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WHAT'S ON 17th - 18th AUGUST 17-Aug-2013 VARIOUS IN LOANHEAD  Midlothian LOANHEAD  LOANHEAD STREET FAIR 2013 - Fountain Green, Loanhead 10.00am – 1.00pm Stalls operated by various local community groups, music and entertainment. Free admission. Further information from www.loanheadnews.co.uk  17-Aug-2013 until 18-Aug-2013 TRAQUAIR HOUSE  Traquair House INNERLEITHEN 01896 830323  Books, Borders and Bikes - A unique literary festival bringing international writers, thinkers and politicians together for a weekend of inspiring debates, literary walks and storytelling bike rides through the beautiful Borders’ countryside. For further information please visit www.beyondbordersscotland.com - www.traquair.co.uk 17-Aug-2013 EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE  The Coach House KIRKLISTON 0131 333 5001  Champagne Day for Ladies - This jam packed one day class is the ultimate indulgence. The day begins with a cookery class taught be our professional tutors. Both the enthusiastic novice and budding professional alike will delight in the creative seasonal recipes and the professional’s tips for creating a faultless three course menu. -  www.esfw.com 17-Aug-2013 TRAPRAIN LAW : 2 - 4pm  Brae Heads Loan EAST LINTON 01786 478509  Important Plant Area Guided Walk - The walk which is led by Countryside Ranger Laura Douglas will explore different habitats looking at wild flowers, scarce lichens, mosses and liverworts. - www.plantlife.org.uk/scotland  18-Aug-2013 JOHN GRAY CENTRE : 1.30 -3.30 drop in sessions  Lodge Street HADDINGTON 01620 828200  Meet the Ancestors - Bones, bones, bones. Learn about our ancestors how they lived and died and what the archaeologists found. Join us on Sunday 11th and 18th August. - Free, Donations welcome -www.johngraycentre.org 18-Aug-2013 LINLITHGOW CANAL CENTRE : 1pm  Manse Road Basin LINLITHGOW  Canal Fun Day 2013 - Th