The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Aberfeldy Finding Our Way: A History of Scottish Maps and Mapping
The Watermill, Mill Street, PH15 2BG, 01887 822896, until Sun September 2. Daily 10am–5.30pm, free. A showcase of old maps and prints from the 17th Century to the early 20th Century. www.aberfeldywatermill.com
The Celts are Coming
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, PH15 2HY, 01887 830583, Sat August 4, 10.30am–4.30pm, £10 (children £7; seniors £9). A celebration of prehistoric life with sword-making, craft activities, the Iron Age Olympics and more. www.crannog.co.uk
Songs of Lady Nairne
Castle Menzies, Weem, PH15 2JD, 01887 820982, Sat August 4, 7pm, free. Perth-based duo Plaidsong, comprised of Syd House and Nicola Cowmeadow, perform the songs of Caroline Oliphant, Lady Nairne. Donations accepted. www.castlemenzies.org
Arbroath The Story of the Beach Boys
The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Sat August 4, 7.30pm, £17–£19. Classic tunes from the Beach Boys’ repertoire.
www.webstertheatre.co. uk
Ashbrook Nursery Summer Fun Day
Ashbrook Nursery, Forfar Road, Arbroath, DD11 3RB, 01241 873408, Sun August 5, 12–4pm, free. Full day of family fun raising funds for Friends of Keptie Pond and Springfield Rose Garden. www.ashbrooknursery.co.uk
Brechin Diesel Saturdays
Caledonian Steam Railway, The Station, 2 Park Road, DD9 7AF, 01356 622992, Sat August 4, times vary, £5–£7. Travel on some heritage diesel locomotives from the 1960s and 1970s and see what train travel was like in days gone by. There are six trains per day between Bridge of Dun and Brechin, see website for details. www.caledonianrailway.co.uk
Murder On The Brechin Express
Caledonian Steam Railway, The Station, 2 Park Road, DD9 7AF, 01356 622992, Sat August 4, 6.45pm, £35. There’s been a murder! Can you solve the locked room mystery of room 313? www.caledonianrailway.com
Steam Sundays
Caledonian Steam Railway, The Station, 2 Park Road, DD9 7AF, 01356 622992, Sun August 5, times vary, £49. Take a leisurely ride on a beautiful old steam-powered locomotive from Brechin to Bridge of Dun. Once there, the House of Dun is a very convenient 20-minute walk away. There are six trains per day in each direction, see the website for details. www.caledonianrailway.co.uk
Broughty Ferry Summer Activities For Children
Crombie Country Park, Monikie, DD5 3QL, 01241 860360, until Thu August 9. Wed & Thu 10am, £5.50. Two hours of environmental fun, wildlife, exploring and crafts with the Countryside Rangers. Suitable for children 5–12 years. www.angusalive.scot
Burntisland Burntisland Annual Heritage Exhibition
Burntisland Heritage Centre, 4 Kirkgate, KY3 9DB, 01592 872121, until Sat August 25 Thu-sat 11am–4pm; Wed 1–4pm, free. Twenty-fifth annual summer exhibition, which will select items from the previous exhibitions to illustrate the diversity of Burntisland’s rich history and heritage, and celebrate two-and-a-half decades of projects and publications, such as the Kirkton Church restoration and conservation project. www.burntisland.net
Burntisland Summer Fairground
Burntisland Links, Links Place, KY3 9EA, until Sun August 19. Daily 12–9pm, prices vary. All the fun of the fair with something for everyone, including children’s and adult rides, side stalls and more candy floss than you can shake a stick at. www.facebook.com/ Burntislandsummerfair
Crail Forgaitherin’
Crail Town Hall, Marketgate, KY10 3TQ, Thu August 9, 8pm, £7. Musical quartet performing an eclectic mix of close harmonies and tunes on the guitar, keyboard, accordion and whistle. www.fifedirect.org.uk
Crieff Rugby & Hockey Camps
Morrison’s Academy, Strathearn Terrace, PH7 3AN, 01764 653 885, Mon August 6 until Fri August 10. Mon-thu 10am–4pm, £15 per day. Rugby and hockey camps for young people ages 10–14. www.morrisonsacademy.org
King’s Camps
Morrison’s Academy, Strathearn Terrace, PH7 3AN, 0114 263 2160, until Fri August 3. Daily 8.30am–5.30pm, £42.50 per day (multiactive full week £147– £162). Fun, sport and activity camps for children ages 4–17. www.kingscamps.org
Morrison’s Academy Holiday Club
Morrison’s Academy, Strathearn Terrace, PH7 3AN, 01764 653 885, until Fri August 3. Daily 8am–5.30pm, £20–£25.25. Keep the little ones entertained throughout the summer, with trips, excursions and activities. www.morrisonsacademy.org
Dundee Bash Street’s Back At The Mcmenace
The Mcmanus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun October 21. Mon-sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free. To mark the 80th birthday of the Beano, the Bash Street Kids take over the museum with some of Dundee’s most loved comic characters. www.mcmanus.co.uk
The Beano Exhibition
Eduardo Alessandro Studios, 30 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2BJ, 01382 737011, until Tue August 28. Monsat 9.30am–5pm, free. A celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Beano comic, featuring an exhibition of new limited edition artwork of some of the Beano’s iconic characters, including Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, the Bash Street Kids and more. www.eastudios.com
Camperdown Zoofest: A Festival of Animals
Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Camperdown Park, Coupar Angus Road, DD2 4TF, 01382 431811, until Sun August 12. Daily 10am–4pm, £4–£8. Something for every weekday of the holidays including lots of animal fun with stories, safari trails, quiz picnics, animal games and much more. www.camperdownwildlifecentre.com
