Blue Lotus: Summer (Dance Ihayami)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 16 — Sun 18 Aug 2013
Combining contemporary and classical Indian dance, classical music composed by Ash Madni and elements of audience participation, Blue Lotus: Summer explores the connection between Indian dance and the natural environment.
Foody Fun
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 17 — Sun 18 Aug 2013
Join staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and have some fun with food! Enjoy games and crafts and play food detective by putting your senses to the test. Suitable for all ages.
About Circus (Albert & Friends Instant Circus)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 18 — Mon 26 Aug 2013
Celebrating its 30th anniversary and 18 years at the Fringe, see London’s Premier Youth Circus in the fun-filled story of this incredible journey. Family entertainment at its best.
Make a Wind Chime
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 22 Aug 2013
Create your own wind chime using the shells from locally caught scallops to hang in the garden, or window, in this drop-in-event. Some adult supervision/assistance will be needed if the children are very young as they will need to use a small craft drill.
Franz West EGG Tour
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Wed 28 Aug 2013
Early Gallery Goers (EGG) Tours, Contemporary art for children at Inverleith House!
Botany for Beginners
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 26 Sept — Thurs 21 Nov 2013
Aimed at the complete beginner and using living plants from the garden, this eight-week course investigates the identifi cation, function and ecology of familiar plant species.