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MHOR Festival

A huge array of activities are on offer at this festival, including baking competitions, a Great British Feast with food prepared by star Scottish chefs and many more activities for kids and adults alive. There's plenty to eat and drink, too – from a barbecue to an oyster bar, beer festival and a food market buffet. A…

Monachyle Mhor, Lochearnhead

Sat 25 May

Prices vary / 01877 384622

  • 11:00

The RoadBlock Run

RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Sun 22 Sep

£14 / 0845 450 2000

  • 11:30 – 16:00

Tollcross parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Tollcross park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and free, and…

Tollcross Park, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 763 2345

  • 09:30
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

British Natural Bodybuilding Federation: Scottish Championships

Body builders compete for the Scottish title.

Perth Concert Hall

Sun 9 Jun

£17.80 / 01738 621031

  • 13:00

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
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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

Eglinton parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Eglinton Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Sat 25 May

Free / 01294 551776

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01294 551776

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01294 551776

  • 09:30
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Southampton

Sat 24 Aug

Prices to be confirmed / 023 8089 3603

  • 08:00 – 18:00

Sun 25 Aug

Prices to be confirmed / 023 8089 3603

  • 08:00 – 18:00

Mon 26 Aug

Prices to be confirmed / 023 8089 3603

  • 08:00 – 18:00

Kuk Sool Won Scottish Championships and Masters Exhibition

Martial arts championships all day with a masters exhibition in the evening.

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£8 (Children £5; under 5s free) / 07743 885719

  • 08:00 – 16:30

The PWF Callanish Stones Marathon

You'll almost forget you're running a marathon as the route is so picturesque, starting and ending at the Callanish Stones.

Callanish: various venues

Sat 2 Aug

Prices to be confirmed

  • 07:00
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3K on the Green

Meet at McLellans Arch.

Glasgow Green

Fri 31 May

  • 12:30

Big Fun Run

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Sun 28 Jul

Entry fees vary / 0131 652 8150

  • 11:00

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

Bromley parkrun

Free, weekly, timed 5k run. You can run, jog or walk, bring a friend, bring a dog, push a buggy – whatever you fancy as you try to beat your personal best. It's essential to register online in advance.

Norman Park, Bromley

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 09:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free

  • 09:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free

  • 09:00
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

Burghley Game and Country Fair

Get your agricultural on with the sixth annual Game and Country Fair, featuring falconry, gun dog and sheepdog displays, fishing ferret racing and even 'horse skateboarding' at the National Horse Boarding Championship. There's also a slew of craft tents, cookery demonstrations and trade stands for human folk.

Burghley House, Stamford

Sun 26 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

£4–£11 (Children £4; Seniors £10) / 01283 820548

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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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

Staines Town FC, Staines-upon-Thames

Sun 15 Sep

£5 ( £3; Children £3 under 16s) / 01784 437999

  • 14:00

Glasgow parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Pollok Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 09:30
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec

Loch Lomond 5K Fun Run

Starting and finishing on Loch Lomond Shores and taking in great views, this fun run is open to adults and children aged 11+.

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

Sun 9 Jun

£10 / 01389 751031

Mike Tindall MBE Inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic

Celebrity golf day, raising money for Rugby For Heroes and the On Course Foundation. Featuring celebrities including Jodie Kidd, Zoe Hardman, Dougray Scott and Jamie Redknapp. Hosted by the former England International Rugby Captain.

Mannings Heath Golf Club, Horsham

Mon 20 May

Phone for prices

  • 10:00

Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

5th Investec Ashes Test

The fifth and final Test of the Ashes series as Alastair Cook's England side take on Australia.

The Kia Oval, London SE11

Wed 21 Aug

Phone for availability / 0871 246 1100

  • 11:00

Thu 22 Aug

Phone for availability / 0871 246 1100

  • 11:00

Fri 23 Aug

Phone for availability / 0871 246 1100

  • 11:00
…and 2 more dates until 25 Aug

Aberdeen parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run along the Beach Esplanade. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free

  • 09:30
…and 28 more dates until 21 Dec back to top