From fire festivals to pop art, there are loads of great things to see and do in Edinburgh in April. Get yourself through to the capital for a day out this spring with Citylink's guide of what's on in the city.
Artist Rooms: Roy Lichtenstein
Modern One (Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art), 13th March - January 2016
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is an excellent way to spend an afternoon, and with the arrival of the new Roy Lichtenstein exhibition there's even more of a reason to get yourself along this April.
Lichtenstein is considered one of the most radical and influential artists of the twentieth century, most notably within the movement known as pop art alongside the likes of Andy Warhol. He is best known for work such as Whaam!, the most famous of his comic strip-based work.
This exhibition features a newly assembled group of works by Lichtenstein, and runs until January 2016.
Edinburgh International Science Festival
Various venues, 4th - 19th April
The Edinburgh International Science Festival has been running for over 20 years, aiming to engage with and educate people of all ages and encourage them to take a closer look at the world around them.
Handily organised to coincide with the school Easter holidays, the festival has a huge range of exciting and educational activities for the whole family at venues across the city, with the City Art Centre, Summerhall, the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens changed into 'The Ideas Factory' for 2 weeks in April.
With innovative workshops to late night events, the festival features something for everyone in the wonderful world of science and technology, from dinosaurs to the human brain to space and everything in between.
The Scotch Whisky Training School
Scottish Whisky Experience, Thursday 16th April
A slightly more luxurious option on the list at £195 (including lunch and refreshments), this is a truly unique experience for the whisky lovers out there. An intensive one day course in whisky tasting, blending and serving, as well as an in-depth look at the history of Scotch whisky taught by the experts.
Participants will get the chance to blend their own whisky, and receive an industry recognised certificate of expertise at the end of the day.
The Complete Stone Roses
La Belle Angele, Friday 17th April
With the date rescheduled from November 2014 to this April, don't miss out on another chance to catch one of the UK's best tribute acts.
Regularly selling out across the UK, The Complete Stone Roses have helped carry on the legacy of one of the best bands of all time. Guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience that's true to the original, surround yourself with hundreds of fellow fans and have a good old sing along. Who knows if you'll ever get to see The Stone Roses reunite (again)? With their huge following of fans they are as close to the real deal as you might get.
Beltane Fire Festival
Calton Hill, Thursday 30th April
A cherished event on the calendar of many Edinburgh residents, this festival is inspired by the ancient Gaelic festival Beltane which historically marked the beginning of summer.
The festival has grown considerably in size over the years, and features dancing, drumming, acrobatics and - of course - fire. Taking place across Calton Hill, thousands come every year to see the procession of over 300 volunteers and performers act out the story of the changing of the seasons. It is the only one of its kind in the world, and is nothing short of spectacular.
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 27th April - 9th May
The UK tour of the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award winning National Theatre production reaches the Edinburgh Festival Theatre at the end of the month.
Based on the 2003 Mark Haddon novel - which managed to capture the hearts of adults and children alike - the play is narrated by 15 year old Christopher, "a mathematician with some behavioural difficulties", who becomes a suspect in the mysterious murder of his neighbour's dog.
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time is receiving five star reviews across the board and is sure to sell out soon, so don't hesitate to get tickets.
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