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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. View full details
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. View full details
2 Jun–3 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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
23 Jun–24 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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
2 Jun–3 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. View full details
2 Jun 12.15pm	Prestwick Esplanade, Prestwick

Kilbarchan Argicultural Show
Date	Location
Lots for everyone to see and do at this annual agricultural show. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
1 Jun–3 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. View full details
3 Jun 3pm	Parliament Square, Edinburgh

The Big Jubilee Lunch
Date	Location
Bring a picnic lunch in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. View full details
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm	Electric Theatre, Guildford

Car Boot Sale
Date	Location
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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. View full details
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. View full details
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. View full details
1 Jun–30 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 View full details
4 Jun–30 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. View full details
2 Jun 11am	Mauchline Town Centre, Mauchline

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