Exhibitions Events in Edinburgh in August 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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Pedal Power: Cycling and Activism in Edinburgh
This exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh has been created by groups in Edinburgh who are campaigning to make our city a safe place for cycling.
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Edinburgh Rising from the Ashes: 200 Years of the Scottish Fire Service
Journey through two centuries of firefighting legacy with our special exhibition created in partnership with the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage.
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Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path
The forthcoming exhibition Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path aims to bring this talented artist back to public attention.
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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.
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Once Upon a Time: A History of Children and Young People’s Nursing exhibition
This exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing explores the history of children and young people's nursing from the first children's hospitals in the 1800s to the development of family-centred care.
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Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird’s Song
The Caged Bird’s Song, Dovecot Studios' major tapestry with Chris Ofili, returns to Scotland in Summer 2024.
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Moyna Flannigan: Space Shuffle
In our 40th year, Collective is delighted to welcome back renowned Scottish artist, and early committee member Moyna Flannigan to present an exhibition of new work.
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The Things You Forgot to Imagine
‘The Things You Forgot to Imagine’ is Joanne Pemberton’s newest body of work and will be showing at Leith School of Art from 8th July.
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Withnail and I Photography Exhibition
Murray Close is one of the most prominent and successful film stills photographers working today. This is a chance to see photographs from one of the greatest British films 'Withnail and I'.
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the life and legacy of Eric Liddell, nicknamed ‘the Flying Scotsman’.
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Tapestry 5: Time & Place
Tapestry 5 bring their new show of small format, woven tapestries to Edinburgh’s Dovecot, featuring work from five, Scottish based weavers.
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An Irish Impressionist | Lavery on Location
Indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery!
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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS
Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.
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Dovecot After Hours
Join us at Dovecot this August after hours and enjoy exploring Tania Kovats ongoing series 'SEAMARKS', followed by a guided tour through 'Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird's Song'!
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Exhibition: Allure of the Light
Catch this Fringe exhibition by artists Susan Macintosh and Leonie Rutter at Birch Tree Gallery in August!
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Geoff Uglow: Beyond the Clouds
Returning to The Scottish Gallery with a bold new body of work, Geoff Uglow presents a review of his formative years in Edinburgh and his Rose Series.
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Koji Hatakeyama: Scenes in Bronze
Recognised internationally as a master of his craft, Koji Hatakeyama presents a new series of bronze boxes for his fifth show at the Gallery.
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Modern Masters
The Scottish Gallery’s Modern Masters series showcases the Gallery’s unique position and ability to blend meaningful historical insights with the best of Scottish contemporary art.
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Summer Salon
Join us at Detail Framing & Gallery in viewing over 50 artists' work as part of our Summer Salon exhibition!
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ætla Exhibition: A Celebration of Scottish Jewellery
During the Fringe Festival, ætla is hosting an exhibition of one of a kind work by jewellers who live in Scotland, were born in Scotland, and those working with local materials!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Plasticine Cowboy
Meet ‘Plasticine Cowboy’, a new exhibition and comic created by Out of the Blueprint’s latest artist-in-residence, Jack Stamp during his residency in summer of 2024.
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Festival Exhibition 2024
Morningside Gallery's annual Festival Exhibition opens on Saturday 3rd August, featuring new paintings from a number of notable Scottish artists!
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Frances Priest :: Unfixing
We welcome Frances Priest to &Gallery this August for her debut solo exhibition, Unfixing, showcasing wall and plinth based ceramic pieces, as well as a series of work on paper.
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Spirit Justice Exhibition
Come along to Morningside United Church this August for an exhibition by fine artist and theologian Elizabeth Gray-King!
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‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers
This art exhibition, organised by the Scottish Ornithologists Club in collaboration with Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), presents work by 34 artists inspired by birds.
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Moral Fibre
Moral Fibre is The House of Smalls first exhibition since relocating to Edinburgh, showing textile-based artwork by 80 artists in both the main space and dollhouse.
