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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.

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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.

Facility: Car parking

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.

Facility: Available to hire Facility: Cafe/Restaurant Facility: Car parking

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.

Saturday at Espionage

Sat, phone for times
Espionage

Resident DJs spin chart, pop, R&B and house.

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.

Facility: Cafe/Restaurant

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.

Facility: Cafe/Restaurant

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.

Facility: Cafe/Restaurant

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