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Royal Highland Show 2012

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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 Aug–25 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 Jun–24 Jun Times vary Forfar, Forfar
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 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Huntly, Huntly
Isle of Gigha Music Festival
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A cheery and chilled music festival, hosted by one of Scotland's wee-est isles. Includes a ceilidh led by Heuch!, a kid-friendly gala day, and an evening turn from The Blazing Fiddles in the Village Hall. Ease a sore heid with a Piper's Breakfast on the beach and a Survivor's Night at the Boathouse Bistro for those who make it through the whole weekend.
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29 Jun–1 Jul Times vary Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands
Peebles Beltane Festival
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Hail the return of summer with a festival steeped in legend and tradition. Although the horse cavalcade, brass and pipe bands and float-filled processions are visit-worthy in themselves, it's the crowning of the Beltane Queen and her splendid court which really encapsulate the mood of the festival.
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17 Jun–23 Jun Times vary Peebles, Peebleshire
Piping Live!
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Week long celebration of international bagpiping culture, with over 170 events including free pipe band displays in George Square, a Family Fun Day, street café, Pipe Idol, ‘come and try’ sessions for all ages and evening concerts, as well as the World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green.
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary City Centre, Glasgow
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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Conceived as an accompaniment to the Edinburgh International Festivals, the Royal Military Tattoo has taken on a significance of its own, becoming a major attraction for visitors from around the world. As well as the spectacular Massed Pipes and Drums of the Scottish regiments, each year features international performers from around the world.
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3 Aug–25 Aug Times vary Castle Esplanade, 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 Jun–24 Jun Thu 7am–8pm; Fri & Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–6.30pm Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

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