Days Out, next week
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| 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 |
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| Traditional Highland games featuring running, cycling, heavy events, Highland dancing, pipe band contests and more. | |
| 10 Aug 10.30am–5.30 | South Inch, Perth |
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| Face painting, family talks about marine conservation, drawing competitions and more to help you understand the importance of looking after the world's watery places. | |
| 10 Aug–17 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–6.00 | Deep Sea World, North Queensferry |
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| 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, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.00; Sat 7.30 & 10.30 | Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh |
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| Agricultural show with sheep, cattle judging and main ring events. | |
| 16 Aug 10.00am–6.00 | Breadalbane Park, Killin |
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| An afternoon trip off road to discover the wildlife, geology and history of Glencoe. | |
| Tuesdays 1.15 | Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe |
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| More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. | |
| Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 | Castle Terrace, Edinburgh |
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| A 12 day Community festival combining traditional and contemporary events and activities. | |
| 14 Aug–25 Aug (Times vary) | Various Venues, Irvine |
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| 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 |
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| Piobaireachd and Gaelic Song workshop. 'Part of Piping Live!'. | |
| 12 Aug 10.00am | The National Piping Centre, Glasgow |
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| Weekly storytelling session for the kids. Suitable for tots aged 4-7. | |
| Tuesdays Tue 2.30–3.00 | The Watermill, Aberfeldy |
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| Scotland's most famous queen returns to tell her own tale of tragedy, treason, turmoil and martyrdom in this living history presentation. | |
| 16 Aug–17 Aug 11.00am, 12.00, 2.00 & 3.00 | Stirling Castle, Stirling |
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| 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 |
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| A well established melee of parades, concerts, music, dancing, competitions, amusements for the children and more. | |
| 9 Aug–16 Aug (Times vary) | Various Venues, Ballater |
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| Catherine Taylor from Aberdeen Central Library will discuss the history of Castlegate. | |
| 14 Aug 12.30–1.00 | The Tolbooth, Aberdeen |
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| Hear about history straight from the mouths of those who were there - from kings and queens to peasants and soldiers. | |
| 16 Jun–21 Sep 11.00am, 12.00, 1.30 & 2.30 | Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh |
| 16 Jun–19 Sep 11.00am–3.30 | Stirling Castle, Stirling |
| Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 11.00am & 3.30 | Fort George, Nr Nairn |
| Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 12.00, 2.00 & 4.00 | St Andrews Castle, St Andrews |
| Saturdays, Sundays Sat & Sun 1.00 & 3.00 | St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews |
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| Grab your partner, hit the floor and make the most of Eden Court's fine hospitality. | |
| Wednesdays Wed 8.00 | Eden Court Theatre, Inverness |
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| Traditional highland games in a superb scenic setting. | |
| 16 Aug 11.30am–5.00 | Monument Field, Glenfinnan |
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| Go bananas exploring the world of great apes, with hands-on activities and photography. All ages. | |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 | Sensation, Dundee |
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| 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 |
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| Colonel Cockburn has been murdered! Can you help the coppers snuffle out the killer? Includes three-course dinner in the Victorian Kitchen Restaurant. | |
| Wednesdays, Thursdays Wed & Thu 6.30–10.00 | Pollok House, Glasgow |
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| A selection of local crafts will be on display and on sale. | |
| 9 Aug–10 Aug 11.00am–5.00 | Culzean Castle, Maybole |
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| 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 (10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) | Writers' Museum, Edinburgh |
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| A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+ | |
| Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 | National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh |
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| Professor John Knowler delivers an illustrated talk about the joys of studying moths. | |
| 13 Aug 8.00 | Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve Office, Killin |
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| Industrial exhibition and flower show with pipe bands, bouncy castle and sports for the kids. | |
| 16 Aug 1.30–4.30 | Glenbervie House, Nr Stonehaven |
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| Games songs and activities using music with Katie Groffet and her puppet companions. The time slots are for 0-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3.5 years and 3.5-5 years respectively. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Organised by the National Youth Choir of Scotland. | |
| 16 Aug 10.00–10.30am; 10.45–11.15am; 11.30am–12.00; 12.15–1.00 | Perth Concert Hall, Perth |
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| A night of family entertainment with Kirkcudbright Pipe Band, Stewartry Wind Band and Scottish traditional dancing. | |
| 14 Aug 7.00–8.30 | Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright |
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| Antiquarian, out of print, second hand and collectable books for sale from some of Scotland's leading dealers. | |
| 10 Aug 10.00am–5.00 | Victoria Hall, Ballater |
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| Free guided tours behind the scenes of the museum. | |
| 11 Aug 11.00am, 12.00, 2.00, 3.00 & 4.00 | National Museum of Flight |
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| A tour of the garden and Vinery. Meet at the Walled Garden Car Park. | |
| 12 Aug 2.00–3.30 | Culzean Castle, Maybole |
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| Take a wildlife walk at dusk. Not suitable for U12s. | |
| 12 Aug 8.00–9.30 | The Hermitage, Dunkeld |
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| An hour's Highland dancing and pipe band performance every Tuesday during July and August. | |
| Tuesdays 7.15–8.15 | Stirling Castle Esplanade, Stirling |
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| Local produce, from local people. | |
| 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec 9.00am–2.00 | Queen's Park, Glasgow |
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| Five course Scottish gourmet evening in Glasgow's only rooftop restaurant. 'Part of Piping Live!'. | |
| 13 Aug 7.00 | Windows, Glasgow |
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| Mexican cookery workshop for budding chefs aged 10-15. | |
| 11 Aug–15 Aug 9.00am–3.00 | Cooking Mania, Edinburgh |
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| 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 |
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| Workshop looking at how pipe bands are set up musically with Winston Pollock. 'Part of Piping Live!'. | |
| 14 Aug 10.00am | The National Piping Centre, Glasgow |
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| 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 |
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| Volunteer ushers lead tours of His Majesty's Theatre's spooky and entertaining past. | |
| 16 Aug 10.30am | His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen |
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| Are you brainy or bananas? Win yellow fruit and beer at this weekly pub quiz. | |
| Tuesdays Tue 8.30 | Drawing Room, Glasgow |
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| A glance into the life of a 16th Century servant. | |
| 16 Aug 1.00–5.00 | Alloa Tower, Alloa |
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| Be comfortably transported over the rough to uncover the darker history of the Massacre of Glencoe. | |
| 15 Aug 10.15am | Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe |
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| Meet the slimy sludge worm, secretive Cyclops and beastly backswimmer. Drop in, ranger-led event. | |
| 12 Aug 6.00–7.00 | Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow |






