Visual art

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.

A double bill of exhibitions: And More is the first major exhibition by Glasgow-based Canadian artist Ciara Phillips, who mainly works in prints. Nature Printed is a selection from the Garden's collection of nature-printed books, nature printing being a process whereby natural objects leave a direct impression on a…

Set in the stunning twin harbour towns of Banff and Macduff in north Aberdeenshire, Coast is predominantly a visual arts festival, with elements of performance and community participation. 2013's theme is artists' responses to nature, working outdoors or with natural materials.

Contemporary figurative paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints created by Rue Asher, Nigel Austin, Claire Mumford, Peter Bushell, Ronald Caines, Dea Campbell, David Cumming, Pat Cumming, Lindy Dunbar, John Filmer, Phyllis Hall, Gus Harrison, Jeanne McNair, Meryl Stringell and Nick Walsh.

Photographs marking the 60th anniversary of the Coronation, documenting the pomp and ceremony of the service and the celebrations across the country. Featuring over 40 archive images by photographers including Bert Hardy and John Chillingworth.

Works in various media by artists including Janet Aldis, Annie Begley, Anita Bone, David Carnegie, Richard Close, Heather Defferary, Desre Bean-Engelbrecht, Vinka Dekovic-Knight, Hilary Gagg, Sofia Garrard, Gerd Lovold, Colin McGowan and Julie Murray Smith.

Minimalist outdoor glass structure created by the renowned conceptual American artist and writer. The works blur the boundaries between interior and exterior space as well as crossing lines between architecture and art.

Photographs capturing the Manx railways and tramways by a photographer with 20 years of experience in the field.

A large-scale retrospective of the artists work featuring pieces that span his career including the Scene For New Heritage trilogy, films which earned the artist critical acclaim.

Photographs by shortlisted entrants Mishka Henner, Chris Killip, Cristina De Middel and artist duo Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, who compete for this year's £30,000 prize.