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Scotland Events 2010

Scotland Events in March 2010

• Saturday 6th March 2010 - Wednesday 17th March 2010: Inverness Music Festival - Eden Court, Inverness, Scotland
  The Inverness Music Festival is a competitive festival which provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to develop their potential in a wide range of musical events. Held annually over 10 days in March, competitive classes cover a large number of disciplines including instrumental, vocal, gaelic, speech and scottish. All the classes throughout the Festival are open to the public and are staged in a variety of venues in Eden Court.
  www.invernessmusicfestival.org


• Thursday 11th March 2010 - Sunday 28th March 2010: Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival - Glasgow, Scotland
  Now in its eighth year, the UK's largest comedy festival takes place over 18 days in March and attracts the best comedians from the UK and abroad - the likes of French and Saunders, Joan Rivers, Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble and Frankie Boyle have all performed at the Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival in the past. Last year's was the biggest festival yet, with 75,000 tickets sold for 347 shows in 51 venues across the city, and 2010 is promises to be even better!
  www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com


• Wednesday 17th March 2010 - Sunday 21st March 2010: StAnza 2010 - St Andrews, Scotland
  StAnza is a celebration of poetry in its many forms with plenty of fun events and activities packed into five days. Scotland's only established festival focusing on poetry, StAnza includes many other art forms, from music to drama, from dance to visual art with the 2010 event exploring the themes of Myth & Legend and The Director's Cut. In total more than 60 poets will take part in the festival, coming from all over the world - Canada, USA, Germany, Italy, Spain, Cuba, Croatia, Australia, Ireland and from all over Scotland and the UK. Highlights include Poetry Breakfasts, lively late night sessions, exhibitions, workshops, collaborations with musicians, poetry film, children's events and various public participation events.
  www.stanzapoetry.org


• Friday 26th March 2010 - Sunday 18th April 2010: Ceilidh Culture - Edinburgh, Scotland
  Ceilidh Culture is Edinburgh's annual traditional arts festival celebrating all aspects of the traditional arts from music, song and dance to storytelling, interactive workshops and exhibitions.
  www.ceilidhculture.co.uk


• Saturday 27th March 2010: The Mighty Deerstalker - Traquair House
  An adventure running event of 5km and 10km runs, and an event fringe and party. The runs take place in the late afternoon and the 10km run goes into darkness, adding to the uniqueness of this challenge. There is a post-race party with a beer tent, complete with Traquair's locally brewed draft beer, plus local bands. People stay overnight the night before the races and after the party.
  www.allinthedetail.com

Scotland Events in April 2010

• Friday 9th April 2010 - Sunday 11th April 2010: Orkney Ceilidh Weekend - Kirkwall, Orkney
  The Orkney Traditional Dance Association have organised a programme of dance events with various dance workshops throughout the day including the popular Scottish Country, Old Time, Ballroom and Shetland Folk. The evening Ceilidhs bring each day to a conclusion with music from local bands. www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/otda
• Saturday 16th April 2010 - Sunday 17th June 2010: Scottish Grand National - Ayr Race Course, Ayr, Scotland
  The highlight and climax of the Scottish horseracing calendar takes place in the lovely seaside town of Ayr every April and culminates in the dramatic cavalry charge of the Grand National, one of the most exciting races you can experience and a favourite with gamblers across the UK. www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk


• Friday 16th April 2010 - 3rd May 2010: Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art - Glasgow, Scotland
  Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is a unique event in the cultural calendar. Taking place in the city every other year, the Festival comprises groundbreaking and dynamic presentations in contemporary visual art practice, across a range of exhibitions, public projects, talks, performances and screenings by both local and international artists. www.glasgowinternational.org
• Thursday 29th April 2010 - Sunday 2nd May 2010: Highlands and Islands, Music and Dance Festival - Oban, Scotland
  Held since 1984 with the aim to encourage young talent to participate in and develop the traditional arts of music and dance of the highlands and islands of Scotland, the festival has since developed to include new special events and competitions. The Highlands and Islands, Music and Dance Festival now offers over 1100 participants 125 competition classes in twelve disciplines including piping, accordion, fiddle, clarsach, piano, recorder, woodwind & brass, singing, Scottish country dancing, Highland dancing and choreography. www.obanfestival.org

