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The Scottish Game Fair
This fair entertains all the family with a variety of displays including falconry and terrier racing in the main ring, clay pigeon shooting and gundog and fishing competitions on the banks of the River Tay.
Scone Palace, Perth
Fri 5 Jul
£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826
- 09:30 – 18:00
Sat 6 Jul
£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826
- 09:30 – 18:00
Sun 7 Jul
£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826
- 09:30 – 18:00
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01292 616143
Jack and Jill Market
An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.
Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
Sat 25 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
West Lothian College, Livingston
Sun 26 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
Pirates and Patriots
Meet an American prisoner who's holed up in the depths of the castle's vaults and learn about the American War of Independence and what life was like once you'd been captured.
Edinburgh Castle
Thu 23 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Thu 30 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Thu 6 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Evening Bird Song
Listen to and identify the birds singing at dusk on this guided walk.
Lenzie Moss, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Times to be confirmed / Free / 0141 956 6586
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Volksfling
Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.
Biggar Showfield
Fri 24 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sat 25 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
Sun 26 May
£20–£25 for weekend pass
- 14:00 – 00:00
French Conversation with Yakety Yak Language Cafe
Improve your French conversation in a small group with an experienced tutor.
Le Marché Français, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£7 / 07826 555 134
- 10:00 – 11:00
Thu 30 May
£7 / 07826 555 134
- 10:00 – 11:00
Thu 6 Jun
£7 / 07826 555 134
- 10:00 – 11:00
Against the Dark
Regular role-playing night.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Toddler Time
Take the wee ones along for songs, stories and fun with a different theme inspired by the museum each week. Suitable for under fives.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Commonwealth Fencing Championships
A six day event featuring the top fencers in the Commonwealth competing for glory. Medal matches start at around 5pm each day, but there's always some high-octane fencing to watch. To complement the action there's plenty of food and drink, family-friendly activities and opportunities for people of all ages to have a go at…
Sportscotland National Training Centre Inverclyde, Largs
Mon 10 Nov
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01475 674666
Part of Homecoming Scotland.
Tue 11 Nov
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01475 674666
Part of Homecoming Scotland.
Wed 12 Nov
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01475 674666
Part of Homecoming Scotland.
Trebuchets and Trickery
Despite the fact that good ol' Edinburgh Castle was considered impregnable in the 1300s, that wily Sir Thomas Randolph managed to take control – and he didn't even have any fancy machinery. Meet the sly fox himself and find out more.
Edinburgh Castle
Sat 25 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Sun 26 May
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Sat 8 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 225 9846
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:00
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
Also on at:
- Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
- Lauderdale House, London N6
- Notting Hill Community Church, London W11
- Pond Square Chapel, London N6
- St Alfege Church, London SE10
- St Barnabas Church, London SE21
- St Gabriels Church, London SW1V
- St John’s Church, London SW6
- St Luke's Church, London SW12
- St Mary Magdalen Church,, London SE1
Bright Night International Workshops
Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 315 2151
- 11:00 – 14:00
O2 Glasgow Mela
For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
The RoadBlock Run
RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
Sun 22 Sep
£14 / 0845 450 2000
- 11:30 – 16:00
Scottish Step Dancing Class
Get your feet a-flailing as you learn the energetic traditional dance from the Kelvingrove Dancers, with live music accompaniment.
SDTA Studio (1st Floor), Glasgow
Thu 23 May
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Thu 30 May
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
Thu 6 Jun
£5 per drop-in class; £12 for a month of basics-level classes
- 18:30 – 20:30
The St Andrew's in the Square Wedding Fayre
Everything you need to help organise the 'big day' including suppliers and a catwalk show.
St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow
Sun 26 May
0141 559 5902
- 12:00 – 16:00
Camp Fitness Run Club!
Fun, friendly running group that's nonetheless serious about getting fit. Led by a qualified jog leader, all levels welcome.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Tue 28 May
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 4 Jun
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Tue 11 Jun
£4 (first session free) / 07583 732708
Meet outside the Botanic Gardens main gates on Tuesdays.
- 18:30 – 19:30
Evening Wildlife Watch
Wildlife spotting at dusk – see who emerges as the sun goes down.
Speyside Wildlife, Grantown-on-Spey
Mon 3 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £20 (Children £10) / 01479 812498
Ten percent discount if booked online.
Tue 4 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £20 (Children £10) / 01479 812498
Ten percent discount if booked online.
Wed 5 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £20 (Children £10) / 01479 812498
Ten percent discount if booked online.
Laurie Campbell Photography Workshop
Learn more about your photography with landscape snapper Laurie Campbell.
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Jedburgh
Sun 26 May
£65 / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 09:30 – 17:00
ScotFest
A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.
Cochrane Park, Alva
Sat 14 Sep
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111
Sat 13 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111
- 10:30 – 16:30
Scotland's Nature Festival
For ten days in May, the natural beauty of Scotland is highlighted as communities all over the country hold events that celebrate the plethora of lochs, forests, coastline, valleys and mountains we call home. Ranger-led walks, nature photography workshops and storytelling in the forest are just some of the events on the…
Various venues, Scotland
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Upholstery for Beginners
Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts
Tue 28 May
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 4 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 11 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
