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April 2010

Jazz
The Bein Inn
Register House Edinburgh
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Throughout April 2010, 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 April 2010 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 April 2010, 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 on their website www.cac.org.uk
Loch Rannoch
Harp Festival logo
Highland dancing
Howden Park Centre, Livingston
April 2010 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. www.goforth.co.uk

9th to 14th April, 2010, Edinburgh International Harp Festival, Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh. This annual event promises to be the best one ever. Attended by musicians from all over the world. This event is one not to be missed. For full details of programme and ticket prices please visit www.harpfestival.co.uk Continuing to 18th April 2010, Ceilidh Culture, Edinburgh. A lively and vibrant celebration of Scottish arts, showcasing music, dance, poetry and storytelling from home and abroad. Individual performances, concerts, workshops and classes in traditional song, music, dance and storytelling all feature. www.ceilidhculture.co.uk will give you a taste of what to expect.

17th April 2010, 21st Annual Conference of the Scottish Association of Family History Societies Howden Park Centre, Livingston, West Lothian. Whether you are a seasoned ancestor or hunter, or just interested in researching your own family tree, it will be well worth a visit. Details can be found at www.safhs.org.uk
John Knox House
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Scale model car
Holyrood Palace
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.

1st to 10th April 2010, Aberdeen Art Gallery, School Hill, Aberdeen. The Gallery presents a major exhibition of work by one of Scotland’s most highly regarded artists, Frances Walker, in celebration of her 80th birthday. Full details of opening times can be found at www.aberdeencityandshire.com


24th and 25th April 2010, Scottish National Scale Model Show, Perth. The Dewars Centre in Perth welcomes the largest scale model show in Scotland. Attracting modellers from all over the UK and Europe, the show features the competition to find the Junior and Senior model-maker in Scotland, model displays and demonstrations of model-making for all skill levels. Visit their website at www.scotnats.org.uk for information on their activities.

Until 11th April 2010, The Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton & Antarctic, Photography, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh. This exhibition of Antarctic photography by Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley celebrates the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott’s ill fated journey to the South Pole. Full details can be found at www.royalcollection.org.uk

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