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Nothing Is Real Exhibition
Nothing Is Real Exhibition, with local artists Susan Mitchell and Sharon Woods, is on now at Leith Makers. It's a perfect accompaniment to the Festival Fringe!
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Eleven Painters Exhibition
Eleven Painters makes a much-anticipated return to the Dundas Street Gallery in Edinburgh from 9th - 14th August.
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Brush & Beyond: 27 artists at Upright
This August the Upright Gallery has brought together 27 artists who have been associated with the gallery over the years.
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Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians - BSL Tour
Join Art Guide Trudi Collier for a British Sign Language tour of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians at The King's Gallery, Edinburgh on 14th August!
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Human Experience
The Artists’ Pool, a unique collective of international artists based primarily in London and Edinburgh, bring their new exhibition 'The Human Experience' to Dundas Street Gallery this August.
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Now and Then: Dalkeith Palace - VAS Centenary Show
Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), a leading platform for national and international contemporary artists, are holding their biggest-ever exhibition in Scotland’s historic Dalkeith Palace this August.
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Elements of Motion
Fionuala Power dancer and choreographer debuts her new solo, "Elements of Motion" on 22nd August at the "Human Experience" group exhibition in Dundas Street Gallery.
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Resistance, WHY? Film screening & Art fundraiser
Join us at Leith Arches for a fundraiser and screening of the documentary ‘Resistance, Why?’ (1971), followed by a discussion with Dr Issam Hijjawi of the Palestine Democratic Forum.
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Coffee morning :: Meet the artist :: Frances Priest
Join us at &Gallery on Saturday 31st August to hear more about the Frances Priest exhibition over a coffee!
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Exhibition: Singing in Big Spaces by Fiona McDonald
This series of artwork by Fiona McDonald forms part of the Accessible Book and Story Festival.
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Exhibitions Events in East Renfrewshire
Exhibitions Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Entanglement: Seaweed-inspired Art Exhibition and Workshop with Cally Nurse
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is excited to present, for the first time in the Merchant's Room Community Art Gallery, "Entanglement" - seaweed-inspired art by Fife-based artist Cally Nurse!
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Exhibition: Karen Masters
This exhibition by mixed-media artist Karen Masters is the culmination of four years of research into her ancestors and their stories but also in developing her sculptural skills in ceramics.
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Pride in the Seas
Pride in the Seas is an inspiring photography exhibition shining a light on the lives of Scotland's fishing communities. Catch it at The Scottish Fisheries Museum!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Slancha - Under One Roof
Under One Roof is Slancha's inaugural furniture and homeware exhibition at Stallan Brand in Glasgow, featuring 14 visionary designers from across Scotland!
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Delaine Le Bas - Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding
Delainia: 17071965 Unfolding is an exhibition of work by artist Delaine Le Bas (1965) presented within an expansive and layered installation.
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Art Exhibition: This Is Me
Polish artist Kalina Slusarska brings her latest exhibition 'This Is Me', inspired by Scotland's beauty, to Skypark from 17th May to 30th August.
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland
This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!
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Hamilton Camera Club Photography Display
Enjoy a display of photography by members of Hamilton Camera Club at Chatelherault Country Park, running until Friday 30th August.
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Lauder On Tour
South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Film & Comic Con Glasgow
The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 24th & 25th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!
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Big Art Show
Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between Friday 30th August and Saturday 16th November!
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Art Off The Square
Annual art show, Art Off The Square at Kilbarchan Parish Church promises another excellent exhibition of artwork, sculpture and jewellery!
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Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Embroidered Excellence: Treasures from the RSN Collection
The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum continues the celebration of their 150th anniversary with an exhibition showcasing treasures from the renowned Royal School of Needlework (RSN).
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What Presence: the Music Photography of Harry Papadopoulos
In a swift shutter’s click, Papadopoulos captured an era when the sound of Scotland echoed out across Britain and the world.
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Ayr & District Flower Show
The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a sixth year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August!
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2024 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 31st August and Sunday 8th September!
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