WHAT ' S ON 15th- 19th JULY
15-Jul-2013 until 05-Aug-2013 OUT OF THE BLUE( DRILL HALL): 10am- 10.50am on Tuesdays 36 Dalmeny Street EDINBURGH LEITH 0131 555 7102 Happy Ears Music Classes for ages 0- 3- Music class for 0-3s each session has a unique theme, all music is live( no pre- recorded backing tracks) featuring guitar, mandolin, ukulele and plenty of percussion instruments to go round.- £ 5 per child
15-Jul-2013 ROSLIN GLEN COUNTRY PARK Roslin ROSLIN ROSLIN & BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL GALA WEEK SCAVENGER / TREASURE HUNT- 6pm for 6.30pm start. Roslin Glen Country Park( main car park). Teams( at least 1 adult and 1 child per team) will follow a trail through Roslin Glen Country Park.
15-Jul-2013 SCOTLAND’ S PEOPLE CENTRE( NEW REGISTER HOUSE): 6.30pm to 9pm Room 28 New Register House EDINBURGH 0131 314 4300 Scotland’ s People Centre( new Register House) Evening Visits- THE SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY( tel: 0131 220 3677) runs regular monthly visits to New Register House( Scotland › s People Centre), Princes Street, in the evening from 6.30pm to 9pm. These visits are very popular with those who work when the Centre is open during the day. The cost is £ 10 per person- www. scotsgenealogy. com
15-Jul-2013 HOLYROOD PARK: 1pm City Centre EDINBURGH OLD TOWN Arthur’ s Amble- The Historic Scotland Rangers Service will lead this easy graded walk to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. This gentle guided walk around Hunter’ s Bog and St. Margaret’ s Loch will look at Arthur’ s Seat’ s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!- Free- www. historic-scotland. gov. uk
15-Jul-2013 until 21-Jul-2013 VILLAGE COFFEE HOUSE: 7am-10pm 10 Rosebery Place GULLANE 01620 842 509 Open 7am-10pm during‘ The Open’ serving Ernie Els Wine- During ‹ The Open › the Village Coffee House will be extending opening hours to 7am-10pm and will be serving Ernie Els wine.-thevillagecoffeehouse. co. uk
16-Jul-2013 HOLYROOD PARK: 1pm City Centre EDINBURGH OLD TOWN Arthur’ s Secrets- A moderate graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special and learn more about Arthur’ s Seat’ s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!- Free- www. historic-scotland. gov. uk / events
16-Jul-2013 LINLITHGOW PALACE: 10am. LINLITHGOW Young Rangers- From jellyfish surveying to bird box building the Historic Scotland Rangers Service offers a range of hands on and active environmental activities for primary age children, accompanied by an adult.- Free- www. historic-scotland. gov. uk / events
16-Jul-2013 VICTORIA PARK HOUSE HOTEL 221 Ferry Road EDINBURGH LEITH Leith Folk Club- All performances are in the Clarke Suite at The Victoria Park House Hotel. Leith Folk Club meet weekly on a Tuesday. Check website for this weeks act.- www. leithfolkclub. com
16-Jul-2013 until 18-Jul-2013 FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH: Evenings 7.30pm | Matinee Thu 2.30pm 13 / 29 Nicolson Street EDINBURGH SOUTHSIDE Strictly Confidential- Craig Revel Horwood’ s brand new show Strictly Confidential gives theatre audiences the chance to get up close and personal with stars of the smash hit BBC One television series.- www. edtheatres. com
16-Jul-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 10am( 2hrs) 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 Life and Deaf Tour: Include Me in the World- Life and Deaf explores deaf identity through poetry and the arts involving young deaf people.
16-Jul-2013 GORGIE CITY FARM: 10am 51 Gorgie Road EDINBURGH GORGIE 0131 337 4202 Old Mac’ s Munchkins- Join us at the Farm every Tuesday at 10am, for an hour of farm-themed story telling, crafts, play group and songs. Suitable for children ages 2 +. Group meets at the Red Tractor.- £ 2 per child, no registration required.- www. gorgiecityfarm. org. uk
16-Jul-2013 SEVEN STORIES 30 Lime St NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE 0845 271 0777 StoryParty – Boats! Boats! Boats!- Come and join the fun with your little ones and encourage a love of books that can last a lifetime! You’ ll all enjoy our playful approach which is full of sensory activities, stimulating resources, songs and games.- www. sevenstories. org. uk
17-Jul-2013 OUT OF THE BLUE( DRILL HALL): 6pm- 10pm 36 Dalmeny Street EDINBURGH LEITH 0131 555 7102 Wiff Waff Wednesday- Wiff Waff is the 300 year old name for « ping pong », our favourite sport down here at the Drill Hall!- Free Entry- outoftheblue. org. uk
17-Jul-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 7pm 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 Café Voices: Traditional Scottish Tales- Join storyteller Calum Lykan for a traditional storytelling ceilidh full of Scottish tales and yarns. Come prepared with a piece to perform or just to enjoy the evening.- £ 5
17-Jul-2013 VARIOUS IN ROSLIN Midlothian ROSLIN ROSLIN & BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL GALA WEEK FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT- Bilston Park. Teams from Roslin and Bilston invited. Followed by pies and sandwiches in Bilston Miners’ Club.
17-Jul-2013 HOLYROOD PARK: 1pm City Centre EDINBURGH OLD TOWN Arthur’ s Adventure- This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived in the park and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.- Free- www. historic-scotland. gov. uk / events
17-Jul-2013 BOWHILL HOUSE & COUNTRY ESTATE: 2pm to 3.30pm Bowhill SELKIRK 01750 22204 Wild in the woods- Take part in one of our most popular activities – den building!- Child £ 2.50, accompanying adult free- www. bowhill. org
19-Jul-2013 VARIOUS IN ROSLIN Midlothian ROSLIN ROSLIN & BILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL GALA WEEK FANCY DRESS PARADE- 6.30pm from Bilston Miners’ Welfare Club car park. The parade is followed by a family disco in Bilston Miners’ Club. Tickets(£ 1.00 per person, under 3’ s free) for the disco must be obtained in advance.
19-Jul-2013 SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE: 12pm & 3pm( 45mins) 43-45 High Street EDINBURGH OLD TOWN 0131 5569579 Heroes of Scotland: Home and Abroad- Throughout history Scots have left their mark on the world on these shores and overseas. Join storyteller Colin Williamson to hear about the tales of legendary Scots such as Robert the Bruce and Alexander Mackenzie in the Storytelling Bothy.- £ 4
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