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The 13th Horseman with Barry Hutchison
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Drake is forced to join the four horsemen of the apocalypse as the new Death. Join Barry Hutchinson, king of apocalyptic comedy, for the crazy real-life stories that inspire his darkly funny, lightning-paced books.
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17 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Aberdour Festival
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The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days.
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20 Jul29 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Aberdour
Aberfeldy Festival
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A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin.
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2 Nov3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
African Drumming Village
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Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style.
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31 Jul4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
Agatha Parrot with Kjartan Poskitt
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Daft stories, hilarity and brain-bending facts about the wacky world of maths. Ages 6–10.
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16 Jun 3.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
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Festival celebrating theatre, music and dance, as performed by youth groups from Scotland, the UK and abroad. Among the 2011 highlights were performances of new productions based on Shakespeare, Burns and Dumas, as well as the city centre Festival Parade and live music from the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Naturally, there's also a dedicated strand of children's events, including hands on workshops in music, percussion, dance and theatre.
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1 Aug11 Aug Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Annick Valley Outdoor Festival
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Annual walking festival throughout the beautiful Annick Valley countryside with a mix of guided walks and family events. The event ties in with the region's Doors Open Day, giving visitors and locals alike the opportunity explore Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop inside and out.
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1 Sep2 Sep Times vary Various venues
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
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17 Jun 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Ballater Victoria Week
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The Ballater community has been hosting Victoria Week since 1987, making this year a silver jubilee to go with the Queen's Diamond celebrations. In honour of all those years of royalty, the programme of events includes a film night, book fair, exhibitions, safari and children's disco.
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4 Aug12 Aug Times vary Various Venues, Ballater
Bank of Scotland Junior Great Scottish Run
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Be part of Scotland's largest sporting event and choose from Junior 3k and MIle events for 9-17 years olds, our brand new Family Mile for all ages or Scotland's first Toddler Dash!
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1 Sep 9am George Square, Glasgow
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
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A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all.
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29 Sep30 Sep Times vary Bught Park, Inverness
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
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The line-up at Belladrum is always a great mix of (usually) Scottish mainstays and rising stars 2012 features Travis, The Wombats, Beverly Knight, Frightened Rabbit, We Are Scientists, The Bizzcocks, Vintage Trouble, Slow Club, Fink, Treacherous Orchestra and many more. But the line-up almost takes second place to the warm, family-friendly atmosphere in place – every year has a new fancy dress theme, and there's street theatre, spoken word events, craft and puppetry classes and more for a bit…
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3 Aug4 Aug Times vary Belladrum, Inverness
Biggar Little Festival
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The name is something of a red herring as this small Lanarkshire is really punching above its weight with a programme of around 70 varied arts events put on by different community groups and local businesses, plus a couple of big name touring artists booked by the festival committee. Covering comedy, theatre, exhibitions, walks, dance and music of all kinds, the festival offers affordable local access to the arts for all.
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18 Oct28 Oct Times vary Various Venues, Biggar
The Blackwell Children's Book Group
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An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month.
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18 Jun 5.45pm
9 Jul 5.45pm
Blackwells, Edinburgh
Bookbug Rhyme Session
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Interactive songs and stories for babies and toddlers, with Scottish Borders Libraries.
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16 Jun Sat 1.15–1.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Books, Borders and Bikes
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A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes through literature and other art forms, visitors can also join woodland walks and storytelling cycle rides around the grounds. Past guests include Mark Thomas, Sir Menzies Campbell and David Starkey.
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18 Aug19 Aug Times vary Traquair House, Innerleithen
British Science Festival
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The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike.
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4 Sep9 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
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
The Buttons Family with Vivian French
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Join Cherry and Charlie and Baby Lou for songs, stories and fun. Help Charlie choose his new shoes, count Cherry's sneezes and see what happens when Baby Lou goes to stay with Gran. Ages 3–7.
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16 Jun 12.15pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
By the Seat of Your Pants
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Play following Fritz, Franz and Rudy as they sit and await their fate. Slapstick and clowning abound in the latest show from Plutot la Vie. Ages 7+.
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6 Jun 6pm Craignish Village Hall, Lochgilphead
7 Jun 7.30pm Mull Theatre, Isle of Mull
8 Jun 6.30pm Easdale Island Community Hall, By Oban
10 Jun 4pm Bowmore Hall, Isle Of Islay
16 Jun 7pm Carinish Village Hall
18 Jun 7.30pm Berneray Community Hall, North Uist
19 Jun 7.30pm Leverburgh Community Hall, Leverburgh
20 Jun 7.30pm Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre, Isle of Lewis
23 Jun Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm
Part of St Magnus Festival.
Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall
23 Jun Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm
Part of St Magnus Festival.
Orkney Arts Centre, Kirkwall
25 Jun 7.30pm
Part of St Magnus Festival.
Westray Heritage Centre, Westray
29 Jun 8pm
Part of St Magnus Festival.
Gable End Theatre, Hoy
1 Jul 3pm
Part of Garioch Theatre Festival.
Wyness Hall, Inverurie
Can You Write? with Eleanor Updale
Date Location
Create your own stories to match Eleanor Updale's illustrations and titles for unwritten tales, including the Uninvited Guests, Under the Rug and Archie Smith – Boy Wonder.
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17 Jun
(Over-8s only) 1.45pm
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Coldingham Bay Summer Explorers
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Meet with the ranger and explore the beach's wildlife. Meet at the Lifeguard hut on Coldingham Bay.
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3 Jul7 Aug Tue 2–4pm Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth
Construction Club: Electric Buzzers!
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Learn how to make one of those infuriating steady hand buzzer games, then see if you can get through it without any wobbles. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential.
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28 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange

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