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WHAT'S ON 10th - 11th MAY
10-May-2014
JOHN GRAY CENTRE : 10 am
Lodge Street HADDINGTON 01620 828200
Palaeography for beginners: a one-day 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. www.johngraycentre.org
10-May-2014
LAURISTON CASTLE : 10:30am-12:30pm
2a Cramond Road South EDINBURGH 0131 336 2060
Pond Dipping! - Come along to the beautiful Japanese garden
pond to discover what lies beneath! Like a real scientist, record
what mini beasts you have found in a special little book. We will
then create individual wooden boats to sail in the pond. With Mike
Durnan. - £5 per person - www.usherhall.co.uk
10-May-2014 until 11-May-2014
TANTALLON CASTLE : 12 pm
EDINBURGH 01620 892727
Historic Scotland: Archaeologists Under Siege - Explore
the work of the 16th century German artist Albrecht Dürer. This
exhibition will include many of Dürer’s famous prints, like his iconic
Melancholy, Saint Jerome in his Study and Knight, Death and the
Devil. Dürer (1471-1528) was the most important artist of the
Northern Renaissance and is one of the most celebrated artists of all
time. - www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
10-May-2014
MAIN STREET : 9am-1pm
Balerno BALERNO
Balerno Farmers’ Market - Balerno Farmers’ Market is held on
the second Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the
village of Balerno. www.balernovt.org.uk11-May-2014
CAFE GRANDE : 6 pm
184 Bruntsfield Place EDINBURGH BRUNTSFIELD 0131 228 1188
Wine Tasting at Cafe Grande - Come to Cafe Grande to taste
some excellent wines! - £12 - www.cafegrande.co.uk
11-May-2014
MURRAYFIELD STADIUM
Murrayfield EDINBURGH MURRAYFIELD 0131 346 5000
THE EDINBURGH KILTWALK 2014 - The Kiltwalk are proud
to have The Sick Kids Friends Foundation as our main Edinburgh
charity partner. This amazing organisation supports the work of the
Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. With your support,
they’ll be able to help even more local kids and their families get the
care and attention they need. - £20 - www.thekiltwalk.co.uk
11-May-2014
TEVIOT ROW HOUSE : 2 pm
13 Bristo Square EDINBURGH 0131 650 4673
Dolina McLennan- A Continuing Renaissance - Directed by
Mike Alexander of Pelicula Films Ltd for BBC Alba, Dolina is an archiverich, hour-length celebration of the career of Dolina MacLennan, singer
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actor writer and Gaelic activist.- www.tracscotland.org
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WHATSONSCOTLAND.COM
11-May-2014
TEVIOT ROW HOUSE : 2 pm
13 Bristo Square EDINBURGH 0131 650 4673
Scott’s Songs: Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border - Today›s
singers salute the vital ballad collecting of Sir Walter Scott. To
accompany the new historical critical edition of Scott›s 1802
Minstrelsy, published by Mainz and Edinburgh Universities, Malinky
singer and folklorist Steve Byrne assembles a cast of singers from
today’s trad scene to perform ballads from the collection
www.tracscotland.org
11-May-2014
TEVIOT ROW HOUSE : 5 pm
13 Bristo Square EDINBURGH 0131 650 4673
TradFest Debate: Revival or Renaissance? - Are we in a
cultural revival or renaissance now in Scotland? If so why, and
where is it taking us? Tradfest performers and activists look across
the artistic spectrums to consider the present and debate the future,
and what if anything should be done about it. - Free, non-ticketed
11-May-2014
TEVIOT ROW HOUSE : 7 pm
13 Bristo Square EDINBURGH 0131 650 4673
Reflect it in Sang: Sangstream Finale Concert - Inspired by
choir members’ personal and family histories, Sangstream and
friends present a fascinating collection of folk songs, stories and
music that bring a personal narrative to key events and movements
from the last 100 years in Scotland. www.tracscotland.org
11-May-2014
USHER HALL : 7.30 am
Lothian Road EDINBURGH WEST END VILLAGE
Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita - Merging the boundaries between
classical, world, folk and traditional music, Welsh harpist Catrin Finch
and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita blend two completely
different musical cultures and create something coherent, relevant
and entirely new. www.usherhall.co.uk
11-May-2014
ROYAL OAK : 8.30 pm
Infirmary Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE 0131 557 2976
Alastair McDonald Wee Folk Club’s 15th Anniversary - The
Wee Folk Club celebrates its 15th anniversary. Alastair McDonald
was the very first guest in May 1999 – and here he is, not a day
older, to celebrate with us! Alastair is one of Scotland’s most loved,
most talented and most versatile showbiz personalities. www.royaloak-folk.com
11-May-2014
SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE : 3 pm
43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579
Blyde Lasses: Shetland Songs and Tunes - Journey with Blyde
Lasses (Glad Girls) into Shetland’s rich musical tradition via their
unique combination of fiddle, concertina and voice. Claire White
and Frances Wilkins deliver a sparkling afternoon of storytelling,
songs and fine tunes, stemming from their ethnomusicology and
broadcasting expertise. www.tracscotland.org
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