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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

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

Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong

Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 558 8844

  • 19:00

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
  • 17:30

The Open Championship

Golf's most prestigious annual tournament with the world's best golfers taking part.

Muirfield Golf Course, Gullane

Thu 18 Jul

Times vary / 01334 460000

Fri 19 Jul

Times vary / 01334 460000

Sat 20 Jul

Times vary / 01334 460000

Sun 21 Jul

Times vary / 01334 460000

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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

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 5K, 10K and International Breakfast Run

Want to join in with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival fun but don't feel like, well, running a marathon? Not to worry: you can still get a taste of that elusive runner's high with a brisk 5k, or push yourself further with a 10k to show some solidarity with the brave folk going for the full 26.2 miles. There's an…

Edinburgh: various venues

Sat 25 May

Prices to be confirmed

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

Strathclyde parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Strathclyde 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…

Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell

Sat 25 May

Free / 01698 402060

  • 09:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01698 402060

  • 09:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 01698 402060

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

Kelvin Brawl

Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

Over-14s only

£15 / 0844 844 0444

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Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

Sun 11 Aug

Times vary / 01381 620529

Mon 12 Aug

Times vary / 01381 620529

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Deal

Mon 17 Jun

Times vary / 01304 374007

Tue 18 Jun

Times vary / 01304 374007

Wed 19 Jun

Times vary / 01304 374007

…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

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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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

Cancer Research UK: Big Fun Run

One of a series of 5k runs taking place in 22 of the UK's most scenic green spaces. This route is designed to show off the beauty of Crystal Palace Park. The start/finish area will be indicated by a large inflatable archway.

Crystal Palace Park, London SE19

Sun 13 Oct

£11.49–£20 (£9.49–£15) / 020 8313 4471

  • 11:00

The Edinburgh Moonwalk

A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).

Leith Links, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Over-13s only

£32.50–£72.50 entry fee / 01483 741430

  • 20:00 – 12:00

Hamburger Golf Club

Thu 25 Jul

Times vary

Fri 26 Jul

Times vary

Sat 27 Jul

Times vary

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

Sat 25 May

£17.20 (Children £8.60) / 01355 276611

Sun 26 May

£17.20 (Children £8.60) / 01355 276611

Sat 7 Sep

£17.20 (Children £8.60) / 01355 276611

…and 5 more dates until 22 Sep

Linlithgow Loch

Sat 25 May

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01506 775390

Sun 26 May

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01506 775390

Sat 21 Sep

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01506 775390

Sun 22 Sep

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01506 775390

Loch Faskally, Pitlochry

Sat 25 May

£25–£30 / 01887 829202

Sun 26 May

£25–£30 / 01887 829202

Fri 7 Jun

£25–£30 / 01887 829202

…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

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Land O'Burns 10k Road Race

A scenic 10k race starting at Ayr Beachfront and passing Burns' cottage.

The Old Racecourse, Ayr

Wed 29 May

  • 19:30

John Dixon Park, Fife

Sun 2 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:30

Ricoh Women's British Open 2013

The biggest women's golf tournament outside the USA takes place on St Andrews' legendary Old Course.

Old Course, St Andrews

Thu 1 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017

Fri 2 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017

Sat 3 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017

Sun 4 Aug

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017