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December 2006 |
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 | 30th November to 3rd December 2006, St Andrew's Week, St Andrews, Fife. A programme full of exciting festivities celebrating Scotland's patron saint with the very best of our rich national cuisine and culture. Festivities include traditional and classical music concerts, drama and dance, crafts and art exhibitions. For a taste of what is involved along with programme of events please visit www.standrewsweek.co.uk | |||
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From December 2006, Glasgow On Ice, George Square, Glasgow. With George Square's famous Christmas illuminations as a sparkling backdrop, you'll be able to show off your ice-dancing moves on one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in Europe, all set to non-stop music. www.glasgow-on-ice.co.uk lists all the details of opening times. |
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Throughout December Every Friday 5pm to 8pm Live Jazz, Snafu, Aberdeen. Meet Simon Gall and his pack of jazz cats when they are let loose for some fine jazz music every Friday early evening. If you've just finished work and want to relax this is the place for you. Free entry, complimentary nibbles and if booking parties of over four a free bottle of house wine. To book a table visit www.clubsnafu.com | |||
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2nd and 3rd December 2006, Scone Palace, nr Perth, Perthshire. Scone Palace will be holding a special Christmas weekend this year. Come along and join us for a weekend of candlelight, mulled wine and music. Queen Victoria and John Brown will be 'in residence' to greet you on your visit. A children's storyteller will amuse kids and adults alike with tales of Christmas past. For full details of events at this venue please visit www.scone-palace.co.uk | |||
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Throughout December 2006 at The Bein Inn, Glenfarg, nr Perth, Perthshire. A favourite venue for live music lovers. The Bein Inn plays host to a wide selection of different artistes. For full programme details please visit www.beininn.com. | |||
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5th December, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Gala Performance, Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh. The Gala Performance is offering members of the audience who purchase tickets through PiggyBankKids charity, the opportunity to meet the cast and stage crew at an after show party. For full details of ticket availability and price please contact www.piggybankkids.org.uk | |||
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8th December 2006, 'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Perthshire. A new event for Pitlochry Festival Theatre this year, ‘Twas The Night before Christmas, which draws together different strands of Christmas Celebrations. Short stories, essays, poems and personal anecdotes, extracts from novels, will be performed in the spirit of the season. So come along and settle down with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and prepare to enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. Tickets are priced at £10 and can be obtained by calling 01796 484626 or online at www.pitlochry.org.uk | |||
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9th December 2006, Carols By Candlelight, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Perthshire. After last year’s successful Vivaldi by Candlelight, The Locrian Ensemble are back this year with another evening of musical entertainment, featuring top London musicians. Carols by Candlelight is performed in sumptuous period costume and within a stunning and evocative candlelit setting, which creates the perfect ambience in which to enjoy this wonderful collaboration with Jill Washington, West End star of Phantom of the Opera. Full details of the event can be found on www.pitlochry.org.uk | |||
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31st December 2006, Across Scotland, Hogmanay. Hogmanay - New Year's Eve to the uninitiated - is party night in Scotland. Many towns and cities throughout Scotland have their own celebrations and you'll always be welcome, so come along and experience a traditional Scottish new year for yourself. The City of Edinburgh hosts the largest street party in Scotland with thousands of visitors. www.edinburghshogmanay.org | |||
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January 2007 | ||||
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1st January 2007 The Loony Dook, South Queensferry, nr Edinburgh. To celebrate the first day of every new year, a growing number of hardy souls leap into the freezing waters of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry - fancy dress welcome, wetsuits not allowed and all monies collected go to local charities. You don't have to be loony to join in but it helps... To find out more about this fun event please visit www.theloonydook.co.uk | |||
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17th January to 4th February 2007, Celtic Connections, Glasgow. The biggest winter music festival in the world, Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent at venues across the city. From concerts, ceilidhs and club-nights to drums, drams and dancing, January evenings will never be dull again! www.celticconnections.com | |||
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Aviemore Sled Dog Rally (Dates to be confirmed) Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore. At this time of the year , mushers from throughout the UK gather in the area around Aviemore for one of the most challenging and prestigious of the British Siberian Husky Club's series of rallies. Hopefully the weather will proide plenty of snow to make it a real arctic experience. If there is no snow at ground level for the event, the races will still go on with mushers using a three-wheeled rig that looks like a bike without a seat. The program of events can be found at www.siberianhuskyclub.com | |||
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30th January 2007 Up-Helly-Aa, Lerwick, Shetland. Britain's biggest and most spectacular fire festival features a torch-lit parade of almost 1000 people, dressed either as Vikings or in all manner of crazy fancy-dress costumes, the spectacular features the burning of a Viking galley, ceilidhs and all-night partying. Contact www.up-helly-aa.org.uk to find out more. | |||
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31st January and 1st February 2007, Silk Painting, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Perthshire. Anna Ford is hosting a 'Two Day Workshop' which includes all materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Let skilled artist Anna Ford direct you through the stages of silk painting, from the initial design process, through various materials and techniques, to the creation of your first silk painting. Tickets are priced at £85. Contact www.pitlochry.org.uk for further details of times etc. | |||
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February 2007 | ||||
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1st February 2007, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline,
Fife. Band of H.M. Royal Marines Scotland. Ever-popular concert
season embracing the full spectrum of music from popular classics
and the big band era to challenging contemporary works and solo
features which combine to produce an exciting programme. Contact
www.carnegiehall.co.uk
for ticket prices and concert timetable | |||
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February/March 2006 Dalmeny House, South Queensferry. If you wish to undertake a walk with a difference in stately grounds then visit Dalmeny House during the months of February/March to witness a breathtaking display of snowdrops. Full details of dates and opening times can be found at www.dalmeny.co.uk nearer the time. | |||
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14th February 2006 St Valentine's Day. Remember to send your loved one a card or flowers of perhaps a more expensive present for this special occassion. For ideas on this subject please visit our Adverts page. | |||
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26th to 28th February 2007, Scottish Exhibition
and Conference Centre, Glasgow, ScotHot. ScotHot is the largest
exhibition for foodservice and hospitality in Scotland embracing
food, drink, catering equipment, interiors, tableware and technology.
It is an organisation well established within the industry and benefits
from strong brand heritage and a reputation from exhibitors and
visitors alike as a place to be seen, do business, network and launch
new products. Further details can be found at www.scothot.co.uk | |||
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Scotland4me.net 2006 |
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