Events

July 2008

Game Conservancy Scottish Fair at Scone Palace

4-6 July, Perthshire

Traditional country pursuits such as of shooting, fishing and gundogs feature on a varied programme alongside quad biking, military re-enactment displays, food and drink fair, shopping – with over 300 stalls to choose from – as well as plenty of activities for children.
www.scottishfair.com

Haddington Show at Haddington

5 July, East Lothian

A fun day for all the family in the pretty East Lothian town of Haddington where you can find livestock and horse classes, vintage machinery, falconry display, sheep-shearing demonstration, cookery demonstration, crafts and produce.
www.haddingtonshow.co.uk

Tarbert Seafood Festival at Tarbert

5-6 July, Argyll

This popular annual event is set around the picturesque harbour at Tarbert on Loch Fyne and includes cookery demonstrations, street entertainment, exhibitions, seafood, craft stalls, live music and a carnival parade.
www.seafood-festival.com

Dirty Weekend at Traquair House

5-6 July, Innerleithen

If you're in an adventurous mood or you simply fancy the opportunity to go running at Traquair then why not check out the Dirty Dozen Trail Run or try your hand at adventure racing or mountain bike navigation with the ACE Race or the Polaris Challenge.
www.dirtyweekendadventure.com

Forres Highland Games at Grant Park

A very traditional Highland games with family favourites, grass cycling, tug of war, massed pipe bands, Highland dancing, solo piping, trade stalls and army and navy displays.
www.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk

Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club

This major competition attracts players from around the world and is staged on the stunning and exclusive Loch Lomond course that was recently ranked 21 in the world's top 100 courses.
www.barclaysscottishopen.co.uk

Classic Malts Cruise at various locations

12-24 July, Oban, Skye and Islay

Join over 100 yachts from all over Europe as they sail on a 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).
www.worldcruising.com/classicmaltscruise

Stirling Highland Games at Bannockburn Heritage Centre

13 July, Stirling

Enjoy all of the traditional Highland games activities including pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavyweights, tug of war, solo piping, wrestling and haggis eating competitions.
www.stirling-highland-games.co.uk

Rat Race Urban Adventure at various locations

Around a course that is only revealed hours before the start of the event, teams of three competitors will run, climb, mountain bike, kayak, abseil and navigate their way to glory.
ratraceadventure.com

Glasgow River Festival at various locations

19-20 July, Clyde

A series of events on water and on the riverbanks and land around the historic River Clyde. Includes exhibitions, displays, performances, sailings and open days on all kinds of craft, as well as special activities for children.
www.glasgowriverfestival.co.uk/programmecontent.htm

Big Tent at Falkland Palace

26-27 July, Falkland

Enjoy a rich and diverse cast of artisans, musicians and performers as well as an Eco Campsite and hundreds of events and entertainment against the magnificent backdrop of Falkland Palace.
www.bigtentfestival.co.uk

There's a lot more going on across Scotland right now.

Try these online listings:

• www.visitscotland.com
• www.s1play.com
• www.whatson-scotland.co.uk