Scottish Mega-Events 2008
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If you are particularly interested in Scottish Highland Games please click HERE! You will find most of them including exact dates and contact details!
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The Braemar Gathering (6 September)
Perhaps the most celebrated
of all the Highland Games in the world, and the only one which guarantees the presence of a
member of the royal family, the Braemar Gathering prides itself on its reputation for friendship
and hospitality. International athletes will compete in heavy and track events, and there will
be displays and competitions featuring pipers and dancers.
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A kaleidoscopic mix of fresh
insights, challenging ideas and lively activities that build links between science and all the
other aspects of human affairs, from art and music, to history and philosophy.
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Dundee Flower & Food Festival (5 - 7 September)
Dundee Flower and Food
Festival is a three-day extravaganza of superb entertainment for all the family. Set in marquees
in the magnificent Camperdown Country Park, the event showcases fabulous floral and garden
displays and competitions and cookery demonstrations by famous-name chefs. There are also
competitions, craft stalls, fashion shows and children's activities.
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Blas Festival - Celebrating Highland Music (5 - 13 September)
BLAS is rapidly
establishing itself as the Highlands premier Gaelic and traditional music festival. It takes
place in venues across the Highlands and includes an eclectic line-up of local, national and
international artistes
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Scottish Countryside Festival, Glamis (6 & 7 September)
Scotland's Countryside
Festival is held in the spectacular grounds of Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen
Mother. Traditional country-fair attractions such as fishing, shooting and dog competitions,
feature alongside a more unusual range of offerings. Children can have fun catching fish, trying
out archery, or exploring our Children's Corner; and for shoppers, there's a food hall and an
extensive and exclusive crafts tent.
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Leuchars Air Show (13 September)
The Royal Airforce's
official military airshow in Scotland with thrilling air displays, Scottish Fair, trade and
ground exhibitions.
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Brechin Arts Festival (12 - 28 September)
With 73 performances,
workshops and demonstrations, over 30 exhibitors and more, the Brechin Arts Festival has become
one of the biggest cultural events happening in Scotland this year. Artists Dennis Buchan, Doug
Cocker, Michael Visocchi and Clare Yarrington and performers Karen Matheson, Young-Choon Park,
London Piano Trio and Red-Hot Chilli Pipers headline.
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LoopallU, Ullapool (19 & 20 September)
Loopallu 'Little fest on
the West'. 2 nights of jumping around to bands of local, national and international acclaim with
what has to be one of the most stunning, picturesque and romantic backdrops in the world. It's
friendliness, remoteness and its interaction with the community are its key selling points.
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The Hairth (19 - 21 September)
The Hairth showcases top
world and traditional music at a three-day camping event in the deep south of Scotland. The
festival features sessions, fire show, cabaret, ceilidh, open mic, a children's marquee,
puppets, workshops, storytelling, a healing area, a Celtic longhouse, global shopping, and real
ales.
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Merchant City Festival (25 - 28 September)
Glasgow's multi-arts
festival brings to the Merchant City over 300 events that make for five days packed with music,
theatre, comedy, film, food and exhibitions, all celebrating the cultural richness of Glasgow's
old commercial quarter.
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Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival, Dufftown (26 - 29 September)
A lively celebration of the Scottish
national drink in one of the most beautiful producing areas - almost fifty world-famous
distilleries are located on Speyside. You can visit and tour most during the festival which also
features tasting sessions, talks, exhibitions and get-togethers. Heaven for whisky lovers.
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Doors Open (27 September)
Every weekend in September
you can take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to discover Scotland's hidden heritage. Doors
Open Days offer the chance to explore some of Scotland's most interesting buildings of every
kind and age, all free of charge! At some you can enjoy a tour, live music or exhibition - or
just look around at your own pace. Other sites offer special activities for children and young
people. Each year the event grows, with thousands more people taking part. Doors Open Days form
Scotland's contribution to European Heritage Days.
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World Stone Skimming Championships, Easdale, Isle of Seil (28 September)
The tiny Hebridean island
of Seil welcomes almost 200 competitors battling to win the coveted World Stone Skimming Cup.
With party, barbeque, bands and children's entertainment, the championships promise a fun day
out for everyone.
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World Stone Skimming Championships (28 September)
The tiny Hebridean island
of Easdale welcomes almost 200 competitors battling to win the coveted World Stone Skimming Cup
in Easdale (Isle of Seil). With party, barbeque, bands and children's entertainment, the
championships promise a fun day out for everyone.
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Highland Feast
Highland Feast is a
two-week food and drink festival showcasing the best of each from across the Highlands. This
year's epicurean programme features all the usual gastronomic delights from gourmet dinners,
afternoon teas, free tastingss, culinary demonstrations and seafood cruises to whisky tasting,
beer festivals and lively entertainment, all hosted at high-quality venues throughout this
dramatically distinctive region.
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St James's Fair, Kelso
The Fair commences with the
opening ceremony at 12 noon followed by craft stalls, entertainment, exhibitions and displays.
A spectacular sound and light show will be held in Bridgend Park on Saturday evening.
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