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Behind the Wall, was developed to sustain the artist’s own sense of wellbeing. The colourful artwork take the viewer on a journey through the artist’s mind into abstract garden mazes, tunnels and portals. Stand in front of these epic paintings and you’ll soon feel that you’re dissolving into a blissful, imaginary landscape. “Only when I finish a painting do I notice that the colours and shapes are directly connected to memories from my own life experience. These expressions come to me unconsciously and I just go with what feels right at the time.”

The historic Pittencrieff House will be the setting for this group show by acclaimed arists Claire Barclay and Oana Stanciu.

Claire will present an installation of new and reimagined sculptural works within the unique context of Pittencrieff House. Combining steel and concrete forms with textile, ceramic and ephemeral substances, to create a series of tactile material provocations within the space.

“I’m exploring how self-expression and labour coincide within domestic and workplace settings. The ways in which work affects the body physically when materials penetrate skin, hair, clothing, lungs, and where bones and muscle adapt to stresses are also in mind. Much of my work references the cycles of dirtying and cleaning bodies, (human, animal or machine), and the boundaries that ensure efficiency and order. It is this controlling of materials within our living and working environments that I am always drawn to explore through sculpture. I like to disrupt and question these kinds of equilibriums, and to focus attention on the psychologies and cultural conditions at their core.”

Claire Barclay works predominantly with sculpture and print practices and is recognised for her large-scale installations informed by the contexts in which they temporarily exist. For example, ‘Thrum’, produced for MAC Belfast 2020 and ‘Yield Point’, made in response to Tramway, Glasgow 2017. Her current exhibition, ‘RAWLESS’ is showing at Cample Line, Dumfriesshire. Notable exhibitions include ‘Low Scenic’, 2003 Venice Biennale, ‘Openwide’, Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh 2009, ‘Shadow Spans’, Whitechapel Art Gallery, London 2010, ‘Pale Heights’, Mudam, Luxembourg 2009, and ‘Fault on the right side’, 2007, Kunstverein Braunschweig.

Oana Stanciu is a visual artist from Romania, living and working in Edinburgh. Her work combines performance, photography, sculpture and moving image to create subtly distorted self-portraits. She merges her body with different objects and environments, improvising scenes and transforming herself into surreal characters and creatures. Her work features black and white photographs, often accompanied by moving image pieces that help bring these characters to life.

In 2022, Oana was awarded a Knighthood by the Romanian president for her contribution to Romanian culture in the UK, and she has received several awards including a VACMA Award 2023, Stills Award 2022, RSA Morton Award 2021, Ingleby Award, Latimer Award, and the Meyer Oppenheim Award, and in 2019 she received one of the Royal Scottish Academy’s RSA Residencies for Scotland. Her work has been exhibited in various cities in the UK including Edinburgh and London as well as in Romania, Norway and Japan. Multi award-winning artist Claire Barclay is based in Glasgow. She is one of Scotland’s most respected and established artists.

An innovative contemporary artist and Dunfermline local, Robbie Hamilton studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, specialising in painting and sculpture, and gained a BA Honours in Fine Art and Media. Robbie’s work explores contemporary art within traditional gallery settings. After receiving the Dewar Arts award, Robbie was selected to exhibit at the 2015 RSA New Contemporaries. Robbie has also exhibited at the And Collective Gallery in Bridge of Allan and had a recent solo show at Sierra Metro in Edinburgh.

‘My paintings explore caluculated grids juxtaposed with uncertain abstract forms. The frmaework is controlled but the content inside is uncontrolled; I have realised that my paintings act as an analogy to contain my thoughts and ideas in life outwith my art practice.’

Steven Dick, a former pupil of Dunfermline High School, studied at Edinburgh College of Art and went on to a career in comedy writing for shows like Have I Got News for You, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, and Live at the Apollo. In 2024, he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy. He brings a new selection of watercolours to Dunfermline.

Both Artists will have work for sale.

A relaxed session to focus on yourself, your breath and your body using Yoga and Mindfulness, babies welcome…

This event is a serene and bonding experience designed for parents and their infants. to experience the joy of movement and relaxation. The class typically involves gentle yoga poses that parents can perform while holding or interacting with their baby.

