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AroundTown HITLIST FAIRS, FESTIVALS AND FIREWORKS
Edinburgh Mela This year’s Mela is themed around Asian and world dance, with live performances, professional dancing and fashion and design events, plus more than a handful of mouth-watering international culinary treats. Leith Links, Leith, Fri 31 Aug–Sun 2 Sep.
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Chaos on the Clyde – European Roller Derby Tournament Two days of bouts hosted by the Glasgow Roller Girls, bringing together teams from across Europe. And don’t forget the after-parties each night, too. Kelvin Hall International Sport Arena, Glasgow, Sat 25 & Sun 26 Aug. The Makar’s Choice – Liz Lochhead Scotland’s national poet will read some of her work aloud and then answer audience questions, all over afternoon tea. Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh, Sat 15 Sep.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo Your last chance to see the world famous spectacle featuring performers from across the globe. Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Until Sat 25 Aug.
The Festival of Politics A weekend of political discussion events, including sessions on sport and young people and on how to combat voter apathy. Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, Fri 24 & Sat 25 Aug. Turing Festival A three-day festival in honour of Alan Turing, computer science wizard. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak (pictured) will deliver the keynote speech. Various venues, Edinburgh, Thu 23–Sat 25 Aug.
The Great Scottish Run The whole family can get involved in Scotland’s largest sporting event, with a variety of races to suit all abilities – a 10k, a half marathon and shorter races for children. George Square, Glasgow, Sun 2 Sep.
Glasgow Crafters Co-op Craft Fair Special one-off event Virgin Money Fireworks Concert
in the West End offering a plethora of bespoke and handmade items. The fact that Cottiers has a bar and BBQ is just an added bonus. Cottiers, Glasgow, Sun 26 Aug. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform at this special concert to mark the end of the 2012 EIF. See preview, page 95. Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Sun 2 Sep.
Scottish Archaeology Month Event A long weekend of events and activities relating to archaeology as part of a nationwide festival. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Sat 15–Mon 17 Sep.
32 THE LIST 23 Aug–20 Sep 2012
■ Music 63 ■ Theatre 86 ■ Visual Art 89 list.co.uk/aroundtown
Neighbourhood VOX
WHO’S AROUND YOUR BIT OF TOWN?
Name: Gillian Stewart Age: 18
Occupation: Shop assistant Lives: Giffnock, Glasgow
Favourite place to eat and drink? I love Prezzo – it’s a chain Italian but still really good and reasonably priced. They do a great pizza, and everything is very garlicky, which I like.
Best day/night out? At the weekend, I like to go shopping in the city centre and go for lunch in a café with friends. At night, I’ll go out to somewhere affordable like Kushion or one of the other bars on Bath Street. Favourite quiet spot or hidden gem? I would say University Café on Victoria Road in the southside. They do really great ice cream and weirdly it’s never too busy, even on weekends. (Interview by Lauren Mayberry)