What's On?
The list below is of events due to take place across Scotland. If
you know of an event that ought to be listed here,
let us know.
February
- Various dates in February:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- Various dates in February:
Scottish
Opera - Opera Highlights Tour An entertaining night out filled with energy,
versatility and plenty of humour. Featuring highlights from operas like
Puccini's La bohème, Mozart's Don Giovanni and Gounod's Romeo and Juliet
as well as music by Handel, Rossini, Gilbert and Sullivan, Saint-Saëns and
Bernstein. Tickets Adults £10, Under 26s £5. Full details on our
website.
- Until 28 February:
Meet
Your Maker at National Museum of Scotland Spanning many disciplines, Meet
Your Maker takes you behind the scenes of the Scottish contemporary crafts
scene. See work by the best emerging and existing makers and glimpse what
happens in their workshops. Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 3, National
Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. Admission Free.
- 9-27 February:
Februaryfest
at Clachaig in Glencoe Relax as we serve up a mesmerising choice of the
finest cask conditioned ales from the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. Add
to that live music, the occasional tasting, lecture and some great criac. The
atmosphere is always relaxed, friendly and informal - and often a little mad.
Visit our website for more information on our
What's On page.
- 13 & 14 February:
The
Edinburgh Antiques & Collectors Fair at The Royal Highland Showground,
Ingilston. Saturday – Trade 8.15am to 10am, £5: Public 10am to 4pm,
£2.50; Sunday - Public 10am to 3.30pm, £2.50. There will be a
courtesy bus from Waverley Bridge to the showground on Saturday at 9am, 10am,
11am, 12 noon and 2pm and on Sunday at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2pm
These timings are for an out and back journey and will be subject to traffic
conditions.
- 19 February:
Reno
Troilus presents "Showstoppers" at Strathpeffer Pavilion A musical theatre
extravaganza including excerpts from well-known musicals like Phantom of the
Opera and Chicago. Reno is joined by a team of singers and a live band,
including young talent from Stagecoach Theatre Arts, with a vibrant mix of
singing and dancing. Tickets £12.50 (£10 for seniors and students)
available from The Pavilion on: 01997 420124, June's Card Shop Dingwall and
www.thebooth.co.uk.
- 20 & 21 February:
Ponyo
at Dundee Contemporary Arts Cinema The heart-warming story of a little
goldfish who wants to be a human girl – the new film from Japanese
director Hayao Miyazaki. This is a magical tale of friendship, the sea, and
following your dreams, with a great theme song to boot! Tickets: £2 for
children, £4 for adults. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ticket
price also includes free entry to fun workshops before Saturday screenings. See
website for further details. 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 February:
Snowdrop
Festival at Scone Palace Part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. Visit our
enchanting snowdrops which can be found almost everywhere across the one
hundred acres of beautiful gardens. Also, enjoy afternoon tea in the coffee
shop and browse around our food and gift shops. Open 10.30am to 5pm. Entry to
grounds is Adults £5.10, Children £3.50, Concessions
£4.50.
- 26, 27 & 28 February:
Galloway
Antiques Fair 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. Open 10.30am to 5pm. Adults £4, Children under 16 Free.
- 27 February:
Scottish
Opera presents La Bohème, one of the world's favourite operas.
Updated to the modern day art scene of New York, the fresh new cast includes
Irish soprano Celine Byrne as Mimi and French tenor Avi Klemberg as Rodolfo, as
well as Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Nadine Livingston. At 2.15pm at Theatre
Royal, Glasgow. Box Office: 0870 060 6647.
- 28 February:
Jennifer
Batten at Strathpeffer Pavilion Jennifer is a top guitarist who has toured
with Michael Jackson. At 8pm. Tickets £14 (£5 for school pupils)
available from The Pavilion on: 01997 420124.
March
- Various dates in March:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- Various dates in March:
Scottish
Opera - Opera Highlights Tour An entertaining night out filled with energy,
versatility and plenty of humour. Featuring highlights from operas like
Puccini's La bohème, Mozart's Don Giovanni and Gounod's Romeo and Juliet
as well as music by Handel, Rossini, Gilbert and Sullivan, Saint-Saëns and
Bernstein. Tickets Adults £10, Under 26s £5. Full details on our
website.
