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| This section gives you information on events
happening within ASVA, our members and the tourism industry. If you are
aware of an impending event, which is not listed, why not email us the details
on info@asva.co.uk. |
| Scotland: A Changing Nation - 11 July 2008 to 31 December 2012 |
| Opening 11 July 2008 Level 6 Free Discover the political, industrial and cultural influences that have helped shaped today’s Scotland. In July, a major new permanent gallery will open at the National Museum of Scotland. From the First World War to the present day, Scotland: A Changing Nation will trace the varied experiences of people living and working in Scotland. Through first-hand accounts, significant objects and film, you can examine how Scotland has been shaped into the nation it is today. Scotland: A Changing Nation explores five major themes affecting life in Scotland, including war, industry and economics and social change. The final part of the journey celebrates Scottish achievement in sport, culture, medicine, science and technology. Exhibits will range from traditional to contemporary, including everything from furniture to food and technology to textiles. Reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of Scottish culture during the past century, this gallery brings together many fascinating objects and perspectives from all over Scotland – creating a thought-provoking glimpse into Scottish social history. |
| Location: National Museum of Scotland Web: www.nms.ac.uk |
| The Orchar Collection at Broughty Castle Museum - 06 January 2010 to 27 November 2010 |
| James Guthrie Orchar was one of Dundee's most prominent businessmen. A successful inventor, engineer and entrepreneur, today he is remembered primarily as a patron of the arts. His art collection - which contains over 400 paintings, drawings and prints - survives intact and is regarded as one of the most important Victorian collections of Scottish art in the country. The display, which is a new gallery for Broughty Castle, features 30 paintings from the Orchar Collection - a selection of portraits, landscapes and still lifes by artists of the Robert Scott Lauder Group, including William McTaggart, Hugh Cameron, George Paul Chalmers and William Quiller Orchardson. It also includes twentieth century paintings by Alec Grieve, Philip de Laszlo and James McIntosh Patrick. Admission Free. Oct to March: Tue to Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12.30-4pm Closed Mon April to Sept: Mon to Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12.30-4pm |
| Location: Broughty Castle Museum, Castle Approach, Broughty Ferry, Dundee Telephone: 01382 436916 Web: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/broughtycastle |
| Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories - 06 March 2010 to 31 December 2010 |
| This exhibition offers the chance to discover some of the most extraordinary treasures in the care of National Museums Scotland. Featuring over 300 objects drawn from the four corners of the globe and spanning across centuries, Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories celebrates the wonder and diversity of the National Museums’ world-class collections. From a Sumatran tiger to a Victorian corset, Treasured is an eclectic mix of the spectacular, extraordinary, precious and personal. The exhibition provides a link to the Royal Museum collections during closure, casting new light on familiar objects and also giving a first glimpse of some of the objects which will feature in the redeveloped National Museum of Scotland when it re-opens in 2011. Free. |
| Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Telephone: 0131 225 7534 Web: www.nms.ac.uk |
| Marriage in the Movies - 09 April 2010 to 30 October 2010 |
| Marriage in the Movies presents some of the most memorable wedding moments captured on film as we showcase gowns and accessories from the big (and small) screens. The exhibition features wedding dresses worn by Keira Knightley, Helena Bonham-Carter and Meryl Streep, examines the iconic work of Oscar-winning costume designers, and explores the history of the wedding gown from its symbolism and tradition to fashion and style. While all the wedding gowns on display were made especially for the screen, they also represent the story and the style of the time – from the 1770s in Frankenstein and the late eighteenth century in The Duchess, to the early 1900s in Howard’s End. Entrance included in Museum admission |
| Location: National Museum of Costume, Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8HQ Telephone: 0131 225 7534 Web: www.nms.ac.uk |
| Thursday Health Walks (Walks and Talks) - 06 May 2010 to 30 December 2010 |
| All Ages, Free 10.15 am Meet at the East Gate Meet new people and get some fresh air while you're at it. Join us for some short walks to improve your health and boost your well being. All walks are free. Part of the Paths for all Partnership. www.pathsforall.org.uk |
