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| Throughout June, 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 June 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. | 1st to 3rd June 2007, Gardening Scotland, Edinburgh. Gardening Scotland has become one of the nation's established foremost gardening and outdoor-living shows. More than 30,000 visitors are expected to visit as many of the nation's best horticultural, craft and food companies in a show that appeals to all ages. Come along and be inspired, buy and get the very best horticultural advice from the experts. With a Craft Marquee, Food Pantry and Beechgrove Garden Q&A sessions, Gardening Scotland has all the ingredients for a fabulous day out. Full details can be found at www.gardeningscotland.com | 1st to 3rd June 2007, Scottish Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship, Dornoch. 2007 is the event's 40th anniversary and the first time Royal Dornoch has staged the championship. Past winners include Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie as well as European Tour winners Stephen Gallacher and Alastair Forsyth, highlighting the nature of the event as a breeding ground for future star professionals. To obtain full details of programme times visit www.scottishgolfunion.org |
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| 1st to 10th June 2007, 3 Harbours Arts Festival, Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton, East Lothian. The festival will take place between the three harbours of Prestonpans (Morrisons Haven), Cockenzie and Port Seton in East Lothian, the event is all about hosting artwork in ingenious spaces - houses, businesses, galleries, halls, etc. A selection of workshops, demonstrations and children's art activities will also be available. www.3harbours.com lists all the details. | 2nd June 2007, Taste of Grampian Food Festival, Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. A great day out for all the family, the northeast's premier food event celebrates the richness and diversity of Grampian's food larder in a one-day food and drink festival. With music, children's entertainment, arts & crafts, fabulous local produce to taste and buy, cookery competitions and demonstrations and celebrity chefs and guests, a fun-packed day for all is guaranteed. Furter details can be found on at www.tasteof grampian.co.uk. | 7th to 10th June 2007, Taste of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. This event will give thousands of foodies the opportunity to enjoy the best that Scottish restaurants and food and drink producers have to offer. Edinburgh's most prestigious restaurants and celebrated chefs will be serving sample-sized signature dishes, the Chef's Demonstration Theatre will allow visitors to watch top chefs in action while the Wine Experience will be offering wine tastings and tutorials. visit www.channel4.com for full programme. | 8th & 9th June Hawick, 15th June 2007 Selkirk, Common Riding Festivals, Scottish Borders Each Borders town celebrates its history with magnificent rideouts involving hundreds of horses, ridden with a passion worthy of the old reivers. The celebrations are a survival of the ancient practice of marking a town's boundaries and continue today as distinctive and colourful expressions of civic pride and tradition. www.borderevents.com lists the full programme of events. |
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| 9th to 16th June 2007, Nairn Book & Arts Festival, Nairn. This popular yearly event offers a week of authors, book events, theatre, talks, art exhibitions, music, song and ceilidhs, street entertainment and even opera at indoor and outdoor venues across the town. For further details please visit www.nairnfestival.co.uk |
15th to 24th June 2007, Johnsmas Foy, Shetland. 'A celebration of sail' coinciding with the arrival of two major yachting events to Lerwick Harbour, the Shetland Round Britain and Ireland Races and the Shetland Bergen Races. The event has a nautical theme throughout the islands and will be complimented by a range of outdoor, music and cultural entertainment. Please visit www.johnsmasfoy.co.uk for further information. |
21st to 24th June 2007, Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh. Scotland's farming and food event promises this year to be even bigger and better than before. Held over four days, with livestock on show and 1,000 stands selling everything from speciality foods to 4x4s. There's a wide range of entertainment and demonstrations in skills such as cookery and crafts, falconry and fashion. www.royalhighlandshow.org lists full details. |
23rd & 24th June 2007, The Battle of Bannockburn, Bannockburn. 693 years to the day of the original conflict, there will be a spectacular re-enactment of Robert the Bruce's most famous victory over the Auld Enemy at the Bannockburn Heritage Centre. www.nts.org.uk gives more information. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Throughout August, 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 August 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. |
3rd to 25th August 2007, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh. Scotland's most spectacular yearly outdoor military show set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The Tattoo has been called the most spectacular show in the world and is seen by an international TV audience of 100 million every year. Full details can be found on www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk |
4th August 2007, North Berwick International Highland Games, North Berwick, East Lothian. A traditional Highland Games hostomg events such as throwing the Scots hammer, tossing the caber, and many Highland dancing competitions throughout the day. The games also hosts the Lothian and Borders Pipe Band Championships with over 70 bands from all over the world competing. The day ends with a spectacular massed pipe band display. www.northberwickhighlandgames.co.uk lists full details. |
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4th August 2007, Tartan Day, Aberdeen. This event gives local citizens and visitors to the city an opportunity to participate in a wide range of free activities including walking tours, music events and art exhibitions focussing on traditional local and Scottish culture and heritage. Further details will be published nearer the date. |
4th to 12th August 2007, Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem. This festival was founded in 1982 and since then has grown into one of Scotland's most popular and well known arts events. Each year, 80 plus exhibitions are housed in imaginative exhibition spaces created from artists' studios, garages, courtyards and gardens. Stroll around the village, see the artworks for sale and meet the artists. Details are at website www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk |
10th and 11th August 2007, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Belladrum Estate, By Beauly, Inverness-shire. A family-friendly celebration of music and the performing arts in the form of a two-day open air festival. The festival acts as a stage for young and unsigned bands, anything from cabaret to children's theatre, alternative healing, stalls, charities, kids' entertainments and a tipi reservation. To find out more please visit their website at www.tartanheartfestival .co.uk |
17th to 19th August 2007, Thirlestane Castle Scottish Championship Horse Trials, Lauder, Borders. Scotland's premier equestrian event features dressage, show jumping and cross country over three days. The programme includes horse trials, carriage driving, dog contests, children's entertainment and a shopping village. www.thirlestane.org has full details. |
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17th to 19th August 2007, Innerleithen Music Festival, Innerleithen. This festival will suit all ages and tastes and truly has something for all the family. Concerts and music workshops are at the heart of this festival in picturesque Innerleithen. Full details of what is on offer can be found on www.innerleithenmusic festival.org |
17th August to 28th October 2007, Gaelforce, Dumfries & Galloway. A multiple arts festival offering something for everyone. With country, Celtic, traditional and world-music events, which also includes book festivals, poetry, theatre performances, exhibitions and street processions. Please visit www.gaelforceevents.co.uk for their full programme. |
21st to 26th August 2007, Marymass Festival, Irvine, Ayrshire. One of the biggest community events of its kind in Scotland which provides a wealth of special events and activities, especially the pageantry of the Marymass Parade with its origins in medieval times. Not to be missed is the torchlit procession. You can find more details of this on www.marymass.org |
31st August to 2nd September 2007, Dundee Flower & Food Festival, Dundee. Dundee Flower and Food Festival is a three-day event of superb entertainment for all the family. Set in marquees in the magnificent grounds of Camperdown Country Park, the event showcases fabulous floral and garden displays and competitions and cookery demonstrations by famous-name chefs. There are also competitions, craft stalls, fashion shows and children's activities. Please view full details of events on www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com |
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