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Olympic Torch Relay
Date Location
The Olympic flame makes its way around Scotland, with much merriment and fanfare along the way.
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8 Jun 1.30pm
Join the celebrations in Glasgow's West End with a programme of music, dance and arts aimed at young and…
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Meadows Festival
Date Location
Taking place on the wide green expanse of Edinburgh's Meadows, this festival is dominated by a vast selection of stalls selling everything from sweeties to sculpture. There are also tents set up for live music performance and workshops, and a family-friendly funfair. Samba bands, fire performers, local primary schools football competition, a dog show and more add to the community-based vibe.
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2 Jun3 Jun Times vary The Meadows, Edinburgh
Olympic Torch at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Date Location
Celebrations include music, fun, Olympic-inspired cakes and food as the Olympic Torch pauses to visit the birthplace of The Bard.
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8 Jun 10.30am Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
Long Hot Days
Date Location
Glasgow East plays host to a summer of gala, play and fun days with children's activities, street theatre, stalls, sports, arts and crafts and fun for all the family at different sites around the area.
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2 Jun Noon
PEEK Jubilee Celebrations.
David Street, Glasgow
3 Jun Noon
Dalmarnock Jubilee Gala Day.
Dalmarnock Community Centre, Glasgow
4 Jul 11am
Beardmore Park Fun Day.
Beardmore Park, Glasgow
7 Jul Noon
Broomhouse Gala Day.
Broomhouse Park, Glasgow
18 Jul 11am
Craigend Fun Day.
St Dominic's Church, Glasgow
19 Jul 11am
Ruchazie Gala Day.
Croftcroighn Park, Glasgow
20 Jul 11am
Garthamlock Fun Day.
Garthamlock & Craigend East Parish Church of Scotland, Glasgow
26 Jul 11am
Carntyne Community Day.
High Carntyne Church of Scotland, Glasgow
27 Jul 11am
Gallowgate Fun Day.
Gallowgate Flats, Glasgow
28 Jul 11am
Connie Fun Day.
Connie Learning Centre, Glasgow
28 Jul Noon
Glasgow East Parks Festival.
Alexandra Park, Glasgow
29 Jul Noon
Barlanark Fun Day.
Barlanark Community Hall, Glasgow
1 Aug Noon
National Play Day.
Beardmore Park, Glasgow
3 Aug Noon
Bridge Family Fun Day.
The Bridge, Glasgow
4 Aug Noon
Calton Fun Day.
Bain Square, Glasgow
5 Aug Noon
Cranhill Gala Day.
Cranhill Park, Glasgow
9 Aug 11am
Bridgeton Fun Day.
Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
10 Aug Noon
Glenburn Gala Day.
Glenburn Centre, Glasgow
11 Aug Noon
Wellhouse Gala Day.
The Hub, Glasgow
11 Aug Noon
Helenslea Fun Day.
Helenslea Community Hall, Glasgow
12 Aug Noon
Camlachie Fun Day.
Camlachie Community Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 Aug Noon
Shettleston New Family Fun Day.
Shettleston New Parish Church, Glasgow
Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Date Location
A large bring and share picnic, plus music and competitions.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 12noon High Street, Minchinhampton, Stroud
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Date Location
A sailpast of a flotilla of 40 decorated boats, plus demonstrations, anglers shows, music and stalls.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 10am Beverley Beck, Beverley
West End LIVE 2012
Date Location
Performers from current West End musicals being currently staged including Billy Elliot, Chicago, Rock of Ages and Singin' In The Rain, will be on hand to present the great show tunes, and entertain all the family. Special guest presenters will be hosting the proceedings, which includes a range of family activities from some of the capital's top attractions.
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23 Jun24 Jun Jun 23, 11am–6pm, Jun 24, 12noon–6pm Trafalgar Square, London WC2
Morningside Makers Market
Date Location
A new 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.
