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Jalan Jati (Teak Road)
An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 28 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Castle
Fri 2 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sat 3 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sun 4 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Amazing Amber
Amber is beautiful as well as fascinating. It consists of fossilised tree resin, and since resin in liquid form is sticky, and amber is transparent, this means that insects, animals and plant material sometimes get trapped in it and are preserved intact, giving us a glimpse of life millions of years ago. The whole process…
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Images of a Green Planet: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition
A selection of winning entries from the world's leading garden photography competition.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Mon 27 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0844 557 2686
Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.
Artist guided walk: Lines Lost
Join artist Stuart McAdam for a guided walk along the Innocent Railway Path, the route of the capital’s first railway line which was closed in 1968, and learn about his nomadic journeys and walking as a methodology for art production. His latest project, part of a residency at Deveron Arts, is based around the infamous…
The Innocent Railway Path, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Free
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 13:15 – 17:30
Beckett and Contemporary Art: Make Sense Who May
Derval Tubridy, Goldsmiths, University of London, explores the vibrant interplay between Samuel Beckett’s work and contemporary art with a particular focus on bodies and technology. Chaired by Octavian Saiu.
The Hub, Edinburgh
Wed 28 Aug
Cest Gelabert Conversation
Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sun 18 Aug
The Colour Ham
Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only.
Just The Tonic at the Caves, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375
Sat 3 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375
Conversations: Grid Iron
Members of Grid Iron talk about Leaving Planet Earth in the company of journalist and critic Robert Dawson Scott.
The Hub, Edinburgh
Wed 14 Aug
Conversations: Marco Stroppa and Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Electronic music composer Marco Stroppa and pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard talk to BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom Service about their pioneering work.
The Hub, Edinburgh
Mon 19 Aug
Edinburgh – A Tale of Two Towns
Saints & Sinners Walking Tours' stroll around the two distinct personalities of the City of Edinburgh.
Outside Greyfriar's Bobby Bar, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
£10 (£8) / 07803 475688
Fri 2 Aug
£10 (£8) / 07803 475688
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£8) / 07803 475688
Edinburgh Book Fringe
The Edinburgh Book Fringe takes place in Word Power Books and brings together writers and activists from around the world for a host of daily events of readings and discussions, all of which are free.
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Fri 9 Aug
Times vary / Free / 0131 662 9112
Sat 10 Aug
Times vary / Free / 0131 662 9112
Sun 11 Aug
Times vary / Free / 0131 662 9112
Festival Artsparks
Two days of art activities for young aesthetes, based on Jeremy Deller's large-scale textile work. As well as creating banners and decorating t-shirts, there's also the chance to get out and about and enjoy sculpture work. Ages 5–14.
Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston
Wed 14 Aug
£40 per day / 01506 889900
Thu 15 Aug
£40 per day / 01506 889900
Foodies Festival
Michelin starred and award-winning chefs cook up a storm at this year's festival dedicated to epicureans, as well as offerings from local producers and workshops for food lovers young and old.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Fri 9 Aug
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0871 230 5573
Sat 10 Aug
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0871 230 5573
Sun 11 Aug
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0871 230 5573
Glenfiddich In-depth Nosing and Tasting Session
Glenfiddich In-depth Nosing and Tasting Session - over 18s only.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Wed 24 Jul
Free / 0131 529 6000
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 18:00 – 18:45
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 0131 529 6000
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 18:00 – 18:45
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 0131 529 6000
Part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
- 18:00 – 18:45
Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell.
Central Library, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0131 242 8100
I HEART SCOTLAND: Costume Workshop
Learn about Scottish history with a little help from artist Rachel Maclean and a dress-up workshop full of arts and crafts activities. Booking is essential.
Edinburgh Printmakers
Wed 7 Aug
£12 per child + adult / 0131 557 2479
- 14:00 – 16:30
Meet Rachel Maclean
Rachel Maclean talks about her solo exhibition I HEART SCOTLAND and answers any questions you have. An Edinburgh Art Festival Art Late Event.
Edinburgh Printmakers
Thu 15 Aug
Free / 0131 557 2479
- 18:00 – 21:00
Radio Forth On the Fringe
Radio Forth Ltd. The largest showcase of Fringe entertainment at this year's festival! Featuring a selection of some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment. Complete sell-out in 2008, 2009 and 2010! Don't miss out! Previous line-ups have included Adam Hills, KT Tunstall, Reginald D Hunter, the…
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Fri 2 Aug
£17.50 / 0844 871 3014
Sat 3 Aug
£17.50 / 0844 871 3014
Shaping Things: Artefacts and the 3D Printer
In this workshop led by Chris Speed, you can play at 3D Chinese whispers, adapting objects and artefacts using time-lapse technology until they no longer resemble their original form.
Edinburgh College of Art
Fri 30 Aug
£6 / 0131 473 2000
