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WHAT'S ON 10th MAY 10-May-2014 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE : 1pm & 3.30pm  43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579  The Secret Life of Suitcases by Lewis Hetherington and Ailie Cohen - Larry works in an office and he likes it very much. Everything in its place, a place for everything. But one day, a suitcase appears at his door. - £8 (£6) - www.tracscotland.org  10-May-2014 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE : 7.30pm  43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579  Taffy Thomas: Ancestral Voices - An inspired tribute to the great storytelling voices of Britain and Ireland. - £9 (£6) www.tracscotland.org  10-May-2014 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE : 11 am  43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579  Mrs Mash: Kail Yard Tales - Mrs. Mash the Storytelling Cook is back with more stories and songs about Scotland›s amazing food. Find out about Incredible Crowdie, A Pail full of Kale and Fergus the Fisherman›s happy herring. For ages 4+ - £5 per child -  www.tracscotland.org 10-May-2014 JOHN GRAY CENTRE : 10.00-14.00  Lodge Street HADDINGTON 01620 828200  Palaeography for Beginners: workshop with Dr Lionel Glassey - If you enjoy local and family history research but struggle with the early Scottish handwriting, join Dr Lionel Glassey for this interactive workshop. - £5 -  www.johngraycentre.org 10-May-2014 ST JAMES CHURCH : 9.30 am  Rosefield Place EDINBURGH PORTOBELLO  FluteFling: Edinburgh Scottish Flute Day - Explore and develop ways of playing Scottish traditional music on the flute in this allday workshop. Covering different styles and tunes, technique, decoration, breathing, tone, phrasing and history. Age 16+. -£25 (£20) -  www.tracscotland.org  10-May-2014 TEVIOT ROW HOUSE : 2 pm  13 Bristo Square EDINBURGH 0131 650 4673  Meet the Harp - This gentle introduction to the music and background of the Clarsach or Celtic harp is perfect for potential learners as well as those with a general interest. Following a break, there will be a short concert included in the programme. - £6 (£4) - www.tracscotland.org 10-May-2014 TEVIOT ROW HOUSE : 7 pm  13 Bristo Square EDINBURGH 0131 650 4673  Aa The Airts: Project Wish Tree by National Collective - A curated evening of new music, song, stories, poetry, film and visual art installations inspired by the nation’s colourful collective imagination. www.tracscotland.org 10-May-2014 until 11-May-2014 HOPETOUN HOUSE : 9.30 am  . EDINBURGH SOUTH QUEENSFERRY 0131 331 2451  Homecoming Scotland 2014: Scottish Birdfair - As part of Homecoming Scotland 2014, you can get back to nature with the Scottish Birdfair, now in its third year. www.visitscotland.com 10-May-2014 SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY  15 Victoria Terrace EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 220 3677  SGS: Military History & Research - Our resident expert on military matters - Ken Nisbet – willgive a talk about military records, where to find them and how to interpret them. The Society has put together a programme of workshops to assist members / nonmembers to delve deeper into their Scottish family history. - £10 -  www.scotsgenealogy.com  10-May-2014 BRUNTON THEATRE : 7.30pm  Ladywell Way MUSSELBURGH 0131665 2240  European Arts Company: The Trials of Oscar Wilde - Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Oscar Wilde›s career. www.thebruntontheatre.co.uk  10-May-2014 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN : 10 am  20A Inverleith Row EDINBURGH INVERLEITH 0131 552 7171  Grow Your Own Vegetables - Session 3: Maintenance - Want to grow your own vegetables but don’t know when to start? - £120 -  www.rbge.org.uk  10-May-2014 until 11-May-2014 ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND & CENTRE : Sat: Trade 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM - £5 Public 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM - £4 Sun: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - £4  Ingliston EDINBURGH INGLISTON 0131 335 6200  Edinburgh Antiques & Collectors Fair - Up to 300 exhibitors offering ceramics, glass, jewelry, paintings, furniture, silver, vintage & retro clothing and much more. www.b2bevents.info 10-May-2014 HOPETOUN HOUSE  . EDINBURGH SOUTH QUEENSFERRY 0131 331 2451  RSPB Scottish Birdfair - Get back to nature! Whether you›re a dedicated birder, a garden birdwatcher or simply love all things nature, the Scottish Birdfair has something for you. 10-May-2014 EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE  The Coach House KIRKLISTON 0131 333 5001  Cookery Course: Fish and Shellfish  - Skills courses allow students to either learn brand new techniques or to turn a passion into a skill. We will explain and practice the fundamental and essential techniques necessary to mastering each skill. -  www.esfw.com  10-May-2014 LAUDER PRIMARY SCHOOL : 09.00 - 13.00  Allanbank Gardens LAUDER  Lauderdale Scout Group Community Car Wash - Come along and support our hardworking Beavers, Cubs & Scouts at our community car wash. Raising funds for essential kit such as camping & cooking equipment as well as weekly games supplies. There will also be a raffle with some great prizes. - by donation  18 WHATSONSCOTLAND.COM