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8th October to 15th October, The Drovers Tryst Festival. Creiff and Strathearn, Perthshire. offers at least three different walks each day – an easy, a middle distance and a hard walk - in the Strathearn area of Perthshire. Scotland. In addition, there is a variety of other outdoor activities available, many of them ‘taster sessions’ appealing to all ages – including orienteering, cycling, horse riding and climbing up and abseiling down. Running alongside is an interesting events programme which includes ceilidh, live music, street theatre and a farmers’ market. The full programme for 2005 is now on-line at www.droverstryst.co.uk. |
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14th to 22nd October 2005 Royal National Mod, Stornoway. This annual event brings together all those who appreciate Gael language, art and culture. it has has now grown to become the second biggest festival in Scotland when visitors and competitors from throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the USA come together. For the full programme of events please visit www.the-mod.co.uk. |
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14th to 23rd October, Ideal Home Show, SECC, Glasgow. An event not to be missed if you are contemplating renovating your home or just want to add something extra to your decor. Programme details can be found on www.idealhomeshowscotland.co.uk | |
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Breast Cancer Care Campaign invite you to 'WEAR IT PINK' on Friday 28th October 2005. Basically just wear a pink item on the day and donate £2 to help them continue researching the cure for breast cancer. Last year £1.3 million was raised in just one day! To participate in the event please call 0800 107 3104 or visit www.wearitpink.co.uk |
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21st October to 6th November, The Enchanted Forest, Faskally Wood, Pitlochry. Dramatic light and music is played out in a woodland setting. For full details please contact www.perthshire.co.uk | |
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30th October, The Wickerman Festival, Insch, Aberdeenshire. An event when the whole family can be entertained. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when the spirits of the dead return to the land of the living. For further details please visit www.archaeolink.co.uk | |
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9th November, Ayrshire Christmas on the Catwalk We love a party here at Turnberry. We've got together with Frasers of Glasgow to present some of the leading names in the fashion business in a special Christmas fashion workshop packed full of ideas to get you looking your best. Just some of the names we will be presenting are: Eric Smith jewellery, YSL, Hermes and local Ayrshire artist Audrey Gilles. So, join us for a day full of fashion events, champagne and a three course lunch in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice. For further information and to book your place please call 01655 334025, email liane.reeves@westin.com or visit their website www.turnberry.co.uk | |
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November (dates to be confirmed), Scottish Borders. Celebrate the culinary delights made from fine produce of the Scottish Borders. | |
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10th November, Big Night In. Why not hold a party to raise funds for PiggyBankKids Charity by having a Big Night In. Money raised helps to fund research into solving causes of premature births and illnesses in infancy. For your party pack please visit website www.bignightin.org. Names of Hosts and their guests are entered into a grand prize draw. | |
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18th to 20th November, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh. Some of the best fiddlers ever will be in Edinburgh for this event. Full details of the programme please visit www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk | |
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23rd to 30th November, St Andrews, Fife. Help celebrate St Andrews Week by attending the festival of and entertainment. Full details can be found on www.standrewsweek.co.uk | |
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26th to 30th November, Burnsong, Dumfries. This event covers five days of music and song written by new comers to the music business. For full details visit www.burnsong.com | |
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From Late November onwards. Xmas festivities in all cities start off with an extravaganza of street lighting adorning our city centre streets. | |
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1st October 2005 to 9th January 2006 Tomb of Thutmosis III. The exhibition is being held in the City Art Centre, 2 Market Street Edinburgh. For further information please visit www.cac.org.uk | |
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31st December 2005 to 1st January 2006, throughout Scotland Celebrate bringing in the New Year. | |
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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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December (dates to be confirmed). Scott's Selkirk. Celebrate the days of Sir Walter Scott when the whole town takes on the look of the 19th century. | |
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