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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
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