What's On?
The list below is of events due to take place across the
Undiscovered Scotland Area. If you know of an event that ought to be listed
here, let us know.
May
- 13-17 May:
Romeo
& Juliet at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre The Scottish Ballet and
Krzysztof Pastor perform a new version of one of the world's most romantic and
tragic love stories. Tickets range from £9.50 to £30.50
(concessions and family tickets are available). For tickets Tel: 0131 529 6000.
- 13 May - 28 June:
Scottish
Opera Touring Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen throughout the
rest of May and June. Performances include the "fast, furious and darkly funny"
Falstaff and the Scottish Premiere of A Night at the Chinese
Opera. Tickets priced from £9 to £58 (concessions are
available).
- 17 & 18 May:
Dumfries
Model Railway Exhibition Approximately 20 layouts plus comprehensive trade
support. Free parking and programme. Refreshments available. From 10am to 5pm.
Adults £3.50, Children/OAPs £2.50, Family (2+2), £9.50. The
Ice Bowl, King Street, Dumfries, DG2 9AN.
- 18 May:
The
Clansman at Scone Palace Come along and learn about the Highland Clans,
their weapons, culture and traditions in the company of costumed characters. 20
minute performances will be staged throughout the day. Adults £8,
Children £5, Concessions £7, Families £24. Scone Palace,
Perth.
- 18 May:
Powerslide
Live European Drifting: awesome entertainment! Also featuring Time Attack:
featuring some of the UK’s finest professionally tuned vehicles, all
battling it out to see just who is the quickest on circuit and under the
pressure of the stopwatch. Knockhill Racing Circuit, By Dunfermline. Ticket
prices: £15 Adults, £8 Concessions.
- 23-31 May:
Clachaig
Inn Mayfest Join us for music, beer tasting and more in the Boots bar. The
Inn has three bars and good food is served throughout the day. Clachaig is
famous for its range of cask conditioned ales and has a top shelf featuring 160
malt and deluxe whiskies. Visit the What's On? page on our website for more
information.
- 23-26 May:
Bell
Lawrie Scottish Series Sailing Regatta Taking place in the beautiful
village of Tarbert, on Loch Fyne, and come rain or shine the Bell Lawrie
Regatta promises to be a weekend of fun for all the family. An exciting line up
has been divised by the Clyde Cruising Club, Tarbert Enterprise and the Harbour
Authority and is not just confined to the water; a football tournament and a
range of top musical acts in the Talisker tent have also been arranged. Visit
our website for more information.
- 24 & 25 May:
Helensburgh
and Lomond Real Ale Festival Following on from the phenomenal success of
last year, the festival has grown, and will be held over two days in 2008. This
means more ales, more live music, and a whole load more fun!
- 24 May - 1 June:
mmmMix
at Roseangle Gallery, Dundee A Contemporary Art exhibition by the MIX group
of artists and designers. Paintings, jewellery, sculpture, prints, drawings,
textiles, mixed media, film, ceramics, animation, and photography. Open daily
from 11am to 5pm. For further information Tel: Liz on 01334 653091.
- 25 May:
Scottish
Championship Bike Racing Action from GP125'S, F400's, 600 Production,
Supersport 600 and Sports Production. With full grids in all classes the racing
will be extremely fast and exciting. Knockhill Racing Circuit, By Dunfermline.
Ticket prices: £12 Adults, £6 Concessions.
- 29, 30 & 31 May:
Dunkeld
Cathedral Flower Festival Come and see our beautiful Cathedral decorated
with floral arrangements depicting 'Chapter & Verse'. On Saturday 31 May
the Dunkeld Strathspey and Reel Society will entertain between 2pm and 4pm and
there will be other musical interludes during the festival. Teas and homebakes,
soup and sandwiches will be served in the Duchess Anne Hall in Dunkeld.
- 31 May & 1 June:
Loch
Lomond Food and Drink Festival A celebration and demonstration of great
Scottish cooking and a showcase of excellent produce from within Scotland's
first National Park and throughout Scotland. Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch.
June
- 13 May - 28 June:
Scottish
Opera Touring Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen throughout the
rest of May and June. Performances include the "fast, furious and darkly funny"
Falstaff and the Scottish Premiere of A Night at the Chinese
Opera. Tickets priced from £9 to £58 (concessions are
available).
- 31 May & 1 June:
Loch
Lomond Food and Drink Festival A celebration and demonstration of great
Scottish cooking and a showcase of excellent produce from within Scotland's
first National Park and throughout Scotland. Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch.
- 4-7 June:
Shakespeare
at Traquair This year's Shakespeare production at Traquair House is one of
the most popular of Shakespeare's plays on the modern stage - The Merry Wives
of Windsor. Performance begins at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10, £8
concessions available from Eastgate Box Office, Peebles, Monday to Saturday
from 10am to 2pm. Tel: 01721 725777. A pre-production supper is available only
on Friday and Saturday. For supper bookings please Tel: Traquair House on 01896
830323.
- 6-15 June:
Bruce
Festival Held annually in Dunfermline, Scotland's ancient capital and final
resting place of King Robert the Bruce, this year's Bruce Festival will again
seek to reflect upon the national and international significance of this great
historical figure. For further details Tel: 01383 720999. Tickets available
from the Dunfermline Tourist Information Centre priced from £6.
Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, KY12 8DA.
- 7 June:
Nazareth
Live at the Alhambra Tickets £17.50 available through our website
link to TicketWeb or Tel: 08444 771000. The Alhambra, 35 Canmore Street,
Dunfermline, KY12 7NX.
- 8 June:
World
Oceans' Day Join local people and organisations celebrating World Oceans'
Day in a fantastic event for all ages just north of Port William at NX337443.
There will be lots of interactive displays, activities, games, walks and crafts
on a marine theme so you can have fun while finding out more about the
incredible marine environment. The event is free, booking is not required,
bring your wellies.
- 11-14 June:
Shakespeare
at Traquair This year's Shakespeare production at Traquair House is one of
the most popular of Shakespeare's plays on the modern stage - The Merry Wives
of Windsor. Performance begins at 7.30pm. Tickets: £10, £8
concessions available from Eastgate Box Office, Peebles, Monday to Saturday
from 10am to 2pm. Tel: 01721 725777. A pre-production supper is available only
on Friday and Saturday. For supper bookings please Tel: Traquair House on 01896
830323.
- 15 & 16 June:
Get
Active Loch Lomond Festival Canoeing, mountain biking, wakeboarding, a 10k
race and even an invitation to join an evening canoe trip, will be just some of
the outdoor activities on offer at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch.
- 22 June:
The
'Mini-Monster' A brand new Duathlon event (cycling and running) for the
whole family, organised by First group to raise money for Save the Children.
£5 entrance fee per person. Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.
- 26 June:
Floralfest
Floralfest is a Floral Art Demonstration by Linda Soutar, a well known
presenter in SAFAS. This will be held in the Birnam Institute from 2pm to 4pm.
Tickets are price at £10 and are available from the Birnam Institute Tel:
01350 727674, or from Margaret Scott Tel: 01350 727330.
July
- 4-6 July:
Game
Conservancy Scottish Fair at Scone Palace Regarded as one of the main
countryside events of the year in Scotland, demonstrating the importance of
game and other wildlife and their contribution to the Scottish countryside, The
Fair includes arena events, gundog and fishing competitions and clay pigeon
shooting. There are also 400 trade stands selling guns, fishing rods and
outdoor clothes and for the children there is a Punch and Judy Show. Daily
9.30am to 6pm. Adults £13, Children (5-15) £3, Under 5s Free. Scone
Palace, Perth.
- 10 July:
KT
Tunstall Live at the Alhambra Tickets £22.50 available through our
website link to Ticketmaster or Tel: 08444 999990. The Alhambra, 35 Canmore
Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NX.
- 19 & 20 July:
The
Highlander World Championships at Scone Palace A fusion of history and
traditional sport which echoes the war games of our ancestors. Events include
traditional throws, gladiatorial challenges and feats of strength. Scone
Palace, Perth.
- 20 July:
Pictish
Warriors at Scone Palace Meet the Picts and learn about their great victory
at the Battle of Dunnichen. 20 Minute performances will be staged throughout
the day. Adults £8, Children £5, Concessions £7, Families
£24. Scone Palace, Perth.
