Throughout
July, 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
Throughout
July 2007 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.
Throughout
the year Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, provides an abundance
of interesting events to suit the whole family from experiencing what
it was like to be a servant in the castle in days gone by to art classes
and discovering the exotic blooms which can be found in the gardens
there is something for everyone. Full details can be found on their
website www.cac.org.uk
1st
to 7th July 2007, Mendelssohn on Mull Festival, Isle of Mull. A
selelction of open rehearsals, recitals and concerts performd by a
group of young musicians on the edge of starting their professional
careers, mentored by a group senior musicians. The festival boasts
packed houses on the island which Mendelssohn admired. Whether you
like Mendelssohn or Mozart, Brahms or Beethoven, the festival brings
to the island the opportunity to listen and learn in a setting of
great natural beauty and interest. www.mullfest.org.uk
lists full details
9th
to 14th July 2007, Deep Fried Film Festival, Coatbridge and Airdrie,
Lanarkshire. A new and exciting
film festival for Scotland which features films from Scotland
and around the world. The Deep Fried Film Festival is an egalatarion
festival, open to all and aimed at creating better communication in
the media world. In addition to screenings, the festival also plays
host to several meet-and-greet sessions for film makers from around
the globe. Further details can be obtained at www.deepfriedfilm.org.uk
14th
and 15th July 2007, Glasgow's River Festival, Glasgow. The
River Clyde is celebrated in this Festival, one of the world's most
famous rivers, it combines a series of events on water and on the
riverbanks and land around. Eexhibitions, displays, performances,
sailings and open days on all kinds of craft, as well as special activities
for children are featured, the festival offers plenty of fun and excitement
for all. More details can be found at www.glasgowriverfestival.co.uk
15th
July 2007, Forres Vintage Theme Day, Forres Grant Park. This
is an event for all members of the family and especially those interested
in vintage vehicles. There will be numerous side stalls and entertainment
for the public which will start at 12.30 pm and continue throughout
the afternoon. Please see details on www.visitscotland.co.uk
20th
and 21st July 2007, The Wickerman Festival, Dumfries & Galloway.
An alternative music festival in Scotland offers a celebration of
cult music and cult cinema within a relaxed, laidback family-friendly
atmosphere, targeted at the more contemporary music fan. The Festival
climaxes with the burning of a giant traditional willow and straw
effigy. www.thewickerman
festival.co.uk
21st
and 22nd July 2007, The City of Inverness Highland Games featuring
the 2006 World Masters Championships, Inverness. The largest
and spectacular Highland Games taking place in the Scottish Highlands
plays host to the World Championship for Heavies aged 40 years and
over, Scotland has never seen so many heavies gathered in one place
at one time. Add a full programme of pipe band competitions, solo
piping, Highland dancing and traditional music, together with the
Scotland's biggest inter-clan gathering and you will discover why
Inverness is the must see games of the year! A full list of events
is at www.invernesshighlandgames.com
26th to 29th July 2007, The Senior British
Open 2007, Muirfield, East Lothian. The Senior British Open
Championship presents the biggest prize fund in European Seniors
Tour golf of £1 million, the winner could be presented with
a cheque for £157,800, with a 140 plus strong field of golfers
featuring the cream of Seniors Tour players from across the world.
Further details can be obtained from www.cybergolf.com
27th to 29th July 2007, Lomond Folk Festival,
Loch Lomond. This annually held traditional and folk-music
festival can be found at Balloch on the shores of beautiful Loch
Lomond. It includes sessions, singing, instrument workshops, craft
fairs, street entertainment and children's show. For details please
visit www.lomondfolkfestival.com
28th and 29th July 2007, Dunstaffnage Music
Festival, Dunstaffnage, by Oban. This two-day music festival
has grown out of an informal party at Achnacloich near Oban. With
a capacity of 4000 per day and full camping facilities, plans are
in place for it to become an annual event, the festival will feature
performances from 16 bands per day over two stages from 12 noon
to midnight each day. A selelction of music includes Indie, rock,
reggae, folk, Celtic, electronic, funk, soul, jazz and dance. Further
details are on www.dunstaffnagemusicfestival.co
.uk