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Perth Diamond Jubilee
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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.
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2 Jun 11am Perth, Perth
Mauchline Holy Fair
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A great day out, timed to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, with live music, stalls and entertainment throughout the village.
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2 Jun 11am Mauchline Town Centre, Mauchline
Queen's Jubilee Activities
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Celebrate the Jubilee with some crafty activities – you can make a card for Her Majesty or decorate your own crown.
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5 Jun 9am Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
The Bruce Festival
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Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel. The centrepiece is Bruce Live in the Glen, a medieval village teeming with craftsmen, jesters, soldiers and knights, with storytelling, battle demos and plenty of hands-on activities to get involved with (sticking wounded soldiers back together at the medieval hospital being just one rather gruesome example).
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24 Aug26 Aug To be confirmed Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Leith Festival
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A growing community arts festival in which most participants, artists and performers are Leith-based. Previous years have seen 150 events hosted by around 50 venues within a one-mile radius in Edinburgh's port community, including the Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links, as well as the Leith Short Film Festival and tons of walks, talks and tours.
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8 Jun17 Jun Times vary Leith, Edinburgh
The Royal Highland Show
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The biggest event in the agricultural calendar with oodles of tempting Scottish produce to buy and scoff, endless shopping opportunities, children's activities, music, ferreting, BMX stunts and your chance to check out some prize-winning turnips.
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21 Jun24 Jun Thu 7am–8pm; Fri & Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–6.30pm Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Games and Crafts in the Garden
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Medieval games, plant lore and painting and art-making in the beautiful gardens of Dirleton Castle.
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5 Aug Noon Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
The Great Tartan Turnoot
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A guided tour of Ayr, led by the Clan Wallace kilted musical warriors, with Burns-related entertainment along the way. Don't forget your kilt! Part of Burns an' a' That.
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30 May 8pm Wellingtons Bar, Ayr
Jubilee Day
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Fun and games in the palace grounds, thanks to the Diamond Jubilee: enjoy live music on the lawn, special afternoon teas, and a fancy dress competition.
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4 Jun 9.30am Scone Palace, Perth
Royal National Mod
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A Scottish classic, raising a toast to Gaelic language and culture in all its forms. Competitions, concerts, shinty, dancing and more, courtesy of An Comunn Gàidhealach (The Highland Association) and hosted this year by Dunoon.
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12 Oct19 Oct Times vary Queen's Hall, Dunoon
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
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Besides admiring the visiting vessels, traditional crafts, restoration and music from local folk clubs will all add to the festival in this family-led affair.
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22 Jun 7.30pm
Showcase concert.
The Salmon Bothy, Banff
23 Jun24 Jun Sat & Sun 9am–5pm Various Venues, Banff
23 Jun 8pm
Festival ceilidh.
The Salmon Bothy, Banff
A Tale o' Twa Touns
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A guided tour of Edinburgh, starting in the Old Town and finishing in the New. Find out why the capital city is known both as Auld Reekie and as the Athens of the North. Includes visits to two NTS properties, Gladstone's Land and the Georgian House.
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5 May2 Sep Sat & Sun 2–4.30pm Georgian House, Edinburgh
Archaeology Trail – Culzean's Hidden History
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Meet at the Visitor Centre for an exploration of Culzean's secret past.
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5 Jul 2pm Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole
Auchtermuchty Festival
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A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl.
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10 Aug12 Aug Times vary Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty
Burns an' a' That! Festival
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One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns.
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30 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Ayrshire
Cowalfest
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Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and abilities, there are also live music performances, bike and horse rides and art exhibitions and workshops.
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5 Oct14 Oct Times vary Cowal, Cowal Peninsula
Cumnock Music Festival
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A family friendly weekend offering music in the evenings and a carnival on Saturday. Friday features The Tremeloes and The Fortunes, while Saturday offers The Troggs, Ballroom Blitz, and an old school music night. Choral evenings with local artists are held earlier in the week leading up to Friday's kick off.
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9 Jun16 Jun Times vary Cumnock, Cumnock
The Doric Festival
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Community-organised festival held in the north-east of Scotland, celebrating the area's Doric traditions and heritage. Storytelling, song, drama and musical concerts and recitals form the backbone of the events programme, with the sustenance of the Doric language supported through prose, poetry and drama-writing competitions.
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28 Sep14 Oct Times vary Various venues
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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On the floodlit esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the annual Tattoo puts on three weeks of glittering military entertainment, and this year promises to be extra special as the assembled armed forces celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Top of the bill are the sensational percussionists of Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corps, who are joined by the Norwegian Armed Forces, performers from Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, as well as pipers, drummers and dancers from closer to home.
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3 Aug25 Aug Mon–Fri 9pm; Sat 7.30pm & 10.30pm Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Forfar Gala Week
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Nestled in the heart of the Forfar community, this festival aims to entertain all ages with activities ranging from kid-friendly football competitions to a bowling match, via a continental market and falconry display. Music, theatre and workshops are also part of the action.
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17 Jun24 Jun Times vary Forfar, Forfar
Haddington Festival
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Haddington Festival has built up its programming to include a wide selection of music, arts and theatre for all ages. Last year included a spooky panto, concert and sporting competitions.
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24 May3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Athelstaneford and Haddington
Halloween in Huntly
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The tradition-rich town of Huntly turns spooky with its Hallowe'en celebrations, organised by innovative local arts agency Deveron Arts. Events include a masked pipe band leading a parade from the castle to the square, accompanied by lanterns, with a Creepy Ceilidh for all the family.
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26 Oct28 Oct Times vary Huntly, Huntly
The Insider Festival
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The affectionately curated Insider Festival celebrates its environment, with small, idiosyncratically-named stages hidden around the woods of the Inshriach Estate. With limited audience numbers and a high number of artists, this cosy celebration of music, food and performance is perfect for those afraid of festival crowds. This year's theme is a tribute to the Olympics of yesteryear, with a special Junior edition of the Games. 2012's line-up includes Hidden Lane Choir, Horndog Brass Band, The…
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15 Jun17 Jun Times vary Inshriach House, Aviemore
Inverness Local Mod
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Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions.
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15 Jun Times vary Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Marymass Festival
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A classic traditional festival, with a history going back over 1,000 years. Entertainment ranges from a horse-drawn parade of epic proportions, races, a fair, fireworks, over 100 community events and the famous Greasy Pole: which competitors shin up to reach a large ham.
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16 Aug27 Aug Times vary Various Venues, Irvine

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