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Cosmic wonders, butterflies and penguins
I Royal Observatory Visitor Centre This fascinating observatOry is undoubtedly one of the capital's best kept secrets. As well as offering information. from the latest interactive CD— ROMs on space and astronomy to the observatory's on-gomg work in Hawaii and Australia. the centre also hosts Tuesday night talks and spectacular Friday night star gazing sessrons. See listings for more information. Blackford Hill, 668 8404. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon-5pm. £2.60 (£77.85).
I Edinburgh Zoo Widely accepted as one of the finest zoos in Britain. there's plenty here to wile away an afternoon. or even a whole day if you take yOur time. Go and play with the wonderful range of animals on show including the 200's newest recruit. Lizzie. a baby pygmy hippo. Better still, in conjunction with good old St Valentine. the 200‘s offering a great selection of activities for all the family. See listings for more information. Corstorpliine Road. 334 9 l 7 I. Daily 9am—430pm. C 7.50 (£4.50); family ticket £22.
I Butterfly and Insect World Bask in the wonderful world of all things butterfly as they fly. sip nectar, court. egg lay or simply show off their beautiful colours. Marvel at the industriOLis leaf-cutting ants. handle weird and wonderful minibeasts and witness deadly scorpions as you wander through this realm of exotic rainforests. tropical plants and streaming waterfalls. Dobbies Garden World. Lasswade. 663 4932. Daily 70am—5pm. £4.35 ($3.35).
I Camera Obscura Visit the Outlook Tower and the Camera Obscura. one of Edinburgh's oldest attraction. for a uniquely entertaining experience. Try lifting a car or a bus onto the palm of yOur hand as your guide gives y0u a fascinating 360 degree tour of the city then explore the wonders of light and illusion in the wonderful Magic Gallery. Cast/ehl/I, Royal Mile, 226 3709. Daily lOam—Spm. £4.95 (£2.50).
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of all that is dark and scary. Not only is there a tasty the Screaming Banshee Aircrew. Meya29, the Sepi also a selection of the best darkwave DJs Edinbur
And there‘s plenty more for the black of heart: a met runs Waughout the weekend with stalls for all your gothic requirements. On Saturday, keep ‘em peeled for an appearance from author Willie Meikle as he presents a sneak preview of his new book. Watchers: The Coming of the King, while Sunday offers the unique Goth Zoo, packed with creepy critters. And lest we forget the truly terrifying goth karaoke.
Best of all it’s for charity. tundraising for Cancer Reseach, Shelter and a few other local charities. Just remember the strict dress code: goth, cyber and fetish only. Who says goths don't know how to have fun?
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I Marco’s Leisure Centre, 228 2141, Fri 14-Sun 16 Feb.
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