Learning events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Learning events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Cityscape Photography Class
Join photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh old town as he shows you the very best places to take some truly special pictures!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Switch to Manual Photography Workshop
Switch to Manual is an introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes and don’t unleash the full creativity that a DSLR or Bridge camera can deliver.
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Spirits of the World
Book now and travel the world using just your tastebuds in this interactive tasting experience at Summerhall Drinks Lab!
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Rum & Doughnuts
Book your tickets now and spend your evening sipping on delcious Rum's paired perfectly with artisan doughnuts at Summerhall Drinks Lab!
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1:1 Printing Session
These 1 to 1 screen-printing supervised session with Eliza, are available every 1st Saturday of each month (or other suitable time upon prior availability discussion) in her Edinburgh studio.
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Masterpieces Family Trail
Explore the Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace exhibition with the help of a fun family trail at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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Monday Masterpieces: Weekly short talks
Make Monday mornings marvellous and join curators, wardens and learning specialists for weekly short talks exploring some of the greatest treasures of the Royal Collection!
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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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Arthur’s Adventure
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Rug Tufting Experience Day
Aimed at beginners, this intimate workshop at Dovecot Studios is an introduction to the art of electric gun tufting.
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All The Young Nudes Life Drawing at Cabaret Voltaire
Join All the Young Nudes on Tuesday nights for their Life Drawing Club, a weekly, fun, life drawing session with models, sketching, music and access to the bar!
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Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
This tapestry weaving experience day at Dovecot Studios is a rare chance to learn the art of tapestry weaving at the UK’s longest running tapestry studio.
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Hopetoun Grounds Walk
Enjoy this Ranger-led walk at Hopetoun House will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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Take The High Road
Join a Ranger on a guided walk around Holyrood Park's High Road. Enjoy spectacular views and hear fascinating tales from Holyrood's past!
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Textiles Printing Level 1
This 8 weeks textiles course, run by Moody Monday, is ideal for those who has a special interest in textiles or screen-printing and would like to take this interest further.
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Textiles Printing Level 2
This 8 weeks course is ideal for those who has taken part in Moody Monday's Textiles Printing Level 1 (TP1) course and would like to take their skills to the next level.
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Introduction to Wood Turning
Join Kirsty & Becka, the designers and makers of Fine Piece at Edinburgh Open Workshop and learn the basics of turning using a wood lathe while creating your own rolling pin or doorstop!
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Arthur’s Evening Walk
Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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AccessEA Summer Camps
Join our fun and flexible Holiday Camps this summer located at the Edinburgh Academy Sports Hub! With over 20 camps to choose from they are ideal for 5-17 year olds.
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Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
Explore the history of anatomical study, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders.
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Deep Sea Discovery
Take a deep breath and dive to the bottom of the ocean with our Deep Sea Discovery family drop-in activities this summer at Dynamic Earth!
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AK’s Magic Music Summer Course
Come along to AK's Magic Music week long summer music camp from 4th-8th July located in the heart of Stockbridge at the Life Care Centre!
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Linlithgow Holiday Club
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer!
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Lecture Series July - Adventures in Banking
Join us at Gladstone's Land on 7th July and take a trip back in time to discover hidden stories of the early days of Bank of Scotland, and its extraordinary Head Office building on the Mound!
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Paper Jewellery Making
In this workshop, learn to make paper beads, butterflies and other delicate shapes for your very own paper jewellery collection with Edinburgh paper and book artist Isabell Buenz!
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Traditional Indonesian Batik Making – Summer Course
On this four weeks summer course in traditional Indonesian batik making, we will be focusing on the traditional method of batik tulis using canting, taught by Eliza.
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Stories & Wonders Tour
The Real Mary King’s Close has teamed up with Edinburgh Gin to launch new ‘Stories and Wonders’ gin tasting tours from 8th to 30th July, as part of Scotland’s official Year of Stories 2022.
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Summer Childrens Events at Hopetoun House
Enjoy a mix of activities including bushcraft, pond dipping and story making in the woods over 6 Fridays this summer within the Grounds at Hopetoun House!
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Book Sculpture Workshop
Explore the world of ’Book Sculptures’ and rescue your second-hand books from landfill as you learn to transform old and discarded books into pieces of sculptural art!
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Crystal Meditation
Dragonfly Crystals is holding an introduction to crystals and guided meditation event on Saturday 9th July at Blue Morpho in Edinburgh.