Eve Fowler
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, until Sun August 26. Mon-wed, Fri-sun 10am–6pm; Thu 10am–8pm, free. The first major European exhibition of American artist Eve Fowler’s work. Fowler is one of the most significant artists of her generation, using art and language to disrupt and unsettle the dominant power structures that control much of the world around us. www.dca.org.uk
Maggie’s Penguin Parade
Various venues: Dundee, DD1 1UQ, until Mon September 24. Daily 10am–5pm, free. Unique penguin sculptures are spread around the streets of Dundee this summer into a public art trail, in support of cancer care charity Maggie’s Dundee. www.maggiespenguinparade.com
Medical Marvels
Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, until Fri May 31. Daily 10am–5pm, included in centre entry. Interactive exhibition of the pioneering work in medical technology that has been done in Dundee. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
Music Mayhem
Dundee Science Centre, Greenmarket, DD1 4QB, 01382 228800, until Sun November 4. Daily 10am–5pm, included in centre entry. Make strange and unique sounds on a music-making acoustic playground. www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
Print Studio Tour
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, until Sat October 13. Sat 12–12.15pm; Thu 6.30– 6.45pm, free. Take a tour of the DCA’S print studio and view their state-of-the-art equipment for both traditional printing and creating digital artworks. www.dca.org.uk
Revealing Characters
The Mcmanus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Mon December 31. Mon-sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30– 4.30pm, free. An exhibition that explores the dynamism and evolution of the art of portraiture. Digging beneath the surface to uncover the story behind each portrait, Revealing Characters unveils the relationships between artist and subject, as well as the impact of photography upon the form. www.mcmanus.co.uk
When the Bell Rings
The Mcmanus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun August 12. Daily 2.30pm, free. Pop-up activities for kids inspired by the Mcmanus’ Beano exhibition, led by the Mcmenace Gallery Gang. www.mcmanus.co.uk
Sketch for Dundee
The Mcmanus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382
307200, Fri August 3 & Sat August 4, 10am–5pm, free. Witness Carl Lavia’s gigantic aerial-view sketch of Dundee, which has been drawn completely from memory. The exhibition is Lavia’s fourth stop on a road trip that will span all 69 major cities of the UK. Despite being the smallest city, his sketch of Dundee has been the largest to date. www.mcmanus.co.uk
Unicorn Colouring In
Waterstones, 35 Commercial Street, DD1 3DG, 0843 290 8287, Fri August 3, 10am–12pm, free. Free unicorn-themed colouring in session, inspired by Fiona Watt and Rachel Well’s children’s book That’s Not My Unicorn, a book full of sparkles and textures for little ones to engage with as they try to spot their unicorn. It is the 50th title in the That’s Not My… series. www.waterstones.co.uk
Dundee’s Seven Cities
Overgate, West Marketgait, DD1 1UH, 01382 314210, Sat August 4, 11am–4pm, free. Over a period of eight weeks, Overgate is partnering with local schools and organisations to display and discuss design installations and make connections with Dundee’s seven worldwide sister and twinned cities. www.overgate.co.uk
Graham Brown Band
Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 434940, Sat August 4, 7–11.30pm, free. Scottish pop-rock band with two albums under their belt. Graham Brown began writing and performing for the Scottish independence movement in 2011, with songs such as I Can Hear the Nation and Shine a Light on Me. They’ve since performed at bigger festival and corporate events, and played at their first international festival in Germany. www.grahambrownband.com
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat August 4, 12–5pm, £95 (£75). Get started with this nifty piece of software that you can use to create images, enhance or correct your photos and design graphic artwork. www.dca.org.uk
Japanese Woodblock Printing
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY, 01382 909900, Sat August 4, 11am–6pm, £125 (£105). Weekend course in Japanese woodblock printing with artist Elspeth Lamb. Learn how to prepare the woodblock and make a design using an oriental brush. Japanese cutting tools are demonstrated to give an insight into this art form. www.dca.org.uk
The National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance
Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Sat August 4, 7.30pm, £24. Two-hour showcase of Irish step dance at its most thrilling, with beautiful costumes, experienced dancers and high production values. The performance’s story follows the thousand-yearold journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Featuring the Young Irish Tenors. www.rhythmofthedance. com
NYOS Symphony Orchestra Summer Tour
Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Mon August 6, 7.30pm, £16. The NYOS Symphony orchestra plays a selection of pieces from their summer programme, which includes Bernstein’s Candide Overture, Gershwin’s Summertime, Debussy’s Iberia and La Mer, Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps, Bizet’s Toreador and Verdi’s Brindisi. www.nyos.co.uk
