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39
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For this exhibition Hugh Brady has transformed his studio, a former stables building, into a conduit for a variety of spaces occupied by other artists, both fictional and real., '39'comprises a series of paintings, murals, drawings and architectural interventions, 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–25 Aug 11.00am–6.00 16B Lennox Street Lane, Edinburgh
45 Kicks
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Alex and John pay homage to New York with all things old school, disco and new wave.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am The Buff, Glasgow
Aberdeen International Street Market
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Street market with over 70 stalls selling produce from all over Europe.
25 Jul–27 Jul 11.00am Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
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One of the world's biggest participatory festivals, this multi-arts event brings together and presents the best young dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands and music ensembles from around the world.
30 Jul–9 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdeen's Tartan Day
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With a massed pipe band parade, historic re-enactments, a local history fair and plenty of traditional music.
2 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdour Festival
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Events include workshops, music, sports, drama and dance for both adults and children and the annual crowning of the King and Queen. This year will be the festival's 25th anniversary and one of the highlights will be Jean Redpath's concert in the historic St. Fillan's Church on 1st Aug.
25 Jul–3 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Aberdour
Abi Titmuss
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The glamour girl who rose from the ashes of John Leslie's career-ending criminal charges reveals her autobiography, 'The Secret Diaries of Abigail Titmuss'.
29 Jul 12.30 Borders Books, Glasgow
Aboyne Highland Games
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Traditional Highland games with a funfair and dancing in the evening.
2 Aug 10.30am–5.30 The Village Green, Aboyne
Absolution
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Rock, metal, industrial and punk to liven up your Saturday night.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am Classic Grand, Glasgow
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
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The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
29 Jul–2 Aug 8.00–10.30 Glenkinchie Distillery, Tranent
Acoustic Night
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Ian Forbes hosts this weekly acoustic session.
Tuesdays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Acoustic Night
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Hosted by Callum Ray.
Sundays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Acoustic Night
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Sleazy's long running acoustic session for local musicians.
Mondays 7.00 Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Activity Wednesday
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Why stay inside playing computer games when you can be in the great outdoors building dens, learning survival skills, making cool arty stuff and tracking wildlife this summer? Phone to book your place.
30 Jul, 6 Aug 11.30am–1.30 & 2.00–4.00 National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Adam Bishop Quartet
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London-based saxophonist.
30 Jul 8.15 The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Adam Robson: A Retrospective
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A retrospective of the work of Adam Robson, who died last year at the age of 78.
4 Jul–11 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Shetland Museum, Lerwick
Aeronaut, Blood Red Roses and Just A Spanish Boy's Name
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Epic indie rock.
29 Jul 9.00 Bloc+, Glasgow
After Hours
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Gerry Lyons plays a mix of everything he loves, from The Stones to Hot Chip.
Wednesdays 11.00–3.00am The Buff, Glasgow
Afternoon Landrover Safari
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An afternoon trip off road to discover the wildlife, geology and history of Glencoe.
29 Jul 1.15 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Alan Barnes
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The multi-award-winning alto sax and clarinet man playing the music of Duke Ellington. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
28 Jul 9.00 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Alan Potter
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Potter's public artworks attend to the concept of a collective unconscious and aim to determine a common identity for small communities.
2 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Alexander Heim
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Heim's first solo show in the UK draws together works on paper, film, ceramics, photographs and sculpture, as the artist explores the convergences and occasional frictions between the natural world and human urban activity. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–13 Sep Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 doggerfisher, Edinburgh
All About Eve
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Davis and Baxter are on top form in this tale of back-stage back-biting and conniving, and a young Marilyn makes a big entrance in a small part. A witty and intelligent film. Now on re-release in digital.
28 Jul Mon 11.00am & 7.30 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
All Star Tuesdays
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In the main room Kash plays R&B and hip pop while Andy Wilson drops all time classics drizzled with a little rock and indie in the lounge.
Tuesdays 10.00–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
All Tore Up
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Maximum rhythm and blues, rock'n'roll and rockabilly. Old faves at this top night.
