Around Town
Creative Writing Class Weekly. starts Mon 27 Aug, Borders Books, ()8 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 6pm. £650 (£30 for six sessions). \Mirkshop entitled ‘l)iscoy'er the Writer Within'. Booking essential: 0706‘) X237 l 2 or entail prismaticm‘ y'irgin.net.
Edinburgh
Activities & Events
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo l'ntrl Sat 25 Aug. ('astle lisplanadc. lidinburglt Castle. Royal Mile. 08707 55.5I IX.
‘) l0.30pni. £|3 £43. Boom bang-abang for the very last time this year with the massed pipes and dnirns of the world‘s military hands. Booking essential. Festival of Spirituality and Peace Until l‘ri 3| Aug. Various y'enties. Alternatively. enlighten yourself with an interesting discussion at the iiiulti-faith festival. Sec www.festiy‘alrifspiritualityairg.uk for full listings.
Islam Festival Edinburgh Until in it Aug. Edinburgh ('entral Mosque. 50 l’ottcrrow, 667 I777. Month-long l'estiy'al aimed at promoting understanding of Islam. A packed programme of workshops. talks on lslaiii and Peace and panel discussions on the rights of Muslim women piy'ot round the exhibition Discovering Islam. which is open to all. See www.islamfestiy'al.corn for lull listings.
Edinburgh Mela Sat l-Sun 2 Aug. l’ilrig l’ark. l’ilrig Street. 557 H00. 'l'imes vary. See picture caption. page I l. www.cdinburgh-inela.co.uk
Books
Edinburgh Book Fringe Word Power Bookshop, 43 West Nicolson Street. 662 9| l2. Until 24 Aug. Times y‘ary. l-‘rce. Word Power goes renegade with its very own (free!) Book l‘ringe. featuring readings. discussions and book signings froin Mark Watson. llari Kurt/m. Kirsty (iunn and many others. Word Power Bookshop, various times until Fri 24 Atig. wwwword-power.co.uk
New Scottish Poetry North lilinburgh Arts Centre. l5a l’ennywcll ('oun. 3|5 2l5l. Until l’ri 3| Aug (not Sun).
l()am 4pm. Free. (‘hock-full of Scottisli humour. this exhibition of new work by l2 Scottish writers. including performance poets and stand-up comedians. features published and unpublished work. freestyle poetry. monologues and haiku side by side. Rebus 20 Writers' Museum. lady Stair's (‘losc. lawnmarket. 52‘) 4901. Until Sat 2‘) Sep (not Sun). Mon Sat I0ain 5pm. Free. It's been 20 years since yer man Rankin published his first yarn about the grim-faced copper. 'lhis special exhibition commemorates the city‘s second-most famous detective.
Bridge Readings: Angus Peter Campbell Sun 2 Sep. The Augustine Church. 41 43 George IV Bridge. ms 20H). 7pm. Free (ticketed). Angus Peter (‘ampbell reads in Scots and (iaelic from his first novel to be written in linglish. Invisible Islands.
Food & Drink
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market Sat 25 Aug & Sat I Sep. (‘astle 'l'errace. 052 5940. 9am 2pm. More local. quality. ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
=t< French Market Fri 24 Mon 27 Atig. (irassinarket. 652 5940. Want 7pm. Free. The (imssmarket goes (‘iallic once again. as this ever-popular annual foodie ey'cnt. Discover stalls laden with cheeses and sweeties. huge pans of delicious-siiielling cooking things and the best oliy‘es you'll find in the city all year.
Politics
The Tommy Sheridan Chat Show Until Sun 26 Aug. Gilded Balloon Tey'iot. Tey'iot Row House. Bristo Square. 068 1633. 7.15pm. £l0—£ll t£o—£7; previews £5). The sunbed socialist rips
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Charles Kennedy in Conversation l'ri 2-1 Aug. Scottish Parliament Building. llolyrood Road. NS 5000. Ilam. £5 M. ii l-ormer l,ib l)ern leader (‘harles Kennedy discusses his career .iiid political belrets (barred by Alex l'ergtison tin or 1/“- Ixt/rIi/iiu'eli /'('\II\(1/ u/ I’u/rlit \ 31m"
’l‘ Kate Adie - Dispatches from the Frontiine Sat 25 Atig Scottish Parliament Building. llolyrood Road. NS 5000. lpm. £5 (Hi. The traiikly awesome toreign correslxmdcnt discusses a career spent in the world‘s most dangerous locations. I’ttrl u! the lalin/iureh [(Alllill u/ I’rilllli'y 2007.
Open Parliament Stiii 20 Aug. Scottish Parliament Burlding. llolyrood Road. HS 5000. l0arn 3.30pm. tree. the Scottish Parliament throws open its doors to allow the public a glimpse at the inside ot this iconic building. there w ill also be lice tours. games and lainin actry ities I’tur or the I'a/iIi/iuijeli I‘t'U/l'll/ u] I’u/rlrt \ 201)"
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Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival Sat l Sat S Sep. Murraylield Stadium. Roseburn Street. Slurraytield. 346 5000. Times yary. the world's biggest nigby testiyal will be held tor the lirst time in Scotland in 200S w itli oyer 3000 y isitors cypecting to take part.
l’lay crs out 35 years are eligible to take part.