Alice will guide you through gentle stretches, mindful poses, and soothing breathing exercises. Enabling a mind body awareness.

During this interactive session we’ll move together, connecting with ourselves and our babies using our breath to encourage a sense of calmness.

A moment to reset and relax. Bring your baby along and let’s move joyfully. Don’t forget to dress your baby comfortably and bring a mat and a blanket for extra coziness.

Baby and Me Yoga aims to create a nurturing space where parents and babies can enjoy quality time together, enhancing both physical wellbeing and emotional connection and a supportive environment to connect with other parents.

Taking to the stage before headliner Darren Connell is rising star Amelia Bayler, a previous winner of Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards. Amelia is a regular performer at The Stand, Monkey Barrell, Gilded Balloon and Glee and has appeared on the BBC and Channel 4 .

Local comic writer and artist, Colin Maxwell, offers some tips on telling stories visually. You’ll get some hands-on practise drawing characters and short comic strips, and an opportunity to pick Colin’s brain about his work on comics such as Commando and The Dunfermline Story. Open to everyone over the age of 12.

Colin Maxwell has recently been announced as a Scots Language Publication Awardee and for Outwith leads a workshop in which he shares his top tips for creating comic strips. Colin’s project, The Dunfermline Story, is a comic book in Scots language celebrating Dunfermline’s new status as a City (2022) and commemorating the 400th anniversary of the great fire of Dunfermline (2024). Featuring the artwork of many artists, the book will start at the time of King Malcom III and Queen Margaret, and cover significant people and events in the city, including the linen industry, Andrew Carnegie, Robert the Bruce, Dunfermline Athletic Football Club, the Great Fire of 1624, and modern day celebrities such as Barbara Dickson, Ncuti Gatwa and Big Country.

Colin’s imprint Maximized Comics has been an independent publisher of comics since 2014, creating comics in multiple genres, but specialising in historical stories and characters.

David Keenan is the author of five critically-acclaimed novels; the cult classic This is Memorial Device, which won the London Magazine Prize; For the Good Times, which won the Gordon Burn Prize; The Towers The Fields The Transmitters, Xstabeth and Monument Maker, which was a Rough Trade Book of the Year. David’s cult novel This is Memorial Device, which tells the story of an imaginary band from Airdrie, was turned into a one man play starring Paul Higgins which garnered 5 star reviews from London to Glasgow. David comes to Outwith to read excerpts from the novel as well as discuss the process of adapting it for the stage.

Take a walk with us to explore the sounds of Dunfermline. Lyrically we have the king sitting on his throne drinking the blood red wine, but what of the sounds? What was the rhythm of the 1700s? What would you hear in the 1800s? Recordings from the 1900s are familiar to many but where did they play? Take a walk on the treble side for the Music of The City Walking Tour and speculate with your companions what could the sound of Dunfermline in the 21st century be!

Please bring headphones.

A selection of beautiful music played on original instruments by the Scottish Early Music Forum. Drop in any time between 11am and 3pm at Abbot House and feel free to ask the musicians questions about the music and their instruments.

Dunfermline foodies – Must be Crackers ad Juniper Wine Cafe combine forces to show off 4 seasonal cheeses with unusual wine pairings. Aileen will be explaining the cheeses, Douglas the wines. A slightly different take on our normal events.

Please note that, due to the nature of the event, the organisers respectfully advise that they are unable to cater for vegetarian, vegan nor gluten free options.

Learn how to make this powerful tonic to boost our immune system with Sandra Nussbaum of Nut Blossom Apothecary.

Cold and flu season is coming soon enough. Let’s get prepared!! This coming workshop uses ingredients from your kitchen pantry that are rich in medicinal properties. Make your own fire cider vinegar remedy that will strengthen your immune system and protect you from illnesses. You will choose from many various kitchen ingredients (food and herbs) to tailor make your own concoction. All the properties of these ingredients will be explored so that you can make it a staple to your home every Autumn-Winter and keep yourself strong and healthy! Of course, you get to take your jar home!

Adults 18+

Outwith Festival in partnership with Forth Ports presents a Vintage Bus Tour Event. Travelling from the City of Dunfermline to the Port of Rosyth, you will receive a guided tour of the working port whilst on the bus. Upon leaving the Port you will travel back to the City to be dropped off at the pick up point of Pittencrieff Car Park.