2 Aug 10.00–3.00am Blackfriars, Glasgow
Allan Vache Quartet
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The American clarinettist supplies a night of Benny Goodman greats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band
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A marching pipe band starting and finishing at the Falls of Dochart Bridge.
27 Jul 2.00–4.00 Falls of Dochart Bridge, Killin
Allt More Trail Guided Walk
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Easy, guided two-hour downhill walk from high moorlands at Cairgorm, through a Caledonian pine forest, to Glenmore.
Sundays 2.30 Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
Allure
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Cheesy pop sounds from DJ Darren and the guys behind Passionality.
Wednesdays 11.30–3.00am The Tunnel, Glasgow
Alpine Ascents - Beinn a' Chapuill
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Climb this distinctive rounded hill beneath Beinn Sgritheall and explore the summit lochans for wildlife. Meet at the Community Hall in Glenelg to drive to start of walk.
29 Jul 10.30am–4.30 Glenelg Village Hall, Kyle
Alt-w: New Directions in Scottish Digital Culture
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Selection of work from Scottish artists (including Simon Biggs, Sue Haeksley, Mandy Mcintosh, Donna Leishman) who have been supported by the Alt-w Fund.
2 Aug–13 Sep Tue–Sat 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Altered States of Paint
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Inspired by the idea of the gallery as a gateway to visionary experiences, Jutter Koether, Till Gerhard, Andreas Dobler, Angela de la Cruz, Neil Clements and Rabiya Choudry present a series of challenging paintings.
5 Jul–7 Sep Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.30 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Alternative
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Residents Derrick Burns and Jose present a night of minimal, electro and techno.
1 Aug 11.00–3.00am The Beat Club, Glasgow
Alternative Nation
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Run by DJ Barry and Harvey Kartel, this weekly club is devoted to everything from juddering electro and sleazy cock rock to bouncy hip hop and ferocious metal.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
An Aviary of Stories
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Representations of bird stories in drawings, text and 2d and 3D collage by Stephanie Black.
26 Jul–27 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–6.00 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–6.00) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Andrew Grassie
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A survey exhibition of recent and new work by Andrew Grassie. His first major solo exhibition in Scotland, Talbot Rice Gallery has brought together a selection of the artist's output from the past ten years. Grassie responds to this particular hang with new paintings of the installation itself, with the exhibition only becoming complete once these works take their places on the gallery walls 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–27 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Andrew-Henry Bowie
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The passionate Heart of Midlothian supporter signs copies of his new book, 'Two Miles to Tynecastle'.
2 Aug 12.00–1.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
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After 'Bend it Like Beckham', Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's books. The film lacks the sharp wit of slick American comedies such as 'Clueless' and 'Mean Girls', but earns points for featuring actresses, including lead Georgia Groome, who really are the age of the characters they're playing.
25 Jul–31 Jul 10.00am, 12.15, 2.40, 5.00 & 7.30 Vue Aberdeen, Aberdeen
25 Jul–31 Jul 10.00am, 12.10, 2.30, 5.00 & 7.20; Fri–Sun & Wed 10.00am, 12.10, 2.30 & 5.00 Vue Hamilton, Hamilton
25 Jul–31 Jul 10.20am, 12.50, 3.15, 5.55 & 8.20 Vue Inverness, Inverness
25 Jul–31 Jul 10.20am, 1.00, 3.20, 5.40 & 8.10; Fri & Sat 10.20am, 1.00, 3.20, 5.40, 8.10 & 10.40 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 10.30am, 1.00, 3.30, 6.20 & 9.15 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 10.45am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15, 8.30 & 10.45; Sun 10.45am, 3.45, 6.15, 8.30 & 10.45; Tue 10.45am, 1.15, 3.45, 8.30 & 10.45 Vue Livingston, Livingston
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.00am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.30 & 9.15; Tue 1.15, 3.45, 6.30 & 9.15 Odeon At The Quay, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.00am, 11.35am, 1.15, 2.20, 3.40, 4.50, 7.25 & 9.50; Fri & Sat 11.00am, 11.35am, 1.15, 2.20, 3.40, 4.50, 7.25, 9.50 & 0.05am Showcase Cinema, Paisley, Paisley
