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500 Years of Printing: The Popular Press
Date Location
As part of the country-wide celebration of printing this exhibition looks more specifically at the history of the popular press. Enjoy the library's collections, which include a copy of the Bassandyne Bible, the first printed Bible in Scotland.
1 Sep–31 Oct Central Library, Edinburgh
200 Years of the Paisley Philosophical Institution
Date Location
A look back at one of Paisley's most remarkable and influential societies.
12 Sep–11 Jan 2009 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Grampian Motorcycle Convention
Date Location
The premier event for motorcyclists in the north, with all types of motorcycles, the famous moped marathon and a fun-packed arena programme.
7 Sep 12.00–4.00 Grampian Transport Museum, Alford
Fresh'n'Low Great Scottish Run
Date Location
Get your runners on for either a 10k or half marathon (or 3K for juniors on the Saturday).
6 Sep–7 Sep (Times vary) George Square, Glasgow
Doors Open Day (Scotland)
Date Location
A series of events on each weekend in September giving free access to some of Scotland's most historic and extraordinary places, many of which are not usually open to the public.
Saturdays, Sundays (Times vary) Various Venues, Scotland
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
Hillhead Comic & Toy Fair
Date Location
Comics, toys, 'Dr Who', sci-fi, 'The Beano' and lots more for long-time fans or those inspired by 'The Dark Knight' to check out a new genre.
6 Sep 11.00am–3.00 Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Greenbank Open Doors Day
Date Location
Learn the history of Greenbank House, how it came into existence and what's gone on there since.
6 Sep 1.00–4.30 Greenbank Garden, Glasgow
Scottish Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Extravaganza
Date Location
Classic and vintage cars, farm vehicles and autojumble.
14 Sep (Times vary) Scone Palace, Perth
Braemar Gathering
Date Location
World famous Highland gathering and traditional sport events, with athletes from all over the world coming to compete and accompanying entertainment throughout the day.
6 Sep 9.30am–5.00 Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar
Annual Celtic Food and Drink Festival
Date Location
Savour the past! Prehistoric cooking meets modern organic and local food producers. Sample some of Perthshire's finest inspired by underwater discoveries of Iron Age food remains. Tastes include spit roast beast, smoked fish and dairy products, fresh fruits and fruit products, herbs, and suitably themed beverages. Crannog tour and cosy log fire included.
26 Apr 11.00am–4.30 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
An Evening with Ray Mears
Date Location
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
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
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
Fun Day at Gilvenpark
Date Location
Family fun with stalls and entertainments.
6 Sep 12.00–4.00 Gilvenbank Park
Glasgow 1955: Through the Lens
Date Location
An exhibition of images of Glasgow in 1955, previously shown in Kelvingrove and the People's Palace 50 years ago.
1 Sep–29 Sep Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow
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
Aberfoyle Mushroom Festival
Date Location
A festival of fungi, food, drink and music with a Spanish theme. Expect guided fungi walks, fiesta, flamenco, cookery demonstrations and wine tasting.
16 Oct–19 Oct (Times vary) Various venues, Aberfoyle
Icebreakers
Date Location
Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company. This welcoming and non-threatening group, organised by the Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard, is ideal if you're new to the city or recently out.
10 Sep, 24 Sep 7.30 CC Blooms, Edinburgh
Largs Viking Festival
Date Location
Learn all about those crazy Vikings, who were driven out of Scotland in 1263, with a week of Viking-related events and more.
30 Aug–7 Sep (Times vary) Various Venues, Largs
After School Craft Club
Date Location
Tie-dye, felt-making, decopatching, origami and puppet-making are among the activities on offer at this after school special. Ages 5+.
Tuesdays 4.00–5.00 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
The Art of Poetry
Date Location
An exhibition of poetry, art and photography presented by the Seeds of Thought group.
1 Sep–30 Sep Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00 St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
Brand New You're Retro Catwalk Show
Date Location
A fashion extravaganza in aid of ChildLine, this will be a very chic day with catwalk shows by Scottish designers, boutiques and alternative high street shops, including Mark Conlin, Rebecca Torres, Hilary Laing, Joy and Retro Village. There will be the chance to splurge cash on indie accessories and clothes. Live music and dance will feature and there will be a celebrity waiting in the wings. Book in advance. 'Part of the Merchant City Festival'.
27 Sep 3.00–9.00 Byblos, Glasgow
Craigmillar Castle Park Fun Day and Superdog Event
Date Location
Enjoy different activities, with something for everyone, even the family dog! Enter your dog in a fun Superdog competition to show off their skills. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch.
7 Sep 12.00–4.00 Craigmillar Castle Park, Edinburgh
The Ideal Home & Garden Show
Date Location
Find the latest styles and inspiration to get your home and garden looking hot for the summer with over 150 exhibitors offering a range of products including furnishing and interiors, outdoor equipment, gardening tools and plants, home accessories and DIY, plus free expert advice.
10 Oct–19 Oct SECC, Glasgow
Queen's Park Farmers' Market
Date Location
Local produce, from local people.
