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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Lasting Impressions: The National Trust for Scotland and the Printed Word
No. 28 Charlotte Square
Fri 1 August 2008 - Fri 31 October 2008
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This year is the 500th anniversary of the printed word in Scotland and the Trust is marking the anniversary with an exhibition at N° 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, from 1 August to 31 October. More>
Lasting Impressions: The National Trust for Scotland and the Printed Word features exhibits from Robert Smail’s Printing Works at Innerleithen and literary treasures from our collections.
There will also be hands-on activities and a series of lunchtime talks on the history and practice of printing.
Visit www.nts.org.uk/LastingImpressions to see the full range of activities.
Dates:
Friday 1 August 2008 - Friday 31 October 2008
Times:
11am-3pm Monday to Saturday
Contact:
0844 493 2100
Booking:
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Children's Activities & The Big Draw
Georgian House
Mon 6 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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October 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.
During October, we will also be participating in the Big Draw … for all budding artists out there. More details to follow.
Dates:
Monday 6 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
10-5pm
Contact:
enquiries 0131 225 2160 or email thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk
Booking:
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Wanted: Budding Georgian Artists!
Georgian House
Mon 6 October 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
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Be inspired by our beautiful collections and design your own Georgian Treasures. More>
Be the new Raeburn or Ramsay and draw a portrait of yourself or one of your family or friends (perhaps in Georgian costume!). Or you can be the new Wedgwood and design your own dinner service or chamberpot!
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Dates:
Monday 6 October 2008 - Sunday 26 October 2008
Times:
10.00am – 5.00pm daily (last admission 4.30pm)
Contact:
0844 493 2118
Booking:
Booking not required
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Fungi Fun
Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
Wed 15 October 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Mushrooms are pretty mysterious things... Come along to play some games and bust some myths - and find some fungi for ourselves.
Dates:
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Fungi Fun
Inveresk Lodge Garden
Fri 17 October 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Mushrooms are pretty mysterious things... Come along to play some games and bust some myths - and find some fungi for ourselves.
Dates:
Friday 17 October 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Fungi Fun
House Of The Binns
Sat 18 October 2008
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A Ranger led children's event. More>
Mushrooms are pretty mysterious things... Come along to play some games and bust some myths - and find some fungi for ourselves.
Dates:
Saturday 18 October 2008
Times:
2 - 3.30pm
Contact:
Booking:
Booking essential, Hannah Levene 0844 4932124 or hlevene@nts.org.uk
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Living History Weekends – Scripted Tours
Georgian House
Sat 15 November 2008 - Sun 23 November 2008
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Our costumed actors will transport you back 200 years to reveal the lifestyle of
the period.
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Scripted costumed tours: The date is 1811and Britain is at war with France. Come and meet Mr and Mrs Lamont and their household servants as they prepare the House for a party to celebrate the engagement of their daughter Georgina. Experience a snapshot of the lifestyle of the rich and their servants at a time of great social change.
Fun for all ages!
Maximum of 15-17 on each tour; tours start every 20 minutes and run from 11am on the Saturdays and 12 noon on the Sundays
Dates:
Saturday 15 November 2008 - Sunday 23 November 2008
Times:
Saturday 15th November, Sunday 16th November
Saturday 22nd November, Sunday 23rd November
Saturdays 11am – 3pm
Sundays 12noon – 3pm
Contact:
Sheonagh Martin / Rachel Phillip on 0131 225 2160 or email thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk
Booking:
To book, please contact Sheonagh Martin / Rachel Phillip on 0131 225 2160 or email thegeorgianhouse@nts.org.uk
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Winter exhibition: Lesley Skeates
Gladstone's Land
Tue 18 November 2008 - Sun 23 November 2008
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This exhibition will feature some of the pastel sketches and oil paintings Lesley has produced at St Abb's Head this summer. More>
Lesley is 'Artist in Residence' at the Trust Nature Reserve, St Abb's Head.
The headland is an inspiration for artists; dramatic cliffs, a wild sea, bold colours and ever-changing light conditions.
Dates:
Tuesday 18 November 2008 - Sunday 23 November 2008
Times:
10am-6pm daily. Exhibition is open until 8pm on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November.
Contact:
0844 493 2120
Booking:
Not required.
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Winter exhibition: The Scottish Perspective
Gladstone's Land
Tue 25 November 2008 - Sun 30 November 2008
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A group of four painters will be showing their highly individual interpretations of their surrounding land and seascapes. More>
Scottish Perspective had a successful exhibition in London in 2007 and this will be their first showing in Edinburgh.
Don't miss out on a great opportunity to meet contemporary artists exhibiting their work in a unique 17th century setting. The Gladstone Gallery is open daily during the exhibitions and admission is free.
Dates:
Tuesday 25 November 2008 - Sunday 30 November 2008
Times:
10am-6pm daily.
Contact:
0844 493 2120
Booking:
Not required.
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