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Aboyne Sheep Dog Trials
Date Location
One day sheep dog trials.
20 Jul 9.00am–5.00 Ballogie, Aboyne
Acoustic Night
Date Location
Hosted by Callum Ray.
Sundays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Adam Robson: A Retrospective
Date Location
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
The Aerial (La Antena)
Date Location
Sapir utilises the syntax of classic silent cinema to winning effect in this amusing and inventive futuristic adventure. Set in some Orwellian-style future city, where words and language have died and television is used as a way of controlling the masses, one family discovers they have the key to unlocking the hypnotic state into which the populous has fallen.
18 Jul–20 Jul Fri 8.45; Sat 6.15; Sun 7.45 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Allt More Trail Guided Walk
Date Location
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
Antique and Collectors Fair
Date Location
With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
20 Jul 10.00am–4.30 Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Art Cart
Date Location
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
Date Location
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
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
Date Location
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 Unlimited
Date Location
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
Artist-Inventor
Date Location
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
Date Location
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
Arts Centre Band Nights
Date Location
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
The Aspect Prize 2008
Date Location
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
Ayrshire Vintage Tractor & Machinery Club Rally
Date Location
Exhibition of vintage vehicles, a craft marquee, trade stands, refreshments and a children's straw scramble.
20 Jul 11.00am–4.30 Eglinton Country Park, Irvine
Back to the Drawing Board
Date Location
There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, 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
Be There Bitch
Date Location
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 Clean
Date Location
Help undo the damage to beaches and sealife. Please wear outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Suitable for all ages but children must be accompanied.
28 Jun–26 Jul 2.00–4.00 Whale Dolphin Conservation Society Wildlife Centre WDCS Wildlife Centre, Fochabers
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, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9.00–3.00am The Beat Club, Glasgow
Beatseeker
Date Location
Rock 'n' roll and indie classics from the Firewater team.
20 Jul–28 Jul 9.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
Beecake
Date Location
Alternative rocking from the lil' Billy Boyd-fronted Beecake.
20 Jul 8.00 Capitol, Glasgow
Beneath the Ripples
Date Location
Join the ranger for some pond dipping and learn how to identify some water dwelling beasties.
20 Jul 2.30–4.00 Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock
Big Hand
Date Location
Live ska to close this year's Rat Race.
20 Jul 6.00 Ross Theatre Bandstand, Edinburgh
Bon Accord Silver Band
Date Location
Aberdeen's premier brass band.
20 Jul 2.30 & 3.30 Crathes Castle, Banchory
Brass Band Exhibition
Date Location
Let the Kirkcaldy Museum whisk you down memory lane with this display of instruments and photographs to celebrate the Scottish Brass Band Championship, this year being staged in Glenrothes.
8 Mar–23 Aug 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Bratz: The Movie
Date Location
The popular dolls Bratz finally come alive in their first live action feature film: a shallow, depressing affair that sends out mixed messages about camaraderie and consumerism.
19 Jul–20 Jul Sat & Sun 11.00am Empire Clydebank, Clydebank
BumFunk
Date Location
A new Sunday nighter for the Cab from some of the talent behind Taste as Marco Smith, Kaupuss and Miss Chris deliver the best in funky house and electro.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
The Butthole Surfers and DeSalvo
Date Location
Over-14s show. Legendary, terrifying US underground band who were pretty extreme even in the days when 'alternative' really meant alternative. Supported by their Scottish spiritual brethren.
20 Jul 7.00 ABC, Glasgow
Call to Arms
Date Location
An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout history, with a hands on element.
23 May–1 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009 (23 May–31 Oct 9.45am–5.45) (1 Nov–1 Feb 2009 9.45am–4.45) National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
Carbon
Date Location
Night of indie favourites from Arctic Monkeys to Underworld. All door money is donated to offset your carbon footprint, so 'the more times you rave, the more trees you save'.
Sundays 10.00–3.00am Stereo, Edinburgh
Castle Mystery Trail
Date Location
A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw.
1 Jul–31 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Charlie Bartlett
Date Location
Teenager Charlie's a joker who manufactures fake IDs and deals his prescribed anti-depression drugs to his classmates, craving popularity to compensate for a fractured family life. Whilst robbed of any wider social resonance, this is an amusing enough take on the agonies of youth, and 'Charlie Bartlett' deserves a B+ for effort.
18 Jul–22 Jul Fri 6.15; Sat 2.00; Sun 5.15; Mon 8.45; Tue 8.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Children's Fancy Dress
Date Location
Fun day for children with prizes and medals to be given to the children to commemorate the day..
20 Jul 2.30–4.00 Kirkcudbright Parish Church, Kirkcudbright
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Date Location
In the second instalment of the Narnia films, the Pevensie children are summoned back to Narnia for a slick, fast-paced romp through dark woods, underground caverns and fierce battles. With a simplistic plot, and Caspian (Barnes) reduced to a pretty face, Disney may have finally brought Narnia to the big screen, but for a real journey of the imagination, stick to the books.
