'What's On'
Ayr Races

15th to 16th April Ayr Races Scottish National Ayr Racecourse will be hosting the 'Scottish National' over this weekend. More details can be found on their website www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

 

Shetland Folk Festival

28th April to 1st May Shetland Folk Festival The Shetland Folk Festival is a non-profit, volunteer driven organisation dedicated to presenting the best folk music from around the globe to the local community and visitors alike. A heady mixture of talented local performers and visiting musicians and artistes from many parts of the world will be entertaining their audiences during the above dates. For details of the full programme visit www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

Speyside Whisky Festival

29th April to 2nd May 2005 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. With a packed programme of events from 28th April to the 2nd of May 2005, the organisers are confident that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Festival reflects the rich heritage of whisky-making which is an integral part of the lives of the Speyside communities. Please visit www.spiritofspeyside.com for full programme of events.

Isle of Bute Jazz

28th April to 2nd May Rothesay, Isle of Bute One of Britain's most popular traditional jazz weekends on one of Scotland's prettiest seaside resorts. A full programme listing artists and events will be available one month prior to commencement of festival on www.butejazz.com

Aviemore

7th to 15th May Aviemore 2005 Walking Festival, Highlands Come and enjoy the best of British countryside with fine walks designed to accommodate walkers at all skill levels, through magnificent scenery at Aviemore's Annual Walking Festival. For a full programme of the events taking place visit www.aviemorewalking.com

Perth Festival of Arts
19th to 29th May 2005 Perth Festival of Arts This year's festival offers a stunning world-class programme featuring an impressive line up of well known names. For further information and details of all events and venues visit www.perthfestival.co.uk 
West End Festival
10th to 26th June West End Festival Glasgow This festival consists of a mix of exhibitions, music, theatre, film and Midsummer Carnival. For full event details contact www.westendfestival.co.uk
Edinburgh Marathon
12th June Edinburgh Marathon A popular event for the sports enthusiast whether professional or amateur. The route follows some of the most historic parts of Edinburgh. It may not be too late to enter, contact www.edinburgh-marathon.co.uk for further details
Kirkwall, Orney

17th to 22nd June St Magnus Festival, Kirkwall, Orkney This festival is a celebration of Orkney's arts. You will also find isles excursions available for that trip round the islands and ongoing community events taking place. Detaills of events and venues can be found at www.stmagnusfestival.com

 

Royal Highland Show, Ingleston

23rd to 26th June Royal Highland Show, Ingleston, Edinburgh This event takes place annually and incorporates food demonstrations, farming interests and country pursuits. For further information please visit www.royalhighlandshow.org

 

Boat Festival, Portsoy
24th to 26th June Scottish Traditional Boat Festival This event takes place in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire and hails itself as one of the largest gatherings of traditional boats in Scotland. There are lots of activities to keep the family amused including a Food Fayre, Music Festival, maritime demonstrations and a 10k marathon in aid of The Anthony Nolan Trust. For the full programme of events and appropriate venues plus ticket prices please visit www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk

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