Please note even though there is no charge for children on this event, you still need to reserve a space on the tour for any child to avoid dissappointment.

Forest bathing enthusiast Pete Hogg leads this innovative, relaxing session in Pittencrieff Park

Meet in front of Pittencrieff House.

Come, join Sandra Nussbaum on an engaging herb walk within the Glen to witness the plants in their preparation to the change of season. We will explore and share our knowledge of the Land, folk medicine and traditional uses of local plants. The talk will be influenced by the interests and questions of the participants and no previous knowledge or experience required. This will be a slow pace walk. The event will take place outside but we will wander around the glasshouse’s medicinal botanicals should it heavily rain.

Please dress for the weather and for being outside. We will meet at the Glasshouse in the Glen.

Gemma leads a lively and informative discussion about how to transform your home with breaking the bank – she’ll cover topics such as decluttering, sustainability and how to get the most out of preloved sites. Gemma is currently renovating an old, Grade B listed School in rural Aberdeenshire after working in and restoring many castles and period properties.

This event will take place in the Queen Margaret Room in DCLG.

Location: Fire Station Creative Classroom.

Three of Scotland’s most exciting independent horror filmmakers join us for a panel discussion to talk about their careers, share filmmaking advice and give us the gory details on everything that goes into making a horror movie.

David Izatt is a filmmaker and photographer based in Fife. He worked as a cinematographer on the Netflix horror film Plan Z and as the official stills photographer on the Martin Scorsese produced film Tomorrow. His award-winning feature, Skinjacker, had its Scottish premiere at the Dunfermline Carnegie Hall following a successful festival run.

Graham Hughes is a BAFTA NT award-winning filmmaker. His third feature, Death of a Vlogger, premiered at Frightfest London, and was long-listed for a BIFA Discovery award in 2019. His fourth feature Hostile Dimensions, an ambitious sci-fi horror about the multi-verse, is finishing a successful run on the festival circuit.

Lawrie Brewster is founder of Hex Studios and president of Amicus Productions. Notable works include Lord of Tears, The Unkindness of Ravens and Automata. His films are celebrated for their atmospheric storytelling, compelling visuals, and unique blend of folklore and psychological horror.

Are you fascinated by room layouts, colour schemes, DIY, renovation and upcycling? Come along to a relaxed and informative evening to hear local interiors instagrammers chat about renovating and decorating their homes and to share ideas with fellow interior design enthusiasts.

It is rare for interior design to be featured in arts festivals so this is a unique event which should be great fun.

Refreshments will be available.

A practical session to teach you how to collate samples for your next interiors project. We will discuss colour tones, textures and mixing materials. Moodboarding is a great step for cementing down your various design ideas. If you can complete this step properly, you will save yourself any errors with colour/fabric choices. Therefore, saving you time and money!

Experienced renovator Gemma Bertolotto is currently renovating an old, Grade B listed School in rural Aberdeenshire after working in, and restoring many castles and period properties.

This event will take place in the Queen Margaret Room in DCLG.

The creator of Clarabella Christie, Claire is an awarded textiles designer, her designs are based on the architecture of Dunfermline which she views from her Abbot House Studio window. Here she hosts workshops and designs and makes her collections of homewares and accessories supplying shops/galleries across the UK. Claire is passionate about reuse and upcycling, these principles forming the backbone of her practise established in 2007. Her work has featured in galleries, magazines and television.

GSA trained Claire has always loved the heady colour and pattern from the 60’s and 70’s, these colour palettes and designs have shaped her design inspo and home life. In this talk Claire will talk about The Thrifted Home, how to find your style, where to find your pieces and how to style it.

The National Theatre of Scotland comes to Dunfermline for the first time in five years as part of Outwith Festival, presenting a raw, uplifting Grid Iron Theatre Company production.

This play with songs sees writer and star Charlene Boyd present June Carter’s life and music while exploring her own relationship with her musical heroine and their shared experience as performers and working mothers.

The production brings together multi-award winning Director Cora Bissett, Set & Costume Designer Shona Reppe, Musical Director, Composer & Sound Designer Pippa Murphy and Lighting Designer Elle Taylor, Roseanne Reid, one of Scotland’s most exciting Americana artists, as Music Consultant.