Scotland Events in May 2010

• Saturday 1st May 2010 - Thursday 30th September 2010: Highland Games
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• Saturday 1st May 2010 - Sunday 2nd May 2010: RFL Magic Weekend - Murrayfield Stadium
  The Murrayfield Magic weekend is a unique opportunity for rugby league fans to travel to one city and witness not only their own club but all the clubs in the league in one location.
  www.themagicweekend.co.uk
• Saturday 1st May 2010: Scottish Pipe Band Championships - Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, Scotland
  Starting at 9.00 am and held on the banks of the River Clyde in Dumbarton with Dumbarton Rock as a dramatic backdrop, the Scottish Pipe Band Championships is a fantastic day of colour, spectacle, fun and music. The first of the year's championship-ranked piping events (one of five staged annually by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association), the event attracts over 140 pipe bands from Britain, Europe and further afield. This spectacular event celebrates iconic Scottish culture and tradition and features funfairs, village stalls and many other attractions.
  www.rspba.org


• Friday 28th May 2010 - Sunday 30th May 2010: 3 Harbours Seafood Festival - Cockenzie, Scotland
  The 3 Harbours Seafood Festival is a 3 day celebration of East Lothian's rich fishing community, industry, culture and heritage. The Friday night opens with a seafood supper and ceilidh dance. Saturday is the main event with the Seafood Festival held in a large arena space called the Greenbelt situated on the shoreline of Prestonpans. The arena will host 30 stalls of seafood stalls and it will also host an art exhibition and arts and crafts marquee with 15 stalls.
  www.3harbours.co.uk


• Friday 28th May 2010 - Monday 31st May 2010: Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series - Tarbert, Loch Fyne
  Last years event featured 160 yachts taking part in 138 races over the four days, and 15 different classes of yacht. As well as all the action on the water, there are activities organised ashore for family/crew support who may not be racing as well as musical entertainment and other activities following each day's racing. This has included canoeing and dinghy sailing organised for children, face painting, aerobatic display, highland music and a fabulous fireworks display over Tarbert on the Saturday evening.
  www.clyde.org

Scotland Events in June 2010

• Thursday 3rd June 2010 - Sunday 6th June 2010: Angus Glens Walking Festival - Angus Glens, Scotland
  Get your walking boots on and discover the hidden treasures of this enigmatic part of Scotland as well as keeping fit. The Angus Glens Walking Festival is an award winning 4 day festival and a key event in Scotland's outdoor activities calendar. Each year the festival includes evening entertainment as well as walks to suit all tastes and abilities, led by experienced mountain leaders, guides, Countryside Rangers and Estate Managers who enhance the walks with their knowledge of local history, wildlife and farming.
  www.angusahead.com/walkingfestival


• Friday 4th June 2010 - Sunday 6th June 2010: Gardening Scotland 2010 - Royal Highland Centre, Scotland
  Gardening Scotland is the national gardening and outdoor living show and the biggest gardening event in Scotland. For more than a decade it has been bringing together top plant growers and talented designers in one glorious show where gardeners can find everything that they need to make their garden grow. Gardening Scotland 2010 is the ideal place to take inspiration on how to make the most of your own outdoor space, with multiple gardens showcased, demonstrations and workshops, theres something for all green-fingered gardening-lovers!
  www.gardeningscotland.com


• Saturday 5th June 2010 - Sunday 6th June 2010: Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010 - Perth Airport, Scotland
  
  
  2010 sees a Centenary milestone in Scottish Aviation History and the 800th birthday of the Royal Burgh of Perth many other notable anniversaries. Perth Airport wants to Pay tribute to these marvelous achievements, and what better way than with an airshow. The Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010 will be staged over 2 days - 5th and 6th June 2010 at Perth Airport. The aim of this event is to mark these wonderful aviation anniversaries in style so that in 100 years time they will look back and think that 2010 was just as special as 1910.
  
  Read more about Heart of Scotland Airshow 2010
  www.perthairshow.co.uk


• Saturday 5th June 2010 - Sunday 6th June 2010: UCI Moutain Bike World Cup - Nevis Range Ski Area and Leanachan Forest
  The 2 wheelers take over Nevis Range Ski Area for two days as they compete in the tough competition of the UCI Moutain Bike World Cup. As well as plenty of exciting action, on Saturday night there is a party in the Fort at Fort William.
  www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk


• Thursday 10th June 2010 - Sunday 13th June 2010: Scottish Hydro Challenge - Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Club, Scotland, Aviemore, Scotland
  The spectacular Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Club, in Aviemore, hosts the Scottish Hydro challenge - a platform for the next generation of Ryder Cup stars and now in its fifth year, the tournament regularly attracts a strong field comprising some of the most promising Challenge Tour players.


• Saturday 26th June 2010 - Sunday 27th June 2010: SPEA FIM Trial World Championship - Nevis Range, Scotland
  The spectacular and scenic setting at Nevis Range just outside Fort William hosts the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship taking place on 26 - 27 June.


