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21st Century Ceilidh
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Stamp your feet, clap your hands and spin across the room with live music from Whisky Kiss plus a prize draw all for a good cause, raising funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. More details…
11 Jul 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
The 7th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival
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The EMFF is dedicated to the promotion of adventure through films, lectures and exhibitions. The festival aims to entertain, enlighten and inspire. More details…
16 Oct–18 Oct George Square Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh
A Hope Unbroken
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As RBGE opens its new visitor centre it celebrates John Hope (1725-1786), the RBGE Regius Keeper after whom the building is named, with a display of artefacts and books relating to him. More details…
30 Jun–28 Aug 10.00am–4.30 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Acid Fascists
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Instore gig from the space punks. More details…
18 Jul 2.00 Elvis Shakespeare, Edinburgh
Active Archaeology
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A longer walk focussing on the rich archaeological history of Holyrood Park - enjoy the chance to get out and about and benefit from the expert knowledge of a park Ranger. Booking essential. More details…
26 Sep 10.00am; 1.00 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Adornment & Transformation
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Nomads Tents' adorning items from antique Turkoman headpieces to contemporary Indian jewellery, including silver, semi-precious stones, garments from the silk route, nomadic textiles and exotic silks. With the chance to try on and buy. More details…
6 Aug–6 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–4.00 The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh
Adult Education Open Evening
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Find out about and meet the tutors for the Adult Education courses in the coming year. You can also sign up for any that catch your interest. More details…
18 Aug 6.00–8.00 Royal Botanic Garden (Conference Room), Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem as Albert the Clown returns to the Botanic Gardens. Suitable for all ages. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'. More details…
16 Aug–23 Aug 1.00–1.45 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Alex Grey and Lin Anderson
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The crime authors read from their latest novels, 'Glasgow Kiss' and 'Final Cut'. 'Part of the Oxfam Bookfest'. More details…
18 Jul 2.00–3.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Alive With Innovations: Paolozzi's Beginnings
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Walking the cutting edge of postwar avant-garde art, Eduardo Paolozzi's aggressive, machine-like sculptures and kaleidoscopic mosaics and paintings brought him to international prominence. This exhibition brings together a selection of the Edinburgh-born artist's works. More details…
28 Mar–27 Sep Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
All Creatures Great and Small
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Go on an exciting creature-finding expedition with Lauriston's Ranger and then make a mini collage with a variety of materials to take home. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
13 Jul 10.30am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
All the President's Men
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Released in 1976 during the Carter-Ford presidential campaign, Pakula's political thriller traces the real-life story of journalists Bob Woodward (Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Hoffman) as they uncover an attempted crime in Washington DC's Watergate Complex that led to the Watergate Scandal and Nixon's resignation. A classic of the much abused crusader journalist genre. More details…
5 Jul 8.00 Scotsman Screening Room, Edinburgh
All the Pretty Fancies
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Artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb gives an overview of the wide range of crafts enjoyed by the Victorians and shows examples of beaded flowers, velvet stencilling, as well as giving practical demonstrations. Includes refreshments and a tour of the grounds. Please book in advance. More details…
2 Oct 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Amarula's African Festival
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A four day event featuring the sounds of Africa, live poetry readings and an Afro-beat DJ, with the chance to sup on an Amarula Cream cocktail. Ages 18+. More details…
22 Jul–25 Jul St Andrews Square Gardens, Edinburgh
Amazing Bird Feeders
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As autumn takes hold, learn all about the animals preparing for hibernation, then make your own mobile with special parts to feed the birds. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance. More details…
19 Oct 10.00am–12.30 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Angels & Demons
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Ron Howard's sequel to 'The Da Vinci Code'. Although a great improvement on its wretched 2006 precursor, with more action and a clearer plot, it's still full of cack portentous theological babble, alarmist politics and terrible acting. More details…
3 Jul–9 Jul 6.00 & 9.10 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
Angels & Demons (Gold Class)
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Ron Howard's sequel to 'The Da Vinci Code'. Although a great improvement on its wretched 2006 precursor, with more action and a clearer plot, it's still full of cack portentous theological babble, alarmist politics and terrible acting. More details…
3 Jul–9 Jul Fri, Sat, Wed & Thu 10.15am, 1.15, 4.20, 7.30 & 10.40; Sun–Tue 10.15am, 1.15, 4.20 & 7.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
Animation for Kids
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Introductory workshop to basic animation skills and techniques suitable for those with some computer experience. Each participant will take away their own DVD. Ages 11-14 or 14-16. More details…
15 Jul 1.00–4.00 Stills, Edinburgh
Anne Thomson
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An insiders view into the Voluntary Service Overseas from Anne Thomson, who signed up at the age of 60 and found herself working in The Prison Fellowship of Zambia. Her book, 'Wash my Bikini' chronicles life as a volunteer and her experiences of an African developing country. More details…
30 Jul 6.30 Blackwell, Edinburgh
Antics
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Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene. More details…
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Antiquarian and Secondhand Book Fair
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Sale of antiquarian and secondhand books, and often maps and prints. More details…
Sundays (from 16 Aug) 10.00am–6.00; Sun 12.00–6.00 Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh
Anything Goes
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Production of the Cole Porter classic featuring hit songs such as 'I Get A Kick Out of You' by talented local youngsters. More details…
31 Jul–1 Aug Fri 7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Playhouse, Edinburgh
Aravind Adiga
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Aravind Adiga, who won the 2008 Man Booker Prize with 'The White Tiger', introduces his newest work, 'Between the Assassinations', which is set in a fictional town On India's south-western coast. More details…
15 Jul 6.30 Blackwell, Edinburgh
Holyrood Park Archaeology Day
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Come and find out more about life in the Iron Age. Let the Druid guide you around the parks, meeting other characters from the past along the way, then try your hand at skills from the period. More details…
27 Sep 11.00am–3.00 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Are Trees our Best Friends?
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Follow a tree trail through the woods, with a fact sheet and quiz, to find out how important the leafy ones are to us, their many uses and history. Ages 5+. More details…
3 Aug–8 Aug 1.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

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