Events in Edinburgh on 28 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 28 November 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
100 Species Exhibition
The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.
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A Walk into Town: Exhibition of photographs by James Carter
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to present an exhibition of photographs by Collectivist James Carter, showing from Sunday 12th November.
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An Evening With Christopher Paolini
Waterstones Edinburgh West End will be joined by master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini for an unforgettable evening in celebration of the release of Murtagh!
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Arria at Whiski Rooms
Singer, Songstress and renowned Wordsmith Arria performs a range of all-round spirit-lifting covers and unforgettable originals at the Whiski Rooms.
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre
Liza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!
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Billy Billingham MBE
Spend an extraordinary evening with Billy Billingham MBE, as he shares his incredible, inspirational story at The Queen's Hall on Tuesday 28th November!
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Billy Bragg - The Roaring Forty Tour 2023
Billy Bragg brings his The Roaring Forty Tour 2023 to the Usher Hall on 28th November!
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Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
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Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
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Castle Street Christmas Market
Castle Street Christmas Market returns in 2023, providing everyone with something special to buy and enjoy. Not to be missed!
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Christmas at Dalkeith Country Park
A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle.
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens
The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.
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Christmas Pop-up Shop
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!
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Classical Creativity Festival
Join Àirigh Productions for a creative week of classical music-making in collaboration with an international collective of artists and musicians!
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Crafts for Christmas 2023
Don't miss a great opportunity to purchase unique, hand-made gifts for Christmas and support a good cause - St Columba's Hospice Edinburgh!
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Craigies Santa Adventure
Experience the enchantment of Christmas like never before at Craigies’ Santa Adventure!
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creative soundLAB November 2023
opera agency is delighted to announce we are collaborating with Edinburgh College of Art for our creative soundLAB November event!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Dance Scottish! Want to get back to Scottish Country Dancing?
Did you once enjoy Scottish country dancing, and would like the chance to get back to the dance floor? Join the RSCDS Tuesday Intermediate Class during St Andrew’s week for a FREE Taster session!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour
With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour
Following on the success of the Daring Women of Edinburgh daytime tour, this walking tour at night gives you a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history.
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Darren Woodhead - Wildlife Art Exhibition
Our new exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady, presents watercolours by Darren Woodhead, inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, and East Lothian in particular.
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Deep Rooted
'Deep Rooted' is a group exhibition featuring work by eight contemporary artists exploring the relationship between people and the natural environment using a variety of media and approaches.
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Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh
Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.
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Drinkmonger Champagne Mini Fair
Come along to an exciting new, relaxed fizz tasting, allowing you to wander around our Drinkmonger shop, trying Champagne while talking to wine experts and your friends.
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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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EBA Social Badminton
Looking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club in Summerhall!
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Edinburgh Cheese Crawl
Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Edinburgh’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour!
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Edinburgh Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen
Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.
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Exhibition ‘Elegy for Autumn’
'Elegy for Autumn' at Birch Tree Gallery, brings together two artists - Glynnis Carter with mixed media paintings on canvas and Hanna Salomonsson with new ceramic vessels.
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Exhibition: Picture Hooks Emerging Illustrators
Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Quest is a fun, engaging way to explore the Old Town/Royal Mile area of Edinburgh from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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Hey for Chrisrmas!
Traditional melodies from Britain and Ireland feature alongside music by leading composers of the day such as William Byrd. The result is a feast of joyful sounds to brighten the darkest nights.
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Islander Handbag Workshop
Come along and create your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag, choose your favourite colours and get creative as you construct all the different components!
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Joan Doerr :: Into the Light
&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Joan Doerr this November with 'Into the Light, her second solo exhibition with the gallery!
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John – Thomas Abercromby
Part of Collective’s Satellites Programme, Thomas Abercromby’s ‘John’ is a moving image work that explores the intricate ties between family, grief and the multifaceted layers of social class.
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Looking North Through Art: Hanna Tuulikki
The next Looking North Through Art online talk is with artist Hanna Tuulikki on Tuesday 28th November!
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Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops
1:1 sessions are now available with all of our existing courses on short taster or longer masterclass courses at a time that suits you or your group.
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National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.
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Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway
Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!
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Nzira Yeparuware: A path upon a rock
Nzira Yeparuware is an artwork exhibition at Edinburgh Castle which has been created by artist Tanatsei Gambura and focusses on discussions linked to Empire and Scotland’s built environment.