A powerful, personal journey of discovery stretching across the Atlantic from the Appalachian Mountains to the Glasgow high-rise flats, this is a tale of empowerment, endurance and perseverance. Inspired by the setting of Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café, come take a seat and listen to their story…

Written and performed by Charlene Boyd and directed by Cora Bissett

June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music & Me is being performed cabaret style with some of the audience seated around tables throughout the space. The front bar of the venue will be open before the performance.

DOORS OPEN 7pm

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The session provides a gentle and welcoming environment for those new to the practices, as well as a refreshing experience for seasoned practitioners. The session will be particularly helpful to:

– Curious humans

– Individuals new to mindfulness and meditation

– Anyone seeking to reduce stress and improve mental clarity

– Those looking to enhance their overall well-being through mindful practices

An hour to discover together what Mindfulness is and how to incorporate it in our busy life.

Lisa Mulube from The Yoga Social CIC in conjunction with the Wellbeing though Heritage Project are looking forward to bringing this unique experience to this iconic Dunfermline venue.

“Nidra at the Museum”

Step into the main museum space, lit by candlelight, bring a mat, pillow and a blanket and experience a yoga nidra steeped in history.

This session will focus on yogic breathing, meditation and yoga nidra to create a space to deeply rest and restore the body and the mind.

Inclusive and suitable for all over age 16.

You can lie down or sit in a chair if that is your preference.

There will be light refreshments afterwards.

A life lived through creativity and friendship.

Join us for a talk about the life and work of critically acclaimed author and artists Alasdair Gray. Find out about the many creative highs and lows of Gray’s working life, firmly rooted alongside the many people who supported and help shape him. His unique vision spanned multiple mediums – from plays, poems, novels and political essays to paintings, prints, drawings and murals. We take a specific look at his connection to Dunfermline and his striking Abbott House mural.

Accessibility: Unfortunatly this event is not accessible.

Art after hours!

Join us for art, music and drinks to celebrate the opening of this year’s Outwith Visual Arts.

All art venues will be open late on Thursday 5th September. Follow the Art Map and visit the work on show. Complete your journey at Pittencrieff House where local DJ Colin Cook will be serving some tunes.

Entry is free.

Abbot House- Robbie Hamilton and Steven Dick: 5-6pm

Dunfermline Abbey- Sekai Machache: 4-7pm

Crush Cycles- Craig McIntosh: 4-6pm

Pittencrieff House- Claire Barclay and Oana Stanciu + music by Colin Cook: 6-9 pm

Art teacher Henry Gray Timms, previous winner of Channel 4’s drawing competition Drawers Off, will lead this unique outdoor drawing class in the gardens of the Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.

Materials will be provided but you are very welcome to bring any of your own that you would like to use.

There are only 15 places available.

Craig McIntosh will be exhibiting a series of new and recent work. All work will be for sale.

Craig McIntosh is a photographer based in Dunfermline. Most recently he has shot an advertising campaign for global fashion brand Uniqlo and has been shortlisted for BJP Portrait of Britain 2023 award, the BJP Portrait of Humanity 2023 award and the Scottish Portrait Awards 2023 and 2021 award. His work has featured in NME, Clash, Hunger, The Skinny, Vogue Italia, Standart and Boom Saloon. He has previously exhibited in the 2019 Outwith Festival.

Join us for a spectacular evening as Big Country, the legendary Scottish rock band, celebrates over 40 years of iconic music with an electrifying performance featuring all their greatest hits.

Formed in 1981 in Dunfermline, Big Country has captivated audiences worldwide, achieving worldwide success with the release of the singles ‘Fields Of Fire’, ‘Chance’ and signature song ‘In A Big Country’, selling over 2 million copies and driving the album ‘The Crossing’ to 3 prestigious Grammy nominations in the USA.

Now, the band performs a special home town gig for Outwith in the intimate setting of PJ Molloys, bringing joy and nostalgia to fans old and new.

*Doors open at 7 PM, followed by support bands at 8 PM. Big Country will take the stage at 9 PM.

Pay What You Can event.

Please purchase a ticket for each attendee.

30 mins.

Recommended for ages 8+

A Bear Named Wojtek tells the fantastic journey of an orphaned Syrian brown bear who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, becoming a beacon of hope and an emblem of their fate.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Dir: Bill Forsyth | 1980 | 1h 31m + 30m Q&A

Followed by Dee Hepburn, Caroline Guthrie and Robert Buchanan in conversation

Awkward teen Gregory falls hard for Dorothy, a hotshot female player who takes his spot on the boys’ school football team. Prodded by the advice of his smart-mouthed 10-year-old sister, Gregory does make his move, but there’s behind the scenes feminine conspiracies at play.

The screening will take place in the Studio Theatre of Carnegie Hall. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the venue.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Outwith Festival continues its proud tradition of providing unique, top quality film experiences with this triple bill of beloved Scots director Bill Forsyth’s superb films. This event is made even more special with the addition of cast Q&As following That Sinking Feeling and Gregory’s Girl.

1.00 PM

That Sinking Feeling

Dir: Bill Forsyth | 1979 | 1h 33m + 30m Q&A

Followed by Robert Buchanan in conversation

Ronnie, Wal, Andy and Vic are four bored, unemployed teens in dreary, rainy Glasgow. Ronnie comes up with a great idea. He has noticed that stainless steel sinks are worth a lot of money and comes up with a complicated scheme to steal sinks from a warehouse dressed as girls and using a stop-motion potion.

3:30 PM

Gregory’s Girl

Dir: Bill Forsyth | 1980 | 1h 31m + 30m Q&A

Followed by Dee Hepburn, Caroline Guthrie and Robert Buchanan in conversation

Awkward teen Gregory falls hard for Dorothy, a hotshot female player who takes his spot on the boys’ school football team. Prodded by the advice of his smart-mouthed 10-year-old sister, Gregory does make his move, but there’s behind the scenes feminine conspiracies at play.

6:30 PM

Local Hero

Dir: Bill Forsyth | 1983 | 1h 51m

Up-and-coming Houston oil executive “Mac” MacIntyre gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip to Scotland changes his outlook on life. Sent to the small village of Ferness, Mac is looking to quickly buy out the townspeople so his company can build a new refinery. But after a taste of country life Mac begins to question whether he is on the right side of this transaction.

The screenings will take place in the Studio Theatre of the Carnegie Hall. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the venue.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Dir: Bill Forsyth | 1983 | 1h 51m

Up-and-coming Houston oil executive “Mac” MacIntyre gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip to Scotland changes his outlook on life. Sent to the small village of Ferness, Mac is looking to quickly buy out the townspeople so his company can build a new refinery. But after a taste of country life Mac begins to question whether he is on the right side of this transaction.

The screening will take place in the Studio Theatre of Carnegie Hall. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the venue.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Pay What You Can event

Please purchase a ticket for each attendee.

Dir: Pablo Berger | 2023 | 1h 42m

BBFC age rating: PG

DOG lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again?

Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature 2024.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Outwith’s annual Short Film Night is back for another evening of fresh, thought-provoking shorts. Featuring some of the best upcoming talent from Scotland and beyond. It promises to be another exciting night of film and will offer the chance to network with fellow filmmakers in the city’s creative hub, Fire Station Creative.

Pay What You Can event.

Please purchase a ticket for each attendee.

45 mins.

Recommended for ages 4+

A selection of short animated films, including the award-winning Buzz, which tells the story of a grumpy space farmer and a mischievous robot bee, and a selection of shorts from multi BAFTA award-winning animator Rich Webber, acclaimed for his work with Aardman Animations on Shaun the Sheep and Creature Comforts.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Dir: Bill Forsyth | 1979 | 1h 33m + 30m Q&A

Followed by Robert Buchanan in conversation

Ronnie, Wal, Andy and Vic are four bored, unemployed teens in dreary, rainy Glasgow. Ronnie comes up with a great idea. He has noticed that stainless steel sinks are worth a lot of money and comes up with a complicated scheme to steal sinks from a warehouse dressed as girls and using a stop-motion potion.

The screening will take place in the Studio Theatre of Carnegie Hall. Refreshments will be available to purchase at the venue.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funds from Screen Scotland and National Lottery funding from the BFI.

Outwith festival presents five of scotland best under 18 acts performing in the intimate setting of Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum.