18 Jul–24 Jul 10.40am, 1.50 & 5.20; Thu 10.40am; Sun 10.40am & 5.20; Mon 10.40am & 1.50 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
18 Jul–23 Jul 10.55am, 2.10 & 5.20 Cineworld Falkirk, Falkirk
18 Jul–23 Jul 11.00am, 2.15 & 7.40; Fri & Sat 11.00am, 2.15, 7.40 & 10.40; Wed 11.00am & 2.15 Showcase Cinema, Paisley, Paisley
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 11.00am, 2.00, 5.00 & 8.15 Odeon Dunfermline, Dunfermline
18 Jul–23 Jul 11.10am Cineworld Aberdeen, Aberdeen
18 Jul–23 Jul 11.10am & 5.10; Sat 5.10 Cineworld Parkhead, Glasgow
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 11.10am & 5.10 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 11.30am & 2.30 Odeon Dundee, Dundee
18 Jul–24 Jul 11.50am & 3.00; Thu 1.30 Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 11.50am Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 12.00 Moray Playhouse, Elgin
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 12.30 Odeon At The Quay, Glasgow
18 Jul–23 Jul 1.05 & 6.00; Wed 1.05 Cineworld Dundee, Dundee
18 Jul–24 Jul 1.10, 4.30 & 7.50; Thu 2.20 & 5.15 Perth Playhouse, Perth
18 Jul–24 Jul 1.15, 4.30 & 7.45; Thu 1.15 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
18 Jul–24 Jul 1.30 All Star Factory, Thurso
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 2.00 Dominion, Edinburgh
18 Jul–24 Jul 3.15 & 6.15 Empire Clydebank, Clydebank
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri & Sat 3.20 & 8.40; Sun–Wed 2.30 & 8.10 Odeon Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock
18 Jul–23 Jul 4.00 Vue Aberdeen, Aberdeen
18 Jul–24 Jul 4.50 & 8.15; Thu & Tue 4.50 Vue Inverness, Inverness
18 Jul–24 Jul 5.30 Lonsdale Cinema, Annan
18 Jul–23 Jul 5.30 Vue Hamilton, Hamilton
18 Jul–24 Jul 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Studio Cinema, Dunoon
18 Jul–23 Jul 8.30 Vue Livingston, Livingston
18 Jul–23 Jul Fri–Wed 8.40 Odeon East Kilbride, East Kilbride
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Subtitled)
Date Location
In the second instalment of the Narnia films, the Pevensie children are summoned back to Narnia for a slick, fast-paced romp through dark woods, underground caverns and fierce battles. With a simplistic plot, and Caspian (Barnes) reduced to a pretty face, Disney may have finally brought Narnia to the big screen, but for a real journey of the imagination, stick to the books.
20 Jul–21 Jul Sun 1.50; Mon 5.20 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
Classical Solos
Date Location
A programme of light opera and classical favourites from Lev Atlas on violin.
20 Jul 9.00 Café Cossachok, Glasgow
Collage City: Urban Space in Contemporary Art
Date Location
Works on paper by artists such as Toby Paterson, Langlands and Bell and Carol Rhodes looking at the way skylines, maps and city architecture have inspired creative work. This exhibition highlights the crucial position of urban space as a playground for artists over the past 60 years.
14 Apr–7 Sep Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
A Complete History of My Sexual Failures
Date Location
Documentary filmmaker Waitt sets out to contact all of his ex-girlfriends, to discover what makes him such a rubbish boyfriend, leading to a trip to Edinburgh. A brisk pace, a desire to bare all (literally) and Chris' very ordinary but anxious humanity makes this slightly insular premise engaging viewing.
18 Jul–24 Jul 9.10 The Belmont, Aberdeen
Connect: Super Science Shows
Date Location
A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Costumed Performances
Date Location
Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to peasants and soldiers.
16 Jun–21 Sep 11.00am, 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
16 Jun–19 Sep 11.00am–3.30 Stirling Castle, Stirling
Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 11.00am & 3.30 Fort George, Nr Nairn
Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 12.00, 2.00 & 4.00 St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 1.00 & 3.00 St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews
Culross Music and Arts Festival: Sunday Afternoon Concerts
Date Location
A series of Sunday afternoon concerts, including jazz and brass performances.
Sundays 2.00–4.00 Abbey House, Culross
Cultural Indian Summer
Date Location
Learn about North American Indians and their relationships with animals.
1 Jul–25 Jul 10.00am–4.30 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Daniel Kitson: 66a Church Road
Date Location
A work-in-progress, as Daniel Kitson prepares for the Edinburgh Festival. Last year, he moved out of his flat after six years. 66a Church Road is a break-up show for his flat, with which he had the longest relationship of his life.
16 Jul–21 Jul 8.00–9.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Dark Horses
Date Location
Group show of three of the most promising art students in the UK. Margarita Louca, Kitty Clark and Anna Peaker create an otherworldly exhibition of alien celebrity alter egos, underdog success stories and pipe nebulae, overseen by first-time curator Emma Balkind
5 Jul–6 Aug Tue–Sun 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
Dinosaurs Alive 3D
Date Location
Follow palaeontologists as they scour the globe for some fantastic dinosaur finds, then watch the creatures burst into 3D life.
18 Jul–23 Jul 2.15 IMAX Theatre, Glasgow
Discobadger
Date Location
Dominic Martin, DJ Kash and Mash do the biz every week.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
Distortion
Date Location
Emo, screamo and metal with DJ Muppet.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am ABC2, Glasgow

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