Before 3am, Days out, Fairs

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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

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

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

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
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Morningside Makers Market

A monthly boutique craft and design market held on the first Saturday of every month with artists, crafters and designers offering ceramics, jewellery, glassware, photography, textiles and art.

Columcille Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 447 7404

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0131 447 7404

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 447 7404

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 6 more dates until 8 Dec

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 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

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

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 662 1612

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 662 1612

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 662 1612

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 15 more dates until 9 Jun

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 13 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01259 215111

  • 10:30 – 16:30
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Sunday Market

Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.

Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01316 674058

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 25 Aug

Traquair Medieval Fayre

Scotland's oldest inhabited house gets all medieval on us with a weekend of entertainment and a royal pageant commemorating the Battle of Flodden in 1513.

Traquair House, Innerleithen

Sat 25 May

£11 (£9; family £37) in advance; £12 (£10; family £38) at the gate / 01896 830323

Sun 26 May

£11 (£9; family £37) in advance; £12 (£10; family £38) at the gate / 01896 830323

Bruntsfield Makers Market

A new monthly boutique market featuring crafters, artists and designers from around Scotland.

Christ Church, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0131 667 3633

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 0131 667 3633

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 24 Aug

Free / 0131 667 3633

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Nov

Gibson Street Gala

Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.

Gibson Street, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

The Eco Technology Show 2013

Trade exhibition and conference about sustainable building, energy, transport and lifestyle.

Brighton Centre

Fri 14 Jun

£5 (under 16s free) / 01273 957726

Friday is open to trade person only; Saturday to the general public.

Sat 15 Jun

£5 (under 16s free) / 01273 957726

Friday is open to trade person only; Saturday to the general public.

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Kent County Show

'The Garden of England' shows off its best livestock in this three-day showcase. Alongside the critters (including camels!), expect a flower show, food tent, craft show, vintage vehicles and the Kent Spitfire flying overhead.

Kent Showground, Maidstone

Fri 12 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sat 13 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 14 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

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

Midpex

Stamp collectors unite! Midpex is the largest philatelic event in the Midlands, with everything your heart desires under one roof.

Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Leamington Spa

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01926 614101

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Blackwood Summer Festival

The second edition of the Blackwood Summer Festival kicks off in the first official days of summer, with funfair rides, street entertainment, food stalls and all other sorts of exciting summertime things.

Blackwood Town Centre

Sat 29 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 880011

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Blochairn Car Boot Sale

One of the UK's largest weekly car boot sales. Attracts over 500 sellers every Sunday with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.

Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 287 2500

  • 09:00 – 15:00
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Bohemia

Hand made art, crafts, vintage items and goodies, often with a fundraising raffle in aid of a different charity each time. Email nottycherub@gmail.com to book a stall. Please do not contact the venue.

Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 339 1588

Part of West End Festival.

St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0131 229 7565

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 552 4267

Proceeds go to DRAW.

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0141 552 4267

  • 11:00 – 16:00

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

Carnaby Collectables and Crafts

A craft show with an emphasis on upcycled products, from handmade crafts to vintage fashion, from Fife's finest makers.

Victory Memorial Hall, St Andrews

Sat 22 Jun

£1 (Children free)

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Dundee Record, CD and Music Memorabilia Fair

Grab a classic at Scotland's longest running music memorabilia fair.

Marryat Hall, Dundee

Sun 30 Jun

£1 / 01382 434940

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Little Birds Market

New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.

Sloans, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00
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