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Aberdeen International Street Market
Date Location
Street market with over 70 stalls selling produce from all over Europe.
25 Jul–27 Jul 11.00am Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
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'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
Aberdour Festival
Date Location
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
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
Activity Wednesday
Date Location
Why stay inside playing computer games when you can be in the great outdoors building dens, learning survival skills, making cool arty stuff and tracking wildlife this summer? Phone to book your place.
30 Jul, 6 Aug 11.30am–1.30 & 2.00–4.00 National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Afternoon Landrover Safari
Date Location
An afternoon trip off road to discover the wildlife, geology and history of Glencoe.
29 Jul 1.15 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Allt More Trail Guided Walk
Date Location
Easy, guided two-hour downhill walk from high moorlands at Cairgorm, through a Caledonian pine forest, to Glenmore.
Sundays 2.30 Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
Alpine Ascents - Beinn a' Chapuill
Date Location
Climb this distinctive rounded hill beneath Beinn Sgritheall and explore the summit lochans for wildlife. Meet at the Community Hall in Glenelg to drive to start of walk.
29 Jul 10.30am–4.30 Glenelg Village Hall, Kyle
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
Date Location
An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Animals of Our Woodlands
Date Location
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
Animation Sessions
Date Location
Make a short film using stop-motion animation. Ages 8+.
Tuesdays 1.00–3.00 Platform, Glasgow
Anstruther Lifeboat Gala
Date Location
CANCELLED
2 Aug 1.00–5.00 Anstruther Harbour, Anstruther
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.
2 Aug 10.00am–4.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Arisaig Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional Highland games with piping, dancing, heavy and field events.
30 Jul 12.30–5.30 Traigh Farm, Arisaig
Arisaig Highland Games & Clanranald Gathering
Date Location
A traditional games with piping, dancing, athletics and caber tossing.
30 Jul 10.00am–6.00 Traigh Farm, Arisaig
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 in the Park
Date Location
Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, 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
Art on a Mat
Date Location
A session for children aged 3-6 and their parents/guardians to work with artist's/storyteller's Ron Fairweather and Fergus McNicol. For more information call 0141 287 3059 or email jenny.bell@csglasgow.org. Booking required.
27 Jul 1.00–2.00 Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Art Unlimited
Date Location
A group exhibition showcasing work from this local group of artists.
24 May–27 Jul, not Mondays 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Arthur's Secrets
Date Location
Take a walk up the peak that is also known as the lion's head. Meet at Holyrood Park Information Centre.
Wednesdays 1.00–3.00 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Artists' Books
Date Location
Make a limited edition book under the tutelage of Isabelle Ting. In collaboration with the Owl and Lion Gallery, Edinburgh. Booking required.
31 Jul 6.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Astounding Discoveries
Date Location
Drop-in crafts, activities and experiments for children and families, with things to make, games to play and discoveries to be made.
28 Jun–17 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston
Balmoral Public Opening
Date Location
The gates open for the 2008 open season at Balmoral on the 29th March, with a display by the North East Falconry Centre. Throughout the summer, games, gardens and exhibitions will be open to the public.
29 Mar–31 Jul 10.00am–5.00 Balmoral Estate, Ballater
Beach Art
Date Location
Join the rangers for a sandy and crafty wader along the beach.
27 Jul 2.00–3.30 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Ben Macdui Guided Walk
Date Location
Strenuous full-day ranger-guided climb to the summit of Scotland's second highest mountain.
31 Jul 9.00am Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
The Big Cats Return
Date Location
Annual meet of a local Jaguars Enthusiasts Club with pipe bands and crafts.
27 Jul 12.00–4.30 Drum Castle, Banchory
Big Tent Festival 2008
Date Location
Conceived in response to the 2005 G8 summit this festival was established upon the principles of stewardship: co-operation, mutuality, solidarity and ecological long term thinking. A diverse array of artisans and musicians, including King Creosote and The Peatbog Faeries, are set to perform. There will also be a dynamic programme of debates, an Eco campsite and zones which feature environmental lifestyles, renewable energy systems and holistic therapies.
26 Jul–27 Jul (Times vary) Falkland Palace, Cupar
Bird World
Date Location
Learn all about birds and flying.