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Flora Medica: Foraging Walk
Join Anna Canning, an expert botanist and wild plant forager, on this guided walk around Hopetoun and collect some wild ingredients to make a delicious snack or herbal remedy.
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Redcoats in Residence
Alan Breck's Regiment bring Jacobite reenactment to Gladstone's Land on 9th July. Reenactors will be in costume and character throughout the museum.
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Piano Summer Party
Edinburgh School of Music's Summer Piano Party is a fun introduction to the world of music and playing the piano for 4 - 8 year olds.
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Travel Japanese | Online Course
If you have plans to visit Japan - be it this year or next - why not start equipping yourself with language, cultural knowledge and practical tips to help you get the most out of your trip?
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Online Crafts & Culture: Japanese Rainy Season
Join Ippo Ippo Japanese to find out more about Japanese culture - traditional and modern - as well as trying your hand at making some crafts associated with the rainy season!
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Bone Handling Workshop for Adults
This interactive workshop at Surgeons Hall Museums on 16th July explores the wonders of the human skeleton.
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival: Give it a Go - Jazz for Kids!
Do you know your scooby doors from your doo-dats? Learn all about jazz in this fun, interactive workshop led by the brilliant saxophonist Sue McKenzie.
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Flower Pressing Workshop - Bon Tot
Bon Tot is running a Flower Pressing Workshop on 20th July where kids can learn about the art of flower pressing and receive their own wooden flower press to keep.
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Learn To Code Week
Blast off with ComputerXplorers this summer as we head to Edinburgh Academy and delve into the world of coding and game design!
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Moving Music and Human Anatomy
Want to learn the bones of the human body? Moving Music offers fun and therapeutic musical experiences through the use of mixed percussion instruments.
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Discover the Deep
Explore the deep sea through Dynamic Earth's brand-new gallery. Dive into the depths of the sea and witness incredible habitats and creatures of the deep!
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Filling The Page
Artist Rosemary Taylor will explore several methods that artists use to record ideas and images on this one day workshop at Studio 48.
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School of Animation Summer Camp
Delve into the world of animation this summer with ComputerXplorers at Edinburgh Academy!
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Lecture Series August - Macbeth: A Usurper’s Fate
Historian Elizabeth Cory Lopez will delve into the roots of Macbeth, son of Findlay, and what his life, culture, reign and mythical legacy can tell us about the evolution of Scotland as a nation.
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Planetarium Lates: Under Pressure
As part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are excited to bring you our BRAND-NEW presenter-led show, Under Pressure! Come with us as we take a deep dive into the global ocean!
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Planetarium Lates: You Are Here
Join us at Dynamic Earth for a dramatic journey to the very edge of our solar system and back!
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BSL Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History
Join us at Surgeons Hall Museums on our inaugural BSL walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town on 6th August!
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Essential Trance Workshop with Kim Moore-Cullen
This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Trance and altered states of consciousness. Working with Kim will support and encourage the deeper states of connection.
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Mixed Media Art Class
Have a great day making mixed media works of art on this workshop with artist Rosemary Taylor at Studio 48!
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Outside In Art Week
Come along to this week of creative workshops on the theme of Outside In, led by Mousa alNana, culminating in a new participatory artwork which will be on show throughout August.
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Celtic Crag
Join a Ranger for a guided walk and discover the story of the Park’s history from the Stone Age right up to the present day.
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Raphael Inspired 2-Day Tapestry Weaving Experience Day
Coinciding with our Alan Davie "Beginning of a far off world" exhibition, this 2-Day workshop will lead you through themes and techniques commonly associated with the Alan Davie style.
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Tree-mendous Walk
A gentle Ranger-led walk to explore the wonderful world of trees found throughout Hopetoun’s designed landscape.
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Sara’s Crafting Christmas
Sara Davies, Queen of Crafting, Dragon and Strictly star is taking to the road to give you tricks and tips to help make Christmas this year.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification
If you are 16 years of age and over and wish to become a swimming instructor East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure are running a Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification in Neilston.
Events in Fife
Walks with the St Andrews Botanic Garden Team
Join us at St Andrews Botanic Garden for walks with our Garden Team on the second Wednesday of each month and walks with our Director on the last Wednesday of each month.
Beginners Line Dance Class
Every Tuesday, Brighter Futures Health Hub invites you to join them at Cadham Neighbourhood Centre for their Beginners line dance class.
Clare Robinson - Watercolour Workshop
Learn the art of loose style watercolour and develop your expressive skills, illustrating flowers from the beautiful Cambo Estate and Gardens, St Andrews with artist Clare Robinson!