• Friday 11th June 2010 - Sunday 13th June 2010: Rockness - Dores, near Inverness
  Camp out for a weekend on the banks of Loch Ness and be prepared for a fantastic lineup of artists as Rockness 2010 promises to be the best festival yet. Confirmed artists included The Strokes, 2 Many DJs and Friendly Fires. There are full bars and good food provided enabling you to focus on the music and having a good time.
  www.rockness.co.uk


• Wednesday 16th June 2010 - Sunday 27th June 2010: Edinburgh International Film Festival - Edinburgh
  Since 1947 as one of the world's first international film festivals, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has helped to define this type of event which has since become so pivotal to film culture in nations all over the world. With an emphasis upon new talent, discovery and innovation, EIFF's vibrant 11 day programme of premieres, special events and parties has an ongoing stake in the development of the UK and Scottish film industries.
  www.edfilmfest.org.uk


• Thursday 17th June 2010 - Sunday 20th June 2010: Borders Book Festival - Harmony House and Gardens, Melrose
  The 4 day Borders Book Festival will comprise around 60 author events with numerous prestigious writers. There will be a Family Book Festival during the festival weekend with writers, whose work will appeal to families with children aged between 3 and 14 years, appearing in a range of events, including storytelling and creative workshops.
  www.bordersbookfestival.org/thefestival


• Sunday 20th June 2010: British Pipe Band Championships


• Thursday 24th June 2010 - Sunday 27th June 2010: Royal Highland Show - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
  The show is regarded as one of the UK's top agricultural events. It is a stalwart of the Scottish agricultural calendar but is also Scotland's biggest outdoor event attracting visitors of all ages for what is regarded as a great day out.
  www.royalhighlandshow.org


• Friday 25th June 2010 - Sunday 27th June 2010: FIM Motorcycle Trials World Championships - Nevis Range
  The Motorcycle Trials World Championships is a worldwide series with three classes - Youth/Junior/Pro. Competitors range from 16 yrs upwards and there are approximately 20 competitors in each class. It is a two day event which takes place on manmade and natural course sections. The event will take place around Nevis Range with the main car park area being used as an event village and trade team area.

Scotland Events in July 2010

• Saturday 3rd July 2010: Haddington Show - Haddington, Scotland
  A fun day for all the family with livestock and horse classes, vintage machinery, falconry display, sheep-shearing demonstration, cookery demonstration, crafts and produce.
  www.haddingtonshow.co.uk/


• Sunday 4th July 2010: Ceolas Music Festival - South Uist
  Ceòlas is a music and dance summer school featuring expert tuition in piping, fiddling, singing, Scotch reels and Quadrilles, step dancing and the Gaelic language. Ceòlas explores the vital connections between Scottish traditional music, Gaelic song and dance while allowing ample opportunity for participants to enjoy all these art forms in cèilidhs and in homes, the places which fostered them.
  www.ceolas.co.uk


• Thursday 8th July 2010 - Sunday 11th July 2010: The Barclays Scottish Open - Loch Lomond Golf Course, Glasgow
  The Scottish Open has been played at Loch Lomond since 1996, just two years after the course was opened. In that short time the tournament and the venue have grown in stature, with brilliant notices from the world's best golfers, to become a highlight of the European Tour. www.barclaysscottishopen.co.uk


• Saturday 10th July 2010 - Sunday 11th July 2010: Scottish Vintage Vehicle Exravaganza - Glamis Castle
  The Scottish Vintage Vehicle Transport Extravaganza is an exhibition of classic and vintage vehicles held each year in the grounds of Glamis Castle with the castle as backdrop, it makes a wonderful family day out.


• Monday 12th July 2010 - Saturday 17th July 2010: 12th Annual Hebridean Maritime Festival - Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
  Sail Hebrides lets young people enjoy, understand and respect the marine environment by providing fun, educational sailing experiences and maritime festivals. The Hebridean Maritime Festival is held annually in Stornoway, the main town on the Hebridean island of Lewis. Held during the Tall Ships Race, the Annual Hebridean Maritime Festival include ceildhs, races, exhibitions, music and various cultural entertainment.
  www.sailhebrides.info


• Wednesday 14th July 2010 - Saturday 17th July 2010: Hebridean Celtic Festival - Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
  The Hebridean Celtic Festival is an international Celtic music festival which takes place annually in Stornoway on Lewis. The biggest headliners to date have been Runrig, The Waterboys, Proclaimers and Van Morrison. Join us at the Hebridean Celtic Festival for our 15th anniversary celebration in one of the most unique settings in the world. Over four days, international artists, solo artists and local musicians from all over the world will perform and the Fesitval also offers workshops, street arts, Gaelic storytelling, language tasters, and opportunities to explore areas rich culture and heritage. http://www.hebceltfest.com/


