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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
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
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
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
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
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
John Cumming Stadium, Carluke
Sun 2 Jun
- 10:30
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
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
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