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Page2Stage
Page2Stage is back at the Storytelling Centre, with another exciting line up of new writing on 28th November!
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Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed
Past Meets Present: Recent Acquisitions Revealed unveils a selection of treasures that have joined the collection in the past five years.
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh
Check out these Lino Printing Classes run by Little Axe on Fridays at Bellfield Community Centre, Portobello from September through to December!
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Queer East Festival
The nationwide tour of the Queer East Festival comes to Summerhall with a selection of cinematic highlights that were screened at the main festival.
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Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania
Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.
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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
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RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings
Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations with the first 2 classes free!
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RSCDS Scottish dance classes for Young Dancers (P5 and above) -Saturday mornings
The RSCDS has a new class starting on Saturday 2nd September. Aimed at P5 and above we hope this class will allow young dancers to continue dancing as they head towards High School.
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
READ MORESanta’s Grotto at Dobbies Livingston
Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself at Dobbies Livingston!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition
The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.
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Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception
The world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.
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Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape
250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.
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St Andrew’s Day Cafe Ceilidh
Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories celebrating St Andrew's Day.
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The Bad Boy Pub Quiz
Join us at The Three Sisters Edinburgh for the Bad Boy Pub Quiz on a Tuesday at 8pm in our Main Bar!
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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure for Christmas 2023 at the Festival Theatre, with pantomime favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young!
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The Scottish Landscape Awards
The City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.
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The Snow Queen
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.
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Time Traveller: Charles Lyell at Work
This exhibition in Edinburgh University's Main Library provides a unique insight into geologist and science writer Charles Lyell's developing ideas about the uniformity of nature.
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Trad Tuesdays
Edinburgh University Students' Association has teamed up with the Folk and Traditional Music Society to bring you a weekly night of traditional music at the Pleasance!
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Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!
This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.
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Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections
Scottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.
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Yoga: Energising Noon Flow
Join me, David, for an invigorating and intense lunchtime yoga session that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, focused, and ready to conquer the rest of your day!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Festive Workshop: Lino Print Cards
learn how to design and create your own vivid linoprints of festive designs and print them onto Christmas cards to take home on this free, festive workshop at Eastwood House!
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Share a Song and Sing Along
Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!
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The Market Place Barrhead: English Conversation Group
The Market Place Barrhead's weekly English Conversation Group offers the chance to improve your English and make new friends!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Dunfermline
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Dunfermline for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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Together Levenmouth Crazy Golf
Together Levenmouth Crazy Golf has 18 uniquely designed golf holes perfect for family days out, kids parties or work nights out, also 9 hole packages available.
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Michty Me
Michty Me is an exhibition of Poetry and Art by Fife writer Ian Ferguson and Artist Tom Smith showing at Rothes Halls Upper Gallery until 31st December!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Early Eardley: Selected Works 1940 - 1950
Joan Eardley is one of Scotland's most celebrated artists, this exhibition at The Glasgow School of Art offers the opportunity to see her early works, for which she is lesser known.
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Beagles & Ramsay: NHOTB & RAD
The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!
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Blue Dog Creative Showcase
Blue Dog is opening its doors and to host a weekly Open Stage Creative Showcase on Tuesday evenings!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
UGLY! A Cinderella Story
An unforgettable spin on the classic Cinderella fairy tale, step into the magical world of Wondernauld for a festive treat that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing in the aisles!
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Guided Nature Walks in Coatbridge
As part of their Wild Ways Well North Lanarkshire project TCV Scotland offer a weekly session in Coatbridge and the surrounding area.
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Wild Ways Well Health Walks
Join Wild Ways Well each week for their Health Walk as they walk, talk, learn and connect with each other and nature!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Festive Craft Classes
Throughout November and December, One Ren will be offering a series of free, tutor led festive craft classes for adults, at Paisley Central Library!
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Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
Active Communities run a series of weekly, recreational jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire... if you want to get fit, have fun and make some new friends then they want to hear from you!
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Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library
The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning are delighted to be delivering a small selection of their adult learning classes from the Thomas Graham Community Library.
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Our Changing Landscape: How the weather shapes Scotland
This exhibition looks at the history of weather in Scotland, exploring how the weather has shaped both the landscape and the people, and what the future might hold.
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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