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Truckfest Scotland
Date Location
Scotland's largest truck festival with plenty of entertainment for all the family.
2 Aug–3 Aug 9.00am–6.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Aberdeen International Street Market
Date Location
Street market with over 70 stalls selling produce from all over Europe.
26 Sep–28 Sep 11.00am Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
Comrie Fortnight
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A fortnight of fun for all the family featuring a float parade, games, pipe bands and much more.
26 Jul–9 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Comrie
Aberdour Festival
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Events include workshops, music, sports, drama and dance for both adults and children and the annual crowning of the King and Queen. This year will be the festival's 25th anniversary and one of the highlights will be Jean Redpath's concert in the historic St. Fillan's Church on 1st Aug.
25 Jul–3 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Aberdour
Musselburgh On the Fringes
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A festival of free events with art, photography and dance competitions and dazzling prizes worth up to £700. There will also be dance workshops, band showcases, storytelling and a cracking jazz session. All tickets are available from the Brunton Theatre Box Office.
Saturdays, Sundays (from 9 Aug) (Times vary) Musselburgh (Various Venues), East Lothian
Central Scotland Horse Trials
Date Location
Two-day combined horse trials incorporating dressage, show jumping and cross-country competitions. The have been hosted almost continuously since 1950 in Perthshire and this year are held in the grounds of Scone Palace.
9 Aug–10 Aug 8.00am–6.00 Scone Palace, Perth
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
The Inverness Tattoo
Date Location
A spectacular evening of military and Highland displays. Including pipe band music, Highland and country dancing, and military displays.
28 Jul–2 Aug 7.00–10.00 Northern Meeting Park, Inverness
Ayr Flower Show
Date Location
Horticultural exhibition with show gardens, craft demonstrations, baking, floral arts, knitting and rose classes.
8 Aug–10 Aug Fri & Sat 10.00am–6.00; Sun 10.00am–5.00 Rozelle Park, Ayr
Abernethy Highland Games and Clan Grant Gathering
Date Location
The oldest traditional Games in Strathspey includes the Scottish Heavy Championship, ten mile race, tug o'war and a full programme of children's activities.
9 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Games Field, Nethy Bridge
Zippo's Circus
Date Location
'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.
29 Jul–31 Jul (Times vary) Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Largs
2 Aug–5 Aug (Times vary) Agnew Park, Stranraer
British Superbike Championship
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High octane event attracting around 20,000 motorcycle enthusiasts. See the top bikes and riders battle it out at speeds of up to 160 mph.
9 Aug–10 Aug 9.00am Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline
Black Isle Show
Date Location
Large agricultural show featuring livestock parades, trade stands, food and craft fairs and fairground over 40 acres.
6 Aug–7 Aug 9.00am–10.00 Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Date Location
Live music, live girls and live art! The burlesque life drawing classes do things a little differently in the West, with a bit of a cafe feel for your Sunday afternoon.
31 Aug 4.00–7.00 The Arches, Glasgow
Stromness Shopping Week
Date Location
Community Gala Week with many varied events including a fancy dress parade and a firework display on the final night.
23 Jul–30 Jul (Times vary) Various venues, Stromness
Cortachy Highland Games
Date Location
There's plenty going on for all the family at these games in addition to the traditional piping, Highland dancing and field events.
17 Aug 1.00–5.00 The Games Field, by Kirriemuir
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Date Location
A unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre featuring bands from across the globe, set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Booking essential.
1 Aug–23 Aug Mon–Fri 9.00–10.30; Sat 7.30–9.00 & 10.30–0.10am Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Perth Show
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Two day agricultural show with craft fairs, trade stands, livestock judging and more.
1 Aug–2 Aug 8.00am–6.00 South Inch, Perth
Zest Holiday Programme
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Add some life to the school holidays with a bundle of different drop-in activities for families and children. The line-up comprises: sculpture, glitter, 3D, pottery painting, printing, extreme drawing and loads more. Booking required. Please see website for a full list of workshop times and different age categories.
Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (Times vary) Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Aberdeen Winter Festival: Fireworks Night
Date Location
An exciting display of colourful, bright and noisy high aerial fireworks complete with family entertainment. Warm, waterproof clothing essential. Please do not bring your own fireworks.
5 Nov 7.00–8.30 Aberdeen Beach, Aberdeen
Aberdeen's Tartan Day
Date Location
With a massed pipe band parade, historic re-enactments, a local history fair and plenty of traditional music.
2 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Animals of Our Woodlands
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Woodland animal inspired art projects, with a chance to see some of the critters running around. Bring a packed lunch.
29 Jul 10.30am–3.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Strathaven Hot Air Balloon Festival
Date Location
Hot air balloon festival with balloons flying early morning and evening and stalls and rides for children. Weather dependent.
23 Aug–24 Aug 2.00–10.00; Sun 2.00–7.00 Strathaven Park, Strathaven
The 2nd Trossachs beer festival
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A traditional beer festival with live folk music, beer related events and a special menu available throughout the week. With more than 25 cask ales and over 100 bottled Scottish beers available. The pub is both children and dog friendly. Booking for meals is advised.
29 Aug–5 Sep 12.00–11.00; Sun 12.30–11.00 The Lade Inn, Callander
Antique and Collectors Fair
Date Location
With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
16 Aug–17 Aug 9.00am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Art Cart
Date Location
The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections.
Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Art Nouveau Walking Tour
Date Location
Explore the lovelier side of the city's architecture. Tours leave from the Lighthouse at 11am every Saturday.
28 Jun–30 Aug, not Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11.00am–12.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Dance Base Classes
Date Location
Inspired by all the talent on display at the Festival? The Dance Base has a series of workshops in street dance, clowning and other skills. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–2 Aug, 5 Aug–9 Aug, 16 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games
Date Location
March of the Lonach Highlanders. A unique event with a full programme of traditional Highland games.
23 Aug 9.30am–5.00 Bellabeg Park, Aberdeenshire
Traquair Fair
Date Location
The annual family fair sports an Oriental theme this year in a full range of music, dance, crafts and theatre.
2 Aug–3 Aug 11.00am–6.00 Traquair House, Innerleithen
Whisky Fringe
Date Location
Take your first nip or enhance your current knowledge at this relaxed and informal event. Industry professionals will be on hand to guide you through some of the whiskies featured in the show. Adults only.
9 Aug–10 Aug 2.00–6.00 Mansfield Traquair Centre, Edinburgh
Aberchirder Flower Show & Sports
Date Location
Horticultural show with sports for all the family, attractions and a float pageant in the early evening.
16 Aug 12.00–5.00 McRobert Park, Aberchirder
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Date Location
One of the world's biggest participatory festivals, this multi-arts event brings together and presents the best young dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands and music ensembles from around the world.
30 Jul–9 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Winter Festival: Santa & His Reindeer Parade
Date Location
Santa and his reindeer cohorts proceed from the Castlegate, along Union Street to the Mall Trinity, where the reindeer will be hanging around for visitors.
16 Nov 12.00 City Centre, Aberdeen
Aboyne Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional Highland games with a funfair and dancing in the evening.
2 Aug 10.30am–5.30 The Village Green, Aboyne
Afternoon Landrover Safari
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An afternoon trip off road to discover the wildlife, geology and history of Glencoe.
29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug 1.15 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
An Evening with Ray Mears
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The legendary survivalist's first Scottish tour, a two hour show exploring his crazy wild world, followed by a question and answer session.
14 Oct 7.30 Music Hall, Aberdeen
Angus & Dundee Roots Festival
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Heritage festival providing a focus for people whose ancestors came from Angus and Dundee to visit the area and find out more about their ancestral homeland. Includes workshops, visits to historic sites, demonstrations and living history re-enactments. See www.tayroots.com for a full programme.
6 Sep–13 Sep (Times vary) Various Venues, Dundee
British Longbow Society
Date Location
The British Longbow Society will be holding its 'Scottish Clout' Championship Meeting in the Events Field.
9 Aug 10.30am Culzean Castle, Maybole
Brodick Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional village Highland Games with athletics, a pipe band, pillow fights, heavy weights, Highland dancing, bouncy castles, stalls and a parachute display.
9 Aug 1.00–5.00 Ormidale Park, Isle Of Arran
Dance Base Classes
Date Location
Get in shape for all that Festival madness or just take a break from relentless shows to learn something new. The Dance Base runs a full programme of pilates, ballet, West End, yoga and contemporary dance throughout August. Please see www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
29 Jul–22 Aug (Times vary) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Day Out With Thomas
Date Location
Engines with friendly faces and children's entertainment for Thomas the Tank Engine fans.
8 Aug–9 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo'ness
Dumfries Agricultural Show
Date Location
Agricultural show with livestock, trade shows, food stalls and entertainment.
2 Aug 9.00am–5.00 Park Farm Showfield, Dumfries
Festival of Orchids
Date Location
A wide range of this beautiful species will be on display in the staterooms of the palace.
2 Aug–3 Aug 9.30am–5.30 Scone Palace, Perth
Have a Go Making a Bird Box
Date Location
Join the Hill of Tarvit crack bird box-making team for an afternoon of fun.
10 Aug 1.00–4.00 Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse, Fife
Keith Country Show
Date Location
One of the friendliest country shows in the north east. Two great days of fun for all the family, whatever your age or interest.
10 Aug–11 Aug 9.00am–6.00 The Showground, Keith
Perth Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional Highland games featuring running, cycling, heavy events, Highland dancing, pipe band contests and more.
10 Aug 10.30am–5.30 South Inch, Perth
RAF Leuchars Airshow
Date Location
Seven hours of air displays at Scotland's international airshow, featuring static aircraft, exhibitions, Scottish trade fair, food court and more.
13 Sep 8.00am–6.00 RAF Leuchars, St Andrews
Scotland's Countryside Festival
Date Location
A celebration of Scotland's rural heritage, with competitions in fishing, shooting and for dogs, plenty of activities for children, a food hall, arts and crafts tent, a lurcher display team and even a jousting and chariot display by The Devil's Horsemen (as seen in 'The Da Vinci Code').
6 Sep–7 Sep 9.30am–6.00 Glamis Castle
Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event
Date Location
With exclusive suppliers and designer fashion shows each day there's bound to be something that'll take your fancy for the big day. Plus free champagne/wine tasting, live bands and string quartets.
30 Aug–31 Aug 10.30am–4.00 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

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