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Southside Festival
Live music, dance, art, kid's entertainment, stalls and food.
Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
The Marvellous Creations Travelling Funfair Comes To Town
Funfair tour based on Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate and candy sweets. Visitors can join the Jelly Orchestra, transform into a kangaroo in Cookie Crusher and play Break the Mould game, which is inspired by the irregular sized chocolate pieces.
Bullring, Birmingham
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7234 9150
- 10:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 7234 9150
- 10:00 – 19:00
Exchange Square, Manchester
Sun 19 May
Free
- 10:00 – 19:00
Mon 20 May
Free
- 10:00 – 19:00
Southside Film Festival
A super-local festival that brings an eclectic programme of films and workshops to 'pop up' cinemas in various Southside venues (cafes, pubs, clubs, schools, libraries, parks, even a boat shed). Film choices are often site specific or engage audiences by producing an event around the film.
Southside, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Times vary / £5–£6
Scottish Kennel Club Show
Championship dog show featuring the country's finest bred dogs.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0131 335 6200
Sat 24 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 335 6200
- 08:00 – 17:00
Sun 25 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 335 6200
- 08:00 – 17:00
Edinburgh Antique Fair
An excellent selection of antiques and vintage items.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 335 6200
- 08:00 – 17:00
Scotland's Nature Festival
For ten days in May, the natural beauty of Scotland is highlighted as communities all over the country hold events that celebrate the plethora of lochs, forests, coastline, valleys and mountains we call home. Ranger-led walks, nature photography workshops and storytelling in the forest are just some of the events on the…
Various venues, Scotland
Sun 19 May
Times & prices vary
Mon 20 May
Times & prices vary
Tue 21 May
Times & prices vary
Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair
Traditional Highland games with events for all the family, from a falconry display and terrier racing to clay pigeon shooting and archery, as well as lots of kids' events and plenty of stalls.
Gordon Castle Estate, Fochabers
Sun 19 May
£7.50 (£5; under 14s £2.50; under 5s free) / 07500 879687
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
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.
Dundee International Sports Complex
Sun 19 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
The Play Drome, Clydebank
Sun 19 May
£1 / 07794 240065
- 10:30 – 13:30
- 10:30 – 13:30
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Floors Castle Horse Trials
A chance to watch riders competing in cross country, show jumping and dressage over two days, in a scenic setting on the banks of the River Tweed.
Floors Castle, Kelso
Sun 19 May
Times to be confirmed / £10 / 01573 223333
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
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
National Trust: Belton House, Grantham
Sun 19 May
Free, plus admission £11.60, child £7.50, family £31.60 / 01476 566116
- 10:30 – 17:30
National Trust: Mottisfont Abbey, Garden, House & Estate, Romsey
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £9.90, child £4.95, family £23.40 / 01794 340757
- 10:00 – 17:00
Dead Sleazy
An evening of comedy, film and hard zombie science. The resident Zombiologist delivers an interactive survivor’s guide to a Zombie apocalypse, followed by a Q&A and a screening of The Evil Dead.
Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Thu 6 Jun
£5 / 0141 333 0900
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 19:30 – 23:00
Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Whether you are renovating, converting or building from scratch, a visit to Scotland's only self-build show is a must.
SECC, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
£8 in advance until May 17; £12 on the door (under 16s free) / 0844 395 4000
- 10:00 – 16:30
Car Boot Sale
See if you can conjure heirlooms from this car boot sale.
National Trust: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster
Sat 15 Jun
£0.50 (traders £5–£7) / 01202 843008
- 09:00 – 12:00
Sat 20 Jul
£0.50 (traders £5–£7) / 01202 843008
- 09:00 – 12:00
Sat 17 Aug
£0.50 (traders £5–£7) / 01202 843008
- 09:00 – 12:00
Humber Street Market
Over 20 local, Fairtrade and eco-friendly stalls plus live music.
Fruit, Hull
Sun 19 May
Free / 01482 280018
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 01482 280018
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 01482 280018
- 11:00 – 16:00
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Times & prices vary
Mon 20 May
Times & prices vary
Tue 21 May
Times & prices vary
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
Clyde 1's Little Black Dress
Courtesy of Clyde 1 and 2 comes this glamorous and sophisticated ladies' day out with plenty of music, dancing and entertainment to make all that getting dolled up worth it. Heading up the event are Blue and Brian McFadden, who'll be playing all their hits to get all the ladies crazy. Proceeds go to Cash for Kids; contact…
Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Times to be confirmed / £55 / 0141 565 2200
Dambusters Parade
A march by two hundred military cadets and veterans, and the ATC Pipe Band, followed by a fly-past by a Dakota.
Barnes Wallis Statue, Herne Bay
Sun 19 May
£4
- 14:00 – 17:00
Rocheid Garden Open Day
Garden opening.
Rocheid Garden, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
0131 311 7000
- 14:00 – 18:00
Sat 7 Sep
0131 311 7000
- 14:00 – 18:00
National Trust: Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield
Sun 19 May
Marsden Railway Station
Free, plus admission charges / 01484 847016
- 10:00 – 15:00
National Trust: Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Grantham
Sun 19 May
Free, plus admission £6.04, child £3.04, family £15.13 / 01476 860338
- 11:00 – 16:00
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