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.00am, 11.30am, 1.30, 2.00, 4.00, 4.30, 6.30 & 9.00; Fri & Sat 11.00am, 11.30am, 1.30, 2.00, 4.00, 4.30, 6.30, 9.00 & 11.40 Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.15am, 1.35, 3.55, 6.15 & 8.40; Fri & Sat 11.15am, 1.35, 3.55, 6.15, 8.40 & 11.10 Cineworld Dundee, Dundee
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.20am, 1.40, 4.10, 6.40 & 9.00 Cineworld Parkhead, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.20am, 1.50, 4.20, 6.50 & 9.20 Cineworld Falkirk, Falkirk
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.35am, 2.20, 4.50, 7.25 & 9.50; Fri & Sat 11.35am, 2.20, 4.50, 7.25, 9.50 & 0.05am Showcase Cinema, Coatbridge, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri & Sat 12.00, 2.30, 5.00, 7.45 & 10.15; 12.00, 2.30, 5.00 & 7.45 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 12.50, 3.20, 5.50 & 8.20 Empire Clydebank, Clydebank
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.00, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30 Cineworld Aberdeen, Aberdeen
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.00, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30; Fri & Sat 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 & 11.00 Odeon Dundee, Dundee
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.10, 3.40, 6.10 & 8.40 Odeon East Kilbride, East Kilbride
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri & Sat 1.20, 4.15, 6.45 & 9.30; Sun–Thu 1.20, 3.50, 6.30 & 9.00 Odeon Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.45, 4.00, 6.15 & 8.45 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.45, 4.15, 6.35 & 9.00; Sat 1.45, 4.15, 6.35, 9.00 & 11.30 Odeon Dunfermline, Dunfermline
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.50, 4.15 & 6.30 Odeon, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 3.00, 5.40 & 8.20 Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
25 Jul–31 Jul 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30 Perth Playhouse, Perth
25 Jul–31 Jul 3.50 & 8.10 The Pavilion, Galashiels
26 Jul–31 Jul Sat–Thu 1.40, 4.10 & 6.30 Odeon Ayr, Ayr
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Parent & Baby Screening)
Date Location
After 'Bend it Like Beckham', Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's books. The film lacks the sharp wit of slick American comedies such as 'Clueless' and 'Mean Girls', but earns points for featuring actresses, including lead Georgia Groome, who really are the age of the characters they're playing.
29 Jul Tue 10.30am Odeon At The Quay, Glasgow
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon Ayr, Ayr
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Subtitled)
Date Location
After 'Bend it Like Beckham', Chadha takes a step into younger territory with this adaptation of two of Louise Rennison's books. The film lacks the sharp wit of slick American comedies such as 'Clueless' and 'Mean Girls', but earns points for featuring actresses, including lead Georgia Groome, who really are the age of the characters they're playing.
27 Jul–29 Jul Sun 1.15; Tue 6.15 Vue Livingston, Livingston
Animals of Our Woodlands
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Woodland animal inspired art projects, with a chance to see some of the critters running around. Bring a packed lunch.
29 Jul 10.30am–3.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Animation Sessions
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Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 8+.
Tuesdays 1.00–3.00 Platform, Glasgow
Anstruther Lifeboat Gala
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CANCELLED
2 Aug 1.00–5.00 Anstruther Harbour, Anstruther
Antics
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Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Antique and Collectors Fair
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With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
2 Aug 10.00am–4.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Arcadia
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Stoppard's play is a historical detective story that finds joy in the unpredictability of human desire. With dashing wit an academic hack desperately tries to solve the mysterious events at a country house. This play will be part of the revolving roster.
5 Jun–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Architecting (Previews)
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Collaboration between Fringe First winners TEAM and the National Theatre of Scotland, which looks at the ways in which America has rebuilt and designed itself, through post-Katrina venture capitalism and a Miss Scarlett O'Hara beauty pageant.
