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Free family trip to Scottish National Gallery

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Making Faces:
Free Art Activities Trip

Thursday 6 August
10am – 12noon
4-12 years and families

The Scottish National Gallery (SNG) will be hosting free art activities for children and families (aged 4-12years). Inspired by the summer exhibitions at the National Galleries, the theme for the programme is ‘heads and faces’. The free SNG visit will include a guided tour of the exhibition ‘Bailey’s Stardust’ and an exclusive visit to Making Faces.

If you would like to join the North Edinburgh Arts group travelling up to the National Galleries to enjoy the Making Faces activities please book your free space now. We will be going to the galleries by bus (fare not included) leaving and returning to NEA together.

Spaces are limited. To book your free place:

Call: 0131 315 2151
Email: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
In person at North Edinburgh Arts

Please note: The cost of transport is not included.

Celebrate Brave at the Botanics

Come to the Botanics on Sunday 19 August for a special day to celebrate the launch of the new Disney Pixar movie Brave.

Highlights include:

Pick up a bow and arrow and try your hand at archery (suitable for adults and children 7+) from 11am until 3pm. Children will be safely introduced to the basics with light fibreglass bows, guided by qualified archery leader Rusty Bodkins www.archery4kids.co.uk, in medieval dress. Cost £2 for 8 arrows.

Enjoy Tales of the Forest at storytelling sessions for children over four years old in the John Hope Gateway between 2pm and 3.30pm. Free entry.

Follow the new Tree Trail which highlights the Botanics’ magnificent and historic tree collection. Leaflets are available from the Visitor Welcome Desk in the John Hope Gateway.

Take advantage of a special discount on Tales from the Forest by Ian Edwards – a wonderful book of folk tales which encapsulate man’s essential relationship with trees, accompanied with beautiful black and white ink drawings by Edinburgh-based illustrator Eri Griffin. On offer at £4.50 in the Botanics Shop (normal price £6).

  • For details on more family events at the Botanics click here