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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
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
Out of the Blue Flea Market
Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 0131 555 7100
- 10:00 – 15:00
Mitch Griffiths: Iconostasis
Contemporary hyper-realistic oil paintings created by the Nuneaton-born artist. The works are bittersweet touching on themes of nationhood, iconography and celebrity culture.
Halcyon Gallery, London W1S
Tue 21 May
Free / 020 7647 8328
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7647 8328
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7647 8328
- 10:00 – 18:00
RSA 187th Annual Exhibition
The RSA's 187th annual exhibition is on a theme of 'Between the Late and Early', and invited artists include John McLean, Ashley Nieuwenhuizen and Gabriela Fridriksdottir.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671
- 12:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Asparagus Week
It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.
Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh
Mon 3 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 4 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 5 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 229 0212
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Henderson's Bistro, Edinburgh
Mon 3 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2605
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2605
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 20:30
Wed 5 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2605
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 12:00 – 20:30
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Mon 3 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Tue 4 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Wed 5 Jun
Prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 08:00 – 22:00
Herbie Flowers Jazz Breakfast
Jazz session with the double bassist.
Brighton Dome
Sun 30 Jun
£6.50 inc tea/coffee / 01273 709709
- 11:00
Sun 28 Jul
£6.50 inc tea/coffee / 01273 709709
- 11:00
The Famous Spiegeltent & Garden, Brighton
Sun 26 May
£8.50 inc tea or coffee / 01273 709709
- 11:00
Nomads Tent Spring Fling
The Nomads Tent, who stock decorative wares from around the globe, welcome in spring with a show of the latest arrivals from Iran.
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 662 1612
- 10:00 – 17:00
RCT Schools Music Festival
Students perform a showcase of musical and dance pieces.
The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare
Tue 21 May
£2.50 (£2) / 0800 014 7111
- 09:30
Summer(beer)hall
All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
The Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show
The annual show from Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage, classic and competition motorcycles, scooters and custom bikes with auto-jumble and trade stalls to browse.
Ayr Racecourse
Sun 9 Jun
£5 (accompanied under 14s free) / 01292 289518
- 10:00 – 16:00
Chris Skidmore: Bosworth
Tudor historian, author and MP Chris Skidmore discuss and signs copies of his new publication, Bosworth.
Manor Farm, Ebbesbourne Wake
Sat 29 Jun
Included in admission
- 10:00 – 11:00
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design Degree Show
Showcase for graduates of DJCAD, working in a variety of media; a chance to see the work of future art stars of Dundee.
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee
Tue 21 May
Free / 01382 345330
The 2013 show celebrates DJCAD's 125 years of full-time art teaching in Dundee.
- 10:00 – 20:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01382 345330
The 2013 show celebrates DJCAD's 125 years of full-time art teaching in Dundee.
- 10:00 – 20:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01382 345330
The 2013 show celebrates DJCAD's 125 years of full-time art teaching in Dundee.
- 10:00 – 20:00
Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing
Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.
Waterstones, Nottingham
Thu 30 May
Free / 0843 290 8525
- 11:00
Waterstones, Bristol
Fri 31 May
Free / 0117 950 9813
- 11:00 – 12:00
Waterstones Liverpool One
Wed 29 May
Free / 0151 709 9820
- 12:00
MIni-Beast Hunt
Bug-spotting fun for all the family. Booking is essential.
The Pineapple, Airth
Tue 21 May
Free / 01786 447504
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 11:00 – 13:00
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Free / 01786 447504
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:00
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
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
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Scottish Kennel Club Show
Championship dog show featuring the country's finest bred dogs.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 24 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 335 6200
- 08:00 – 17:00
Sun 25 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 335 6200
- 08:00 – 17:00
Baby Booty Sale
Table top sale of second-hand items for your baby or child. Enjoy a morning of thrifty shopping and reward yourself afterwards with a coffee and cake from the in-house cafe.
Ardler Complex, Dundee
Sun 9 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 07921 392635
- 10:30 – 13:00
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£1 (Children free) / 0141 276 1450
- 10:30 – 13:00
Stirling County Rugby Club
Sun 2 Jun
£1 (Children free) / 01786 478866
- 10:30 – 13:00
MHOR Festival
A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…
Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead
Sat 25 May
Prices vary / 01877 384622
- 11:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Zippos Circus: Carnaval
The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.
The Pavilion, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Sun 2 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 11:00
Kyla McCallum: Foldability
Lighting installations made from folded paper by Glasgow-trained designer Kyla McCallum.
The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Laurie Storey: Snow Of His Young Life
Contemporary prints exploring the manipulation of images by the media and tabloid newspapers, inspired by an incident from the artist's childhood.
Nancy Victor Gallery, London W1T
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 7813 0373
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 020 7813 0373
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 020 7813 0373
- 10:00 – 18:00
Me to You Markets @ Columcille Centre, Morningside
A range of vintage home wares, preserves, clothing, toys, handmade jewellery and more.
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 19 Aug
Free / 07796 905986
- 12:00 – 16:00