Froglife: Fife Living Waters - July events
Check out all the events taking place in July at Froglife: Fife Living Waters in Cowdenbeath!
Garden Explorers
Garden explorers is St Andrews Botanic Garden's club for 6–12-year-olds, running every other Saturday from July through to December.
Needle Felting: Create a framed picture
Learn how to needle felt and enjoy creating your own wild swimming scene then framing and stamping your finished results on this workshop at The Stables, Falkland on 9th July.
RSCDS Summer School
The RSCDS Summer School is an action-packed three weeks of dancing in the historic town of St Andrews. Come and be led by some of the best of Scottish country dance teachers and musicians!
RSCDS Junior Summer School
Looking for a fun activity for the summer holidays? Junior Summer School is a great opportunity for young people to engage in fun, fitness and friendship through Scottish country dancing.
Events in Glasgow
Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
Stained Glass Workshop: 2 Days
Learn how to create stained glass panels on this two day workshop for total beginners at Cass Peters Glass Art!
Fused Glass Workshop: 1/2 Day
The half-day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Fused Glass Workshop: 1 Day
The one day glass fusing course at Cass Peters Glass Art is designed to give total beginners an introduction to a new skill... and have some fun!
Centre for Lifelong Learning’s Summer Programme
Choose from a wide range of in-person and online classes and workshops and kick start your learning with the University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning Summer Programme!
Beginner’s Textile Printing Workshop
Print Clan's two hour Beginner's Workshop is the perfect introductory session to textile screen printing!
Dried Flower Masterclass
Join Beewild Blooms for their dried flower bouquet masterclass where you will be surrounded by pampas, bunnytails and eucalyptus!
T-shirt Printing Masterclass with Urban Pirate Apparel
Learn the ins and outs of professional t-shirt printing in this three week workshop with David from Urban Pirate Apparel at Print Clan Studio!
Kanji Club - Learn Japanese and Chinese Characters
Learn to read and write kanji characters in Drawing and Painting Studio's fun and inspiring online language group and discover their meanings!
Pre-Entry Access Course 2022-23
The University of Strathclyde's Pre-entry Access Course is designed to help people get into university degree programmes!
Events in Lanarkshire
Reiki Level 2 Refresher Workshop
This refresher workshop from Flourish is ideal for currently practising Reiki Therapists who feel it is time to check in to refocus and re-energise their practice.
Beginners Latin and Ballroom Dance Classes
Lets Dance Lanarkshire run Latin and Ballroom classes for beginners at St Marys Hall, Hamilton with blocks starting every six weeks!
The Festival of Great Creative Thinking
Are you facing challenging problems in your work and personal life? Feeling stuck and lacking ideas or solutions? Well you’re in luck... because Great Creative Thinking solves everything!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Coastal Activity Leader Training Practical Course
Wild Things are hosting a Coastal Activity Leader Training Practical Course, a unique alternative to Beach School, at Lunderston Bay, Gourock in July.
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Stirling Speakers - Find Your Voice!
Learn to speak with more confidence and effectiveness with your local Toastmasters Club, Stirling Speakers.
Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
Bannockburn House Guided History Tours
Take a tour of Bannockburn House, an historic category A-listed property, which has survived largely unchanged since the 17th century apart from a Victorian extension.
Forest School at Mugdock
Check out the fantastic Forest Schoool events taking place at Mugdock Country Park!
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Mindful Art
Taking inspiration from Pathfoot, the Campus and the Collection, come and participate in some relaxed lunchtime art activity. All abilities are welcome!
My Life My Way - New ways of being and finding balance - Residential Retreat
This retreat is providing the opportunity to be with like-minded people in a peaceful environment where you can nurture your ‘self’.
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Painting with Natural Materials
Using natural materials that can be found around Pathfoot, such as leaves, flowers, branches and bark, come and create art work, using different printing methods with the University Art Collection!
Movie Musicals Summer Holiday Workshop (6-18 years)
Come along and join Stagecoach Stirling for a jam-packed, fun-filled week of Drama, Singing and Dancing - working towards creating a final performance at the end of the week!
Pirates and Princesses Summer Holiday Workshop (4-6 years)
Come along and join Stagecoach Stirling for a jam-packed, fun-filled week of Drama, Singing and Dancing! A chance to make new friends, have lots of fun and create a show for family and friends.
Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust - Summer Residential Course
SScOT’s summer residential course is a non-auditioned, six-day music course which includes outstanding music teaching, sport, art sessions, and social activities.
