Days out, Heritage and Festival

Blas Festival
Date	Location
Attracting thousands of festival-goers for its authenticity, the Blas festival celebrates the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland, with international, national and local performers in venues across the region. The festival, which includes a school and community programme, delivers up to 80 events, while also giving opportunities for young musicians and communities in remote areas to experience live music. View full details
7 Sep–15 Sep Times vary	Highlands, The Highlands

Scotland's Countryside Festival
Date	Location
A weekend of country pursuits in the grounds of Glamis Castle, this year including stunt horse riding, terrier racing, shooting, angling, climbing, vintage vehicles, ferrets, axe-throwing and paintballing. The Food Hall is one of the main draws, featuring notable producers such as Fletcher's of Auchermuchty (great venison) and Thistly Cross cider. View full details
28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 9.30am–6pm	Glamis Castle, Glamis

Tweed Valley Forest Festival
Date	Location
A celebration of the rich woodland culture and ancient Hallowe'en rites of the Borders in a variety of locations around the beautiful Tweed Valley. Includes puppet shows, a wood market, chainsaw carving demos, heritage tree trails, assorted woodland fun and, perhaps most excitingly of all, the sixth annual Scottish Conker Championships. View full details
20 Oct–28 Oct Times vary	Scottish Borders, Scottish Borders

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