Visual art

A five day course suitable for beginners or more experienced artists, introducing a range of botanical illustration techniques.

More than 30 drawings and paintings made in the aftermath of the Second World War, based on observations of surgeons in operating theatres, providing an insight into the sculptor's draughting skills.

An exhibition of limited edition screen prints by the renowned Scottish artist.

Contemporary paintings by the American artist, exploring the potential of the medium to depict both stillness and movement.

Filmic landscape paintings depicting small towns in the Mid-West of America created by the Scottish artist and 2006 Meyer Oppenheim award-winner. Inspired by the artist's many walking trips to the area, the paintings are intimate and evoke a fondness for rural communities.

Make books inspired by the medical collections of Surgeons' Hall over four weeks, with guidance from artist Susie Wilson. Ages 16+.

Contemporary works created by the artist and illustrator. The work is darkly comic and strongly influenced by vintage erotica, commercial imagery and toys with traditional expectations of narrative.

• Directed by: Hester Chillingworth

Get In The Back Of The Van Theatre Company's contemporary, devised performance piece exploring what happens when voices become stifled. Lucy McCormick, Jennifer Pick, and Craig Hamblyn are directed by Hester Chillingworth.

Contemporary mosaics by artists and designers including Jane Baker, Lorraine Cave, Alison Chisholm, Sarah Corns, Jacky Cox, Sylvie Foisel, Elisabeth Foucher, Jenni Foxworthy and Alex Glendinning.

Group exhibition showcasing the performative aspect of artists' books, with work by Christian Boltanski, Nina Chua, Thomas A Clark, Marcus Coates, Cullinan Richards, Helen Douglas, Alec Finlay, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Richard Hamilton, Sharon Kivland, Li Yuan-chia, Richard Long, Bruce McLean, Simon Morris, Yoko Ono, Hans…

Create drawings and paintings inspired by the countryside and garden, with botanical artist Debbie Devauden.

Contemporary portrait paintings created by entrants in the 34th year of the competition. The most prestigious painting competition in the world offers a first price of £30,000 and is aimed at encouraging artists to focus and develop portraiture in their work.

Monumental sculptures made of recycled materials, suggesting a sense of adventure and movement.

Touring exhibition of more than 100 remarkable aerial photographs of Britain, organised by the Royal Geographical Society (with the personal endorsement of amiable TV globetrotter Michael Palin, a former president of the RGS) and featuring 11 photographs of striking locations around Edinburgh. This open-air exhibition is…

Photographs and large-scale graphic images produced by the London-based artist and first winner of the AzkoNobel Photography Award at the Royal College Of Art. His works rupture photographic conventions through manipulation.

Contemporary artworks exploring our relationship with coastal landscapes, with paintings from Kathy Ramsay, Erin Ward, Julia Wilson, Mike Hindle and Jennie Ryrie and ceramics and sculpture from Clare Conrad, Sarah Perry, Rachel Foxwell and Antonia Salmon.

Contemporary jewellery designers and makers Ortwin Thyssen, Justin Richardson, Luke Goldsmith and Polly Gasston showcase their work. There are demonstrations most days between 2pm and 4pm.

Contemporary photographic collages.

Contemporary sculptural objects created by the London-born artist who often uses humour as a vehicle of communication. The works incorporate everyday objects which explore form and meaning.

Egg tempera paintings using elements of land and sea to reflect thoughts and feelings.

A selection of provocative images by punk-inspired artist Philip Diggle.