| Location: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh Telephone: 0131 552 7171 Web: www.rbge.org.uk |
| Daily Garden Walks (Walks and Talks) - 06 May 2010 to 31 October 2010 |
| 15+, £3 11.00 am & 2.00pm daily Meet at the John Hope Gateway Reception Desk Celebrate the seasons and join our expert Garden Guides on a tour of the Garden. Discover seasonal highlights, hidden treasures and tales of the intrepid adventurers behind the plants we grow. |
| Location: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Telephone: 0131 552 7171 Web: www.rbge.co.uk |
| ORKNEY VENUS EXHIBITION - 15 May 2010 to 03 October 2010 |
| The Orkney Venus is the oldest representation of a human form ever found in Scotland and shows the earliest depiction of a face from anywhere in the UK. The exhibition will allow visitors to get a close-up view of the tiny 5,000-year-old female carving – found during excavations by Historic Scotland on the island of Westray. Adults £2.50, concessions £2.00. For further information including opening hours please visit www.westrayheritage.co.uk. |
| Location: Westray Heritage Centre, Orkney Web: www.westrayheritage.co.uk |
| The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked - 21 May 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
| Special Exhibitions gallery, Level 3 Free A major new exhibition on the iconic Lewis Chessmen will open at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh in May this year. Featuring chessmen drawn from the collections of National Museums Scotland and the British Museum, The Lewis Chessmen: Unmasked is the most comprehensive exhibition on the chessmen for over a decade. The exhibition will look at the mystery and intrigue surrounding the chessmen, explore the stories surrounding their discovery and show how the characters reflected society at the time they were made. It will draw upon new research by National Museums Scotland on their craftsmanship, origins and historical context to provide visitors with a new and vibrant perspective on the chessmen. The National Museum of Scotland is the first venue for the exhibition, which will later travel to Aberdeen Art Gallery, Shetland Museum & Archives and Museum nan Eilean in Stornoway. The exhibition and tour has been made possible with funding from the Scottish Government. |
| Location: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF Telephone: 0131 225 7534 Web: www.nms.ac.uk |
| Chicks on Speed: Don’t Art, Fashion, Music - 05 June 2010 to 08 August 2010 |
| This is the first major solo exhibition in the UK of Chicks on Speed; an ever-changing multidisciplinary art group who apply punk-inspired DIY ethic to interrogate the boundaries of art, craft, fashion, music and new media. Known globally for their melting-pot-style – encompassing cutting-edge pop music, performance art, a record label, collage graphics, painting and DIY fashion. Chick’s on Speed’s practice is chaotic and firmly against sedative art. With their tongues firmly in their cheeks, they are happy to court controversy. |
| Location: Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY Telephone: 01382 900 900 Web: www.dca.org.uk |
| Go Wild in the Country - 25 June 2010 to 23 August 2010 |
| 11:30/14:00 (2hrs) Booking essential on 0131 247 4369 Enjoy country activities including den-making, ranger skills, photography and our Garden Detectives exhibition. Make a day of it with a picnic and trips on our Farm Explorer. |
| Location: National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride G76 9HR Telephone: 0131 225 7534 Web: www.nms.ac.uk |
| Go Wild in the Country - 25 June 2010 to 23 August 2010 |
| 11:30/14:00 (2hrs) Booking essential on 0131 247 4369 Enjoy country activities including den-making, ranger skills, photography and our Garden Detectives exhibition. Make a day of it with a picnic and trips on our Farm Explorer. |
| Location: National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Rd, East Kilbride Telephone: 0131 247 4369 Web: www.nms.ac.uk |
| Alan Davie at 90 - 26 June 2010 to 16 October 2010 |
| Alan Davie was born in Grangemouth in 1920 and studied at Edinburgh College of Art in the late 1930’s. Consistently named as one of Scotland’s most prolific living artists, he is, for many, one of the most important British painters of the post-war decades. As a celebration of Davie’s life and work as he approaches his 90th birthday, Falkirk Council presents an exhibition of his recent work at the Park Gallery, Callendar House. This will be the first exhibition in the Park Gallery’s new location within Callendar House, and to give visitors the opportunity to see as many of the painter’s recent works as possible, the show will be presented in two parts. The exhibition will open on the 26th June, with a new selection of work on display in the gallery from the 4th September. Alan Davie at 90 will be supported by a programme of talks and events, including a personal account of working with Davie by Kip Gresham of The Print Studio, Cambridge, who was for many years has provided the technical expertise to help him realise his ideas; and a unique gig at the Falkirk Wheel by NeWt, introduced by Peter Nelson, Professor of Music and Technology at Edinburgh University, acknowledging Davie’s reputation as an accomplished jazz musician. Admission to the Park Gallery, Callendar House is free and the venue is open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm and on Sundays until the end of September, from 2pm to 5pm. Tickets for all talks and events can be obtained from the Steeple Box Office by calling 01324 506850. |
