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At the City Art Centre – Adam Bruce Thomson

The current exhibition at the City Art Centre of Adam Bruce Thomson’s work is accompanied by a book written by curator Dr Helen E Scott. Featuring previously unseen archival material, Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path is the official accompanying publication to the exhibition and offers a generously illustrated, in-depth account of this talented yet modest figure’s creative development and his immense appreciation for Scotland’s rugged coastlines, serene countryside, and dynamic urbanism.

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Big Kid Circus begins in Livingston

The touring circus opens in Livingston at The Centre on Thursday and continues until Sunday.

Read more here.

Big Kid Circus on 13th February 2024 – Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scotland (Photo by Allan Maxwell)

Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show 2024

There has been a week long celebration of talent as students present their final projects. This is taking place at Edinburgh Napier Merchiston campus weekdays from 10am until 6pm – and it closes on 30 May.

More information here.

“Food for Thought” has been created by Edinburgh Napier fourth year graphic design student, Rachel Cartledge.

General Election 2024 – find out how to vote

Be prepared for the upcoming General Election – learn how to register to vote and then how you can cast your ballot on 4 July 2024.

Vote in person, by post or by proxy – Application deadlines for an election are stated as working days before the poll

Register to vote – 12 days
New postal vote applications, including proxies applying to vote by post – 11 days
To cancel or alter postal and proxy votes, or to change from postal to proxy voting – 11 days (5pm)
New proxy vote applications – 6 days (5pm)
To vote by proxy, after 5pm 11 days prior, on the grounds of a medical emergency or where you learn you cannot go to the polling station because of work service reasons – 0 days (5pm).
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/elections-voting/ways-vote

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