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The Royal Highland Show
Part agricultural show, part food festival, part family fun day out, with everything from motor, equine and craft programmes to food and drink and children's activities.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Fri 21 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Peebles Beltane Festival
Local legend, history and tradition combine for this annual festival celebrating summer. Services, discos and concerts are topped off with a Crowning Ceremony and Grand Procession to mark the beginning of summer.
Peebles, Peebleshire
Wed 19 Jun
Times vary / Free
Thu 20 Jun
Times vary / Free
Fri 21 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / Free
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Castle
Fri 2 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sat 3 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sun 4 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Aden Pipe Band Competition
Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.
Aden Country Park, Mintlaw
Sun 11 Aug
£4 / 01771 624485
- 12:30 – 17:00
Barluath
The five piece band includes a variety of instruments such as pipes, flute, fiddle, mandolin, whistle and vocals.
The Admiral, Glasgow
Tue 6 Aug
£8 / 0141 221 7705
- 19:30
Come And Try: Bagpipes
A basic introduction to playing the bagpipes, come and try this traditional iconic instrument.
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow
Mon 12 Aug
£2 / 0141 353 0220
Part of Piping Live!.
- 11:00 – 14:30
Tue 13 Aug
£2 / 0141 353 0220
Part of Piping Live!.
- 11:00 – 14:30
Wed 14 Aug
£2 / 0141 353 0220
Part of Piping Live!.
- 11:00 – 14:30
Come and Try Piping & Drumming with HeedrumHodrum
A chance to try the pipes and drums with HeedrumHodrum.
St Enoch Square, Glasgow
Mon 12 Aug
Free
Part of Piping Live!.
- 10:00
Tue 13 Aug
Free
Part of Piping Live!.
- 10:00
Wed 14 Aug
Free
Part of Piping Live!.
- 10:00
Edinburgh Pipe Band Championships
Piping competition also featuring Highland dancing, heavy events and children's entertainment.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 24 Aug
£7 (under 16s free; parking £5 per vehicle) / 0131 335 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
European Pipe Band Championships
Over 100 pipe bands and 4000 musicians from around the world take part in this competition for the top spot. Along with the performances there is a slew of other family friendly entertainment, including a craft fair, children's activities, highland dancers and other seller stalls.
Grant Park, Forres
Sat 29 Jun
£10 in advance; £12 on the door (Children £7 in advance; £8 on the door; under 12s free; Family £28 in advance; £30 on the door) / 01475 715555
- 10:00 – 17:30
Friday Night Folk
A modern take on folk and pipes with Angus MacKenzie (pipes/whistle) and Ross Martin (guitar) in a new quartet with Yann-Fanch Kemener (vocals) and Arnaud Ciapolino (wooden flute); Niall & Cillian Vallely and Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson.
Òran Mór, Glasgow
Fri 16 Aug
£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 357 6200
Part of Piping Live!.
- 19:30
Gaels & Gracenotes
Gaelic music concert featuring vocalist Julie Fowlis, the Armagh Pipers and James Mackenzie (Breabach).
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Thu 15 Aug
£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 332 5057
Part of Piping Live!.
- 19:30
International Quartet Competition
Four man pipe teams compete to impress ten judges hidden amongst the audience.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Tue 13 Aug
New Athenaeum Theatre
£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 332 5057
Part of Piping Live!.
- 19:30
Isle of Gigha Music Festival
The smallest music festival in Scotland offers a perfectly-formed line-up of ceilidhs, headline concerts, sessions, workshops and a musical beach picnic.
Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands
Fri 28 Jun
Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01583 505160
Sat 29 Jun
Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01583 505160
Sun 30 Jun
Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01583 505160
The Master's Solo Piping Competition
The piping fest begins with this solo competition, which is now a qualifier for the Glenfiddich Solo Piping Championship. The Piobaireachd starts at 10am while the March Strathspey and Reel competition begins at 5pm (separate tickets are required for each event).
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow
Mon 12 Aug
£6 (£4; Both £10 (£6)) / 0141 353 0220
- 10:00
- 17:00
Museum Tour
Guided tours around the National Piping Centre's Museum of Piping.
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow
Mon 12 Aug
Free / 0141 353 0220
Part of Piping Live!.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Tue 13 Aug
Free / 0141 353 0220
Part of Piping Live!.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Wed 14 Aug
Free / 0141 353 0220
Part of Piping Live!.
- 11:00 – 15:00
Pipes & Strings
An evening of music from Canada, Scotland and Galicia featuring pipes, fiddle and piano trio Andrea Beaton, Matt McIsaac and Troy MacGillivray; piper Finlay MacDonald and Shetland fiddler Chris Stout and mix of folk and world music from Bellon Maceiras.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Wed 14 Aug
£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 332 5057
Part of Piping Live!.
- 19:30
Pipes of Peace
Top pipe bands from around the world featuring Scottish Power Pipe Band, The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band and New York Metro Pipe Band. Part of Piping Live!.
SECC, Glasgow
Thu 15 Aug
£18.50 / 0844 395 4000
- 19:15
Piping Live!
Coinciding with the World Pipe Band Championships, this festival offers piping at the highest level. From daytime entertainment in the form of exhibitions, performances, sessions, and a food and drink marquee, to the mainstage evening concerts featuring world class Scottish and international performers to a late night…
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow
Mon 12 Aug
Times & prices vary (free–£20) / 0141 353 0220
Tue 13 Aug
Times & prices vary (free–£20) / 0141 353 0220
Wed 14 Aug
Times & prices vary (free–£20) / 0141 353 0220
The Saltire
Building on the successful events of the previous four years, The Saltire 2013 is a week-long festival of music, culture and heritage. East Lothian is the birthplace of the Scottish Flag and The Saltire Festival celebrates this fact alongside St Andrew's Day.
Various venues, East Lothian
Sun 24 Nov
Times & prices vary / 0131 652240
Mon 25 Nov
Times & prices vary / 0131 652240
Tue 26 Nov
Times & prices vary / 0131 652240
Vintage Tractor Working Day
Get up close to this vintage collection of tractors, with Clydesdale Horse ploughing, sheepdog demonstrations and traditional Scottish music by the Buchan Heritage Players.
Aden Country Park, Mintlaw
Sun 29 Sep
Free
- 12:15 – 16:15
World Pipe Band Championships
The best pipe bands from all over the world, featuring 8,000 pipers and drummers, compete for the most prestigious prizes and the coveted World Champion crown. As well as the music, a dedicated children's zone, gourmet food and Highland games add to the day out.
Glasgow Green
Sat 17 Aug
Times vary / Weekend £18–£20 (£10–£15, family £40–£42); one day £11–£14 (£6–£9; family £25–£28); Family
Sun 18 Aug
Times vary / Weekend £18–£20 (£10–£15, family £40–£42); one day £11–£14 (£6–£9; family £25–£28); Family
Youth Festival of Remembrance 2013
Remembrance concert in aid of the Royal British Legion poppy appeal
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Sat 9 Nov
£7.50 / 01303 228600