- 1-14 March:
Meet
Your Maker at National Museum of Scotland Spanning many disciplines, Meet
Your Maker takes you behind the scenes of the Scottish contemporary crafts
scene. See work by the best emerging and existing makers and glimpse what
happens in their workshops. Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 3, National
Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. Admission Free.
- 2, 3, 6, 11 and 13 March:
Scottish
Opera presents La Bohème, one of the world's favourite operas.
Updated to the modern day art scene of New York, the fresh new cast includes
Irish soprano Celine Byrne as Mimi and French tenor Avi Klemberg as Rodolfo, as
well as Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Nadine Livingston. On 2 March is La
bohème Unwrapped at 6pm. All other performances at 7.15pm except on
Saturday when performances are matinees at 2.15pm. At Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
Box Office: 0870 060 6647.
- 5 March:
Nik
Kershaw at Strathpeffer Pavilion i-conic events and Strathpeffer Pavilion
aredelighted to present a solo acoustic performance by this acclaimed
singer/songwriter - and teenage idol of the '80s. With support from local band
The WildflowerZ. Tickets £16.50 available from The Pavilion on: 01997
420124 and www.thebooth.co.uk.
- 6 & 7 March:
Finding
Nemo at Dundee Contemporary Arts Cinema A modern classic from Pixar
studios, who over the last 10 years have brought us titles such as Up, Wall-E,
Toy Story, and Monster’s Inc. Tickets: £2 for children, £4 for
adults. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ticket price also includes
free entry to fun workshops before Saturday screenings. See website for further
details. 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 13-31 March:
Alex
Frost at Dundee Contemporary Arts The Connoisseurs presents a mixture of
different techniques from mosaic and sculpture to blind drawing, in an awkward
marriage of inspirations; digital technology, food science, community craft
workshops and dystopian fiction. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 17 March:
Barbara
Dickson at Strathpeffer Pavilion a multi-million selling recording artist
with an equally impressive Olivier Award winning acting career, Barbara Dickson
OBE has firmly established herself as one of the most enduring and popular
entertainers in Britain today. We are proud to welcome her to the Pavilion. At
8pm. Tickets £32.
- 19 March:
Guitarist
Richard Smith & cellist Julie Adams at Strathpeffer Pavilion Originally
from Kent, Richard started playing guitar at 5 years old and was invited to
play with his hero Chet Atkins on stage in London when he was only 11. He has
since toured the world, with his brothers as the Richard Smith guitar trio, and
with his wife American cellist Julie Adams. At 8pm. Tickets £14
(£10 Seniors and Students) available from Duncan Kennedy on 01997 421124
and www.thebooth.co.uk.
- 20 & 21 March:
Spirited
Away at Dundee Contemporary Arts Cinema The breakthrough film in the west
for director Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, bringing a new audience to
Studio Ghibli's films such as Princess Mononoke, and the later release Howl's
Moving Castle. Tickets: £2 for children, £4 for adults. Book in
advance to avoid disappointment. Ticket price also includes free entry to fun
workshops before Saturday screenings. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
April
- Various dates in April:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-30 April:
Alex
Frost at Dundee Contemporary Arts The Connoisseurs presents a mixture of
different techniques from mosaic and sculpture to blind drawing, in an awkward
marriage of inspirations; digital technology, food science, community craft
workshops and dystopian fiction. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 2-5 April:
Easter
Extravaganza at Scone Palace Easter fun and games for all the family,
including hunting for Easter eggs, chicks and bunnies hidden in the Murray Star
Maze and Palace Staterooms. Palace and grounds open from 9.30am to 5.30pm
daily. Adults £9, Children £6, Concessions £7.90, Family
£26 (includes admission to Palace and Grounds).
- 2-18 April:
Easter
Eggcitement at Almond Valley Heritage Centre Springtime adventures for the
Easter holidays with hidden clues, a treasure trail, springtime crafts and
games, plus the chance to meet the new arrivals on the farm. Our famous plastic
duck race takes place on 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th of April. Almond Valley
Heritage Centre, Livingston.
