Tiny Tales: In the Garden. Storyteller Jane Mather leads a magical morning of songs and nature stories for wee ones, with a sprinkling of fairy dust and clay play. 10am or 11am (40 minute sessions), Storytelling Bothy (in the garden if weather fine), Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street. Tickets cost £5 (accompanying adult free) and are available from the Box Office in person, by calling 0131 556 9579 or online here. Please remember to book a free adult ticket for yourself when you buy your child’s ticket.
Bookbug Baby and Buggy Jog Around! Get moving and singing – cake and coffee at the finish line! 11am-12 noon, Granton Library, Wardieburn Terrace. All welcome.
Lunchtime Concert: The Choir of Trinity Cathedral, Columbia, South Carolina. 12.15pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street. Free.
The Retina Scottish International Photography Festival: Retina 2015 puts emerging and established international talent firmly in the frame, showcasing the best from the world of photography in a range of venues across Edinburgh throughout July. This exhibition at Out of the Blue will feature work by Luigi Giannetti, Douglas Corrance and Bartek Furdal. Opens today, then 10am-5pm Monday to Saturday, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street. Ends 24th July 2015.
Growing Concerns: Edinburgh’s Community Gardening Network. As part of the Year of Food and Drink 2015, Rob Ford, Community Gardening Development Officer, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, talks about growing your own fruit and vegetables in the city. There will also be an opportunity to browse related books from the Library’s collections. 11am, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge. Free but booking is required and may be made by calling 0131 623 3734 or online here.
Traditional Tales: a summer season of traditional tales from Scotland. Authentic entertainment and insight, bringing you the truths, the myths and the legends of Scottish folklore, past and present; this week’s storyteller is Senga Munro. For ages 12+. 3-4pm, Library, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street. Tickets cost £6.50/£4.50 and are available from the Box Office in person, by calling 0131 556 9579 or online here. Also at same time on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th July 2015, and Tuesday-Thursday each subsequent week in July. Next week’s storyteller will be Stuart McHardy.
Cello in the Church: Tim Cais (cello) and Chris Harding (piano) will play Mendelssohn Cello Sonata No 2, Mendelssohn Variations Concertantes and JS Bach Gamba Sonata No 1. 1.15-2.15pm, St Andrew’s & St George’s West Church, 13 George Street. Free.
A Calendar of Memories: a relaxed session of stories, songs, laughter and reminiscence., hosted by the Life Stories Project, which specialises in sharing stories with older people to help rekindle imagination, trigger memories and increase communication. 2pm, Storytelling Court, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street. Tickets cost £3 and are available from the Box Office in person, by calling 0131 556 9579 or online here. The next session will be on 15th September 2015.
Wild at Art: Andy Goldsworthy invites you to get creative with nature. 2-3.30pm, Water of Leith Conservation Trust, 24 Lanark Road. £4 per child, accompanying adult free. Booking is essential and may be made by calling the Visitor Centre on 0131 455 7367 or emailing admin@waterofleith.org.uk.
Family Secrets and Debut Novels: bestselling food writer Sue Lawrence (Fields of Blue Flax) and leading Irish journalist Ann O’Loughlin (The Ballroom Cafe), in conversation with literary agent Jenny Brown. The writers explore secrets, betrayals and family sagas, and discuss how they approached writing their first works of fiction. 6pm, National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge. Free but booking is required and may be made by calling 0131 623 3734 or online here.
Leith Folk Club: Jimmy Livingstone – ‘a refreshingly down-to-earth, beautifully crafted and soulfully uplifting listen’ (Music Week). Support: Under the Dogwood Tree. 7.30pm, Victoria Park House Hotel, 221 Ferry Road. Tickets cost £7 and may be purchased online here or by texting the club’s reservation number: 07502 024 852.
Old Chain Pier Quiz Night: come along for some brainstorming! 9pm, Old Chain Pier, Trinity Crescent.
