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Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
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A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes.
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7 Sep16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside.
Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
African Drumming Village
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Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.
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31 Jul4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition & Workshop
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The Scottish Middle Eastern Council invites you to learn more about Arabic calligraphy. Part of Refugee Week.
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23 Jun 1pm Fred Paton Centre, Glasgow
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art for Not Quite Beginners: Looking 10
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An informal discussion-based tour of the gallery led by art historian Ola Wojtkiewicz. The theme for this session is Masterpieces. Booking is essential.
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31 May 10.30am Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art for Not Quite Beginners: Making 10
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A hands-on art-making workshop led by artist Rosie Lesso, exploring the art and craft of collage.
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31 May 1.30pm Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Writing 2
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Number two in a season of five-day courses on writing (April's focused on Edvard Munch), this course aims to improve participants' writing skills and by using works in the exhibition Van Gogh to Kandinsky: Symbolist Landscape in Europe 1800–1910 for inspiration. Booking is essential.
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21 Jul 10.30am Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Auchtermuchty Festival
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A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl.
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10 Aug12 Aug Times vary Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty
Ayrshire Burns Brightly
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A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless.
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31 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, South Ayrshire
Black Isle Words
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In the cosy setting of the Old Brewery, this festival places an emphasis on local writers and an informal environment. Events include a ceilidh without dance, where authors are encouraged to freely improvise and collaborate together, as well as a number of literary workshops.
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7 Sep9 Sep Times vary The Old Brewery, Cromarty
Blazin' in Beauly
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The brainchild of Blazin' Fiddles, designed to immerse visitors in the music of the Highlands and Islands through concerts, sessions, talks and workshops - making this one of the finest fiddle festivals around.
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15 Oct19 Oct Times vary Beauly, Beauly
Books in Focus: German Expressionism
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Kirstie Meehan, from the Gallery's Archive and Library, discusses artists' books by German expressionists such as Kokoschka, Balach and Grosz (and Kandinsky, who wasn't German but who gave up the chance of a professorship in Law to study art in Germany). Booking is essential.
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7 Jun 11.30am Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh
Books in Focus: Surrealism
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A chance to see rare publications dating from the very beginning of the Surrealist movement, many of them owned by Roland Penrose and Gabrielle Keiller, whose collections contain fine examples of works by artists including Max Ernst, Man Ray and Salvador Dalí. Booking is essential.
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6 Sep 11.30am Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh
Bunting Workshop
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31 Jul Jul 31, 11am–3pm, gates 10.30am National Trust: A La Ronde, Exmouth
Burlesque Beginners
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With the Academy of Burlesque and Cabaret Level 1 Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! Age 18+ For burlesque classes wear comfortable small heels and loose comfortable clothing. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April.
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17 Apr19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Burns an' a' That! Festival
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One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns.
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30 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Ayrshire
Ceildidh for dancers with additional support needs
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With Sheila McCutcheon Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group, and join the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
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20 Apr22 Jun Fri 11am–noon Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Beginners
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With Sheila McCutcheon Level 1 A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. Only those prepared to have fun and enjoy meeting new friends should be there! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is essential.
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26 Apr21 Jun Thu 7–8pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Beginners
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With Sheila McCutcheon Level 1 A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. Only those prepared to have fun and enjoy meeting new friends should be there! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
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26 Apr21 Jun Thu 7–8pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Improvers/ Intermediate
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With Sheila McCutcheon Level 2/3 Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
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19 Apr21 Jun Thu 8–9pm Dance Base, Edinburgh
Come & Try Scottish Step Dance
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Open workshop for adults in this traditional Scottish dance style, with live musical accompaniment. Part of the West End Festival.
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7 Jun 7pm SDTA Studio (1st Floor), Glasgow
Construction Club: Robot Arm
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Every kid loves the Transformers, so let your child learn the principles of making a robot at this fun workshop. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential.
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21 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Tipper Trucks
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Learn more about tipper trucks, which show how air can be used to create movement, before making one of your own. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential.
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14 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

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