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2 Jun 11am
7 Jul 11am
4 Aug 11am
1 Sep 11am
6 Oct 11am
3 Nov 11am
1 Dec 11am
Columcille Centre, Edinburgh
Transit of Venus 2012
Date Location
The universe is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the launch of Glasgow Science Festival, by having Venus transit the sun. You can join the festivities at this all-night extravaganza of science, music and the visual arts, with live link-ups to transit observers around the world and a dawn observation of Venus over Glasgow. Part of Glasgow Science Festival & the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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5 Jun
(Over-18s only) 9pm
Booking for this event is via the Glasgow Science Festival website; please do not call the venue.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow
Mold Celebrates The Diamond Jubilee
Date Location
A 1950s-style street party featuring a fashion show, tea dance and a big screen playing live footage of the royal procession.
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5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–10pm Mold Town Centre, Mold
British & Scottish Gold Panning Championships
Date Location
There's gold in them thar hills. Hopefully. Saturday sees the Scottish championships and Sunday the British. Evening events and entertainment to cheer you up if you don't find anything.
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2 Jun3 Jun To be confirmed Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum, Wanlockhead
Prestwick Promenade
Date Location
Traditional seaside family fun, a nostalgic carnival, and period costumes. Part of Burns an' a' That.
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2 Jun 12.15pm Prestwick Esplanade, Prestwick
Kilbarchan Argicultural Show
Date Location
Lots for everyone to see and do at this annual agricultural show.
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16 Jun 10am Monklands Farm, Kilbarchan
Perth Diamond Jubilee
Date Location
Perth's celebrations of the Queen's special day begins with a spectacular '1000 Pipers Parade' in which hordes of pipers from across the world take part. Then there's a Big Jubilee Lunch picnic on the North Inch with stalls and tasting opportunities offering up local produce to enjoy.
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2 Jun 11am Perth, Perth
Stonehaven Feein Market
Date Location
A wide range of market stalls plus a packed programme of entertainment including piping, Highland dancing and Stonehaven Lions Club.
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2 Jun 10am Stonehaven Market Square, Stonehaven
Carrick Lowland Gathering
Date Location
Pipe band and Highland dancing competitions, heavyweight events, the Sauch hill race, under 10's football competition, fairground stalls, charity stalls and a beer tent.
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3 Jun 12.45pm Victory Park, Girvan
Plu Edinburgh
Date Location
Weekender aimed at parents with kids under 6, offering products, demos, activities from science to sports, theatre, storytelling and music workshops to keep little people busy.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–5.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Royal Mile Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea
Date Location
Sit down to a cream tea outside St Giles' Cathedral in celebration of the Queen's 60 year reign. Entry is by ticket only – tickets can be won in competitions via the Royal Mile's Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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3 Jun 3pm Parliament Square, Edinburgh
The Big Jubilee Lunch
Date Location
Bring a picnic lunch in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm Electric Theatre, Guildford
Car Boot Sale
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3 Jun Jun 3, 8am–12noon
1 Jul Jul 1, 8am–12noon
5 Aug Aug 5, 8am–12noon
2 Sep Sep 2, 8am–12noon
7 Oct Oct 7, 8am–12noon
Rural Life Centre, Farnham
The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Date Location
The Queen and The Duke Of Edinburgh wave to crowds from the Royal Barge as part of one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the Thames, comprising more than 1000 historic boats, steam vessels, pleasure craft and rowing boats. Members of the armed forces, fire, police, rescue and other services also take to the water, transmitted live to big screens along the route, which allow the public to enjoy the pomp and pageantry including a gun salute and the chiming bells of a floating belfry.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm–6pm Battersea Bridge To Tower Bridge, River Thames, London SW11
1950s Jubilee Party
Date Location
Come dressed up in 50s finery for a party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The museum gardens are taken back in time, with family activities and a competition to find the best-dressed King and Queen.
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4 Jun Noon Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr
1952–2012: An Astronomical Jubilee
Date Location
Exhibition showcasing the remarkable developments in astronomy since 1952, back when the moon landing was just a glint in Neil Armstrong's eye. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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1 Jun30 Jun Times vary
No booking required; please do not call the venue.
Various venues, Glasgow
Arthur's Amble
Date Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch
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4 Jun30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Mauchline Holy Fair
Date Location
A great day out, timed to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, with live music, stalls and entertainment throughout the village.
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2 Jun 11am Mauchline Town Centre, Mauchline

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