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Exhibitions

Hill and Adamson in Newhaven

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

14th February to 21st June 2026. Edinburgh. David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson’s photographs of Newhaven, a small fishing port just north of Edinburgh, are regarded as one of the…

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Courses

Hand-bound Brush Making

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

7th May 2026. Dunblane, Stirlingshire. Join basketmaker Simon Cooper (The Bumbling Basketeer) for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the most satisfying craft of hand-bound brush making. Using natural Tampico or…

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Events

The Great Scottish Basket Cases

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

16th & 17th May 2026. Green Aspirations, Stirling. Join Green Aspirations for a weekend of weaving magic as they welcome guest trainers from across Scotland. They are sorting out an…

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