31 Jul 11.00am Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Arild Andersen, Tommy Smith and Alyn Cosker
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Scottish sax man Smith and drummer Cosker join forces with Norwegian bassist Andersen mixing jazz and funky world beats. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
1 Aug 6.00–7.30 The Hub, Edinburgh
Arisaig Highland Games
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Traditional Highland games with piping, dancing, heavy and field events.
30 Jul 12.30–5.30 Traigh Farm, Arisaig
Arisaig Highland Games & Clanranald Gathering
Date Location
A traditional games with piping, dancing, athletics and caber tossing.
30 Jul 10.00am–6.00 Traigh Farm, Arisaig
Art Cart
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The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections.
Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Art Exhibition by The Allander Artists
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A great chance to view and purchase a wide selection of original paintings.
19 Jul–27 Jul 11.00am–5.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Art in the Park
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Art Nouveau Walking Tour
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Explore the lovelier side of the city's architecture. Tours leave from the Lighthouse at 11am every Saturday.
28 Jun–30 Aug, not Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11.00am–12.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
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32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, that includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
25 Apr–24 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Art on a Mat
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A session for children aged 3-6 and their parents/guardians to work with artist's/storyteller's Ron Fairweather and Fergus McNicol. For more information call 0141 287 3059 or email jenny.bell@csglasgow.org. Booking required.
27 Jul 1.00–2.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Art Unlimited
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A group exhibition showcasing work from this local group of artists.
24 May–27 Jul, not Mondays 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Arthur's Secrets
Date Location
Take a walk up the peak that is also known as the lion's head. Meet at Holyrood Park Information Centre.
Wednesdays 1.00–3.00 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Artist-Inventor
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An exhibition of small paintings by local artist Hugh Kirkwood. He uses a small invention called a paint box which enables him to use oils to capture the fleeting.
19 Jun–27 Jul 11.00am–5.00 Duff House Country Gallery, Banff
Artists Abroad
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A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Artists' Books
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Make a limited edition book under the tutelage of Isabelle Ting. In collaboration with the Owl and Lion Gallery, Edinburgh. Booking required.
31 Jul 6.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Arts Centre Band Nights
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The Arts Centre is calling upon all budding rock stars, singers, DJs and performers to take to the stage and grab your chance to shine. Suitable for all ages.
19 Jul–23 Aug 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Asbo Mondays
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DJ Anton plays indie and rock classics until late.
Mondays 11.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
The Aspect Prize 2008
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An exhibition of paintings by Scottish artists who are contestants in this established art competition.
21 Jun–16 Aug Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Astounding Discoveries
Date Location
Drop-in crafts, activities and experiments for children and families, with things to make, games to play and discoveries to be made.
28 Jun–17 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston
Au fil d'Ecosse
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An oblique gaze at Scotland, the exhibition's images and words taking us on a journey across the country: paintings, photos, installation. 'Part of Edinburgh Art Festival'.
1 Jul–29 Aug, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.30am–6.30; Sat 9.30am–1.30 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Audioculture
Date Location
A mixed night of chart, cheese and R'n'B from DJ Shazza Halliwell.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am Byblos, Glasgow
Audiofilth
Date Location
Friday nights are getting dirty with Ross McMillan and Big Al orchestrating some of the filthiest house, electro, hip hop and indie.
Fridays 5.00–3.00am Common, Glasgow
B In The Park - Love's Labours Lost
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Following the huge success of 2007's Twelfth Night, the young people of the B in the Park Summer School are back with a rare opportunity to see one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays, Love's Labours Lost.
30 Jul–2 Aug 7.15 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Baby Mama
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When her doctor bluntly tells her that he 'doesn't like the shape' of her uterus, Kate (Fey) engages the surrogate services of baby mama Angie Ostowist (Poehler), a trailer trash Gwen Stefani-wannabe. Each generation gets the Mary Tyler Moore it deserves; as creator and star of NBC's '30 Rock' sitcom, Fey has earned herself the right to be 2008's funny-girl.
