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Cowal Highland Gathering
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World famous Highland games with competitors from all over the world travelling to enter the heavy events. Featuring the Cowal Pipe Band Championship and World Highland Dancing Championships.
28 Aug–30 Aug 9.00am–6.00 The Stadium, Dunoon
Massed Pipe Bands Day
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A day for all the family with a packed agenda of main ring events, including over 200 massed pipe bands and Scottish country dancing.
24 Aug 11.00am–4.00 Floors Castle, Kelso
Royal Horticultural Society Of Aberdeen Flower Show
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Come and admire the bounty of beautiful blooms that will be on display, along with a number of trade and craft stands.
30 Aug–31 Aug Sat 11.00am–6.00; Sun 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.30 Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen
The Big Festival Ceilidh
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Hoots mon! It's a relaxed introduction to traditional Scottish ceilidh dance with music from Freeland Barbour and Kevin MacLeod and expert guidance from caller Sheila McCutcheon.
24 Aug 3.00–6.00 Dance Base, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
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More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
Highland Dancing and Pipe Band Display
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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
Scotland's Exclusive Wedding Event
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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 and music from live bands and string quartets.
30 Aug–31 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Antique and Collectors Fair
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With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
24 Aug 10.00am–4.30 Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
30 Aug 10.00am–4.30 The Citadel, Ayr
Argyllshire Gathering and Oban Highland Games
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The world's premiere annual solo piping competition sees pipers going for gold at various locations around Oban on the Wednesday, followed by a traditional Highland games with track and field events, music and more on the Thursday.
28 Aug (Times vary) Corran Halls, Oban
Derek Acorah
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'Most Haunted''s spirit medium takes his mystical show on tour to scare the wits out of believers and meddle in the affairs of the dead.
29 Aug 7.30 Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
30 Aug 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
Marymass Festival
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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
Strathaven Hot Air Balloon Festival
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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
Kirkintilloch Canal Festival
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Hours of fun by the water at this annual festival at the official 'Canal Capital of Scotland'. The events schedule includes free waterside entertainment, boat trips, markets and a folk music evening on the Saturday. Please note: some individual events are ticketed.
23 Aug–24 Aug Sat 7.00–10.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Town Centre, Kirkintilloch
Pride Glasgow
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In the past Pride Scotia has alternated between Edinburgh and Glasgow but this year the west coast is upping the ante with two days of LGBT celebration ending with a party at tiger tiger.
30 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Culzean Autoclassica
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International heritage motoring event aimed at all forms of vehicular transport. An occasion for owners, clubs and enthusiasts to gather with manufacturers and dealers. Participants must come in period costume reflecting their particular era of transport.
23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Homes & Interiors Scotland
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Talks, demos, seminars and plenty of exhibitors for all your homes and interiors needs.
29 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Mugdock Superdog 2008
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All shapes and sizes of pooch are welcome to have a go at the agility course, but beginners only please! In aid of Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre.
24 Aug 2.00–4.00 Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow
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 (Times vary) Musselburgh (Various Venues), East Lothian
The Scottish Tuning Show
Date Location
Motorfair.
24 Aug Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline
Thornton Highland Gathering
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Traditional Highland games with sports events, dancing, trade stalls and fairground.
24 Aug 11.00am–6.00 Memorial Park, Fife
Used Bookshop
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A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Proceeds will go towards conservation work at the property and book donations are welcome.
21 Mar–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00 Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
Body & Soul Fair
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For those interested in spirituality and natural health. Try the many types of healing and therapies, buy unique gifts and have a reading done. Weekend ticket £5 (£4).
23 Aug–24 Aug 11.00am–5.30 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Foodies at the Festival
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The dedicated foodie event at the Festival, with a bewildering array of Scottish produce on hand to sample and a chance to watch Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kitchin and Martin Wishart at work in the Chef's Theatre.
23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–6.00 Sheraton Grand Hotel and Festival Square, Edinburgh
Highland Fling Ceilidh Night
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Travel on the funicular to the UK's highest restaurant to enjoy a three course, traditional Highland buffet and dance to live music from the Jock Fraser Ceilidh Band.
