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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · 1d

Coming soon: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Wilding
Exhibition open: 07.11.25–01.02.26.
Join us for the Exhibition Preview on Thursday 06.11.25.
Find out more: www.fruitmarket.co.uk/event/jaune-...

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 8d

In theatre this month, Edinburgh Fringe First winner BATSHIT comes to @traversetheatre.bsky.social, and queer, live-welding performance IMPACT DRIVER arrives at @fruitmarket.bsky.social

www.theskinny.co.uk/theatre/show...

Scottish Theatre Highlights: October 2025 – The Skinny

This month, Scotland is host to a wide array of ambitious festivals.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · 10d

It's the last week to see Mike Nelson's Humpty Dumpty, a transient history of Mardin earthworks, low rise, at Fruitmarket. The exhibition is open 11am–6pm daily until this Sunday, 05.10.25.

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Giant Tank / Aldo The Chob @gianttank.bsky.social · 12d

TFEH returns fr another run of 4 gigs showcasing an international cavalcade of experimental music & noise at @fruitmarket.bsky.social . The 1st chapter is a strictly Scottish slice of free improv & helfy drones on Oct 12th. Get tix now to avoid disappointment:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/tfeh/tfeh-pr...

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · 12d

Join us for Future Makers: Showcase of Sustainable and Collaborative Design! This two-day celebration will mark the culmination of Future Makers, our yearlong programme championing collaboration, creativity, and the future of eco-minded Scottish Design. More: www.fruitmarket.co.uk/event/future...

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Collette @colletterobertson.bsky.social · 13d

Hope to see everyone for the return of another bunch of Giant Tanks TFEH events @fruitmarket.bsky.social on Sunday 12 October www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/edi...

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Aleatory Music Systems @aleatorymusic.bsky.social · 15d

Very much looking forward to performing a new version of Broken as part of @gianttank.bsky.social TFEH event at @fruitmarket.bsky.social:

📍Fruitmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF
🗓️ Sunday 9th November 2025
🕚 8pm - 11pm

www.ticketsource.co.uk/tfeh/tfeh-pr...

#aleatoric #gnossienne #freetime #satie

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Giant Tank / Aldo The Chob @gianttank.bsky.social · 16d

Presenting TFEH’s next crop of weirdo music & experimental sounds at @fruitmarket.bsky.social .
Thanxxx to Timothea Armour for the poster.
See comments for tix linx:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/tfeh
#Edinburgh #ExperimentalMusic #Avant #Noise #FreeImprov #StrangeFish #MoreOdditiesThanYeCanShakeAStickAt

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · 25d

It's the last few weeks to see Mike Nelson's Humpty Dumpty, a transient history of Mardin earthworks, low rise, at Fruitmarket. The exhibition is open 11am–6pm daily until Sunday 05.10.25.

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · 29d

We are delighted to open applications for Artists’ Bookmarket 2026, Edinburgh’s annual celebration of artists’ book culture.

We invite publishers, book makers and artists’ books organisations to apply for a stall. Find out more: www.fruitmarket.co.uk/apply-for-ar...

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Sep 2

Talk: Karine Polwart and Amanda Thomson: 23.09.25, 6.30pm, at Forth Valley College.

Karine Polwart is walking the John Muir Way, gathering stories and observations for a new book. Find out more and book to attend free: www.tickettailor.com/events/fruit...

Tickets: Pay what you can – Karine Polwart and Amanda Thomson – Forth Valley College, Antonine Suite, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk

This September, writer-musician Karine Polwart is walking the John Muir Way from west to east, gathering stories and observatio...

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Aug 17

This Friday evening, 22.08.25, 6.30–8.30pm, join us for an extra special flash sale in our bookshop and cafe! We’re clearing some shelves: books and magazines from £1. Browse the tables, pick up a gem (or three), and enjoy a drink from our cafe bar while you do it!

A selection of colourful books and magazines are laid out, beside the words Bookshop Flash Sale in pink lettering.

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Aug 16

Hey! Student! On Thursday 11.09.2025, 6–8pm, students of all ages are invited to join us for a drink, to view the exhibition, and to hear about ways you can get involved in everything Fruitmarket, from events to creative workshops!

Book a free place: www.tickettailor.com/events/fruit...

Images of students taking part in activities are overlayed with the words Hey! Student! Thursday 11.09.25. 6-8pm. Free. For students of all ages.

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Aug 1

Fruitmarket’s exclusive Supper Club returns on Friday 12.09.25. Enjoy a look at our exhibition after hours, then sit down for an evening of fantastic dishes inspired by flavours found across the regions of Spain.

Look over the menu and book a table: www.tickettailor.com/events/fruit...

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Secret Edinburgh @secretedinburgh.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mike Nelson's installation at @fruitmarket.bsky.social is EXACTLY what the warehouse space is for. Glorious.
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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks Mark x

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Mark Cousins @markcousinsfilm.bsky.social · Jul 18

Talk about transforming a space! Mike Nelson's show @fruitmarket.bsky.social Edinburgh is a vast piece of construction. Haunting, challenging.
Bravo/a to whole team

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Giant Tank / Aldo The Chob @gianttank.bsky.social · Jul 15

Tfeh goes on hiatus after this week’s show on Thursday at @fruitmarket.bsky.social so be sure to scoop a ticket & make the most of us while ye can!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/edi...
#Edinburgh #ExperimentalMusic #FreeImprov #Noise #LastOrders

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Jul 2

Book your event or meeting at Fruitmarket; a vibrant space in the heart of Edinburgh, with spaces to hire suited to meet your needs. If you're looking for an accessible and centrally located events space for a party, drinks reception, or meeting please get in touch: [email protected]

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · Jun 30

As we edge closer to August (AKA Edinburgh Art Festival), a flurry of exhibitions open across @fruitmarket.bsky.social, @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social and more

Read @rachelashenden.bsky.social's column below 👀

Scottish Art Highlights: July 2025 – The Skinny

As we edge closer to August (AKA Edinburgh Art Festival), a flurry of exhibitions open across the capital.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Jun 28

Two months of hard graft with his brilliant team, Mike Nelson 'Humpty Dumpty, a transient history of Mardin earthworks, low rise' is open.

Thanks, Mike, for making this amazing exhibition for us. Open 11am–6pm daily until 05.10.25.

A portrait of the artist Mike Nelson wearing an orange hat, grey t-shirt and blue jeans, standing in front of a sculpture made from wood, glass, a metal girder, a photograph of an interior wall with graffiti of sun and cloud, and an old arcade game machine.

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Stephanie Smith @smithsj.bsky.social · Jun 26

Mike Nelson @fruitmarket.bsky.social 🔥

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Dr Andrew Demetrius @demetrius-art.bsky.social · Jun 27

Highlight of the Mike Nelson show @fruitmarket.bsky.social

Reproduction of Brueghel’s Hunters in the Snow.

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Nicholas Royle @nicholasroyle.bsky.social · Jun 27

At a Mike Nelson show, you never know if a programme dropped on the floor is part of the work or just a programme dropped on the floor. Great new installation, Humpty Dumpty, at @fruitmarket.bsky.social

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Fruitmarket @fruitmarket.bsky.social · Jun 21

Join us on Thursday evening, 26.06.25, from 6–8pm, to celebrate the opening of Mike Nelson’s new exhibition, find out more here: www.fruitmarket.co.uk/mike-nelson/

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