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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
| 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
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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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