Edinburgh life
2003H|GHLIGHTS
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So many highlights. so little time: champagne quafting at a Cruise fashion show in Glasgow. watching the masses gather for a glimpse of Beyonce outside the Balmoral during the unforgettable pre-MTV ferv0ur. finding the Cat Stevens Tea for Tiller/nan album on vinyl (and a great tippling emporium) in the form of Glasgow's watering hole Mono . . . the list could and does go on. Strange then. that for a pretty lazy socialist. it's the Get Bush! rallies of late November that hang fast as a reminder of how proud I am to live in. and indeed write about. Scotland's capital city.
Standing amongst the enthusiastic hoards in Bristo Square fighting against George W Bush's trip to the UK worked as a powerful reminder that the events and organisations often given the least attention and space. are the ones which have the greatest effect on the people. And the capital was primed and ready to fight back; the eclectic array of people. a firm intimation that Scotland's voice has the power to be projected throughout the world. The march to the US Consulate later in the evening was done with equal fervour. while the Glasgow contingent was equally strong with anti—war stalwarts. Stop the War. at the helm. A firm reminder that. contrary to popular belief, we have ample conviction to give our London COLinterparts a run for their money.
Last but certainly not least. Lovely Person of the Year title has to go to author and gent. Alexander McCall Smith. Having been fortunate encugh to spend an hour with this true gem of a man — waxing lyrical aboot WH Auden and Persian furniture ~ it is abundantly clear why his popularity is growing at such a vigorous pace. See our Top 100 should you need any more encouragement.
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Edinburgh lite continued
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11. Santa’s Reindeer Garden West Princes Street (iardens. 473 3600.
10am 6pm. Free. See Fri 12. Traditional German Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am 8pm. Free. See Thu 1 1.
Arts & Craft Fair Assembly Rooms. 54 (ieorge Street. 221) 434‘).
10.30am 5.30pm. 90p (50p). See Sat 13. Christmas with Dickens lidinbut'gh Castle. Royal Mile. 225 9846. 1 1am. noon. 2pm 8; 3pm. £8
(£2 £6.25). See Thu 1 I.
Famous Robert Brothers Circus Princes Street (iardens. 5pm & 7.30pm. £8 £18(£7 £14). See Fri 12.
Talks
The Story of the Myth: Diana and Actaeon National (iallery of Scotland. The Mound. 624 6200. 12.45pm. Free. Molly I)onachie. volunteer co-ot'dinator at the National (iallet‘ies. gives a talk on Titian's painting.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11. Santa’s Reindeer Garden West Princes Street Gardens. 473 3600. 10am 6pm. Free. See Fri 12. Traditional German Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am 8pm. Free. See Thu 1 1.
Arts & Craft Fair Assembly Rooms. 54 (ieorge Street. 220 4349.
10.30am 5.30pm. 90p (50p). See Sat 13.
Christmas with Dickens lidinburgh Castle. Royal Mile. 225 9846. 1 1am. noon. 2pm & 3pm. £8
(£2 £6.25). See Thu 1 I.
Famous Robert Brothers Circus Princes Street (iardens. 5pm & 7.30pm. £8 £18(£7—£|4). See Fri 12.
Saturday 20
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Edinburgh Farmers’ Market Castle 'l'errace. 652 5940. 9am-—2pm. Free. Now notchittg up its third year on the festive scene. the market offers the best itt home-grown produce.
Santa’s Reindeer Garden West Princes Street Gardens. 473 3600. 10am 6pm. Free. See Fri 12.
Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1. Traditional German Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am 8pm. Free. See Thu 1 1.
Arts & Craft Fair Assembly Rooms. 54 (icorge Street. 220 4349.
10.30am 5.30pm. £0.90 (£0.50). See Sat 13.
Oliver’s Army lidinburgh Castle. Royal Mile. 225 9846. Noon. 2pm & 3pm. £8 (£2 £6.25). Join the soldiers who laid siege to lidinburgh Castle under ()liver Cromwell in this living history presentation.
Famous Robert Brothers Circus Princes Street (iardens. 1pm & 4pm. £8 £18 (£7 £14). See Fri 12.