- 3-30 April:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts. Perth
Concert Hall, Perth.
- 8, 9 and 10 April:
Scottish
Opera presents The Adventures of Mr Broucek This is one of Janácek's
most vibrantly original works. Rarely presented in the UK, this is an exciting
new collaboration with Opera North. John Fulljames directs a superb cast
including English tenor John Graham Hall and Scottish contralto Frances
McCafferty, making her Scottish Opera début, alongside celebrated
Scottish baritone Donald Maxwell. On 9 April is Mr Broucek Unwrapped at 6pm. 8
April performance is at 7.15pm, whilst 10 April is a matinee performance at
2.15pm. At Theatre Royal, Glasgow. Box Office: 0870 060 6647.
- 14 & 16 April:
Scottish
Opera presents The Adventures of Mr Broucek This is one of Janácek's
most vibrantly original works. Rarely presented in the UK, this is an exciting
new collaboration with Opera North. John Fulljames directs a superb cast
including English tenor John Graham Hall and Scottish contralto Frances
McCafferty, making her Scottish Opera début, alongside celebrated
Scottish baritone Donald Maxwell. Performances are at 7.15pm. At Festival
Theatre, Edinburgh. Box Office: 0131 529 6000.
- 15 April:
RHS
Growing For Success Lecture at Scone Palace Horticulturist Stephen Lacey
presents The RHS 'Growing For Success' talk, entitled 'Real Gardening'. Tickets
are priced at £15 for non-RHS members (£12 for Members) and can be
purchased by telephoning the RHS Ticketline on 08456 121 253. The ticket price
includes a glass of wine or soft drink.
- 18, 19, 20, 22 and 24 April:
Scottish
Opera presents La Bohème, one of the world's favourite operas.
Updated to the modern day art scene of New York, the fresh new cast includes
Irish soprano Celine Byrne as Mimi and French tenor Avi Klemberg as Rodolfo, as
well as Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Nadine Livingston. On 19 April is La
bohème Unwrapped at 6pm. All other performances at 7.15pm except on
Saturday when performances are matinees at 2.15pm. At Festival Theatre,
Edinburgh. Box Office: 0131 529 6000.
- 29 & 30 April:
Scottish
Opera presents La Bohème, one of the world's favourite operas.
Updated to the modern day art scene of New York, the fresh new cast includes
Irish soprano Celine Byrne as Mimi and French tenor Avi Klemberg as Rodolfo, as
well as Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Nadine Livingston. 29 April performance
is at 7.30pm. On 30 April is La bohème Unwrapped at 6pm. At His
Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen. Box Office: 01224 641122.
May
- Various dates in May:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1 May:
Scottish
Opera presents La Bohème, one of the world's favourite operas.
Updated to the modern day art scene of New York, the fresh new cast includes
Irish soprano Celine Byrne as Mimi and French tenor Avi Klemberg as Rodolfo, as
well as Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Nadine Livingston. Performance is at
7.30pm. At His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen. Box Office: 01224 641122.
- 1-23 May:
Alex
Frost at Dundee Contemporary Arts The Connoisseurs presents a mixture of
different techniques from mosaic and sculpture to blind drawing, in an awkward
marriage of inspirations; digital technology, food science, community craft
workshops and dystopian fiction. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 1-31 May:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts. Perth
Concert Hall, Perth.
- 2 May:
History
With Puppets at Scone Palace Meet Hamish the Highlander and learn about the
Jacobites and other famous Scottish stories. Performances take place at 11am,
12noon, 2pm and 3pm. 'Grounds only' admission charge applies: Adults
£5.10, Children £3.50, Concessions £4.50. Admission to Palace
and grounds: Adults £9, Children £6, Concessions £7.90,
Family £26.
- 6,7 and 8 May:
Scottish
Opera presents La Bohème, one of the world's favourite operas.
Updated to the modern day art scene of New York, the fresh new cast includes
Irish soprano Celine Byrne as Mimi and French tenor Avi Klemberg as Rodolfo, as
well as Scottish Opera Emerging Artist Nadine Livingston. On 7 May is La
bohème Unwrapped at 6pm. All other performances at 7.15pm except on
Saturday when performance is a matinee at 2.15pm. At Eden Court Theatre,
Inverness. Box Office: 01463 234234.