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri–Tue & Thu 10.45am Odeon Dunfermline, Dunfermline
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.00am & 1.40 Showcase Cinema, Coatbridge, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.00am Odeon At The Quay, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.00am Odeon Dundee, Dundee
25 Jul–31 Jul 11.45am Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
25 Jul–30 Jul 12.20 Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri & Sat 12.30; Sun–Thu 12.40 Odeon Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock
25 Jul–31 Jul 12.30 Odeon East Kilbride, East Kilbride
25 Jul–31 Jul 1.40, 4.10, 6.40 & 9.10 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 2.00 & 6.30 Empire Clydebank, Clydebank
25 Jul–31 Jul Fri & Sat 2.30, 5.10, 8.05 & 11.15; 2.30, 5.10 & 8.05; Sun 5.10 & 8.05; Mon 2.30 & 5.10 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 3.00, 5.40 & 8.15; Fri & Sat 3.00, 5.40, 8.15 & 10.45; Mon 3.00 & 5.40 Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow
25 Jul–31 Jul 6.00 & 8.10 The Waterfront, Greenock
25 Jul–31 Jul 6.00 & 8.30; Fri & Sat 6.00, 8.30 & 10.55 Showcase Cinema, Paisley, Paisley
25 Jul–31 Jul 6.40 & 9.10 Cineworld Falkirk, Falkirk
25 Jul–31 Jul 6.45 & 9.30; Tue 9.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
25 Jul–31 Jul 7.45 Studio Cinema, Dunoon
25 Jul–31 Jul 7.45 Vue Livingston, Livingston
25 Jul–31 Jul 8.40 & 11.10 Vue Hamilton, Hamilton
Baby Mama (Parent & Baby Screening)
Date Location
When her doctor bluntly tells her that he 'doesn't like the shape' of her uterus, Kate (Fey) engages the surrogate services of baby mama Angie Ostowist (Poehler), a trailer trash Gwen Stefani-wannabe. Each generation gets the Mary Tyler Moore it deserves; as creator and star of NBC's '30 Rock' sitcom, Fey has earned herself the right to be 2008's funny-girl.
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon East Kilbride, East Kilbride
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
30 Jul Wed 10.45am Odeon Dunfermline, Dunfermline
Baby Mama (Subtitled)
Date Location
When her doctor bluntly tells her that he 'doesn't like the shape' of her uterus, Kate (Fey) engages the surrogate services of baby mama Angie Ostowist (Poehler), a trailer trash Gwen Stefani-wannabe. Each generation gets the Mary Tyler Moore it deserves; as creator and star of NBC's '30 Rock' sitcom, Fey has earned herself the right to be 2008's funny-girl.
29 Jul Tue 6.45 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
31 Jul Thu 12.20 Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
Back Tae Mine
Date Location
Going out is the new staying in, as this night offers booze, tea, toast, bands and DJs to create a houseparty vibe.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am The Flying Duck, Glasgow
Back to the 90s, Return to the 80s
Date Location
A proper retrofest from Stevie Kerr and Stuart McCorrisken.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am Byblos, Glasgow
Balmoral Public Opening
Date Location
The gates open for the 2008 open season at Balmoral on the 29th March, with a display by the North East Falconry Centre. Throughout the summer, games, gardens and exhibitions will be open to the public.
29 Mar–31 Jul 10.00am–5.00 Balmoral Estate, Ballater
Balquhidder Summer Music: Sunday Evening Concert
Date Location
Eight vocal students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama perform classical works.
Sundays 7.00 Balquhidder Church, Lochearnhead
Band Showcase
Date Location
Call in advance for a gig.
Tuesdays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
The Bank Job (Senior Screening)
Date Location
Roger 'Cocktail' Donaldson's low-key thriller uses the purportedly true story of a 70s heist, with Stratham as used-car dealer Terry, whose clean getaway is impeded by Jamaican drug-lords, seedy pornographer Lew Vogel (David Suchet) and British establishment lackey Miles Urquhart (Peter Bowles). The tension mounts but with slack scripting and a descent into cliché, the film ultimately plays out as a frustratingly lightweight game of cops and robbers.