- 26 & 27 July:
The
Big Tent Festival A weekend of celebrations, music, art and creativity
championing the work of the environmental movement and those concerned with the
conservation of the living world. Taking place against the magnificent backdrop
of Falkland Palace, Falkland.
August
- 1-3 August:
The
5th Kirkcudbright Art and Crafts Trail This fascinating trail will take you
into studios, exhibition places,houses, gardens and sheds! Demonstrations and
workshops take place plus you may also like to buy something over this 3
day event. 11am to 5pm daily.
- 2 & 3 August:
Festival
of Orchids at Scone Palace Buy orchids from top orchid-growers, gain tips
and ideas from talks and demonstrations and enjoy the orchid displays in the
beautiful staterooms of Scone Palace. 9.30am to 5.30pm Adults £8,
Children £5, Concessions £7, Families £24. Scone Palace,
Perth.
- 23 & 24 August:
Culzean
Autoclassica An exclusive event aimed at all marques of transport with
particular emphasis towards top or significant marques. Historic, vintage,
classic, racing, sports and touring cars, prestigious sports and performance
cars and bikes, and vintage commercial vehicles will be on display around the
castle and estate grounds throughout the weekend. Culzean Castle,
Ayrshire.
- 30 August:
Feugh
Fest Music Festival 12 hours of live music from midday to midnight. Two
stages featuring Rock, Punk, Indie, Pop, Blues, Ska, Metal, Country and Folk.
100ft licensed bar, kids play area, free camping, free car park. A large
donation of the proceeds will to made to charity. King George V Park,
Banchory.
September
- 13 September:
"Abba
Mania" Live at the Alhambra Adults £16.50, Children £8, Family
Tickets available also. Tickets available through our website link to
Ticketmaster. The Alhambra, 35 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NX.
October
- 24 October - 1 November:
Clachaig
Inn Octoberfest Join us for music, beer tasting and more in the Boots bar.
The Inn has three bars and good food is served throughout the day. Clachaig is
famous for its range of cask conditioned ales and has a top shelf featuring 160
malt and deluxe whiskies. Visit the What's On? page on our website for more
information.
- 25 & 26 October:
Hallowe'en
Weekend at Scone Palace Learn about a Scottish Witch Trial in this fun
family show. Experience how a real trial was conducted and join the jury to
determine the witch's fate! 20 minute performances will be staged throughout
the day. Adults £8, Children £5, Concessions £7,Families
£24. Scone Palace, Perth.
November
- 14-16 November:
Galloway
Antiques Fare at Scone Palace Nationally known antiques and fine art
dealers will be displaying items for sale including furniture, porcelain,
glass, silver, jewellery, mirrors, sculpture, oriental rugs and carpets and
much more from early Georgian through to the 1930s. Come along and search for a
bargain. Daily 10.30am to 5pm. Adults £4, Children under 16 Free. Scone
Palace, Perth.
- 21 November - 14 December:
Winter
Opening at Scone Palace The Palace will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays only over these dates. Daily 11am to 4pm. Adults £8, Children
£5, Concessions £7,Families £24. Scone Palace, Perth.
- 29 & 30 November:
Santa at
Almond Valley, Livingston Meet Santa, receive an early Christmas present,
join in Christmas crafts and enjoy the magic of a traditional Christmas.
December
- 21 November - 14 December:
Winter
Opening at Scone Palace The Palace will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays only over these dates. Daily 11am to 4pm. Adults £8, Children
£5, Concessions £7,Families £24. Scone Palace, Perth.
- 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 and 22, 23 & 24 December:
Santa at
Almond Valley, Livingston Meet Santa, receive an early Christmas present,
join in Christmas crafts and enjoy the magic of a traditional Christmas.
- 29 December 2008 - 2 January 2009:
Clachaig
Inn Hogmanay Hoolie Music every evening in the Boots bar from 9pm. The Inn
has three bars and good food is served throughout the day. Clachaig is famous
for its range of cask conditioned ales and has a top shelf featuring 160 malt
and deluxe whiskies. Visit the What's On? page on our website for more
information.
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
- 25 & 26 July:
The
Gathering One of the signature events of Homecoming Scotland. One of the
largest clan gatherings in history taking place over 2 days in Holyrood Park,
Edinburgh.