Summer Band Camp
Join us at Yamaha Music Point Stirling for 5 fun days of Music playing & learning from 11-15 July 2022! Suitable for ages 8-14 yrs.
Superhero Summer Camp: Arts and Crafts Classes with Indie Flynn
Avengers Assemble for our Superhero Summer Camp at Made In Stirling Store in July! Come along and create your super disguise from masks, capes and even painting your very own super hero cat model.
Cyanotype Day Course - with Braw Artworks
Miss out on our workshops on Cyanotype last time? Well this July we’re hosting a full day course with Katherine from Braw Artworks! Lunch is included in the ticket.
Spoon Carving Workshop
Expect a fun filled day with master whittler Louise Forbes learning all the skills you need to carve your very own wooden spoon!
Music Theory Workshop
Stirling Music Centre is running music theory workshops this summer!! Open to everyone as well as our current students but must be booked in advance.
Botanical Printmaking
Join us at the Central Scotland School of Craft on 19th July for a fantastic botanical eco printing workshop with Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw from The Lansdowne House!
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Basic Weaving
Join the Art Collection at the University of Stirling on 22nd July and try your hand at some basic weaving techniques to create mini wall hangings!
Dragonfly Paint Night
Blaeberry River Art invites you to a fun and instructive evening at the fabulous Made in Stirling store painting a dragonfly canvas on 23rd July.
Pathfoot Art Sessions: Making Natural Sculpture
Using materials like stones, leaves, twigs and flowers, craft our own natural sculpture pieces with the University Art Collection on 29th July!
Indigo Dying and Shibori Stitch
Indigo dye is one of the oldest known natural dyes in the world. Join us for a fantastic Indigo Shibori workshop with Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw from The Lansdowne House on 2nd August!
Artists in the Making: Arts and Crafts Classes with Indie Flynn
These workshops, run by Indie Flynn at Made In Stirling, will encourage kids to recreate their likeness or even their friend's likeness using an abundance of creative techniques!
Macramé - with A Moment Entwine
Learn the mindful art of macramé and create your own plant hanger in this 2.5 hour workshop with Grace at Made in Stirling on 6th August!
Fused Glass Day Course with ShogieB
Always admiring glass art pieces? This is you chance to get creative and have fun designing and making your own fused glass art at Made in Stirling on 13th August!
Creative Visible Mending
By repairing our well loved woolies we can begin to break the cycle of fast fashion, saving old clothes from landfill, and saving ourselves money to boot!
Sunset Sea Paint Night
Join Blaeberry River Art on 20th August to paint this picture of a wonderful sunset Isle of Rum. There is no art experience required and all materials and full instructions are provided.
Screen Printed Tote Bag Workshop
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 25th August for a colour filled day of screen printing and stand out from the other shoppers when you use your stunning tote bag over and over again!
Traditional Paper Marbling Workshop
Join Central Scotland School of Craft for a colour filled paper marbling workshop in our sunny Dunblane craft studio on 30th August!
Willow Basketry 3 day course
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for this three day master class in the heritage craft techniques of basketmaking, and leave at the end with a beautifully crafted fruit picking basket!
Shaggy Rya Weaving Workshop
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 10th September for a fantastic shaggy rya weaving workshop with Stephanie Fradette, aka Le Petit Moose!
Weaving The Landscape
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 11th September for an inspiring landscape weaving workshop with Stephanie Fradette, aka Le Petit Moose!
Sewing Clothes for Beginners
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 12 week, in-depth introduction to making your own clothing at Central Scotland School of Craft, starting on Wednesday 14th September.
Sewing Clothes the Zero Waste Way
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 12 week, in-depth introduction to sewing clothes using a zero waste strategy starting on Wednesday 14th September.
Beginners Sewing - Zero Waste Bags
This one-day introduction into the world of zero waste sewing is aimed at complete beginners or those who may be quite rusty and want to start back at the beginning.
Thistle Paint Night
Join Blaeberry River Art on 17th September us to paint the iconic Thistle at the fabulous Made in Stirling store! BYOB of something delicious and prepare to chill out and paint.
Sunday Stitchery - A friendly sewing surgery
If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then the Sunday Sewing Sessions are ideal.
Saba Douglas-Hamilton: In The Footsteps of Elephants
Saba Douglas-Hamilton vividly brings to life our fight for nature with moving insights from her life amongst elephants, her childhood in the wild and work as a wildlife filmmaker.
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