TUESDAY 1 JULY 2014
Journey: an exhibition by Queen Margaret University Art Psychotherapy graduates 2014. Preview tonight 6-8pm, then continues Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-5pm, until 28th July 2014. Gallery on the Corner, 34 Northumberland Street.
eBook surgery: get help with downloading free eBooks, emagazines and audio books. 2-3.30pm, Central Library, George IV Bridge. Free drop-in session, no booking required.
Monster Tattoo Designs. For ages 5-11. 2-3pm, Muirhouse Library, Pennywell Road. Free, part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Nessie Door Handles. For under 12s. 2-3.30pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street. Free, part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Trevor Royle at NLS: on the 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme ‘Flowers of the Forest’ author Trevor Royle will explore the battle from a Scottish point of view and explain that, despite the heavy casualties, the Somme cannot be written off as a complete failure. 6pm, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge. Free: book online or call 0131 623 3734.
Pirate Pete’s Paper Dressing-Up Box: spend a fun morning transforming yourself into a pirate! Make your own crazy cutlass, pirate hat, accessories and even your own parrot! Suitable for families. 10.30am-12.30pm, Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South. £5 per person. Bookings must be made via the Usher Hall Box Office, in person or by calling 0131 228 1155 (Monday to Saturday 10am-5.30pm) or via the Usher Hall website.
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