgow University, talks about the work being done to encourage mummy and daddy kakapo to make baby kakapos.
18 May 12.30–1.30 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
The Bruce Lectures
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This lecture series will feature presentations by Professor Ted Cowan, renowned expert on Robert the Bruce and Dunfermline born historian and TV presenter Dr Fiona Watson. Please check the website for further information.
9 Jun–13 Jun (Times vary) Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline
Café Philo
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Enjoy a glass of wine and a philosophical discussion in French on a choice of topics.
30 May 4.30–6.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Camouflage
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Douglas Breingan and Valerie Reilly will discuss the use of camouflage throughout history, from nature's finery to catwalk fashion.
25 Jun 12.30 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
17 May 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
27 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Conversation Pieces: Alistair Moffat
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The former Fringe director Alistair Moffat, now recognised as one of Scotland's eminent historians, gives a fascinating insight into the nation's past.
2 Jun 1.00 Royal Concert Hall: Strathclyde Suite, Glasgow
Dr Jane Goodall
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The UN Messenger for Peace gives a talk titled 'Gombe and Beyond', followed by a book signing event.
20 May 7.00 George Square Theatre, Edinburgh
Emergency First Aid Course
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A certificated day course with Leven First Aid Organisation. Lunch included. Booking essential.
24 May 9.30am–4.30 Mugdock Country Park Mugdock Country Park Visitor Centre, Nr Milngavie
Extremes Event: Curator Talk: Living from the Land
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Talk to accompany the current exhibition, 'Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada'.
30 May, 21 Jun 2.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fantastic Birds: Brian Ostling
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Brian Ostling will discuss his world travels and 'Fantastic Birds' exhibition.
27 Jun 7.00–10.00 Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick
Feminist Fashion-Codes: And What has Armpit Hair got to do with it?
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Wally Salner looks at the importance of fashion in the history of feminism, covering the suffragettes, women's lib, post-feminism and, in particular, 1968.
22 May 6.30 Goethe Institut, Glasgow
Festival of Politics
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The newest addition to Edinburgh's summer festival line-up, which explores a range of social and political issues.
20 Aug–23 Aug (Times vary) Scottish Parliament Campus, Edinburgh
Focus on Potatoes
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Find out from the Scottish Crop Research Institute where the potato came from and what the future holds for it. Ages 5+.
5 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Furnishing the World
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Juliet Kinchin looks at Glasgow's furnishing industry, in particular Daniel Cottier.
22 May 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Glasgow Arts Circle
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Group that meets outside Cafe Nero every Friday to write, draw, collaborate and share ideas. For writers, artists, photographers and other arty types. No membership required. Call 07972 521201 for more information.
Fridays 3.15 George Square, Glasgow
Guided Tour
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A behind-the-scenes tour of the new permanent home for Dundee's Museum collections at the McManus Collections Unit. Booking essential.
24 May, 26 Sep–27 Sep 11.00am; 2.00 McManus Galleries, Dundee
Historic Building Survey and Archaeological Excavations
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Mike Cressey will deliver the findings of the Stanley Mills excavations and tell of the exciting discovery of an 18th century corn mill. Booking is required and times and prices will be given over the telephone.
13 Jun Stanley Mills, Perth
Illustrated Wildlife Talks
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Illustrated talks on ospreys, capercaillie, raptors, and the Abernethy Forest and Insh Marshes National Nature Reserves.
Mondays 8.30–10.00 Boat of Garten New Community Hall, Boat of Garten

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