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Thursday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Magic Carpet Minis: introducing very little ones to the fantastic objects in the museum through 20 minutes of stories, songs and activities. Suitable for very young children...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Magic Carpet: introducing little ones to the fantastic objects in the museum through 25 minutes of stories, songs and activities. Suitable for ages 2-4 with...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2014
Blackwell's Edinburgh presents The Monthly Book Quiz: if you know your Waugh from your Peace and your Meyer from your Heyer,...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bach Before Breakfast: John Bryden plays Bach and Shostakovich on the Cathedral Steinway. Coffee and croissants follow. 8.05-8.35am every day until Friday 29th August, St Mary's...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
As we say goodbye to the festivals, there's still plenty on offer in the capital, and as ever, most of our listings are FREE!
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Sunday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
At Home with Mrs Reid: don your top hat or pearls and enjoy a grand visit to Mrs Reid's Lauriston Castle, then switch roles...
Saturday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Lunchtime concert: Judy Brown (soprano), John Bryden (piano.) 1.10-1.50pm, St Mary's Cathedral, Palmerston Place. Free: retiring collection.
GENERATION Tours at Modern ONE: free, discussion-led tours of the...
Friday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Make Your Own Kelpie....and bring it to life in a story. Craft event for ages 7-11. 2-3pm, Central Children's Library, George IV Bridge.
Edinburgh Book Fringe 2014:...
Thursday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Live Music Now: Andrew Waite and Seth Tinsley. The accordion, voice and guitar duo perform a mixture of traditional and self-penned songs and tunes...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Titian in Ten: ten minute pop-up talks delivered by NGS staff. Gain an exclusive insight as staff from across the galleries offer different perspectives...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 18TH AUGUST 2014
Edinburgh Book Fringe 2014: John Menaghan and Andy Jackson. Prize-winning poet and playwright John Menaghan has published four books with Salmon...
Monday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
Edinburgh Book Fringe 2014: John Menaghan and Andy Jackson. Prize-winning poet and playwright John Menaghan has published four books with Salmon Poetry (Ireland); four of his short plays...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 11TH AUGUST 2014
Phill Jupitus: Sketch Comic. The National Galleries of Scotland are letting legendary stand-up, poet and roving sketchsmith Phill Jupitus loose in...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
We all know what starts this week: on Friday both the Fringe and the Just Festival open their numerous doors. The Edinburgh Reporter will...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 14TH JULY 2014
Dog Tales: the Dogs Trust are hosting this storytelling session about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership. For ages 5-10....
Common Cause: Commonwealth Scots and the Great War
In 1913 James Richardson emigrated with his family from Bellshill to Vancouver. A year later Britain declared war on Germany. James became Piper James...
National Museum of Scotland hosts a heat of Sky HD Portrait Artist of the...
This week the Scottish regional heat of Sky Arts HD Portrait Artist of the Year competition took place at the National Museum of Scotland...
Ten new galleries for National Museum of Scotland
More work is to be carried out at Chambers Street following the award of £4.84 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The National Museum...
Museum report theft of dinosaur bones
Dinosaur Bone Theft from National Museum of Scotland
A rare dinosaur bone has gone missing from the National Museum of Scotland.
The dinosaur thigh bone went...
National Museum of Scotland shows Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2014
The world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens today at the National Museum of Scotland, the only Scottish venue at which it will appear. On...
National Museum most visited attraction outside London
Figures released today (Wednesday 5 March) from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) reveal that the National Museum of Scotland was the most...
A “Mammoth” new experience at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
A “MAMMOTH” NEW EXPERIENCE AT THE SHERATON GRAND HOTEL & SPA
Perfect for PANKs – Professional Aunts No Kids – the Sheraton Grand Hotel &...
Five things you need to know today
Harry Potter at National Library - Gilmerton Library offering digital help - Edinburgh Reads event at Blackhall Library - National Library of Scotland competition - South...
Mammoths of the Ice Age opens today at National Museum
National Museums Scotland presents Mammoths of the Ice Age, a major exhibition exploring the mysteries of the Ice Age and revealing what life was like for...
Five things you need to know today
Mammoths at the Museum - Edinburgh Zoo's wallabies celebrate Australia Day - Photos - The Edinburgh Alphabet - South Queensferry Rotary club
We went to...
Child curators takeover city’s museums today
Today is 'Takeover Day Scotland' in Museums across the nation, including the Museum of Edinburgh and the National Museum of Scotland. It is the first...
Thursday night at the Museum – how to make money from stamps and coins
Rare heritage items related to Robert the Bruce, Rabbie Burns and King James VI & I will be on display at the National Museum...
Open evening at the Museum
Places can now be booked for the National Museums Scotland’s Annual Open Evening, which will take place at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers...
Huge new exhibition at the Museum from January
Mammoths of the Ice Age
Friday 24 January to Sunday 20 April 2014
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
This January National Museums Scotland presents Mammoths of...
Exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland throws the spotlight on early medieval Scotland
New exhibition Creative Spirit: Revealing Early Medieval Scotland opens this autumn at the National Museum of Scotland. Treasures from the national collections as well as contemporary creations...
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