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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

CAMRA Aberdeen Grampian and Northern Isles Beer Festival
Date	Location
The Campaign for Real Ale's most northerly festival features a range of real cider, perry and bottled continental beers alongside its massive selection of 100 real ales from around the UK. Among the events in the 2012 edition is the Olympic-themed 'Thirst Among Equals' session. View full details
31 May–2 Jun Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 3pm–midnight; Sat noon–11pm	Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen

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

Jack and Jill Market
Date	Location
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. View full details
2 Jun 10.30am	Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
3 Jun 10.30am	Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
9 Jun 10.30am	The Citadel, Ayr
10 Jun 10.30am	Hilton Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen
16 Jun 10.30am	Dewars Centre, Perth
16 Jun 10.30am	Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
17 Jun 10.30am	Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
24 Jun 10.30am	West Lothian College, Livingston
1 Jul 10.30am	Grangemouth Sports Complex, Grangemouth
7 Jul 10.30am	Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow
14 Jul 10.30am	The Vine Venue, Dunfermline

The Scottish Game Fair
Date	Location
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. View full details
29 Jun–1 Jul Fri–Sun 9.30am–6pm	Scone Palace, Perth

Grand Jubilee Tea Party
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4 Jun Jun 4, 2pm–10pm, last adm 9pm, booking essential	National Trust: Morden Hall Park, Morden

Jolly Royal Jubilee Quiz Trail
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3 Jun–10 Jun Jun 3–7, 10, 11am–5pm, last adm 4pm	National Trust: Uppark, Petersfield

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend at Edinburgh Zoo
Date	Location
A weekend of Jubilee-themed arts and crafts and a special diamond treasure hunt form part of the Zoo's celebration of HRH's 60 years of service. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 11am–3.30pm	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

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

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Early Years Big Family Jubilee Party
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4 Jun Jun 4, 1pm & 2.30pm	Hall One at The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead

The Netherlands National Circus
Date	Location
An award-winning circus spectacular blending together aerial feats, acrobatics, comedy, dance and theatre. View full details
2 Jun–5 Jun Mon, Tue, Sat & Sun 3pm & 6pm	Ayr Racecourse, Ayr
19 Jun–24 Jun To be confirmed	Levengrove Park, Dumbarton

Celebrate the Queen's Jubilee At Seven Stories
Date	Location
Children can listen to stories, dress up and take part in themed art and crafts activities. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10am–4pm	Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, Newcastle upon Tyne

Diamond Jubilee Celebration Party
Date	Location
Circus workshops, magicians, face painting, bouncy castles and balloon modelling throughout the weekend, plus a screening on Sunday of the Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in London, then on Monday, the Samba Doc Band perform and lead workshops before the 8pm screening of the BBC Diamond Jubilee Concert from Buckingham Palace. Festivities culminate with the lighting of the Pembroke Beacon on the Castle battlements and a firework display. View full details
3 Jun–4 Jun Jun 3, 10am–4pm, gates 9.30am, Jun 4, 10am–10.30pm, gates 9.30am	Pembroke Castle, Pembroke

Elizabeth Street Party
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13 Jun Jun 13, 6pm–11pm	Elizabeth Street, London SW1W

West End Festival
Date	Location
One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions . View full details
1 Jun–24 Jun Times vary	West End, Glasgow

Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea
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2 Jun–5 Jun Jun 2–5, 4pm–5pm, booking essential	National Trust: Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm–4pm	National Trust: Studland Beach And Nature Reserve, Swanage

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

Jubilee Beacon Event
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4 Jun Jun 4, 6pm–11pm	National Trust: Polesden Lacey, Dorking
4 Jun Jun 4, 7pm–10.30pm, gates 6.30pm	National Trust: Coughton Court, Alcester
4 Jun Jun 4, 9pm	Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, Waterlooville

Gardening Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's national celebration of gardening and outdoor living, with show gardens, plant sales, food and craft fairs, environmental organisations and more. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Fri–Sun 10am–6pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

The Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show
Date	Location
The annual show from Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage, classic and competition motorcycles, scooters and custom bikes with auto-jumble and trade stalls to browse. View full details and ticket info
3 Jun 10am	Ayr Racecourse, Ayr

Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting Procession
Date	Location
Join the torchlight procession from the Guildhall in the High Street to the Mount, where the Jubilee Beacon will be lit as part of national celebrations to mark The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. View full details
4 Jun Jun 4, 8.45pm, procession begins 9.30pm	The Guildhall, Guildford

