Scottish Mega-Events 2008

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July 2008:

The East Neuk Festival (2 - 6 July)

A long weekend of readings and concerts by world-class musicians set in the atmospheric setting of the East Neuk of Fife, one of Scotland's most beautiful areas.
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Game Conservancy Scottish Fair (4 - 6 July)

With an extensive range of competitions, displays and demonstrations, the fair is one of the main countryside events of the year in Scotland. Traditional country contests of shooting, fishing and gundogs feature on a varied programme alongside quad biking, military re-enactment displays, food and drink fair, shopping and children's activities.
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Haddington Show (5 July)

A fun day for all the family with livestock and horse classes, vintage machinery, sheaf-tossing, falconry display, sheep-shearing demonstration, cookery demonstration, crafts and produce.
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Barclays Scottish Open (10 & 13 July)

A major event on the European PGA golf tour, the Barclays Scottish open attracts an outstanding field of players from around the world. The competition is staged on the stunning and exclusive Loch Lomond course that was recently ranked 21 in the world's top 100 courses and has become an instant favourite of players and visitors alike.
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T in the Park, Balado, Perthshire (11 - 13 July)

Now in its second decade, T in the Park has become one of the most important and critically acclaimed music events on the UK and European festival circuit. Some 35,000 tickets for the 2008 event have already been sold. The remainder go on sale in February. Last year's event sold out inside a record-breaking one hour for a bill featuring headliners Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight, The Killers, and Snow Patrol.
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Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club, Glamis Castle (18 - 29 July)

The spectacular landscaped grounds of Glamis Castle are host to the annual Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Society's Scottish Transport Extravaganza. 800 vintage cars and other vehicles are on display. This is an event not to be missed by motor enthusiasts. However, with many more attractions, numerous stalls, a craft tent, marching pipe bands and a children's area, this is an all-round family day out.
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Classic Malts Cruise (12 - 24 July)

One of the most popular events in Scotland's sailing diary. Over 100 yachts from all over Europe sail on 200-mile cruise from Oban up to Skye then back south to Islay, calling at famous coastal whisky distilleries: Oban, Lagavulin and Caol Ila (Islay) and Talisker (Skye).
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Hebridean Celtic Festival (16 & 19 July)

The Hebridean Celtic Festival has a well-earned reputation as one of the best festivals of its kind in the world combining top traditional and contemporary music, stunning scenery, the good craic, ceilidhs, kids' activities and workshops, and friendliest of welcomes for all.
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Glasgow's River Festival (19 & 20 July)

The River Festival celebrates the Clyde in a series of events on water and on the riverbanks and land around. With exhibitions, displays, performances, sailings and open days on all kinds of craft, as well as special activities for children, the festival offers plenty of fun and excitement for all.
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The Rat Race Urban Adventure, Edinburgh (19 & 20 July)

Hundreds of competitors from across the UK and abroad will take to the streets, waterways and hills in and around Edinburgh for this year's Rat Race. The two-day adventure race will challenge the athleticism, teamwork and endurance of all participants across a varied course.
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Lomond Folk Festival (25 - 27 July)

This traditional and folk-music festival is held annually at Balloch on the shores of beautiful Loch Lomond. Featuring sessions, singing, instrument workshops, craft fairs, street entertainment and children's show.
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Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival (25 July - 3 August)

The longest-running jazz festival in the UK features all styles of jazz from international artistes in all sorts of venues large and small across the capital. Outdoor concerts also take the music out into the streets of the city. Supplemented by vocal workshops and a summer school for aspiring jazz musicians.
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Big Tent Festival, Falkland (26 & 27 July)

The Big Tent Festival returned to Falkland Palace in 2007 with its unique mix of entertainment and environmentally-minded education. With creative workshops, puppet shows and storytelling for children, exhibitions, displays and debates for adults, plus a festive ambiance provided by world music artists, the festival will provide serious fun for all ages focused around this year's theme Minding the Future.
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Aberdeen International Youth Festival (30 July - 9 August)

Celebrating the best youth talent from all over the world, the festival brings Aberdeen to life with 10 days of dazzling entertainment, music, theatre and dance, all kicking off with a colourful grand parade through the city centre. Events take place throughout the northeast with something for everyone, from orchestral concerts to steel drums, song recitals and massed choirs to traditional music, ballet to African dance and drumming, opera and special events for children.
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Speyfest, Fochaber (31 July - 4 August)

One of the north's foremost Celtic festivals, Speyfest offers a wonderful weekend of high-quality traditional and modern music, concerts, late-night ceilidhs and Celtic rock. Musicans from around the world will be performing as usual, and there's a special programme for children and young people.
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