Talks & Talk Shows
Radio Scotland: Festival Cate t’nul Fri 24 Atig. 'l’he liainous Spregeltciit. (ieorge Square (iardens. 22o 0000.
l.|5 2pm. l‘rce. lunchtime taster sessions showcasing the best ol the l'est. as Janice l-‘orsy'th and ('laire linglish chat to a daily changing line-up of the most interesting performers hanging about in lidinburgh this summer. Audience places limited. so booking at the l-‘ringe Boy ()flice essential.
Food for Thought! Hi 24 Atig. Scottish Parliament Building. llolyrood Road. 3-18 5000. lpm. £5 (£3). (‘larissa Dickson-“tight. one of 'l'\”s 'Iii‘u I‘il! lair/icy. joins ()loroso's head chef Tony Siiigh in a discussion about how to improy'e Scotland's diet. I’tir! oft/re l'ftlililmijgli I'i'Ull'rll“flit/110W 2007.
Workshops & Wellbeing Drop-in Massage Sessions l'nrrl Mon 27 Aug. Neal's Yard Remedies. ultra (ieorge Street. 220 3223. l0ain 7pm. £l5 £40. Indian head massage and reflexology sessions open to anyone feeling a little bit oyer»festiyal|ed. Sports and remedial massages are also open to performers.
Dr Sketchy's Burlesque Art Salon Until Sun 26 Aug. The (ircen Room. 27 (iuthrie Street. 220 0885. 2pm. [.5 LS. A little bit life class. a little bit 'loulousc |.autrec. A beyy of burlesque boy s and girls strike poses for the pleasure of your pencil in this antidote to the formalities of life drawing classes. where alcohol is generally encouraged.
Picasso: Fired with Passion - Ceramics Course Sat Sep 1. National Mtiseurn of Scotland. ('harnbers Street. 247 4422. l0..’~0arn 4.30pm. £40 (£32l. l‘rances l’ricst leads this two-day course inspired by Picasso's creations. Price includes professional firing. (’all Ul 5| 247 4422 for information and to book places.
ll’ost Poetic \Vriting \Vorkshop Sat I Sep. National Library of Scotland. (ieorge l\' Bridge. 623 3845. lpm. liree. Discos er how to write a poem using a character‘s yoice. Poet Rarnan Mundair hosts this informal workshop for beginners and intermediate w riters of poetry.
Drummers Do Sun 2 Scp The Jan Bar.
l (‘hambers Street. 220 4290. 2pm. l-‘ree. Featuring sessions by local drummers. Q&:\ sessions. demos aitd technical adyice.
Kids
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to kids@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Suzanne Black.
Glasgow Activities Arid ltirr
Family Picnic Time at Crookston Castle Sat A Sun 20 \ug. l -lpm lrec (‘iookston (listle. lollcrtiss I’.rrk_ 35th \\ellshot Road. “bi lSoK (ierry l)tirkin pioy ides stories and songs to accompany yottt picnic Plane Crazyl ntrl ill ‘1 \ug. lpm t\\ed lite also iprni .\tlllllss|iin .tltpllr‘s £0 05 r£-l.‘l5r (ilasgow Science (critic. 50 l’acilic ()tiay. 0S7l 510 |00ll liiid out what keeps planes in the sky and learn how to make the best paper plane in the world. Comic Book Capers Sat 25 \ug .\ Sat lSep. 4. *0 5pm. £l2 lot -1 weeks it'ltli 'l'he (irant \\orkshop Space. l2] Saltmarket. ‘57 5000 Design a superhero and storyboard adyentuie to create your \y't'y own coiiltc. Ages (i 3 Music for Early Ears Sat 25 \ug is I Sep. lfillprn. 2.l5pm t\ i. l 5pm U» for si\ weeks. (My llalls. ('aiidlerrggs. ‘5‘ S000. ('reatrye music classes for young children and then parents/carer's Ages
2 iycars at litlpm. i -l years at 2.l5pm and J 5 years at i.l5pm. 25 Aug is week one ol a si\ week block Saturday Art Club Sat 25 Aug. lll..5llttlll lpm. l'r‘ee. (iallery ol Modern Art. Royal l'.\change Square. 22‘) l‘l‘lh. l'un art actry ities lot children aged i ll relating to the art on display w rth drawing. collage. sculpture making and games. l’at'ents cart get stuck in too. Circus Skills and Games for Kids Stiii 2o Atig. -l. l 5pm. £5. (iather' in (ilasgow. l'pper l‘loot‘. ‘y7 Ruthyeri lane. 07007 lSS5l i. Runaway and tom the circus tor an hour at least w ith this workshop in rugglmg. poi spinning. llag waying and general clowning around tor kids of all ages.
