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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
LadyFest
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We know that women are great, but it's nice to have a whole festival to celebrate their achievements in and contribution to arts, culture and society. Lasting almost a whole month, Ladyfest encompasses music, dance, workshops, film, exhibitions, comedy and seminars.
4 May–31 May (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
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
its not hard (to say goodbye)
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No, there isn't supposed to be an apostrophe up there. To coincide with the release of Anthony Schrag's new book about his series of live art events, 'Its not hard' (see, no apostrophe there either), an evening of thoughts and performances on and around live art. Featuring work from Robbie Thompson (tbc), Al and Mike Fleming (if they arrive on time) and (possibly) Anthony Schrag, (if he can get his act together).
7 Jun 7.00–9.00 Intermedia Gallery, Glasgow
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
Near Kin to Godliness
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The Lauriston Lectures series kicks off with David Scarratt's introduction to the links between architectural and applied art and cleanliness over the past 500 years.
21 May 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
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
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
Naomi Klein Lecture
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Following the release of her book 'The Shock Doctrine', Klein will deliver a lecture addressing her exposition of global profiteers. This talk is free, but ticketed.
22 May 6.00 Dundee University, Dundee
SAC Ayr Open Day
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The Scottish Agricultural College will be holding an open day at their campus in Ayr. Go along to discover what courses they have on offer.
4 Jun 5.00–8.00 SAC Auchincruive, Ayr
In Conversation with Catherine Forde
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Glasgow writer Catherine Forde, famed for her tough, edgy fiction provides a chance for you to discover the source of her inspiration! (S1 - S3)
12 Jun 10.30am Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Robert Douglas
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The Glaswegian author pops in to sign copies of his novels, 'Nightsong of the Last Tram', 'Somewhere to Lay My Head' and 'At Her Majesty's Pleasure'.
29 May 7.00 Borders Books, Glasgow
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
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
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
Its Easy: a panel discussion with a twist
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No, there isn't supposed to be an apostrophe up there. Glasgow-based artist Anthony Schrag has co-ordinated a publication that takes its inspiration from a programme of eight live art experiments he curated at Intermedia gallery in 2007 (entitled 'its not hard'. Look, no apostrophe there, either). To celebrate the launch, Tramway are hosting a panel discussion on the very nature of this thing we call live art, with Steve Slater, Ryan Weber, Jean Cameron and John Beagles all setting out in…
7 Jun 2.00–4.00 Tramway, Glasgow
Kate Downie
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Kate Downie will give a guided tour of her exhibition 'The Sea Room'.
14 Jun 2.00–3.00 The Watermill, Aberfeldy
Lecture on Ré Soupault
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A talk, in English, by Magdalena Droste.
5 Jun 6.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
A Lecture With Former President, Bill Clinton
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Clinton will chat about current affairs and his time in office. Passports will be required for admission.
22 Jun AECC, Aberdeen
Meet the Artists Gallery Tour
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RSA Members and invited artists offer elucidation upon the works in the current exhibition.
5 Jun 7.00–9.00 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
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
An Audience with ... William Roache
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Ken Barlow talks cardigans and Corrie.
14 Jun 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
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
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
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
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
Lecture on Ré Soupault
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By Manfred Metzner.
5 Jun 6.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Leena Nammari: Illustrated Lecture
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The winner of the Morton Award 2008 for lens-based work discusses the ideas of home and nostalgia.
20 Jun 10.30am–12.00 Royal Scottish Academy Library, Edinburgh
Radio Festival 2008
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The centrepiece of the British radio year, this event features lectures, panels, workshops and unrivalled networking opportunities. Hosted by the BBC's Jeremy Vine with a keynote speech from Charles Allen of Global Radio. Register at www.radiofestival.co.uk.
30 Jun–2 Jul 9.00am City Halls, Glasgow
Reflections on Ladyfest
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The festival may be over but Edinburgh Feminist Network is keen to build on the community generated during the past month. Pop along to this open meeting about how to take things forward. 'Part of Ladyfest Edinburgh'.
28 May 7.00 Harlequin Café, Edinburgh
Renfrew Revisited
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An illustrated talk about Renfrewshire's oldest burgh by David Roberts.
18 Jun 12.30 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
The Sun
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John Pressly will discuss the role played by the sun in our solar system.
4 Jun 12.30 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
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
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
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
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
Paisley Art Institute
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A series of talks on the annual art exhibition.
Wednesdays 12.30 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Playwrights Encounter Panel: All About Story
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As part of Bank of Scotland's International Children's Festival, leading playwrights & practitioners David Greig, Stephen Greenhorn and Nicola McCartney will be in conversation with arts journalist Joyce McMillan to discuss the role of plot and story in their work, their inspirations and their successes in theatre for audiences of all ages.
29 May 6.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Poetry Picnic
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Bring along a rug and your favourite nibbles and be entertained by Makar Press Poets, Jim Hughes, Rowena M Love, Michael Malone and Sheila Templeton, as they read selected works.
25 May 12.00–2.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
SAC Edinburgh Open Day
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The Scottish Agricultural College will be holding an open day at their campus in Edinburgh. Go along to discover what courses they have on offer.
4 Jun 5.00–8.00 SAC Edinburgh, Edinburgh
SAC Aberdeen Open Day
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The Scottish Agricultural College will be holding an open day at their campus in Aberdeen. Go along to discover what courses they have on offer.
4 Jun 5.00–8.00 SAC Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen
Why Bread Matters
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Andrew Whitley from the Campaign for Real Bread talks about the significance of kneaded, leavened, baked dough.
20 May 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

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