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Botanic Gardens – Wed 14 March
Come and join us for a for a gentle walk around the beautiful Botanic Gardens as spring is just beginning! Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm (we have to leave at 3:05 !) or at the East Gate of the
Summerhall – Wed 7 March
Come and see what happens behind the doors at Scotland’s biggest art centre…and meet the artists! PROJECT SUMMERHALL celebrates the absolute wealth of artistic creations including drawings and illustrations, paintings, woodwork, ice sculptures, installations, photography, film and video, plus publications,
Camera Obscura – Wed 28 Feb
This week our Scotland for Newcomers group will be visiting Camera Obscura, one of Edinburgh’s main attractions. This is a unique chance to see Edinburgh in a totally different light –and from totally different angles! Expect magic, tricks and a
National Museum of Scotland – Wed 21 Feb
Join Scotland for Newcomers on Wednesday to do a quiz at the National Museum of Scotland. We will explore more of this wonderful museum and its fascinating exhibits. Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm or at the Information Desk
Scottish National Gallery – Wed 14 Feb
Join us on Wednesday to see some classical art from Scotland and around the world at The Scottish National Gallery. Meet at The Welcoming at 3pm or at the Scottish National Gallery (The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL) at 3:45pm.
National Portrait Gallery – Wed 31 Jan
What’s your favourite childhood memory? Join us on Wednesday for a trip to a nostalgic photography exhibition: “When We Were Young” at the National Portrait Gallery. Meet at The Welcoming at 3 p.m or at the National PORTRAIT Gallery EH2
Scotland for Newcomers – People’s Story Museum
For this week’s `Scotland for Newcomers` we went to The People`s Story Museum on the Royal Mile and discovered new facts about life in Edinburgh from the 1800s all the way through to 1980s. Not only did we learn about
People’s Story Museum – Wed 24 Jan
Join us on Wednesday for a trip to The People’s Story Museum where we’ll learn about how ordinary people used to live in Edinburgh. Meet at the Welcoming at 3pm or at the museum EH8 8BN at 3:45pm
Fruitmarket Gallery – Wed 17 Jan
Join us on Wednesday for a trip to see an interesting art exhibition. We’re going to see a very personal exploration of individual, family and collective identity through sculpture, installation, photography, film and drawing. Meet