6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec 9.00am–2.00 Queen's Park, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Date Location
A fantastic display of live music and dance from the Glasgow branch of RSCDS. There's the added bonus of an opportunity to participate in the fun.
20 Sep 2.00–4.30 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Talk Night - Police Dogs
Date Location
Personnel from the Strathclyde Police Dog Branch will be on hand with their dogs for an evening of demonstrations and doggy education. Ticket price includes refreshments.
8 Sep 7.45 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
Autumn Autojumble
Date Location
Autumn autojumble and automobilia fair.
28 Sep 10.00am–4.00 Grampian Transport Museum, Alford
Inverurie Flower Show
Date Location
Local competition for cut flowers, plants, floral art, vegetables and home crafts.
6 Sep 1.30 Town Hall, Inverurie
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
Apples and Cornkisters
Date Location
Celebrate another garden harvest with bothy ballads, children's entertainments and a sale of apples and pears.
28 Sep 11.00am–5.00 Pitmedden Gardens, Ellon
The Big Walk
Date Location
Dig out those walking boots for an all day hike along the River Kelvin. Please phone 0141 276 0931 to book a place on the walk and the bus for the return journey. Bring a packed lunch, appropriate footwear and waterproofs.
7 Sep River Kelvin and Allander Water, Glasgow
By Leaves We Live
Date Location
A unique and exciting one-day fair with stalls, displays, short talks and events on poetry and art magazine publishing taking place throughout the day. All are welcome to drop in to browse or buy magazines, catch up with the latest trends and issues, and chat to editors from Scotland and beyond.
27 Sep 11.00am–6.00 Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh
Employment Scotland Graduate Training and Recruitment Fair
Date Location
An employment fair for those new to work, returning to work or looking for a change.
11 Sep 10.00am Music Hall, Aberdeen
2 Oct 10.00am Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
16 Oct 10.00am Caird Hall, Dundee
23 Oct 10.00am The Mall Howgate, Falkirk
6 Nov 10.00am Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling
13 Nov 10.00am Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh
Miss Gay UK: Edinburgh Heat
Date Location
After being rescheduled from June it's finally time for Edinburgh to crown the loveliest LGBT lass in Scotland in an evening of DJs, dancing, entertainment and a special guest. To enter pick up a form from Planet Out or visit www.missgayuk.co.uk.
12 Sep 8.00 Planet Out, Edinburgh
The Scottish Wedding Show
Date Location
Tips and advice for the blushing bride, with over 200 exhibitors to cover every conceivable aspect of your wedding, free catwalk shows featuring the latest bridal gowns, and hundreds of experts to help you plan the day.
21 Feb 2009–22 Feb 2009 SECC, Glasgow
Affordable Housing For Birds: Building Nest Boxes For the Woods
Date Location
Help us build cosy bird-boxes for our feathered friends. Free if donating them to the woods or £3 to take away. Crannog tour and cosy log fire included.
4 Apr 12.00–3.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
Angus & Dundee Roots Festival
Date Location
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
Annual Celtic Samhain Festival
Date Location
Dress up and celebrate this ancient Celtic Hallowe'en festival. Bring a lantern to keep evil at bay and join the torch lit procession through loch-side woods. There's a wicker ram that will be lighted and a carved lantern competition, storytelling and music, apple-ducking, hot soup, and fire shows. Booking essential.
31 Oct 6.00–8.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
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.
20 Sep–21 Sep 9.00am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
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.
6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
14 Sep, 12 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
27 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov, 13 Dec 10.00am–4.30 The Citadel, Ayr
Artist Adventurers
Date Location
A selection of drawings and watercolours of Spain, ranging from the early 1800's to the beginning of the following century.
1 Sep–30 Nov Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
Date Location
Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Breath Water Sound Workshop
Date Location
The Art of Living Foundation present a yoga and meditation workshop for those who want to learn new breathing techniques and find their inner calm. Held in the Interfaith Room of the University's main building.
20 Sep, 27 Sep 10.00am–1.00 University of Glasgow, Glasgow
British Longbow Society
Date Location
The British Longbow Society will be holding its Scottish Albion Meeting in the Fountain Court Garden.
6 Sep 10.30am Culzean Castle, Maybole
Caribbean Carnival Costume Exhibition & Fashion Show
Date Location
A fashion-filled and musical evening with works by Carnival Artists' students dealing with Caribbean Carnival Characters in costume. In conjunction with the Caribbean Carnival Costume Exhibition. 'Part of the Merchant City Festival'.
26 Sep 7.30 66-68 Osborne Street, Glasgow
Crail Car Boot Sale
Date Location
Bag a bargain at the airfield. The price covers each car boot.
7 Sep 12.00 Crail Airfield, Crail
Cultural Transmission on the Silk Road
Date Location
A talk by Elizabeth Black to accompany the 'Colours of the Silk Road' exhibition.
18 Sep 12.30 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Cycle Cairngorms
Date Location
A two day charity cycle around the fantastic Cairngorms National Park, starting and finishing at Coylumbridge near Aviemore. Organised by Speyside Trust, funds raised will go towards helping people with disabilities enjoy an outdoor holiday.
20 Sep–21 Sep (Times vary) Badaguish Centre, Aviemore

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