Days out

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Meadows Festival

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

The Meadows, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sun 2 Jun

Times vary / Free

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

…and 14 more dates until 30 Aug

Southside Fringe

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Southside, Glasgow

Wed 22 May

Times & prices vary

Thu 23 May

Times & prices vary

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary

…and 2 more dates until 26 May

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

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
…and 5 more dates until 28 Dec back to top

West End Festival

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

West End, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

Haddington Festival

A local festival with a range of activities and musical concerts, exhibitions, craft fairs and a daily café and sporting competitions.

Haddington

Thu 23 May

Times & prices vary / 01620 824816

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary / 01620 824816

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01620 824816

…and 8 more dates until 2 Jun

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

Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo

Fri 24 May

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Fri 28 Jun

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

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
…and 3 more dates until 1 Sep back to top

Our Autonomous Nature II

More than 30 artists from variety of genres present works on the themes of man, nature and new landscape.

Testbed1, London SW11

Wed 22 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Thu 23 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

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

The Scoop At More London, SE1

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7403 4866

  • 10:00 – 22:00

Aberdeen & North East CAMRA Beer Festival

CAMRA's (The Campaign for Real Ale) most northerly annual festival is now in its 27th year and offers the chance to sample from over 100 cask ales selected from throughout the UK, real ciders and perries and a selection of continental bottled beers.

Richard Donald Suite, Aberdeen

Thu 30 May

Times vary / £5 for three days / 01224 575940

Fri 31 May

Times vary / £5 for three days / 01224 575940

Sat 1 Jun

Times vary / £5 for three days / 01224 575940

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

Fri 24 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

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Rock-a-Buy Baby & Kids Market

Market for second-hand baby and kids' goods, with stalls from local family-focal businesses too.

Alona Hotel, Motherwell

Sun 2 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 10:30 – 13:30

Sun 7 Jul

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 10:30 – 13:30

Sun 4 Aug

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 10:30 – 13:30
…and 4 more dates until 1 Dec

Time Capsule, Coatbridge

Sat 22 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Sat 24 Aug

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Sat 21 Sep

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Sat 26 Oct

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Edinburgh Burlesque Festival Spring Ball

A large array of local and international burlesque entertainers are shipped to Edinburgh to do their sultry and cheeky thing. Performers include America's Moana Santana and Go-Go Gadget and Glasgow's own Cat Aclysmic and Vendetta Vain.

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

£18.50–£29.50 / 0131 556 7060

  • 19:00

Byres Road Makers Market

A market on the last Saturday of the month featuring handmade crafts and work by Scottish designers, artists and crafters.

Hillhead Library, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0141 339 7223

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 4 more dates until 9 Nov

Glasgow Show

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Glasgow Green

Sat 20 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

Sun 21 Jul

Times & prices to be confirmed

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
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Antiques And Fine Art Fair

A selection of leading antiques dealers display a number of contemporary art, sculpture and decorative pieces for sale.

Yorkshire Event Centre, The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01423 544544

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

£5 / 01423 544544

  • 10:00 – 17:00

The House of Annie Lennox

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 37 more dates until 30 Jun

Antiques & Flea Market

A mixture of antiques, bygones, crafts, plants, food and second-hand goods.

United Counties Showground, Carmarthen

Sun 26 May

£4 / 01267 232141

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 28 Jul

£4 / 01267 232141

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 29 Sep

£4 / 01267 232141

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 2 more dates until 29 Dec

Bryn Garage Car Boot Sale

Grab yourself a bargain at this car boot sale, with full facilities including catering and toilets.

The Bryn Garage, Abergavenny

Wed 22 May

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30

Wed 19 Jun

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30
…and 6 more dates until 11 Sep