Thistly Cross Cider Fest
Date	Location
Camping is available at this weekend of live music, local food, fun and games. Featuring a showcase of the best craft beer and real ales from home and abroad plus the full range of Scottish fruit and traditional ciders. A festival bus runs from Dunbar station. View full details
27 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Belhaven Fruit Farm and Ices, Dunbar

Diamond Jubilee Street Party
Date	Location
With retro disco and party games from popular children's party entertainer, DJ Sam. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 10.30am–12noon, 12.30pm–2pm, 2.30pm–4pm, booking essential	Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham

FyneFest 2012
Date	Location
Located on a working farm an hour outside Glasgow, FyneFest is strongly focused on the local side of food, drink and music. Food comes from the likes of Winston Churchill Venison and Loch Fyne Oysters, with plans for a hog roast in 2012, and beer comes from both the farm's own brewery (Fyne Ales) and microbreweries around the UK. View full details
1 Jun–4 Jun Times vary	Fyne Ales, Cairndow

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

Portobello Market
Date	Location
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. View full details
2 Jun 9.30am A Jubilee special with face painting from Annie D, woodland crafts workshops with Phil, music from Fin…	Brighton Park, 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

World War II Weekend
Date	Location
Learn about the part that Berrington played in WWII, see vintage vehicles, re-enactors, tours and more. View full details
2 Jun–4 Jun Jun 2–4, 10am–4pm	National Trust: Berrington Hall, Berrington, Leominster

Diamond Jubilee Picnic
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4 Jun Jun 4, 12noon–4pm, gates 10.30am	National Trust: Petworth House And Park, Petworth

Hidden Lane Festival
Date	Location
If this particular cobbled Glasgow thoroughfare wants to stay hidden, it's going the wrong way about it – this all-dayer of live bands, open studios, fashion shows, BBQ-ing, market and food stalls and art installations is a sure way to attract attention. Last year's music bill featured a line-up of Glaswegian music acts, and was followed by not one but two after parties at the city's hippest dives. View full details
23 Jun To be confirmed	The Hidden Lane, 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

Diamond Jubilee Garden Tea Party
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4 Jun Jun 4, 12noon–4.30pm, gates 11am	National Trust: Upton House, Banbury

Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date	Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. View full details
21 Jan–22 Dec Sat 9am–2pm	Castle Terrace, Edinburgh

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

Summer Of Celebration: Jubilee Garden Party
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3 Jun Jun 3, 10.30am–5pm, last adm 3.30pm	National Trust: Brownsea Island, Poole

Truckfest Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's largest truck festival with plenty of entertainment for all the family. View full details
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 8am–5pm	Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Back to the 1950s: Jubilee Celebration
Date	Location
A traditional fete, including games and stalls from the period. Meet the servants at the Hall preparing for a celebratory dinner, as they listen to news and tunes of the day on the radio. View full details
3 Jun–5 Jun Jun 3–5, 12noon–6pm	National Trust: Dudmaston Hall, Bridgnorth

The Big Jubilee Garden Party Picnic
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3 Jun Jun 3, 11am–5pm, last adm 2.30pm	National Trust: Nunnington Hall, York

Gerry Cottle's Circus: 50 Acts In 100 Minutes
Date	Location
Celebrating 50 years in show business, the world famous circus is back for the very last time with its new production. The show features a host of acts from around the globe, including Chico & Ernesto, Los Marinos Wheel of Death, Magical Melville's and comedy capers from Cottle's Crazy Comics. View full details
30 May–8 Jun May 30–Jun 1, 5pm & 7.30pm, Jun 2–5, 2pm & 5pm, Jun 6–8, 3pm & 7.30pm	Branksholme Recreation Ground, Poole

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

Aberdour Festival
Date	Location
The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days. View full details
20 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Aberdour

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

Diamond Jubilee Indoor Family Street Party
Date	Location
Children's show, a fancy dress competition, a disco and games in a family-friendly celebration of the Queen's jubilee. View full details
5 Jun Jun 5, 12noon–4pm	Blackpool Tower, Blackpool

Jubilee Teas
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2 Jun–10 Jun Mon–Sun 2pm–5pm, gates 11am, last adm 4.30pm	Barn Restaurant at National Trust: Baddesley Clinton, Solihull

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