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About The Hive of Artistry The Hive of Artistry brings together local Edinburgh artists for a series of viewing nights supporting Special Needs Information Point and The Sick Kids Friends Foundation. We aim to provide a exhibtion space for many types of artists and a hassle-free medium to sell artwork. Proceeds from commission on sales (and the final grand auction of donated works in February 2009) will be donated to the above charities. Three viewing nights are to be held the first being on Sunday 9th November from 7pm. For further information please email Norma Devlin or call 07904 093848. Please do not contact the venue.

About The Beehive Inn The Beehive Inn is situated at the historic heart of Edinburgh, overlooking the Grassmarket, which was for many a poor soul, the last thing they would see in their lives. Just a few steps away from the pub is the site of the gallows, which stood there from the mid 17th Century, and for which there was a strong demand during the 'killing times' when over a hundred dissenters lost their lives. For a while, there was an execution every day, until it was demolished in 1784. The Grassmarket also used to be a busy market spot for corn, forage and cattle. Hence it's name. With a drinks licence which is thought to have existed for 400 years, The Beehive began life as a 16th Century coaching inn. The present building incorporating a bar, garden terrace, dining room and meeting room, replaced the The Beehive Hotel in the late 1860's. The main entrance leads to a hall which was once an alleyway between two seperate tenements. These were later joined up , so the bars on the left and right used to be different houses! Standing in the imposing shadow of Edinburgh Castle, The Beehive of today offers everything from fine food and wines, the best of Scottish and English cask ales to a dining room where you can relax and dine at your pace, or a meeting room equipped to deal with the most modern business demands. We can be contacted on 0131 225 7171, or visit www.beehive-edinburgh.com