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A very unique opportunity to hear fiddler Thoren Ferguson play a beautiful violin crafted from driftwood from the sea, made by Steve Burnett, Edinburgh violin maker and environmentalist.  Steve is a sculptor of wood and sound and has made several violins with historical connections. This musical performance is to complement our Bob Callender exhibition, which is highlighting the issue of plastics in our oceans.

Free entry. Drop-in, no need to book.

A Voice from the Sea! Il Mare Driftwood Violin

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Robert Callender, 'Plastic Beach' (detail), 2003-2008. 500 objects in paper, card, mixed media. Courtesy of the Estate of Robert Callender. Photography Angus Bremner

Robert Callender: Plastic Beach

Sat 12 May to Sun 8 Jul 2018

... poetry of the everyday

Scottish artist Robert Callender (1932 - 2011) was driven by his interest in the craft of making and in the environment - particularly the coast, the...

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