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March 2006 |
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October 2005 to April 2006 Once Upon a Time Hans Christian Andersen and Fairy Tales. The Museum of Childhood, High Street, Edinburgh is staging a special display of books by the famous storyteller. For further information please visit www.cac.org.uk |
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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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13th to 24th March 2006, Canadian Food and Wine Festival. Venues throughout Scotland. A celebration of Canadian Produce, esperience food and wine from Canada. Visit www.thecookeryschool.org for full details. | ||
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8th to 12th March 2006, Aberdeen Jazz Festival. This is one not to be missed. A fantastic line up of artists are set to appear in the city. For details of events and ticket prices please visit www.jazzaberdeen.com | ||
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24th to 26th March 2006, Reivers Festival, Hawick, Scottish Borders. This is a festival which celebrates 16th Century life in the borders of Scotland. Further information can be found at www.borderevents.com. | ||
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9th to 25th March 2006, Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Various shows starring well known comedy acts will be staged in a large number of venues throughout Glasgow during these dates. For full details of venues etc please visit www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com | ||
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23rd to 26th March 2006, Country Living Magazine Spring Fair, Glasgow. This annual event is full of ideas for your garden, crafts, jewellery, food and drink. Details of exhibitors and ticket prices can be found at www.countrylivingfair.com | ||
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7th to 12th April 2006, 25th Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Held in St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh this annual event promises to be the best one ever. Attended by musicians from all over the world and including a performance of a newly commissioned work by Edward Harper, this event is one not to be missed. For full details of programme and ticket prices please visit www.harpfestival.co.uk | ||
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7th to 16th April 2006, Ideal Homes and Garden Show, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow. Here you will find new ideas for your home and garden along with demonstrations of the latest gadgets to hit the high street, plus lots more. Ticket prices etc will be published nearer the time. | ||
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16th April 2006, Easter Festival, Edinburgh. A collection of people from all around the world take part in this festival of concerts. A full timetable and list of events can be found at www.edinburgheaster.co.uk | ||
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17th to 23rd April 2006, Helensburgh Blossom Festival, Helensburgh. Jim McColl of BBC's Beechgrove Garden will set this festival in motion by taking visitors on a tour of some of the most beautiful gardens in the area. Other activities include art, photography and quilting exhibitions. For full details of programme times please visit www.blossom.helensburgh.info | ||
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29th to 30th April 2006, Big in Falkirk, Callendar Park, Falkirk. Outdoor theatre, live music, comedy and children's entertainment come together to celebrate this festival . Further details can be found at www.biginfalkirk.com | ||
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6th and 29th April 2006, Queen's Hall. Edinburgh. Performances of Mozart's work along with other composers will be staged at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on the above dates. For details of ticket prices and performance times please visit www.usherhall.co.uk | ||
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11th to 21st May 2006 Big Big Country, Glasgow. This festival has as established a reputation for staging talented people who have gone on to become big favourites with Americana style music. Country, folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues music has always been popular in Glasgow, and Big Big Country brings live Americana performance to a wider audience. Details of venues and ticket prices can be found at www.soundsfine.co.uk | ||
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12th May to 14th May 2006, WalkFest '06, Galloway Hills. This event provides visitors with a wide variety of routes, with a walk to suit everyone. Make a point of writing these dates in your diary and come and join an action packed walking weekend in the Galloway Hills and surrounding area. Full details can be found on www.newtonstewartwalkfest.co.uk | ||
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25th to 28th May 2006, Orkney Folk Festival. A worldwide known annual celebration of traditional and contemporary folk music, which is now in its 24th year. Very talented local musicians along with more famous artists share the billing in one of the most vibrant festivals of its type. Venues are spread across the island allowing visitors to explore. Further inmformatiomn can be obtained from www.orkneyfolkfestival.com | ||
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Mid May to the end of July 2006, CowParade Edinburgh. The CowParade comes to Edinburgh, bringing up to 100 colourful cow sculptures and statues displayed in the streets, parks and historic locations of City. Artists are encouraged to create works of art to inspire and raise a smile from locals and visitors. The finale of the CowParade Edinburgh involves many of the cows sold at a gala auction with 75% of proceeds going to charity. Full details can be found at www.cowparadeuk.com | ||
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27th & 28th May 2006, UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, Fort William. The Nevis Range Ski Area is the spectacular setting for the thrilling UCI Mountain Bike World Cup event, featuring Downhill, 4-Cross and Cross-country events. Scotland was recently voted the best mountain-bike destination in the world. Come and watch the best riders in the world compete. Further information can be found at www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk | ||
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26th May to 3rd June 2006, Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. The 2006 programme is as rich and varied as one could expect with something to suit all tastes. All details of venues etc can be found on www.dgartsfestival.org.uk | ||
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