Scottish Mega-Events 2008

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June 2008:

Rock Ness (7 & 8 June)

Some of the world's biggest names in electronic, dance and rock music will make their way the shores of Loch Ness forwhat is arguably the most beautiful festival site in the world... ROCKNESS. Some 35,000 people each day will watch over 70 acts across 4 stages and enjoy the other attractions onoffer including a cinema, silent disco, 24-hour café, fully licensed themed bars, food outlets and cafés. Full festival camping with luxury camping available.
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Nairn Book & Arts Festival (7 - 14 June)

This popular annual event offers a week of authors, book events, theatre, talks, art exhibitions, music, song and ceilidhs, street entertainment and even opera at indoor and outdoor venues across the town.
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Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival (12 - 15 June)

The annual jazz festival in this picturesque harbour town offers a full and varied programme, with a celebration of classic New Orleans, Dixieland and Swing Jazz, this year with an international flavour. A Brolly Parade and Jazz Church Service add to the festivities.
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Loch Lomond Get Active Festival, Balloch (14 & 15 June)

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. This event not only allows people to try a new activity for the very first time, but it also makes full use of some of the UK?s most incredible scenery.
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Shetland Yacht Races (18 - 23 June)

These ocean yacht races between Bergen in the Hordaland region of Western Norway and Lerwick, Shetland capital, are the most challenging and spectacular event of the North Sea.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival (18 - 29 June)

The Edinburgh International Film Festival celebrates the best in British and World cinema. Come and see some of the most entertaining, challenging and inspirational new movies around and meet the artists involved in movie-making.
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Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh (19 - 22 June)

Scotland's premier farming and food event promises this year to be even bigger and better than before. Held over four days, with over 4,000 livestock on show and 1,000 stands selling everything from speciality foods to 4x4s. There's a wide range of entertainment and demonstrations in skills such as cookery and crafts, falconry and fashion.
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Flavour of Shetland (19 & 22 June)

A celebration of the very best of Shetland on Lerwick's Victoria Pier. The islands will be buzzing with music performances, a taste of the islands'award-winning food and drinks, craft displays and cultural performances.
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Johnsmas Foy (19 - 29 June)

The Hanseatic League is the theme for this years Johnsmas Foy. Events centred round this theme will take place throughout Shetland and will be complimented by a range of outdoor, music and cultural entertainment.
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The Outsider, Rothiemurchus near Aviemore (20 & 21 June)

The Outsider is a unique new festival combining music, cool contemporary entertainment and a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities. The Outsider also has a strong environmental agenda celebrating the landscape and the outdoors to visitors the most brilliant weekend this summer. Taking place on the beautiful Rothiemurchus Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, The Outsider will allow people to make the most of some of the UK's most glorious scenery.
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Mugdock International Music Festival, Stirling (20 - 22 June)

Set in Mugdock Country Park, the Music Festival features acts from around the world and covers many musical genres, from the traditional sound of the bagpipes to African and Asian productions, as well as classic and folk.
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St Magnus Festival (20 - 25 June)

Orkney's annual celebration of the arts has become one of Britain's most highly regarded and adventurous arts events, featuring music, drama, dance, literature and the visual arts in a unique combination of world-class performance and community participation of the highest quality. Coupled with the magic of Orkney at midsummer, it's no wonder audiences come from Britain and abroad, with many returning year after year.
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Glasgow International Jazz Festival (20 - 29 June)

The Glasgow International Jazz Festival has established itself as a premier event on Europe's music calendar, featuring artists from across the whole jazz spectrum - traditional, mainstream, blues, world, contemporary and free improvisation.
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Red Hose Race 2008 (22 June)

Each year a race is run at Carnwath and the local Laird Angus Lockhart of the Lee, must provide a pair of red stockings as the prize. This year is a special year for Carnwath and its surroundings… The famous Red Hose Race is 500 years old and it has previously been recognized to be the oldest road race in the world (see World Guinness Book of Records 2006).
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National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2008 (21 - 29 June)

Help map the distribution and variety of dolphins, whales and porpoises around the Scottish coast. Join trained observers from Sea Watch Foundation, a marine conservation research charity, to record sightings of species such as minke whales, killer whales and bottlenose dolphins.
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RSAC Scottish Rally (27 & 28 June)

A two-day rally through the challenging forest stages around Dumfries & Galloway, this is a round of the British and Scottish Championships.
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Dundee Blues Bonanza (27 - 29 June)

The Bonanza is Britain´s biggest free blues/roots festival! The now-famous extravaganza of live blues, boogie, rock and roots music attracts over 10,000 music fans to live performances in 30 city centre venues.
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The Hebridean Challenge (29 June - 4 July)

The Hebridean Challenge is one of the toughest and most demanding adventure races in the world and takes place in the Outer Hebrides. Over 5 days competing teams travel the length of the islands from Vatersay in the south to Lewis in the north with sections of hill running, road running, road and mountain biking, sea swimming and sea kayaking.
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