Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh and the Lothians is known world-wide for the exciting festivals which light up the capital in the summer months but there's much more to the region's events calendar - enjoy international rugby, food festivals, dance and storytelling and much more.
Archaeology Festival
Sep 1-30, phone for times
Archaeology Scotland
Throughout the month there will be a host of lectures, digs, exhibitions, guided walks, excavations and more for budding enthusiasts and members of the public to enjoy.
Giants In The Forest
Mon-Sun dawn-dusk, ends Oct 31
Holyrood Park
These unique pieces of nature are outside the Rangers Cottage, where they will hang indefinitely, growing and changing with the seasons. Giants in the Forest is all about getting outdoors and experiencing Scotland's most amazing wilderness - even in the middle of the city. The Giants is a community art project, partnered with The City of Edinburgh Council, Historic Scotland and Vision Mechanics.
Carnivore Magic Moment
From May 6, Mon-Sun, phone for times, ends Dec 31 2014
Edinburgh Zoo
Not for the faint-hearted, this experience offers two visitors at a time the opportunity to get up close and feed two resident lions, and get inside information about their life at the Zoo. During the tour, the keeper will talk about their history and the importance of conservation.
Garage
From Aug 3, Sat & Sun 12noon-4pm, or by appointment, 07917 668 044, ends Sep 18
Garage
Site-specific and collaborative works in various media by artists including Rebecca Key, Ailie Rutherford, Malcy Duff, David MacDiarmid, Sarah Kenchington, Belinda Gilbert Scott and Stephane Cattaneo. The projects presented will include a series of live events and performances, creating links between artists and artist groups from many areas of the UK.
Witch
Aug 31-Nov 2, phone for times
Peter Potter Gallery
Liz Adamson and Alexa Hare collaborate on a thought provokingly dark and mesmeric exhibition examining the enigmas of truth and perception surrounding the infamous 17th century witch hunts in East Lothian.
Guided Private Morning Tour For Groups
From Sep 1, Mon-Sun 8.30am-10.30am, ends Dec 31
Palace Of Holyroodhouse
Visit the State Apartments and go behind the scenes of Scotland's official residence of The Queen.
SINthetic
Aug 1-Sep 30, 9am-1pm
Hemma
Up and coming British visual artist Wendy H opens her first ever solo show, with a collection of an expression of current times.
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Mechanics Of Man
Aug-Oct, Mon-Sun 9.30am-6pm, last adm 5pm, Nov, Mon-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm, last adm 3.30pm, Aug 28, 30 & 31, 9.30am-8pm, last adm 7pm, Aug 29, Sep 1, 9.30am-6pm, last adm 5pm, ends Nov 10
Queen's Gallery At The Palace Of Holyrood House
The event includes thirty sheets of the artist's groundbreaking investigations into the workings of the human body displayed alongside images prepared using the latest medical technology.
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Mechanics Of Man
From Aug 2, Aug 2-Oct 31, 9.30am-6pm, last adm 5pm, Nov 1-10, 9.30am-4.30pm, last adm 3.30pm, ends Nov 10
Palace Of Holyroodhouse
The event includes thirty sheets of the artist's groundbreaking investigations into the workings of the human body displayed alongside images prepared using the latest medical technology.