Tickets are super limited so please grab them quickly!

Meet at East End Park.

In this workshop, you will focus on finding inspiration, exploring different writing techniques, and nurturing your creativity in a stress-free environment. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop is designed to help you enjoy the process of writing and discover your unique voice. So dive in and have some fun!

This is always a popular event at Outwith and this year it takes place in the cosy setting of the wonderful Cafe Wynd.

An exceptional exhibition from a very large collection of original 20th century French advertising posters. All are for sale.

A diverse selection of subjects are represented – food and drink, travel, motoring, fashion, art and of course, cigarettes!

The works on display feature some of the most celebrated French poster artists including Raymond Savignac (Gitanes, SNCF) and Bernard Villemot (Orangina, Bally).

This special exhibition is in a temporary space within the workshop of c20home, alongside the usual collection of mid-century art, design and furniture.

The space is on the first floor, and unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

Images of the exhibition are viewable online at c20home.co.uk

Separate from the usual monthly event this additional Outwith Festival Quiz will still challenge the best Quizzers out there. So, get your team together & come a long to test your knowledge on a wide range of topics and have some fun too! There’s a prize for the winning team…

Team rules:

• Pay £4 a head on the door, reserve your team spot for free
• Minimum 2-Max 6 people per team
• Must be 16+
• Quiz masters decision is final
• Use of mobile phones not permitted by team members during quiz rounds.

Writer Colin Maxwell will take you on a journey back in time on this walking tour around the city centre and heritage quarter of Dunfermline. Learn about some of the characters and events that have shaped Dunfermline over the past thousand years, and spot some of the landmarks associated with them.

Suitable for age 7+. There will be some mention of the supernatural. Participants must be able to walk around a route of approximately 1.5 miles with some steep inclines and stairs.

As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier Award winning acting career, Barbara Dickson OBE is one of the most enduring and popular artistes in Britain today.

For Outwith she looks back on the most important cultural moments of her life in a conversation with writer and broadcaster Nicola Meighan.

A fun and relaxed yoga session for toddlers and their adults, moving, breathing, laughing together as we discover poses (asana).

Join us for a fun-filled and colourful yoga adventure! This exciting event is perfect for little ones and their families who want to embark on a journey of movement, mindfulness, and imagination.

Alice will guide you through a series of playful poses, breathing exercises, and interactive games. Through the power of storytelling, we will explore the wonders of nature, animals, and magical creatures. Designed specifically for toddlers and their families, this event encourages bonding, creativity, and self-expression. Our yoga session will help develop flexibility, coordination, and body awareness in a safe and nurturing environment. We’ll have some interactive poses that everyone can do together.

So, grab your yoga mats, wear your most vibrant colours, and get ready to stretch, laugh, and connect with your little ones. No prior yoga experience is required – just bring your playful spirit and an open mind!

Join Alice Rainbow Yoga at Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum and let’s create beautiful memories together!

Rachel Henderson is a creative entrepreneur who has built a successful brand around her passion for playful, colourful and creative interior design.

With a background in textile design and surface decoration, she has authored and contributed to numerous titles and presented on stage at shows and events across the UK.

Rachel works as an interior stylist, home decor coach and content creator.

She was a finalist and came Runner Up in ‘Scotland’s Home of the Year’ Series 1 and is a regular Artisan on BBC One’s ‘Money for Nothing’.

Rachel also runs a studio in Abbot House in Dunfermline where she hosts regular workshops on textile homewares, upcycling and interior design.

Learn how to make water kefir with Sandra Nussbaum of Nut Blossom Apothecary and discover the benefits of fermentation in our diets.

A happy, bubbly, fruit/flower/plant-infused sparkling water, that is packed full of healthy probiotics that will energize the body and support the gut. We, herbalists, firmly believe that health starts in the gut! This is one way to support a healthy gut as kefir grain are a symbiosis of yeast and bacteria. I Iike to enhance my beverage with medicinal plants, flowers and fruits so we will also explore that aspect. You will leave with your own fruit kefir concoction and water kefir grains to continue making it in your home! (it contains no dairy, no tea and very little sugar).

Adults 18+

Nothing better than moving and connecting outside. This family friendly class is suitable for all ages and abilities. You don’t even need a yoga mat!