Scottish Mega-Events 2008

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August 2008:

Edinburgh Military Tattoo (1 - 23 August)

Scotland's stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The Tattoo has been called the most spectacular show in the world and is seen by an international TV audience of 100 million every year. But there's no substitute for being there, as part of the 217,000-strong audience over its three-week season on the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle.
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Tartan Day, Aberdeen (2 August)

This event gives local citizens and visitors to the city an opportunity to participate in a wide range of free activities including walking tours, music events and art exhibitions focussing on traditional local and Scottish culture and heritage.
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Live at Loch Lomond (2 & 3 August)

Live at Loch Lomond is the latest addition to Scotland's festival calendar. Set against the stunning backdrop of Loch Lomond, the two-day event will feature some of the hottest acts around. Around 40,000 revellers are expected and organisers have ensured that they will be well catered for with a wide range of music to suit all ages and musical tastes.
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Pittenweem Arts Festival (2 & 3 August)

The festival was founded in 1982 and since then has grown into one of Scotland's most popular and unique arts events. Each year, 80 or so exhibitions are housed in ingenious exhibition spaces created from artists' studios, garages, courtyards and gardens. Come along, stroll around the village, see the artworks for sale and meet the artists.
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Grand Scottish Prom & Grand Opera Prom, Glamis (2 - 10 August)

The Prom is one of the highlights of the season at Glamis Castle, its popularity growing over the past 13 years. The Prom Picnic Concert is enjoyed by thousands on the lawns in front of the Castle, and both evenings end with a grand firework finale display.
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Festival of Spirituality and Peace (3 - 24 August)

Previously part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Festival of Spirituality and Peace is a three-week programme of dialogue and creative events focused on a central theme every year. This year, ther theme is 'Wellbeing'.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe (3 - 25 August)

The world's biggest celebration of the arts takes over Edinburgh for three weeks in August in a massive explosion of cultural and artistic expression. The programme is a vibrant mix of art forms - theatre, comedy, music and musicals, dance, events and exhibitions and children's shows, all attracting up-and-coming talent and established names from around the world to take part in this most famous of festivals.
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Black Isle Show, Muir of Ord (6 & 7 August)

The largest agricultural show in the north of Scotland, the Black Isle Show includes displays of livestock, horses, goats and sheep shearing plus over 350 trade stands selling a wide range of food, crafts, industrial and agricultural machines, household products and clothing. There's also a full ring entertainment programme from early afternoon until the evening, a funfair open on both days and marquee dance to round off the show.
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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (8 & 9 August)

An eclectic, family-friendly celebration of music and the performing arts in the form of a two-day open air festival in Belladrum Estate near Beauly, Inverness-shire. The festival features a stage for young and unsigned bands, a performance tent staging anything from cabaret to children's theatre, alternative healing, stalls, charities, kids' entertainments and a tipi reservation.
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Ayr Flower Show (8 - 10 August)

Ayr Flower Show at Rozelle Estate attracts the cream of UK growers and a huge range of gardening suppliers for an annual festival celebrating gardening and outdoor living. With over 350 trade stands, hundreds of amateur competitive classes and a full programme of family entertainment, the show attracts nearly 30,000 visitors every year.
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Edinburgh International Festival (8 & 31 August)

One of the greatest celebrations of the arts, the Edinburgh International Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of live performance by internationally renowned artists as well as the joy of discovering new and unfamiliar works. A rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance is staged in major theatres and concert halls and smaller venues around the city over a three-week period in late summer.
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Grand Scottish Prom & Grand Opera Prom, Glamis (9 & 10 August)

The Prom is one of the highlights of the season at Glamis Castle, its popularity growing over the past 13 years. The Prom Picnic Concert is enjoyed by thousands on the lawns in front of the Castle, and both evenings end with a grand firework finale display.
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The Keith Country Show (10 & 11 August)

the Keith Country Show is one of the North East's premier agricultural events. With main ring entertainment, acres of trade stands, livestock judging, show jumping, tractor pulling, live music plus a dance stage, there's something for everyone, whatever your age or interests. A perfect day out for all the family is guaranteed!
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Piping Live!, Glasgow (11 - 17 August)

Glasgow's festival of piping returns with the best in Scottish and International piping talent to celebrate the finest current and emerging piping music. Some of the biggest names in piping will be performing in outdoor spaces and venues throughout Glasgow City Centre for this uniquely Scottish event.
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Nairn International Jazz Festival (12 & 20 August)

The Nairn Jazz Festival will promote a unique series of world-class international jazz musicians in the Highland and Islands of Scotland to celebrate the year of culture and expand the access and participation opportunities to the high quality and standard of musicians and promotions associated with this established event.
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Thirlestane Castle Scottish Championship Horse Trials, Lauder (14 - 17 August)

Scotland's premier equestrian event features dressage, show jumping and cross country over the three days. The programme features horse trials, carriage driving, dog contests, children's entertainment and a shopping village.
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Innerleithen Music Festival (15 - 17 August)

This festival is geared to suit all ages and tastes and truly has something for all the family. Concerts and music workshops are at the heart of this festival in picturesque Innerleithen.
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World Pipe Band Championship, Glasgow (11 - 17 August)

Keen competition from over two hundred pipe bands competing in the premier pipe-band event of the season.
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Dunlop British Touring Car Championship, Knockhill (16 & 17 August)

Come along to the British Touring Car Championship weekend packed with entertainment. Three BTCC races take place on the twists of Knockhill which are sure to throw up some surprises. Support racing from Porsche, SEAT, Formula Ford, Caterhams and Formula BMW will make this a very enjoyable weekend out at Knockhill Racing Circuit near Dunfermline.
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Arbroath Sea Fest (16 & 17 August)

The Arbroath Sea Fest is one of Scotland's premier sea-related events. With fresh fish markets, boat trips around the cliffs and the historic lighthouse as well as cookery demonstrations, family-orientated displays and exhibitions, there is something for everyone at this popular festival of the sea.
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Lanark Medieval Festival (16 & 17 August)

'Scotland's Living History Festival', attended by hundreds of re-enactors and medieval traders from the north of Scotland to Cornwall and from Ireland. Over two days, the town turns back the clock to the days of William Wallace with a tented army where soldiers and camp followers explain and demonstrate how they lived in the 13th century, with archery competitions, falconry displays, jesters and jugglers, and medieval musicians and storytellers.
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Mull of Kintyre Music Festival, Campbelltown (21 - 24 August)

Campbeltown in beautiful Kintyre is the setting for this weekend-long display of new, emerging and established musical talent. Indoor and outdoor venues host a range of concerts, sessions, ceilidhs, choirs, pipe and brass bands and modern & Highland dancing. With open-air and children's events.
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Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair (21 - 24 August)

Scotland's largest equestrian event is now a showcase for the best of Scottish equestrianism, attracting some of the top riders from around the world. The event isn't just about horses - there's also a country fair, arena attractions, a tented village with shops galore, a craft marquee and a food festival.
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Culzean Castle Autoclassica (23 & 24 August)

The launch of an international heritage motoring event aimed at all forms of vehicular transport with particular emphasis towards significant marques. With visitors attending from across Britain and abroad, the Autoclassica will provide an occasion for owners, clubs and enthusiasts to gather with manufacturers, dealers and service providors in one of Scotland's finest locations.
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Connect (29 - 31 August)

The 'boutique' music festival returns to the setting of Inveraray Castle for its second year following its debut that featured huge acts such as the Beastie Boys, Bjork, Primal Scream and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
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