Wednesday Wonders
Mills Observatory, Balgay Park, Glamis Road, DD2 2UB, 01382 435967, Wed August 8, 1–3pm, free. Learn about the work and experiments that scientists from the University of Dundee are conducting. www.leisureandculturedundee.com/mills
Dunfermline Blooming Marvellous
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Abbot Street, KY12 7NL, 01383 312603, until Sun October 21. Daily times vary, free. Family-friendly gardens exhibition exploring the world of wildlife, plants and flowers, featuring hands-on activities such as giant board games and jigsaws to dressingup and quizzes. Find out more about some of the insects, birds and animals on your doorstep and unearth lots of fascinating facts about the plants in the gardens. www.onfife.com The Bruce Lecture Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Abbot Street, KY12 7NL, 01383 312603, Thu August 9, 2pm, £5. A talk by medieval historian and TV presenter Fiona Watson about the life and times of King Robert the Bruce to commemorate the discovery of his remains in Dunfermline Abbey in 1818. www.onfife.com
Victorian Calling Cards
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Moodie Street, KY12 7PL, 01383 724302, Thu August 9, 11am–2pm, free. Create the perfect Victorian calling card in this workshop. Suitable for ages 5+. www.carnegiebirthplace. com
Glitter And Grind Revue
Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Sat August 4, 7.30pm, £10. A raucous burlesque and variety show harking back to the golden age of cabaret. www.onfife.com
Dunkeld People’s Postcode Lottery Beaver Watch
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve, PH8 0HH, 01350 727337, until Wed September 12. Wed 7–9pm, £10 (£8). Find out more about beavers at this event supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The evening includes a presentation by the Scottish Wildlife Trust including video clips of beaver activity and exclusive evening access to the Crannog Hide with the chance to spot beavers. Booking essential. www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Glenrothes Sea Views
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, until Fri September 21. Mon-sat 10am–5pm, free. Work by photography and video artists Kyra Clegg and Marysia Lachowicz. www.onfife.com
Keepin It Country
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Fri August 3, 7.30pm, £20. Irish country quartet presents a night of toe-tapping country music, cabaret and comedy. www.onfife.com
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Sat August 4, 7.30pm, £19.50 (£18.50). Musical double act Phil and Aly bring together a feast of musical talent and witty banter. www.onfife.com
Gig In The Car Park
Greenside Hotel, 1 High Street, Leslie, KY6 3DA, 01592 743453, Sat August 4 & Sun August 5, 12–10.30pm, £11–£25. Over 40 musical acts taking place across three stages over two days in one weekend. This year’s headliners include the Wedding Present, Chris Helme, Billy Bibby and the Wry Smiles, Miracle Glass Company, the Beta Waves, Root System and more. www.welcometofife.com
Kirkcaldy The Phantom (Murder Mystery)
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Thu August 9, 7.30pm, £15 (£12). Immersive murder mystery set in a theatre that’s allegedly haunted by a phantom. www.onfife.com
Jasper James
Society, 13 Charlotte Street, KY1 1RN, 01592 265246, Sat August 4, 10pm, £8–£10. Off-kilter DJ and producer spins his own brand of house and heads-own techno. www.residentadvisor. net/dj/jasperjames
King Con: Kirkcaldy Comic Con
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Sat August 4, 11am–9.30pm, £1. Send up the bat signal for all comics enthusiasts: Kirkcaldy’s first dedicated comics convention comes to town, featuring artists, traders and a cosplay competition. www.onfife.com W3L Fife Ice Arena, Rosslyn Street, KY1 3HS, Sat August 4, 2.30–6pm, £15 (family £47). Big characters and bigger body slams at this family-friendly American-style wrestling show featuring stars from the World Wide Wrestling League. www.w3lwrestling.com
Perth Heritage Hunter Challenge
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, until Sun August 12. Monsat 9.30am–4.30pm, included in museum entry. Series of themed trails to keep the little ones entertained over the summer holidays. Suitable for ages 3–12. www.theblackwatch. co.uk
New Order, Other Spaces: Jo Longhurst
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, until Sun August 12. Daily 9am–6pm, free. Multi-site exhibition from Jo Longhurst that explores the gymnastic body across photography, moving image and installation, created in collaboration with gymnasts of all ages. The exhibition responds to archival research as well as the life and work of dancer, choreographer and teacher Margaret Morris. Curated by Tiffany Boyle and Iliyana Nedkova. www.horsecross.co.uk
Hands-on History Station
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Fri August 10, 12–3pm, included in museum entry. Get hands-on with some of the amazing artefacts in The Black Watch Museum galleries. This week’s session, titled Decorative Weapons, allows you to handle a collection of decorative swords and daggers used by both the Black Watch and their opponents. All ages welcome. www.theblackwatch. co.uk