3 Jul–31 Aug Thu 6.00–10.00 Ptarmigan Restaurant, Aviemore
Painting Music Workshop
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A truly lovely way to introduce children to an appreciation of music. Pick up a paintbrush, listen to the live piano, cello and oboe and get painting. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
1 Aug–25 Aug 12.50 Sweet ECA, Edinburgh
Children's Landrover Safari
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Visit Harry Potter land on this exciting off road land rover tour.
27 Aug 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Dr Bunhead's Crash Test Jelly Babies
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Dr Bunhead crashes and bangs his way through some of today's most pertinent scientific experiments: spontaneously combusting jelly babies, exploding dolls' brains and dangerous bottom burps. Ages 7+. 'Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–25 Aug 10.00am Musical Theatre @ George Square, Edinburgh
Icebreakers
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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.
27 Aug 7.30 CC Blooms, Edinburgh
Inverness Farmers' Market
Date Location
Held on the first Saturday of every month, this farmers' market offers up a tasty selection of locally produced organic meats, cheeses, breads and vegetables.
Saturdays 9.30am–4.30 Queensgate, Inverness
Outdoor Mosaic Weekend
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Jan Kilpatrick leads a two-day course in the art of making mosaics that can weather the Scottish climate. Booking essential.
23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Summersong Workshop
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Find confidence in your natural voice singing songs old and new from Scotland and beyond with voice coach Wendy Carle Taylor.
24 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
Allt More Trail Guided Walk
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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 Dearg Meadhonach
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Climb one of the Red Hills in Glen Sligachan and enjoy spectacular views of the Cuillin ridge.
27 Aug 10.30am–4.30 Sligachan
Ardeonaig Food and Wine Festival
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A festival of Scottish food and South African wine, featuring a sheepdog show and a lamb spit roast.
28 Aug 11.00am–9.00 Ardeonaig Hotel, Between Killin and Kenmore
Art Cart
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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
Birnam Highland Games
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Traditional Scottish Highland games held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. Includes field and track events, solo piping, 'The Mad Kiltie Dash' and The World Haggis-Eating Championships.
30 Aug Recreation Park, Dunkeld
Castle Leod Open Day
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Explore the history and grounds of this beautiful 16th Century castle.
28 Aug–31 Aug 2.00–4.00 Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival
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A variety of literary and musical events celebrating the Hebrides and beyond, featuring a number of world-class authors.
27 Aug–30 Aug (Times vary) An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
Fox & Hounds Beer Festival
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Day of activities including rides and barbeque, organised by the Houston Brewing Company.
24 Aug 12.00 Fox & Hounds Pub, Houston
Garden Walk
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Take a Tuesday turn around the garden with the head gardener and learn all about the international plants which grow there.
Tuesdays 2.00–3.00 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Going Batty
Date Location
Grab the bat detectors and torches - it's European Bat Weekend and we're going on a bat hunt. Ages 8+; all children must be accompanied.
29 Aug Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
30 Aug Linn Park Country Park, Glasgow
31 Aug Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Largs Viking Festival
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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
Orien-treeing
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Learn to navigate your way around the stumps and bumps.
29 Aug 3.00–4.00 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
Perth and Kinross Cycling Summer
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The Perth and Kinross Council have organised a plethora of summer cycling activities to keep you moving and exploring. With daring off-road jaunts and accompanied rides through some cracking scenery, from the seasoned lycra wearer to the novice pedal pusher, there will be something to suit every taste. Please check the website for details of the full programme.
5 Apr–19 Sep (Times vary) Various venues, Perth & Kinross
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney
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Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with a daily guided walk.
1 Jul–31 Dec 1.00 Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Stromness
Sunset Dining at the Ptarmigan
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Travel on the funicular railway to the UK's highest restaurant to dine on fine local produce while looking out over the spectacular Cairngorm Mountain views.
4 Jul–27 Sep Fri & Sat 6.00–10.30 Ptarmigan Restaurant, Aviemore
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
Aberdeen City and Shire
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Ruaraidh Wishart of the Aberdeen City Archives will discuss Aberdeen and its history of relations, 1600-1900.
28 Aug 12.30–1.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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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 (24 Aug, 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Art Nouveau Walking Tour
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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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