The Cannae Miss List: Jan 13 – 19


Our What’s On guide to the most vibrant, most unusual and most unmissable events in Scotland this weekend and in the coming week

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Travels To Antarctica

Explore the “last great wilderness on earth at Dundee’s Discovery Point Café Gallery from Saturday, January 14 where Roger Slade’s free photography exhibition captures the breath-taking beauty of Antarctica.

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Folk Session

At Blackfriar’s Bar & Kitchen in Glasgow, enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon on January 15 with guest folk musician, Alistair Savage. We hear the food’s pretty good too, so pop down for lunch beforehand!

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Discover The Picts!

At Nairn Free Church on Friday, January 13, you can learn about the customs, traditions and daily lives of our ancestors – the Northern Picts in a fascinating talk by Dr Gordon Noble.

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Blood And Wine

Game of Thrones-inspired pop-up bar has, well, popped up in Edinburgh serving a range of ales, spirits and wines from the Seven Kingdoms. Find it on Dublin Street on Wednesday, January 18.

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Celtic Connections

The largest annual winter music festival of its kind is back in Glasgow for a fortnight’s celebration of the folk, roots and world music. The opening gala is on January 19 and stars Laura Marling and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

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Ski Scotland

After the snow we’ve had over the last couple of days the Lecht Ski Centre is expecting to open a few runs on Saturday, January 14. Do check the roads before you dig out your ski poles and snowboards, though – drifting snow can cause road closures.

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Perth Chamber Music

There’s a treat for the ears in St John’s Kirk, Perth on Tuesday, January 17 – the music of Mendelssohn, Finzi, and more will be performed by Gina McCormack on violin and Nigel Clayton on piano.

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Kelso Races

The 2017 races begin at Kelso begin with a New Year Meeting on Sunday, January 15. Expect a full day out with bistros and burger vans around the paddock. Get yourself a race card and cheer your horse on!

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