Hitherto Craft Workshop Sun 2n Atig. noon. £tbc. llitherto. .\lclrityre llogg Burlding. through 'l‘indcrboy. H/l lngrarn Street. 552 5b” i. Design and riiakc beautilul. contemporary buttons and badges w rth the help of llithei‘to artists Ages 5' H. Booking essential.
hr! I” the Ia/iii/iu/‘e/i l'l'\/lltl/ I'll/rec Big and Little Yoga .\ton % Sep.
|.J5 2.50pm. £4 per adult and child pairing r£l-l tor ~1 weeksr (iathei' in (ilasgoyy. l'ppcr' l‘loor. i7 Ruthyen l.aiie. 07007 lStS5l 5, \Vcekly yoga session specially designed for adults and children raged between IS months and 5 yearsi to enjoy together.
Mini Music Makers with NYCOS Tue J Sep. 'l'rrncs yary. £ l 2 tor (t w eeks. ('ity llalls. (’andlcrrggs. 35% S000, 'l‘he lirst ol~ si\ lltit sessions led by (‘larre .‘ylc('ue and comprising songs. games and simple rhymes to help youngsters dcyelop a loye of music. l0am for ages 0 IS months; I lam for IS months 5 years.
Stem/telling
Heroes and Villains Sat 25 Aug ty- Sat | Sep. 10am noon. £32 lot' S weeks r£50r the (ham \Vorkshop Space.
|2l I27 Saltmarkct. 357 5000. Work
w itli a filmmaker to create a short film based on (ilasgow ‘s rnedieyal past. Ages () ll.
Story Hour Sat 25 Aug Sat 13 Oct. Sat l..‘~0pm. £5 r£2 r. The (ilaitl \Vorkshop Space. l2l 127 Saltrnarkct. 357 5000. lnteractiye storytelling using sensory
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.\ lire l Sep. 2 Ipm 1“ per session rtfl‘t lhc ( irarit \\orkshop Spat e. l.‘l l.‘ ‘ Saltiiiarket. ‘52 5000 \lirltr si'llstuy storytelling and gentle riioyciiicrit sessions designed lot young children .md their pareirtscareis \ges .‘ -l
Edinburgh
Actrvrtros Arid l tilt
Super Science Shows Sat .‘5 .\ Sun 20 \ug. ll -l5.irn_ l.‘ l5prii. l 15pm A i-l5pm l-iec \ational \luseriin ol Scotland. (‘liairibeis Street. .‘l ,' »l-l.‘.‘
l \plore transport. espeirrrient with energy and moyeriient. .rrid discoyei how science makes lIHISIy work I iiinted places \gcs
Big Art Wee Hands Sat .‘5 \ttg. 10am .\ noon tlrt'l 50 t.‘r \ortli l diiibuigh \rts ( ‘entie. l’eiinywcll ('ouit. H5 .‘l5l llaye a go .rt a range ol y isnal art rnedra. including painting. sculpture. installation and digital photography Ages i 5 years .ii lllam and ages o .S years .it l.‘pm
Big Bat Bonanza Sun 2o Aug.
llam ipin lice llolyiood Park. (is) .Sl50 learn about bats and their sonar First Impressions Visual Arts Workshop Sat I Sep. llain t\' Iprn. H (H 50 £2) \orth ldiriburgh Arts ( ‘entie. l’ennywcll (‘ourt. il5 .‘l5l lliscoyer the work ol artist (inrseppe Arcimboldo and make a lrurty laced collage llam lol ages i b and lpiii loi children 7i Art-tastic: Sami Crafts Sun 2 Sep. noon -lpm l'ree Royal Botanic (iarden. lll\eilcilll Royy. .2-ltS 2‘HiS [hop in session where you can turn urban materials into a Saiiii drum. a sacred instrument used to waken the spirit ol plants and elements Suitable for all ages
Theatre (St Dance
The Adventures of Tintin - Tintin in Tibet \lon i l'hrr o Sep. 7pm [S50 til” i £3 50 £|2l l’layhouse.
lb 22 (iit't‘llsitlr‘ l’lttt‘k‘. “b7” lifilll 7' ill llre \oiing Va is musical adaptation of the perennially popular storybook
Outside the Cities
Activities And l5tllt
Scottish Geology Festival Sat I Sun *0 Sep. limes yary. prices yary. Various \cnues \lrne and quarry yisits. geological rambles. gold and silyer panning. walks and much more at this lestiyal armed at intrrxlucing geology to a wider audience. lot more info go to
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Books
Carnegie Children’s Book Festival Sat 25 it Stiii 2!) Aug. limes yary. l)ay ticket £2 5; family ceilrdh £5 t£2i. Various Venues. l)unlerrnline. A weekend of more than 50 programmed eyeiits including children's authors from the (K. [SA and South Africa. celebrity gtiests. workshops aiid panel sessions. Please see w w w .cat'negie chrldrcnsbtioklestiyal.co.uk.
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