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon Ayr, Ayr
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon East Kilbride, East Kilbride
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon At The Quay, Glasgow
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon, Edinburgh
29 Jul Tue 11.00am Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
29 Jul Tue 11.15am Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
30 Jul Wed 10.30am Odeon Dumfries, Dumfries
30 Jul Wed 11.45am Odeon Dunfermline, Dunfermline
Barbara Morrison
Date Location
An eternal favourite at the Festival, Barbara Morrison brings her charm, exuberant humour and wonderful voice to Edinburgh's stage again. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Bard in the Botanics
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Scotland's only annual outdoor Shakespeare festival returns to Glasgow's Botanic Gardens, with 'The Merchant of Venice' and 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
25 Jun–2 Aug (Times vary) Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
Basement
Date Location
House, electro and techno.
1 Aug 10.30–4.00am Soundhaus, Glasgow
Bass Warrior
Date Location
DJ Dirtsman brings you a blazin night of total reggae dancehall, with a bit of Soca thrown in to give a complete Caribbean vibe.
2 Aug 10.00–3.00am The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
Bastard
Date Location
Indie, punk, electro, techno and rock from the DJs behind Edinburgh's best indie nights.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Batchelors of Jazz
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Traditional jazz led by trombonist and vocalist Dave Batchelor. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
31 Jul 8.00 Minto Hotel, Edinburgh
Be There Bitch
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DJs Nicky Modlin and Neeb mixing everything from electro, pop and indie to R&B and hip hop.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am Valdor, Glasgow
Beach Art
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Join the rangers for a sandy and crafty wader along the beach.
27 Jul 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
The Beat Club
Date Location
Good music, good drinks and good people. Live music venue and club with rooftop smoking terrace, playing host to a wide range of musical styles from rock to disco. The focus here is very much on customer care and having a good time.
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9.00–3.00am The Beat Club, Glasgow
Beatseeker
Date Location
Rock 'n' roll and indie classics from the Firewater team.
Sundays 9.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
Becc Saunderson and Graeme Stephens
Date Location
Live jazz.
27 Jul 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh
The Begrudgers, Bumpercrop and Daddy No
Date Location
Punk rock.
1 Aug 11.00–3.00am Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Ben Boats: Watercolours of George Wiseman
Date Location
An exhibition of watercolours by pierhead artist George Wiseman who painted trawlers of the 1950s and 60s.
10 May–16 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen
Ben Macdui Guided Walk
Date Location
Strenuous full-day ranger-guided climb to the summit of Scotland's second highest mountain.
31 Jul 9.00am Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
Bernard D'Ascoli
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The French pianist performs Liszt's 'Jeux d'eau a la villa d'Este La Leggierezza', Schumann's 'Arabesque in C major Op 18' and 'Nine pieces from 'Bunte Blatter', Op 99', Mendelssohn's 'Variations sérieuses Op 54 in D major' and Chopin's 'Ballade No 1 in G minor, Op 23', 'Five etudes' and 'Polonaise in A flat major, Op 53'.
30 Jul 8.00 Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
Best of Irish
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Because everyone loves the Irish (probably) the Stand showcases some of the finest voices from the Emerald Isle - host Michael Redmond, Karl Spain and Jarlath Regan.
30 Jul 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Bif Bang Pow!
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Rock 'n' roll and indie classics from the Firewater team.
Mondays 9.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
Big Buzzard Boogie Band
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Irreverent big band sounds and Rat Pack-style material. 'Part of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival'.
30 Jul 8.30 The Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
Big Case
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A contemporary art exhibition created by post graduate students from the sculpture and glass departments of Edinburgh College of Art.
2 Aug–13 Aug Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
The Big Cats Return
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Annual meet of a local Jaguars Enthusiasts Club with pipe bands and crafts.
27 Jul 12.00–4.30 Drum Castle, Banchory
Big Tent Festival 2008
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Conceived in response to the 2005 G8 summit this festival was established upon the principles of stewardship: co-operation, mutuality, solidarity and ecological long term thinking. A diverse array of artisans and musicians, including King Creosote and The Peatbog Faeries, are set to perform. There will also be a dynamic programme of debates, an Eco campsite and zones which feature environmental lifestyles, renewable energy systems and holistic therapies.