- 7 & 8 May:
50th
Annual Conference of the Scottish Federation of Organists Includes: Friday
Organ crawl to Carlops Parish Church, Portmore House and Eddleston Parish
Church; Conference Dinner in The Park Hotel at 7.30, with entertainment by
Catherine Fish (soprano) and Molly Pringle (keyboard); Saturday illustrated
talk "The Pipe Organs of Chicago" by Dr Dennis Northway and from 2.30pm an
Organ Recital by D Northway and Adam Gruber in Peebles Old Parish Church and St
Peter's Episcopal Church. For further information contact Alan
Buchan on 01540 673238 or email:
catherinebuchan567@btinternet.com.
- 15 May:
Breast
Cancer Care - Pink Ribbonwalk at Scone Palace Come and take part in a
beautiful 10 or 20 mile circular walk along fantastic trails through the
beautiful grounds in and around Scone Palace to support those affected by
breast cancer. With rest stops along the way and a celebration waiting for you
at the finish, the Breast Cancer Care Pink Ribbonwalk is a day to remember for
you, your family and friends. Enter at
www.pinkribbonwalk.org.uk or
call 0870 145 0101. Quote NW00F at registration to enter into a free prize draw
to win two tickets to Breast Cancer Care's Carol Service in 2010.
- 22-31 May:
Mayfest
at Clachaig in Glencoe Relax as we serve up a mesmerising choice of the
finest cask conditioned ales from the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. Add
to that live music, the occasional tasting, lecture and some great criac. The
atmosphere is always relaxed, friendly and informal - and often a little mad.
Visit our website for more information on our
What's On page.
- 23 May:
Jacobites
Alive - Living History Performance at Scone Palace Come along and learn
about the Jacobites, their fight to restore the Stuart Kings to the throne and
the infamous rebellions of 1715 and 1745. Performances will take place at 11am,
12noon, 2pm and 3pm, and between the shows performers will interact with
visitors. 'Grounds only' admission charge applies: Adults £5.10, Children
£3.50, Concessions £4.50. Admission to Palace and grounds: Adults
£9, Children £6, Concessions £7.90, Family £26.
June
- Various dates in June:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-5 June:
Mayfest
at Clachaig in Glencoe Relax as we serve up a mesmerising choice of the
finest cask conditioned ales from the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. Add
to that live music, the occasional tasting, lecture and some great criac. The
atmosphere is always relaxed, friendly and informal - and often a little mad.
Visit our website for more information on our
What's On page.
- 1-30 June:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts. Perth
Concert Hall, Perth.
- 5 & 6 June:
Heart
of Scotland Airshow Celebrating some of the many aviation anniversaries
happening in 2010, this popular event also aims to raise money for some worthy
local and national charities. Perth Airport, Scone, Perth, PH2 6PL.
- 5-30 June:
Chicks
on Speed at Dundee Contemporary Arts The group's first major solo show in
the UK interrogates the boundaries of art, craft, fashion and music. DCA
galleries will be transformed into a live laboratory, studio, performance space
and installation as Don't Art, Fashion, Music merges traditional techniques
with new research in technical innovation. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 12 June:
Lochalsh
Dirty 30 Challenge Walk A 30 mile walk in 24 hours through the most
spectacular scenery in the North West Highlands of Scotland, taking in views of
Skye, Eilean Donan Castle and the Five Sisters of Kintail. Event starts
9am in Glenelg, entry online.
- 20 June:
Robert
the Bruce and his Courtiers at Scone Palace Costumed actors will tell the
story of Robert the Bruce's road to the Scottish crown and talk about his life,
his family, William Wallace and his hopes for Scotland. Performances will take
place at 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm, and between the shows performers will
interact with visitors. 'Grounds only' admission charge applies: Adults
£5.10, Children £3.50, Concessions £4.50. Admission to Palace
and grounds: Adults £9, Children £6, Concessions £7.90,
Family £26.