• Saturday 18th July 2010 - Sunday 19th July 2010: The Rat Race Urban Adventure - Edinburgh
  The Rat Race is an urban adventure challenge that turns cities into high-adrenaline adventure playgrounds for participants of all abilities. The Rat Race 2004 was the UK's first urban adventure race and Edinburgh is now the 'home' of the Rat Race with 8 events taking place throughout the UK in 2008. Anyone can enter and teams of three and pairs will hike, bike, abseil, climb, kayak and navigate their way around the streets, structures, waterways and urban landscapes of Scotland's coolest cities. The essence of the Rat Race is to provide a suitably tough event that remains a realistic target for amateur outdoor enthusiasts. The format of the race falls over 2 days:
  Day 1 consists of a night time prologue event (orienteering style event around the city)
  Day 2: Racers begin early and take in a number of adventure sports such as sea kayaking, climbing, mountain biking and assailing. They cover approx 100km of Edinburgh taking in some of the main landmarks in the city. Racers finish up in the event village in Princes St Gardens.
  www.ratraceadventure.com


• Thursday 22nd July 2010 - Sunday 25th July 2010: The Senior Open Championship - Carnoustie
  Since the inaugural tournament in 1987 The Senior Open Championship has become firmly established on The Seniors world golfing calendar with its popular blend of fierce competition, relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie. The 2010 Senior Open Championship comes to the magnificent layout at Carnoustie where Loren Roberts will defend the title he won at Sunningdale last year. The Championship is sanctioned by The R&A, European Senior Tour and The Champions Tour and is recognised as one of golf's five Seniors Majors.
  www.europeantour.com

Scotland Events in August 2010

• Friday 6th August 2010 - Saturday 7th August 2010: Tartan Heart Festival - Beauly
  The Tartan Heart Festival is a music festival held since 2004 and is well known for its wide ranging musical scope and family friendly atmosphere. There is a large dedicated family camp-site, as well as free entry for children under the age of 12. Previous acts that have played at the festival include Embrace, The Automatic, The Proclaimers, Arlo Guthrie, The Peatbog Faeries and many more. As well as the main stages, there are a wide range of stalls small acts including one man bands, alternative therapy tents, barbers, yoga and dance tuition, not to mention the 'Miniscule of Sound', the worlds smallest nightclub!
  www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk


• Friday 6th August 2010 - Sunday 8th August 2010: Edinburgh Mela - Edinburgh
  Edinburgh Mela is Scotland's biggest intercultural festival and 2010 promises to be a dazzling display of international and local talent. Savour tastes from across the globe at the many food stalls, enjoy dazzling dance, fablous theatre and a whole load of musical styles as some of the best performers around hit town, or simply browse the many craft stalls. Whatever you're into, whatever your tastes, the Edinburgh Mela makes a great day out.
  www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk


• Friday 6th August 2010 - Monday 30th August 2010: Edinburgh Festival Fringe - various venues in Edinburgh
  The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the world and offers something for everyone: theatre, comedy, music, dance, exhibitions and much more over the three weeks it is held in August each year. The event began in 1947 when eight theatre groups turned up uninvited to the first Edinburgh International Festival and now means that anyone with a story to tell and a venue willing to host them can come to Edinburgh as part of the Fringe. The festival caters for everyone from the biggest names in showbiz to the performers in the street.
  http://www.edfringe.com/


• Friday 6th August 2010 - Saturday 28th August 2010: Edinburgh Military Tattoo - Edinburgh Castle
  2010 marks the Diamond Jubilee year of Edinburgh's celebrated Royal Military Tattoo. Against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, this landmark 60th anniversary celebration will feature talent from the four continents including pipers, gymnasts, singers, dancers and an amazing motorcycle display team. The emphasis will be on music with a rich variety on offer - 2010 aims to be the world's most spectacular Tattoo host a celebration.
  www.edintattoo.co.uk


• Friday 13th August 2010 - Sunday 5th September 2010: Edinburgh International Festival - Edinburgh
  Every year for three weeks the Edinburgh International Festival transforms one of the world's most beautiful cities, with the six major theatres and concert halls and a few smaller venues comming alive with the best classical music, theatre, opera, dance and visual art from around the globe. The 2010 programme will feature the finest creators and performers from the worlds of the arts: theatre, music, opera, dance and the visual arts highlights Scotland's influence on some of the world's great artists and artistic endeavours, and reflects on that extraordinary moment in Scottish history considered the foundation of much of modern thinking.
  www.eif.co.uk