31 Jul 10.30am–12.00 Blair Castle, Pitlochry
Bluebell Festival
Date Location
A series of Ranger guided wildflower walks around the purple carpeted woodlands. Suitable footwear required and children must be accompanied by an adult.
10 May–6 Aug (Times vary) David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
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
Book Group
Date Location
A regular book group meeting on the last Sunday of every month. There are two books to get through this month: Carolly Erickson's 'The Last Wife of Henry VIII' and Xiaolu Guo's 'Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers'. Contact the branch for more information.
27 Jul 5.00–6.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Brass Band Exhibition
Date Location
Let the Kirkcaldy Museum whisk you down memory lane with this display of instruments and photographs to celebrate the Scottish Brass Band Championship, this year being staged in Glenrothes.
8 Mar–23 Aug 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Bridges of Almondell
Date Location
Historical examination of the four bridges of Almondell.
27 Jul 2.00 Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Burntisland Heritage Guided Walk
Date Location
Guided tours giving an insight into the area's rich cultural heritage. The tours take in the famous Parish Church, the Burgh Chambers and by prior arrangement, Rossend Castle.
Wednesdays 2.30 Burntisland Heritage Centre, Burntisland
Burntisland Heritage Summer Exhibition 2008
Date Location
A vast selection of videos and other types of historical materials relating to the town's history will be on display.
21 Jun–30 Aug Thu, Fri & Sat 11.00am–4.00 Various Venues, Burntisland
Butterflies at Ardersier
Date Location
Butterfly education and insect based activities. Not suitable for dogs.
27 Jul 2.00–3.30 Ardersier Common
Call to Arms
Date Location
An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout history, with a hands on element.
23 May–1 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009 (23 May–31 Oct 9.45am–5.45) (1 Nov–1 Feb 2009 9.45am–4.45) National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
Camouflage '08
Date Location
This dynamic programme of arts events has been organised by The Gordon Highlanders Museum in association with The Aberdeen Arts Development Team and will feature a range of activities for all ages and stages. Examining concepts such as disguise, distortion and concealment, through workshops such as 'The Great Art Disguise ' and 'Experimental Camouflage Contemporary Art', the organisers hope to draw out a range of creative talents. A full programme of events can be downloaded from the website.
2 Apr–31 Oct (Times vary) The Gordon Highlanders' Museum, Aberdeen
Camperdown Creepy Crawlies
Date Location
An exotic exhibit of insects, amphibians and reptiles in amazing habitat displays. In addition to bug ogling, children will be able to play in the art and crafts activity area.
26 Jul–10 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee
Castle Leod Open Day
Date Location
Explore the history and grounds of this beautiful 16th Century castle.
24 Jul–27 Jul 2.00–4.00 Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Castle Mystery Trail
Date Location
A treasure hunt and quiz in and around the castle grounds. Completed forms will be entered into a prize draw.
1 Jul–31 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Castle Secrets
Date Location
Fun activities at the castle for 7 - 11 year olds.
Tuesdays 2.00–3.30 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Charity Thursdays
Date Location
Weekly pub quiz, with the proceeds going to a different charity every time.
Thursdays 8.00 Bar Diesel, Edinburgh
Children's Festival
Date Location
Family event with workshops and activities for children up to 11 years. Themed workshops and sports fun.
27 Jul 1.00–5.00 Zetland Park, Grangemouth
Children's Landrover Safari
Date Location
Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
30 Jul 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Children's Walk: Pond Creatures
Date Location
Bring your wellies and discover what sorts of creatures live below the surface of Castle Fraser's pond.
30 Jul 10.30am–12.30 & 2.00–4.00 Castle Fraser, Inverurie
Children's Workshops inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts
Date Location
A series of children's workshops will be held in honour of 'Hand, Heart and Soul' at the Aberdeen Art Gallery . Make the most of the opportunity to play with jewellery and ceramics, and then let go with some dancing. Please check the website for further details.
21 Jul–13 Aug 10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.20 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Clash at the Castle
Date Location
Go through the trials and etiquette lessons needed to become a medieval knight or a princess before watching the knights in battle.
2 Aug–3 Aug 12.00–4.00 Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries

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