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Scotland Events 2009

Scotland Events in August 2009

• 22nd August 2009: Lonach Highland Gathering & Games - Bellabeg Park, Strathdon
  Witness the 'one of a kind' march of the Lonach Highlanders and watch the traditional Highland Games.
• 22nd & 23rd August 2009: Lighthouses in the Air - Walker Park, Aberdeen
  
• 23rd August 2009: North of Scotland Champions of Champions Pipe Band Contest - Aden Country Park, Mintlaw
  Pipe band contest featuring Grades one to four, Drum Majors and Highland dancing.
• 24th August 2009: Aberdeen Pony Show - Duthie Park, Aberdeen
  Now one of the most prestigious and best supported Highland Pony Shows in Scotland, the Aberdeen Pony Show attracts Highland Ponies come from all over Scotland. Classes include In-Hand, Ridden, Dressage, Young Handlers, Working Harness and Fancy Dress.
• 28th August 2009: Fyvie Homecoming Festival - Fyvie Castle
  Opening Folk Concert Scottish evening with Burns Supper.
• 30th August 2009: Fyvie Homecoming Festival - "Songs of Praise" - Fyvie Castle
  Community Garden Party with pipe band, silver band, dancers, stalls and races.

Scotland Events in September 2009

• 3rd - 13th September 2009: Aberdeen International Jazz Festival
  Aberdeen Jazz Festival brings together local, national and international jazz musicians.
• 4th - 6th September 2009: B.I.R.D. Scottish Homecoming Bash 2009 - Vale Hotel, Fyvie
• 7th - 11th September 2009: Offshore Europe 2009 - Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
  Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition.
• 12th September 2009: Aberdeen's Doors Open Day
• 11th - 21st: Techfest
• 19th September 2009: North Aberdeenshire Doors Open Day

Scotland Events in October 2009

• 3rd - 11th October 2009: Peterhead Fish Festival - Peterhead Fish Market
  Started in 2006 to celebrate the fishing industry of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
• 16th, 17th and 18th October 2009: Ayr Jazz Festival - Various Locations
  Now in its 7th year the Ayr Jazz Festival showcases New Orleans, Dixieland, Ragtime, Swing, Hot Club, traditional, jazz and blues bands and music from the 20's and 30's from top UK musicians.
• 16th October 2009 - 1st November 2009: The Enchanted Forest: Scottish Myths and Legends - Faskally Wood by Pitlochry
  A magical autumn experience for all ages consists of a sound and light show in Faskally Wood.
• 17th October 2009: Jedburgh Castle Jail Ghost Event - Jedburgh Castle Jail
  There have been many reported paranormal occurences at Jedburgh Castle Jail such as apparitions, many reports of a ghostly piper seen standing on the battlements, strong presences and strange lights have been witnessed. Come and see for yourself at the edburgh Castle Jail Ghost Event.
• 22nd - 25th October 2009: Trossachs International Mushroom Festival
  A festival of food, music, fantasy and fun all based on the humble mushroom. Featuring cookery demonstrations, traditional Scottish music and dance, walks and golf.
• 23rd October - 1st November 2009: International Storytelling Festival - Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh
  Inspiring live storytelling performance featuring music, song, film, workshops, talks and international guests.
• 25th October 2009 - 11th November 2009: Doric Festival
  A unique festival that celebrates Aberdeenshire's local heritage and involves local communities across the North-east to help celebrate the language, music and traditions.
• 30th October 2009 - 22nd November 2009: SOUND Festival
  An exciting festival of new music across a number of venues in Scotland with the aim of encouraging the audience to explore sound in new ways. From classical, contemporary, improvisation, traditional and popular music to jazz, experimental, ambient, sound art and electro-acoustic, there is a variety of genres as well as concerts, talks, installations, and workshops.

Scotland Events in November 2009

• 5th November 2009: Aberdeen's Winter Festival Fireworks Night - Aberdeen Beach
  The annual City of Aberdeen Fireworks Display features a 20 minute colourful, noisy, high ariel fireworks, complete with a musical accompaniment and walkabout entertainment. Evening entertainment starts at 7pm with the fireworks at 7:30pm.
• 6th - 28th November 2009: Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Glasgow and Edinburgh
  The RSNO perform with Scotland's classical superstar Nicola Benedetti. There is a St Andrew's celebration with Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham to end the year of festivities.
• 19th - 21st November 2009: RACMSA Rally of Scotland: The final stage of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge
  New for 2009, Scotland welcomes the inaugural Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Rally of Scotland, as the final round of the prestigious Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).
• 26th - 28th November 2009: The House Folk Music Festival - 26th Kinlochard village Hall, 27th Blairhullichan House, 28th MacGregor's Barn
  Three nights of Scottish traditional music at the House Folk Music festival with top artists performing bagpipe, strings and flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish styles that have influenced the folk scene around the globe.
• 27th - 30th November 2009: Homecoming Scotland's Finale Weekend Celebrations
  A fantastic programme of events will stretch across the weekend – and the country – providing plenty of opportunities to join Homecoming Scotland's Finale Celebrations and celebrate St Andrew's Day.

Scotland Events in December 2009

• 3rd - 12th December 2009: European Curling Championships - Curl Aberdeen Rink
  Over 30 European nations will come together to fight for the men's and women's titles in what is the last major international curling event before the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.
• 31st December 2009: Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony - Stonehaven
  A unique and colourful night time festival where participants parade up and down the High Street in the Old Town of Stonehaven, swinging home-made 'fireballs' above their heads. The fireballs are thrown into the sea at the end of the parade and there are fireworks, a pipe band and other entertainment.
• 31st December 2009: Aberdeen's Winter Festival Hogmanay Street Party - Castlegate