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Downhill Downtown 2012 line-up announced

Downhill Downtown 2012 line-up announced

Fort William festival includes King Creosote, The Phantom Band and Admiral Fellow

12 Apr 2012

As the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup takes place in Fort William this summer, music festival Downhill Downtown will bring its own brand of excitement to the town, with a host of Scottish musicians to keep the party going into the wee hours. Confirmed…

Hogmanay holidays in Perthshire. Scotland

Hogmanay holidays in Perthshire. Scotland

Ideas on how to bring in the New Year in Scotland

28 Oct 2011

You know the drill. It’s a week before Hogmanay and you’re deciding which shindig you don’t really want to go to. The local street party’s not quite doing it for you, and honestly you’d rather be anywhere but here. So where to start? Firstly, don’t…

The best parks and green spaces in Edinburgh

The best parks and green spaces in Edinburgh

Extinct volcanoes, hidden gardens and urban parks in the capital

16 Feb 2011

Edinburgh is a capital blessed with an abundance of green spaces, from extinct volcanoes to hidden gardens – all ideal spots to take time out and recharge your batteries

Trips to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Bus trips to the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

How to explore the best of the rest of Scotland

16 Feb 2011

Edinburgh has culture, history, shops and sustenance, but there’s a whole country beyond to be explored and it would be a shame to limit a visit to Scotland to the capital alone. If you visit just one other part of the country, make it the Highlands…

Run to the Hills

Edinburgh's Pentland hills offers great walking and cycling

Routes for walking, cycling, wildlife, fishing and even skiing

16 Feb 2011

Easily accessible by car or public transport, the Pentland hills are enjoyed by thousands of visitors who come every year for the walking, cycling, wildlife, fishing and even skiing. There are information centres providing maps and visitors’ guides…

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Popular events

Kilmarnock Outdoor Festival
Date Location
A mixture of guided walks and family events in and around Kilmarnock, including events with a historical slant and outdoor roving photography masterclasses.
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24 Jun–1 Jul Times vary Various Venues, Kilmarnock
NVA's Speed of Light
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NVA’s Speed of Light Cast yourself in this year’s most extraordinary performance! This August Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat is the stage for a remarkable fusion of public art and sporting endeavour. The iconic mountain is brought to life in a mass choreographed act of walking and endurance running, as part of Edinburgh International Festival and London 2012 Festival. A mesmerising visual display unfolds each night on the ascent to the summit as hundreds of runners wearing specially…
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9 Aug–1 Sep Mon & Wed–Sun 9.15–11pm Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
Adventure Day Trips
Date Location
A day trip out of Edinburgh to Glen Tress for canyoning and other adventurous activities, organised by the YMCA and departing from the Acorn Centre. Booking is essential.
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23 Jun 10am The Acorn Centre, Edinburgh
Amphibian and Reptile Ramble
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Learn about some of the most secretive of pond-loving animals, and see if you can spot them for yourself, on this informative walk around the park. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Outdoor clothes and shoes are recommended. Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
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16 Jun
(Over-7s only) 10am
No booking required; please do not call the venue. 		Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld
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
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Popular places

Croft-na-Caber Watersports & Activity Centre
Kenmore Loch Tay, Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2HW Scotland
Skydive Strathallan
Strathallan Airfield, Auchterarder, PH3 1LA
The only non-commercial, non-profit-making club in Scotland, Skydive Strathallan ploughs all earnings back into facilities for its hundred-odd members. It is home to the Scottish Sport Parachute Association, and is located midway between Perth and…
Morton Fishery
Morton Reservoir, Mid–Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0JT
Ashfield Stadium
404 Hawthorn Street, Glasgow, G22 6RU
Momentum Surf Shop
22 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN
The capital's only dedicated surf shop has been serving beach bums for over 15 years. The small shop stocks a selection of new, second hand and custom made boards, along with wetsuits and headgear. Casual clothing and accessories are also available.
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