Afternoon events, Sport

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British Power Boat Water Skiing

Fast water skiing action on Loch Earn.

Lochearnhead Watersports Centre

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 12:00

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 12:00

Ayr Racecourse

Wed 5 Jun

0870 850 5666

  • 12:10

Thu 6 Jun

0870 850 5666

  • 12:10

Sat 22 Jun

0870 850 5666

  • 12:20
…and 11 more dates until 30 Oct

CycleFest

Cycle aficionados of all stripes will find something to grind their gears at this third annual festival of all things bike: from vintage to modern specimens to demonstrations and races, along with a 'cyclejumble' sale, trade stalls and club stands.

Grampian Transport Museum, Alford

Sun 19 May

Free to attend (Race entry £5) / 019755 62292

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Pedal on Parliament

Massed bike ride from the Meadows down to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood to raise awareness of the need for proper provision for cyclists on our roads. Come one, come all (even those who don't own a bike) to help make some noise for road safety and follow it all up with a picnic in Holyrood Park.

The Meadows, Edinburgh

Sun 19 May

Free

  • 15:00 – 17:00

John Dixon Park, Fife

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:30

Musselburgh Racecourse

Fri 24 May

0131 665 2859

  • 16:30

Fri 28 Jun

0131 665 2859

  • 12:00

Tue 23 Jul

0131 665 2859

  • 12:00
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Perth Racecourse

Sun 9 Jun

01738 551597

  • 12:00

Wed 3 Jul

01738 551597

  • 12:00

Thu 4 Jul

01738 551597

  • 12:00
…and 7 more dates until 26 Sep

Ride the Braes MTB

Join the Countryside Rangers for this chance to ride the Cathkin Brase Commonwealth Games MTG track and soak up nature while you get your cycle on. A basic level of off road competency needed. Meet in the car park. Booking is essential.

Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 10 Aug

Free / 0141 287 8118

  • 12:00 – 15:00

Carrick Lowland Gathering

Pipe band and Highland dancing competitions, heavyweight events, the Sauch hill race, under 10's football competition, fairground stalls, charity stalls and a beer tent.

Victory Park, Girvan

Mon 3 Jun

  • 13:00
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Countryside Alliance Raceday

The return of racing on the beautiful July Course provides many reasons to celebrate.

Newmarket Racecourse

Fri 7 Jun

£8–£22.50 / 01638 675500

  • 14:10

Discover! Fitba' Crazy

Arts and crafts inspired by the beautiful game and the exhibition More Than a Game: How Scotland Shaped World Football.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

  • 13:30 – 16:00

Edinburgh Little League Junior Baseball

If you harbour visions of your kids pitching for the Red Sox one day, these weekly baseball matches and training sessions should help them hone their ball skills and give you a taste of classic Americana to boot (don't forget the hot dogs and potato chips). Ages 6–13.

Warriston Playing Fields, Edinburgh

Sun 19 May

Free

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free

  • 13:00 – 15:00
…and 17 more dates until 29 Sep

Edinburgh Wolves v DC Presidents

American football bout with plenty of kitsch Americana (think hot dogs and cheerleaders) to enjoy on the sidelines.

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 4 Aug

£3 (Children free) / 0131 661 5351

  • 14:00 – 17:30

Go Canoeing: Sessions for Beginners

Please contact the individual canoeing centres for more information on exact locations and to book. Booking is essential.

James Hamilton Heritage Park Loch, East Kilbride

Sun 19 May

£17.20 (Children £8.60) / 01355 276611

Sat 25 May

£17.20 (Children £8.60) / 01355 276611

Sun 26 May

£17.20 (Children £8.60) / 01355 276611

…and 6 more dates until 22 Sep

Kelso Racecourse

Sun 26 May

01668 280800

  • 12:00