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Royal Highland Show 2012

Scottish Festivals

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Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
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A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes.
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7 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
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 Jul–29 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 Nov–3 Nov Times vary Various Venues, Aberfeldy
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. 		Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
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 Sep–24 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 Jul–4 Aug Times vary Glenisla, Perth
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 Aug–11 Aug Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival
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A quirky film festival which points focus at work relating to the natural world and our relationship with it. Set against the backdrop of Hawick, this year's programme promises a range of short and full-length films, with children's workshops, Q&A sessions and special screenings to share passion for the moving image. Booking is essential.
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26 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Tower Mill, Hawick
Angus Glens Walking Festival
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Explore the Angus Glens with a selection of walks led by experienced rangers and mountaineers, with some strenuous numbers for the committed walker and easier jaunts for those just breaking in their boots. Evening events will be laid on for meet-ups after a hard day's hike. New walks for 2012 include Glen Clova and Glen Lethnot to Glen Esk.
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31 May–3 Jun Times vary Angus, Angus
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 Sep–2 Sep Times vary Various venues
Annuale
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A chance for Edinburgh artist-led projects to show off their talents, supported by The Embassy. A celebration of all things grassroots and artist in Auld Reekie.
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8 Jun–24 Jun Times vary Embassy, Edinburgh
Arbroath Sea Fest
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Annual festival of maritime heritage, with events this year taking on a WWII theme. There are 1940s vehicle displays, music and song from the wartime era and a journey back in time from Arbroath Abbey Timetheme. On top of this are the usual attractions including the star of the show, the Smokie Trail – around 70 stalls packed with fresh seafood along Arbroath harbour, including the eponymous smoked fish delicacy, plus craft stalls offering everything from jewellery to confectionery.
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4 Aug–5 Aug Times vary Arbroath Harbour, Arbroath
Arches LIVE
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A vibrant programme of new and experimental dance, visual art and theatre events that takes over the myriad nooks and crannies of the Arches. 2011 featured Stef Smith's Jamais Vu, Ross MacKay’s The Medium and a collaboration between Cara Berger and the Flatrate Theatre Company based around the book of Genesis.
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17 Sep–29 Sep Times vary The Arches, Glasgow
Arran Folk Festival
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The island known for being Scotland in miniature presents a weekend of folk, with sessions, concerts and ceilidhs centred in Brodick.
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14 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Isle of Arran (various), Isle of Arran
Auchinleck's Alive and Kicking Festival
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Concerts by mainstream folk and rock and pop covers bands and a dinner dance in the evenings are complemented at this local festival by a daytime programme of art exhibitions, craft fairs, a football tournament and a funfair.
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27 Jul–29 Jul Times vary Auchinleck, Auchinleck
Auchmithie Arts Festival
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Held in the home of the Arbroath Smokie, the Heritage Arts Auchmithie Residents (HAAR) have put together their second annual weekend featuring pottery, paintings, photography, jewellery, and prints from local artists and craft workers. There will also be a tearoom serving up home-baked treats and tea.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary Auchmithie
Auchtermuchty Festival
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A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl.
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10 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty
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 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Various Venues, Ballater
Ballochmyle Outdoor Festival
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Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events.
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21 Jul–22 Jul Times vary Various venues
Barrafest
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Scotland's most westerly music festival boasts two nights of top quality traditional music.
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27 Jul–28 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Barra
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 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Bught Park, Inverness
Bell Rock Blues Festival
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A weekend of jazz and blues music from some of the finest local and visiting musicians, taking over a host of venues around the coastal town.
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24 Aug–26 Aug Times vary Various Venues, Arbroath
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 Aug–4 Aug Times vary Belladrum, Inverness
Best of the West Festival
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Held in the grounds of supposedly-haunted Inveraray Castle, this festival offers food from Argyll to sample (Loch Fyne Oysters are a sponsor), whisky and real ale to try, live music, crafts and kids' entertainment.
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15 Aug–16 Aug To be confirmed Inveraray Castle, Argyll
Bfest
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Boasting its status as the northernmost mainstream music festival in the UK. For 2012, they’re planning more facilities for families, including kids’ fairground rides and a family viewing area, as well as a little comedy and the usual outdoor and indoor music stages. The Proclaimers headline with La Fontaines, Fatherson, Kazabian, The Imagineers, The Maydays and more.
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10 Aug–11 Aug Times vary Riverside, Wick

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