Scotland4me.net
'What's On'

July 2007

Jazz
The Bein Inn
Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
violin
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
Film Camera
Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow
Old Car
Wickerman
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
Highland games
Golf course
Folk Festival
Oban
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

©Scotland4me.net 2007