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No. 28 Charlotte Square
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Used Bookshop
Gladstone's Land
Fri 21 March 2008 - Fri 31 October 2008
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Large variety of used books for sale at very reasonable prices of 50p and £1. Nearly new books are individually priced. More>
All proceeds go towards conservation work at the property. Donations of used books welcome - please contact the property before donating.
Dates:
Friday 21 March 2008 - Friday 31 October 2008
Times:
10-5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Contact:
Gladstone's Land - 0844 493 2120
Booking:
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Newhailes Environment Fair
Newhailes
Sun 18 May 2008
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Newhailes' biggest green event is back! More>
Stalls from all sorts of environmental organisations plus crafts, entertainments and lots more fun to be had, don't miss out!
Smail's @ Newhailes bring you printrash
Printing on, from and with the things others throw away with staff from the National Trust for Scotland's own operational letterpress printers, Robert Smail's Printing Works.
A fun-filled day learning how to reduce our impact on the planet. Ask those niggling questions in the Climate Change Education hut, get info on how to make perfect compost, learn about recycling in our area and much more!
You can also enjoy the Lomond Ceilidh band, hear stories from the natural and supernatural worlds in the storytelling yurt, go on a minibeast safari and get crafting using waste materials.
Dates:
Sunday 18 May 2008
Times:
11am - 4pm
Contact:
Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
Booking:
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Birdwatching for total beginners
House Of The Binns
Sat 7 June 2008
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Want to know your wagtails from your warblers? Come along to this informal walk with the Ranger to learn the basics of bird ID and tips on successful birding. More>
Bring binoculars if you have them.
Dates:
Saturday 7 June 2008
Times:
9 - 11am
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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National Moth Night
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Sat 7 June 2008
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Come along to Inveresk to discover more above these fascinating creatures. More>
We'll be using light traps to catch and record as many species as possible as part of this special national survey. (No moths are harmed in the making of this event!)
Dates:
Saturday 7 June 2008
Times:
9pm - late
Contact:
Booking:
Booking recommended, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Children's Activities
Georgian House
Sat 28 June 2008 - Sun 7 September 2008
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Summer break - activities for children: More>
writing with a quill pen; try on costumes; handling collection; and colouring in. This in addition to the Children's Activity Guide we offer all year round.
Dates:
Saturday 28 June 2008 - Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
10-5pm
Contact:
enquiries 0131 225 2160 or email thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk
Booking:
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Super Senses
House Of The Binns
Mon 30 June 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Can you hear as well as a fox? Can you see as well as an owl? Fun and games using your amazing senses!
Dates:
Monday 30 June 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Gladstone Gallery
Gladstone's Land
Tue 1 July 2008 - Sun 7 September 2008
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Contemporary artists exhibiting and selling their work. Changing exhibitions throughout 1st July to 7th September. More>
Contact the property if you would like more specific information on the exhibiting artist.
Dates:
Tuesday 1 July 2008 - Sunday 7 September 2008
Times:
July and August: 11-7pm
September: 11-5pm
Contact:
Gladstone's Land - 0844 493 2120
Booking:
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Living in the Forest
Newhailes
Thu 3 July 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Our wildlife is perfectly adapted for woodland living, but what about us? How would we survive in the forest? Come along and help the Ranger build some shelters and forage for food and medicine!
Dates:
Thursday 3 July 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking recommended, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Guides in 17th Century Costume
Gladstone's Land
Sat 5 July 2008 - Sat 30 August 2008
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Visitors can experience what life was really like in 17th century Edinburgh, with guides in costume. (This event takes place on Saturday afternoons in July and August only.) More>
Regular admission charge applies. Members of any National Trust are given free entry with a valid card.
Dates:
Saturday 5 July 2008 - Saturday 30 August 2008
Times:
10-7pm (last admission 6.30pm)
Contact:
Gladstone's Land - 0844 493 2120
Booking:
No need to book - just turn up!
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Pondemonium
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Tue 8 July 2008
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A ranger-led children's event. More>
The Inveresk pond is heaving with life at this time of year. Come along to play some games and do some dipping to see what you can find wriggling away in the depths.
Dates:
Tuesday 8 July 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Minibeast Mayhem
House Of The Binns
Mon 14 July 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Search out the bugs of woodland and meadow with the help of sweep nets, pooters and pots - and the Ranger!
Dates:
Monday 14 July 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Bugs and butterflies
Newhailes
Thu 24 July 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Search out the bugs of woodland and meadow with the help of sweep nets, pooters and pots. If the sun is out we'll also do a special walk looking for Newhailes' beautiful butterflies.
Dates:
Thursday 24 July 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking recommended, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Pondemonium
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Mon 4 August 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
The Inveresk pond is heaving with life at this time of year. Come along to play some games and do some dipping to see what you can find wriggling away in the depths.
Dates:
Monday 4 August 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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