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| Throughout January 2011, Every Friday 5pm to 8pm Live Jazz, Snafu, Aberdeen. Meet Simon Gall and his pack of jazz cats when they are let loose for some fine jazz music every Friday early evening. If you've just finished work and want to relax this is the place for you. Free entry, complimentary nibbles and if booking parties of over four a free bottle of house wine. To book a table visit www.clubsnafu.com | Throughout January 2011 at The Bein Inn, Glenfarg, nr Perth, Perthshire. A favourite venue for live music lovers. The Bein Inn plays host to a wide selection of different artistes. For full programme details please visit www.beininn.com. | Throughout January 2011, ScotlandsPeople
Centre, East End Princes Street, Edinburgh. Visitors
can view digitised key Scottish resources such as birth, marriage
and death records, wills, census records and coats of arms,
going back almost 500 years. Staff are on hand to offer help
and advice. Visit www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk
for full details.
| Throughout the year Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, provides an abundance of interesting events to suit the whole family from experiencing what it was like to be a servant in the castle in days gone by to art classes and discovering the exotic blooms which can be found in the gardens there is something for everyone. Full details can be found at Laurieston Castle |
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| January 2011 and throughout the year, Loch Rannoch Watersports Centre, Kinloch Rannoch. A multitude of activities are available to groups and individuals. Taster sessions for beginners are available all week, while those with more experience can benefit from further training or simply hire one of their boats. All activities are under the supervision of qualified staff, and all necessary equipment can be provided for a safe and enjoyable day, weekend or week away. You can choose from Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boat Hire, Mountain Biking, Quad Biking, Off Road Driving and Safari’s, Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, and multi-activity courses. Super Funday Loch Rannoch | 1st January 2011 The Loony
Dook, South Queensferry, nr Edinburgh. To celebrate the
first day of every new year, a growing number of hardy souls
leap into the freezing waters of the Firth of Forth at South
Queensferry - fancy dress welcome, wetsuits not allowed and
all monies collected go to local charities. You don't have to
be loony to join in but it helps.. To participate you need a ticket which can only be bought in advance of event day and places are limited.
To buy your ticket(s) on-line visit http://www.ticketsoup.com/tickets/loony-dook-2011-12147/default.aspx Please note up to 10 places can be registered on-line in one transaction. To purchase 11 or more tickets you can call the Box Office on 0844 894 2011.. To find out more about this fun event please visit www.theloonydook.co.uk or http://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/content/the-loony-dook/3737/ | 13th to 30th January 2011, Celtic Connections, various vebues in Glasgow. The biggest winter music festival in the world, Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent at venues across the city. From concerts, ceilidhs and club-nights to drums, drams and dancing, January evenings will never be dull again! www.celticconnections.com | 7th January 2011, Vienese New Year
Gala, Usher hall, Edinburgh. This spectacular event takes
you back in time to the days of the glittering ballrooms of
19th Century Vienna. For full programme details please visit
www.usherhall.co.uk
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| Throughout the year, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, John Knox House High Street, Edinburgh. The Centre is a unique venue the home of Scotland's stories on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The autumn and winter programme reflects the seasons and celebrations of St. Andrew's Day, Yule and the turning of the year, with live storytelling, theatre and family events. Please visit their web address scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk for all the relevant details. | 22nd and 23rd January 2011, Accents On Acting with Lynn Bains. Lynn has been accent coach on every American play at PFT since 1989 and is widely regarded as Scotland's top American accent coach. In this workshop you'll learn how to research, choose and prefect an authentic American accent. Day One starts with a focus on 2 or 3 accents, with plenty of time for practical work. Day Two sees Lynn direct you in short scenes, putting your newfound skills to the test. This will give you the confidence you need to deliver a convincing American accent! www.pitlochry.org.uk
| 23rd to 24th January 2011, Aviemore Sled Dog Rally, Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore. At this time of the year , mushers from throughout the UK gather in the area around Aviemore for one of the most challenging and prestigious of the British Siberian Husky Club's series of rallies. Hopefully the weather will proide plenty of snow to make it a real arctic experience. If there is no snow at ground level for the event, the races will still go on with mushers using a three-wheeled rig that looks like a bike without a seat. The program of events can be found at www.siberianhuskyclub.com | 26th January 2011 Up-Helly-Aa, Lerwick, Shetland. Britain's biggest and most spectacular fire festival features a torch-lit parade of almost 1000 people, dressed either as Vikings or in all manner of crazy fancy-dress costumes, the spectacular features the burning of a Viking galley, ceilidhs and all-night partying. Contact www.uphellyaa.org to find out more. |
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