- 26-30 June:
Wild
Adventures at Almond Valley Heritage Centre The lives of our ancient
ancestors will be celebrated in a summer-long programme of activities for
children and their families, allowing everyone to play their part in recreating
a prehistoric encampment. Workshop sessions will be run every day to teach the
skills essential for prehistoric living, and each day a little more will be
added to the settlement. There's a shelter and fences to be built, crops to
plant, and livestock to tend. And between all of this hard work there's the
need to make fire, prepare food, make clothing and bedding, and even go
hunting. Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston.
July
- Various dates in July:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-31 July:
Wild
Adventures at Almond Valley Heritage Centre The lives of our ancient
ancestors will be celebrated in a summer-long programme of activities for
children and their families, allowing everyone to play their part in recreating
a prehistoric encampment. Workshop sessions will be run every day to teach the
skills essential for prehistoric living, and each day a little more will be
added to the settlement. There's a shelter and fences to be built, crops to
plant, and livestock to tend. And between all of this hard work there's the
need to make fire, prepare food, make clothing and bedding, and even go
hunting. Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston.
- 1-31 July:
Chicks
on Speed at Dundee Contemporary Arts The group's first major solo show in
the UK interrogates the boundaries of art, craft, fashion and music. DCA
galleries will be transformed into a live laboratory, studio, performance space
and installation as Don't Art, Fashion, Music merges traditional techniques
with new research in technical innovation. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 1-31 July:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts. Perth
Concert Hall, Perth.
- 2-4 July:
The
Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace Regarded as one of the main countryside
events of the year, The Scottish Game Fair demonstrates the importance of game
and other wildlife and their contribution to the Scottish countryside. The Fair
attracts over 30,000 visitors who come to see spectacular 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 are inflatables plus a range of other fun activities. From 9.30am to 6pm
daily. Adults £15, Children (5-15) £3, Under 5s free, Family
£32. For further information, visit:
www.scottishfair.com, or Tel: 01828
650639.
August
- Various dates in August:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-8 August:
Chicks
on Speed at Dundee Contemporary The group's first major solo show in the UK
interrogates the boundaries of art, craft, fashion and music. DCA galleries
will be transformed into a live laboratory, studio, performance space and
installation as Don't Art, Fashion, Music merges traditional techniques with
new research in technical innovation. See website for further details. 152
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 1-10 August:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts. Perth
Concert Hall, Perth.
- 1-22 August:
Wild
Adventures at Almond Valley Heritage Centre The lives of our ancient
ancestors will be celebrated in a summer-long programme of activities for
children and their families, allowing everyone to play their part in recreating
a prehistoric encampment. Workshop sessions will be run every day to teach the
skills essential for prehistoric living, and each day a little more will be
added to the settlement. There's a shelter and fences to be built, crops to
plant, and livestock to tend. And between all of this hard work there's the
need to make fire, prepare food, make clothing and bedding, and even go
hunting. Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston.
- 7 & 8 August:
Festival
of Orchids at Scone Palace The festival will include displays by some of
the UK's most prestigious orchid nurseries and suppliers and plants will be
available for purchase during the weekend. As well as enjoying the stunning
displays, visitors will be able to listen to talks by experts on the art of
orchid growing each day. Other attractions include The Organic Blending
Company, who return with their latest range of organic sprinkles, spices,
marinades, gravies and stuffings and provide food tasting over the course of
the weekend; a textiles exhibition inspired by Scone Palace and the Orchid
Festival; and an Elderflower Presse Bar. From 9.30am to 5pm daily. Admission to
Palace and grounds: Adults £9, Children £6, Concessions
£7.90, Family £26.
September
- Various dates in September:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 4-29 September:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts. Birnam
Institute, Birnam.
- 12 September:
Scottish
Vintage Tractor and Engine Club Extravaganza at Scone Palace Celebrating 25
years at Scone Palace this year. Vintage tractors, stationary engines, steam
engines and agricultural machinery will be display, together with vintage cars,
lorries and other vehicles. Working demonstrations of vintage agricultural
machinery including ploughing, combining and threshing, plus trade stands and
auto jumble. In honour of the 25th anniversary, special 'attendance' awards
will be presented, and a solid silver salver, donated by the Earl of Mansfield,
will be awarded to the 'Best in Show'. The Rally will also include a FBHVC
(Federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs) 'Champion of Champions' event.
