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Aberdeen City and Shire
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Ruaraidh Wishart of the Aberdeen City Archives will discuss Aberdeen and its history of relations, 1600-1900.
28 Aug 12.30–1.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
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
Altered States of Paint: Scottish Dance Theatre Event
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Scottish Dance Theatre perform a site-specific response to the exhibition. Free, but ticketed.
4 Sep 7.00 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Artist Networking Day
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The first of a series of events designed to provide a platform for local networking and professional development. Presentations from artists working on collaborative projects will be followed by a practical workshop delivered by Cultural Enterprise Office.
30 Aug 11.00am–5.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
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
Artist's Talk: David Bellingham
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Bellingham discusses exhibition and recent publication, 'Fresh Fruit & Tables'.
13 Sep 3.00 The Changing Room, Stirling
Arts and Crafts Ceramics
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Assistant Keeper Kate Gillespie will discuss The Bough and Mak'merry Studios.
21 Aug 12.30–1.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
The Castlegate in Bye-gone Days
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Catherine Taylor from Aberdeen Central Library will discuss the history of Castlegate.
14 Aug 12.30–1.00 The Tolbooth, Aberdeen
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
27 Oct 7.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Derek Acorah
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'Most Haunted''s spirit medium takes his mystical show on tour to scare the wits out of believers and meddle in the affairs of the dead.
29 Aug 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
30 Aug 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Enjoying Moths
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Professor John Knowler delivers an illustrated talk about the joys of studying moths.
13 Aug 8.00 Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve Office, Killin
Fanzines: Popular Culture and Creativity
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Chris Attontakes a look at fanzines, particularly music oriented ones. Booking required.
29 Jul 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
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
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.
26 Sep–27 Sep 11.00am; 2.00 McManus Galleries, Dundee
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
Is that a Cello?
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Richard and Vivien Jones of The Galloway Consort present a family-friendly lecture-recital with illustrations on the music and instruments of the Renaissance.
23 Aug 3.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Lauriston Castle Lecture Programme
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Annete Carruthers, senior lecturer in art history at the University of St Andrews, will deliver a talk on architect Robert Lorimer.
14 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Lauriston Castle Lecture Programme
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Jacquie Wright will give an overview of Sir Walter Scott's home in 'Abbotsford: Past, Present and Future'.
20 Aug 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Lecture: James Faed Junior
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Stuart Fead will deliver a talk about his Great Grandfather, artist James Faed. The talk will be followed by a drinks reception and preview of the exhibition 'A Glimpse of Faed'.
26 Sep 6.30 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Martha Rosler Library: Anton Vidokle
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Anton Vidokle, artist and founder of e-flux, kicks off this series of talks to accompany the current Martha Rosler Library exhibition.
1 Aug 8.00 Stills, Edinburgh
Material Matters
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Former Director of the Scottish Gallery, Amanda Game, examines some of the most forward thinking developments in curating contemporary craft.
14 Aug 1.30–2.30 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
RCAHMS Centenary Lunchtime Seminars: Faces and Places
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In honour of their centenary the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland are opening their lunchtime seminar programme to the public. Lesley Ferguson will deliver 'Faces and Places'.
13 Oct 1.00–2.00 John Sinclair House, Edinburgh
RCAHMS Centenary Lunchtime Seminars: Life Before Busby
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In honour of their centenary the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland are opening their lunchtime seminar programme to the public. Alex Hale will discuss record revision in the Wild West.
8 Sep 1.00–2.00 John Sinclair House, Edinburgh
Saints Dedications in Aberdeen
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Research Assistant Sally Crumplin will deliver this fine lunchtime history lesson.
21 Aug 12.30–1.00 The Tolbooth, Aberdeen
Saving Underwater Arran
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Find out from Tom Vella-Boyle about what The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) are doing to combat seabed damage. Booking recommended.
30 Jul 12.30–1.30 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

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