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Santa’s Reindeer Garden West Princes Street (iardens. 473 3600. 10am 6pm. Free. See Fri 12.
Winter Wonderland Princes Street Gardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 l.
Traditional German Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. Noon-8pm. Free. See Thu I |.
Famous Robert Brothers Circus Princes Street Gardens. 1pm & 4pm. £8 £18 (£7 £14). See Fri 12. Historical Christmas Event lidinburgh Castle. Royal Mile. 225 9846. 1.30 4.30pm. £8.51) (£2 £6.25). linjoy a traditional Christmas experience with carol singing. Dickensian characters and other costumed entertainers.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens 1iast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11. Traditional German Market Princes Street Gardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am 8pm. Free. See Thu 1 l.
Talks
The Night Star in January Royal ()bseryatory Visitor Centre. Blackl‘ord Hill. 668 8404. 7.30 8.30pm. £2 (£1). The Royal ()bservatory experts was lyrical as part of their wittter lecture programme as Rttssell liberst discusses how the winter stars are enhanced by the many bright planets in the sky.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11. Traditional German Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am 8pm. Free. See Thu 1 1.
Wednesday 24
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11. Traditional German Market Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am -8pm. Free. See Thu 1 1.
Boxing Day
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street Gardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1.
Sunday 28
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens F.ast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1.
Monday 29
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11. Torchlight Procession City Centre. 473 2000. 6.30pm. £5. See The List's indispensable supplement for full details.
Tuesday 30
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1. Night Atore International Longest Strip the Willow (ieorge Street. 473 2000. 9pm. Free. Almost as
great a tradition as the street party itself. come attd shimmy your way into the ttew year. See The List's indispensable supplement for full details.
New Year’s Eve
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World’s Biggest Auld Lang Syne City Centre. 473 2000. Midnight. Free. A plethora of‘ stars kick start the World‘s Biggest Auld Lang Syne tradition. See The Li's-1's indispensable supplement for lull details.
Seven Hills Fireworks Various Venues. midnight. Free. Make sure your new year comes in with a hang with this new year extravaganza. See The Li‘s-1's indispensable supplement for full details. Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardcns Fast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1. Royal Bank of Scotland Street Party City Centre. 473 2000.
10pm 1am. Free btit ticketed. ()ne ()1. littrope's most beautiful capitals provides a line up tltat proves there really is no better place to bring iii the new year. See T/H’ Li's/iv indispensable supplement for full details.
New Year’s Day
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One O’clock Run Holyrood Park. 556 I761. 12.30pm. Free. Take a nice new year’s jaunt from the castle to the palace. See The List's indispensable supplement for lull details. Edinburgh Bicycle Triathlon Holyrood Park. 556 1761. 12.30pm. Free for spectators. (let on your bike courtesy of the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. See The List's indispensable supplement for full details.
Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardcns F.ast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1. Loony Dook Boat House Steps. High Street. South Queensl'erry'. 331 4346. Noott. Donation. See The Li'si's- indispensable suppletnent for full details. Huskies Go to Holyrood llol_\'rood Park. 556 1761. 1.30 -3.30pm. Free. ()ne ltttndred sled dogs showcase their worth at this strangely addictive event. See The List's indispensable supplement for full details.
Labyrinth St Mary's lipiscopal Cathedral. 23 Palmerston Place. 225 6293. 5 9pm. Focus on your dreams for the year ahead as you start the new year by walking the Labyrinth an ancient pilgrimage path of pray er and reflection. See The Li's-rs indispensable supplement for full details.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 1 1.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens liast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11.
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Winter Wonderland Princes Street (iardens Fast. Princes Street. 473 3600. 10am. £6.50 (£4.50). See Thu 11.
Thursday 8
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From Culloden to Quebec
lidinburgh Castle. Royal Mile. 225 9846. llatn 3.30pm. £8 (£2 £6.25). Alba Adventure Company t'e—enacts the life of Sergeant Donald McRae who has just retttrned from the battlefield ot' Culloden with the news of the victory over the Jacobite Clans.