| Location: The Park Gallery, Callendar House Telephone: 01324 503789 Web: www.falkirk.gov.uk/alandavieat90 |
| Floating Zoo Exhibition - 01 July 2010 until Today |
| In the marine world it's the little things that count! There are literally billions of tiny plants and animals all drifting around the ocean with the tides like a floating zoo. Find out about this miniature marine world |
| Location: Scottish Seabird Centre Web: www.seabird.org |
| Camperdown Zoofest 2010 - A Festival of Animals! - 03 July 2010 to 15 August 2010 |
| Something fun every weekday of the school holidays. Various events and activities including face-painting, storytelling, 'animals up close' safaris, workshops, quiz picnics, animal games and more! Check the website for details. Admission included in normal entrance fee to Wildlife Centre. Sat 3 July - Sun 15 August various times each day |
| Location: Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Road, Dundee Telephone: 01382 431811 |
| Save the Planet Show - 06 July 2010 until Today |
| Join Profession Egghead and his team of presenters for this exciting live show in the Wildlife Theatre. 2pm - 3pm. 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th,, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th, 31st July |
| Location: Wildlife Theatre, Scottish Seabird Centre Web: www.seabird.org |
| An Ideal Husband - 15 July 2010 to 15 October 2010 |
| An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde is a dark, glittering comedy which explores the risks inherent in a life lived in the public spotlight: must a politician be perfect? Is it right that anyone should be judged entirely by their past? In 1895, such questions caused a sensation; with new questions about political integrity now dominating our own age, this elegant, stylish work retains a surprisingly sharp contemporary resonance. |
| Location: Pitlochry Festival Theatre Telephone: 01796 484626 Web: http://www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/ |
| A Slice of Life - 19 July 2010 to 08 August 2010 |
| 11:00 – 13:00/ 14:00 – 16:00 Free (Drop-in) Step back in time and encounter everyday characters from Scottish history, all with a story to tell. From an alewife to a steam engine driver – who will you meet today? There will be two characters daily – check the information screens for gallery locations. |
| Location: National Museum of Scotland Web: www.nms.ac.uk/events |
| Family Fun Week - 27 July 2010 until Today |
| Visit our space-themed room at the Observatory and meet our artists and astronomer. Try out some amazing, fun activities that are out of this world! For all ages. No need to book. Admission Free. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm |
| Location: Mills Observatory, Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee Telephone: 01382 435967 Web: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mills |
| Medieval Mayhem - 30 July 2010 to 02 August 2010 |
| 11.00am - 3:00pm A child’s dream come true – the chance to try junior jousting, archery and crossbow shooting. Plus learn hunting skills and how to handle a sword. All this is combined with lively stories of heroic quests and thrilling battles. Parents will be so jealous! Normal admission charges apply |
| Location: Stirling Castle Telephone: 01786 450000 Web: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events |
| Japanese Blossom Trees in Silk - Today until Today |
| £15 Take inspiration from our spiritual Japanese garden and create the most delicate and beautiful panels in silk and silk cushions for your home. With Lynda Frame. 10.30am–3.30pm. Booking essential. |
| Location: Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh Contact: Margaret Findlay Telephone: 0131 529 3963 Email: margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk Web: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/museums |
| Magical Storypots - Today until Today |
| The museum is full of stories. Make your own little pot to grow your own story seeds in. Choose a character in the museum and decorate the pot and make your own little plant stick. Watch your story grow and grow……………. 10.30 am – 12.30 pm or 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm £4 per adult/child |
| Location: Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh Contact: Margaret Findlay Telephone: 0131 529 3963 Email: margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk Web: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/museums |