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This section gives details of special selected events taking place within Edinburgh and Glasgow and around the Central Belt this fortnight. Listings are compiled by date, lace and then event. Listings compi ed by Brian Donaldson.

Glasgow

Forth and Clyde Canal Community Project Annual Ceilidh Fir-hill Basin Marquee. info: 332 9| I5. 8pm--ttiidriiglrt. £4. Live music and a licensed bar for those with art interest in helping out on this project an unusual opportunity for those who like working outside and have an interest in wildlife. the environment and the arts.

Edinburgh

Hemp Awareness Day Blackfriars Street. info: 557 9855. l--5pm. free. ()ffering access to Internet sites. iiiforrttation packs. nutritious seed snacks and hemp products. this is an opportunity to learn abotit a plant which provides the world with paper. Itiel. food and fibre. The day is organised by The Leaf Trading Association and UKC‘IA. A joint collaboration. if yotr will.

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour The Beehive lnti. (.irassriiarket. info: 554 0777. 6pm. 8.30pm. £6 (£5). A great excuse to educate yourself through alcohol as the totrr follows in the footsteps of Rabbie. Sir Walter. Robert Louis arid Irvine across the alelrotises of the city.

llenfrew

Renfrew 600 \‘ar'ious venues. info: 0l-II 886 |997. Until 3| Dec. This fortriight's happenings are centred around the Renfrew Youth I-‘estival. with a series of events to reflect the energies and talents of towns yotrtlt. .‘yloorpark Youth ('entre's photography project A Day in the Life of Renfr'ew (Hi 25 Mon 4): The Grand Jam 660 takes place at Rerrfrew Town Hall with The I‘Ioor' I‘t'eaks Project. resident DJ Paul Donnelly arid UK Break Dance champ Stephen I'.\o (Sat 2); and the Radio Clyde Roadshow (Still 3).

Stirling

Battle of Stirling Bridge 700th Anniversary Various venues. info: (II 786 40l 297. Until 0 ()ct. Septeriiber sees the 700th anniversary of Williarri Wallace's victory at Stirling Bridge. The series of events aiitl esliibitions iii and around Stirling will ieacli a fevered height on the actual anrtiter'sary date. I I Sep. A mix of sport. colour. music. theatre. noise and ftrn will conclude with an outdoor spectacular and a stunning new exhibition which will esplore the legend of Wallace Iiimsell.

SATURDAY 26

Glasgow

Lothian Herbs (.irassroots‘. ~13 Woodlands Isoad.ndtx {‘19595/353.‘278.

I Ianr— l ptii. £5. One of the leading wIioIefood arid organic footl retailers hold the first in a series of events on key aspects of food and health. The debut is a talk and demonstration oit oils arid massage techniques.

Edinburgh

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See l-ri 25.

Aberdour

Aberdour Festival Various venues. info: 0| 383 860-102. I'ntil Sun 3. 'I lie fourteenth Aberdour I'estival includes a Donkey Brae run. a raft race. children's e\ents and bands galore.

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, info: 225

1188, 1—23 Aug. The colourful and vibrant opening of this year’s Tattoo, the 48th, is provided by performers from Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australasia. The international flavour encapsulates the spirit of this year’s event which maintains its Scottishness while injecting a cosmopolitan streak. Among the performers are The Brigade of Gurkhas, the Khattak Dancers, New Zealand's Lochiel Marching Team and the Trinidad and

Tobago Defence Force Steel Band.

SUNDAY 27 Edinburgh

All Formats Computer Fair The Time Capsule. Coatbridge. 0| 890 883807.

|()aiii -3pm. £4 (£2). free to wheelchair users. Whether computers are just a hobby or the means to career or education enhancement. this is the fair for you.

I here are potential savings to be made on new and secondhand gear with (TD-ROM titles aplent '.

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

Seelii25.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen Antiques and Collectors Market Stakis Tree Tops IIoteI. Springfield Road. 0| 22-1 3 l 5S77. l0.30arri—-1pni. £ltfree). Scotland's prerriier antique fair Itas thousands of antiques on display. including (ieorgian. Izdwaidian and Victorian furniture. pottery and porcelaitr. rugs and carpets. medals and militaria. watercolotrrs. hooks and jewellery.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 2o.

MONDAY 28

Edinburgh Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

SeeliiZS.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

TUESDAY 29

Edinburgh Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

See Ill 25.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

WEDNESDAY 30

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See I'll 25.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

- THURSDAY 31

Edinburgh

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See In 25.

Aberdour

Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tattoo Edinburgh Castle I‘.\pI.tll;t(IL‘. iiilo: 225 I I88. Until 23 Aug. '| Ire l-diribtrrglr Militarv Tattoo is Seotlarttls biggest and best-selling

outdoor event. and attracts an international audience of some 200.000 people. See photo caption.

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

See Fri 25.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

SATURDAY 2 Edinburgh

Truck Fest Royal Highland Centre. Ingliston. info: 01775 76866]. Until Strn 3.91mi ~6prn. £7.50 (£3.50). family ticket £20. A two-day feast of trucks. with all manner of heavy \ eIiicIes careeririg around the centre or oti display. (‘elebs to be announced.

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

See Hi 25.

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Innerleithen

Craft and Country Fair Traquair House. info: 01896 830323/830785. until Sun 3. l lam—5.30pm. £5 (£2.50). family ticket £l3.Features a weekend of courses. demonstrations. workshops. stalls. music and kids‘ and adults‘ entertainment. There will be over 30 stalls selling jewellery. shoes. sculpture and pottery.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

SUNDAY 3 Edinburgh Truck Fest See Sat 2.

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See Fri 25.

Innerleithen Craft and Country Fair See Sat 2.

Aberdour Aberdour Festival See Sat 26.

MONDAY 4

Edinburgh

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See Fri 25.

TUESDAY 5

Edinburgh

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See Fri 25.

WEDNESDAY 6

Edinburgh

Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour See Fri 25.

THURSDAY 7

Edinburgh Original Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

See Fri 25

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CRAFT-St COUNTRY FAIR

Saturday 2nd St. Sunday 3rd August Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire llam - 5.30pm

A celebration of Crafts and the Country with a variety of stalls, demonstrations, workshops, children’s entertainment and acoustic music

BOOK NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSES AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED

CORACLE MAKING v 2 days Make your own boat in a weekend for only £100 including all materials.

BASKET WEAVING « 1 day Learn the traditional skills of basket weaving and make your own basket Cost £20.00 NATURAL DYEING - 1 day Try your hand at natural dyeing techniques

with Indigo dyeing Cost £15.00

MASK MAKING r 1/2 days Traditional African mask making for children of all ages. Cost £6.00 For further information please contact Traquair House, InnerIeithen, Peeblesshire EH44 6PW TeI; 01896 830323/830785

25 Jul—7 Aug I997 TIIE IJST 97