From 9am to 5pm. Adults £8, Children/Concessions £5, Under 5s free.
For further information, visit: www.svtec.org.
October
- Various dates in October:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-3 October:
Moffat's
10th Anniversary Walking Festival Walks in and around Moffat leave Moffat
Town Hall on the Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9am. Prior booking essential.
Evening entertainment. Charges vary according to what transport is needed
to/from start/finish points of walks. Email:
walking@visitmoffat.co.uk of
Tel: 01683 220 227 for full details.
- 9-31 October:
Spooky
Happenings at Almond Valley Heritage Centre A little horror for the Autumn
holidays when the darkest and scariest corners of the old mill and farm
buildings become the abode of unearthly creatures intent on horrible fun.
Follow the trail of terror and win a small prize for your bravery, join in
creepy crafts, gruesome games, and have a spine-tingling good time. Almond
Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston.
- 15-30 October:
Octoberfest
at Clachaig in Glencoe Relax as we serve up a mesmerising choice of the
finest cask conditioned ales from the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. Add
to that live music, the occasional tasting, lecture and some great criac. The
atmosphere is always relaxed, friendly and informal - and often a little mad.
Visit our website for more information on our
What's On page.
- 16-31 October:
Discovery
Film Festival at Dundee Contemporary Scotland's international film festival
for young audiences – the largest film event for 3-21 year olds in the
country, returns to DCA. As well as the best films, stories and characters from
around the world, plus workshops, and special guests, this year’s event
will also take over the galleries with a specially-curated exhibition. See
website for further details. 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY.
- 29 October:
Friday
Fright Night at Almond Valley Heritage Centre Doors re-open after dark for
horrible performances, candlelit trails, the ghost train and traditional
Halloween games. Come dressed to kill. From 6pm to 9pm. Almond Valley Heritage
Centre, Livingston.
- 31 October:
Hallowe'en
Puppet Show at Scone Palace Come along and join Janette the Witch, Kevin
the Friendly Vampire (and his pet rat), Hamish the Highlander, Eddie the Rat
Catcher and Pickles the Bear as they tell spooky tales from Scotland's history!
Performances will take place at 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm. 'Grounds only'
admission charge applies: Adults £5.10, Children £3.50, Concessions
£4.50. Admission to Palace and grounds: Adults £9, Children
£6, Concessions £7.90, Family £26.
November
- Various dates in November:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-30 November:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
- 12-14 November:
Galloway
Antiques Fair 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. Open 10.30am to 5pm. Adults £4, Children under 16 Free.
December
- Various dates in December:
Live
Music at Clachaig in Glencoe Clachaig's legendary atmosphere has much to do
with the regular live music featured in the Boots Bar. With everything from
contemporary to traditional music featured, the atmosphere is always relaxed,
friendly and informal - and often a little mad. Visit the month by month
listing of music on our website.
- 1-31 December:
Perth
and Kinross Today Photography Exhibition Created as part of the Perth 800
celebrations, the exhibition is made up of 100 framed images showing the
diverse range of interests and activities in the area. Comprising landscapes
showing the beauty of the countryside around us, portraits of local people,
street markets, sports, festivals in the area and also some abstracts.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry.
- 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 and 23 & 24 December :
Santa
at Almond Valley Heritage Centre Meet Santa in his cottage in the forest,
receive an early Christmas present, join in Christmas crafts and enjoy the
magic of a traditional Christmas. Almond Valley Heritage Centre,
Livingston.
- 27 December 2010 - 2 January 2011:
Hogmanay
Hoolie at Clachaig in Glencoe One of the best weeks to be in Glencoe 'cos
there's always great atmosphere and good craic throughout the week. Join us for
our full programme of live music and we'll make sure that there's plenty of
quality home-growncask ales for you to choose from, as well as plenty of Uisghe
Beatha on the top shelf. Music every evening in the Boots bar from 9pm. The Inn
has three bars and good food is served throughout the day. Spend New Year Week
elsewhere at your peril! Visit our website for more information on our
What's On page.
