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Events in Stirling

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2025 - 30th September 2025
Dunblane

Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025
Kippen

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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LKP Markets & Events: Thistles Centre Market

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 14th September 2025

LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at The Thistles Shopping Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!

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Killearn Country Market

Selected dates between 22nd March 2025 - 6th December 2025

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

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Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

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Callander Toy Fair

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 19th October 2025

Callander Toy Fair returns to McLaren High School. It's a must visit event for any collector of toys and models.

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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

30th April 2025 - 19th December 2025

Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oakmore

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 13th July 2025
Port of Menteith

Oakmore is a garden for real plant enthusiasts and to enjoy. A maturing garden with raised herbaceous borders, young orchards, a developing shrubbery, a rose garden and a bog garden.

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Pokemon Swap Shop

Selected dates between 1st June 2025 - 6th July 2025

The ever popular Pokemon Swap Shop at Waterstones Stirling is back... come and swap your doublers, treblers or unloved pokemon cards!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden

15th June 2025 - 15th October 2025
Killearn

The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.

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Summer Family Fun

28th June 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping for FREE family fun every weekend from 28th June - 10th August!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Pagan Fellowship Festival

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

The Pagan Fellowship Festival brings the Scottish pagan community together for another fun-filled day on 5th July, with market stalls, speakers, singers, story tellers, workshops, and more...

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Open Reflection & Music Recital

Selected dates between 6th July 2025 - 10th August 2025

Come along to Trossachs Church and take some time out from busy lives for quiet reflection with a short acoustic musical performance.

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Circus Vegas: Stirling

11th July 2025 - 15th July 2025

Circus Vegas, a new death-defying circus, is touring the UK 2025 and comes to King's Park, Stirling from 11th to 15th July!

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Roahl Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr presented by SABOS Musical Theatre Youth

11th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Get ready for magic, mischief and revolting children! SABOS Musical Theatre Youth bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. to life at Victoria Hall, Dunblane this July.

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Bradshaw Productions - Spot’s Birthday Party

12th July 2025 - 13th July 2025

Spot is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2+ and their grownups.

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The Famous Alva Games

12th July 2025

The 167th Famous Alva Games will return on Saturday 12th July bringing you all a great family day out!

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Wee Skelfs Summer 2025

15th July 2025 - 31st July 2025

Green Aspirations Wee Skelfs holiday club is back for Summer 2025. It's designed to let kids play in the woods and explore their natural surroundings.

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Three Rivers Festival: Ethan Loch - Piano Recital ‘Watercolours’

17th July 2025

BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist, Scottish pianist Ethan Loch, opens the Three Rivers Festival with an exhilarating recital in the stunning surroundings of Dunblane Cathedral.

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Pre-School Workshop: What does a raindrop hear?

18th July 2025

Join Eryna and other talented musicians on a musical adventure in this interactive session for children under 5 at Dunblane Cathedral Halls on 18th July as part of the Three Rivers Festival!

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Trio Òran, Piano Trio Concert ‘Throughflow’

18th July 2025

Don't miss London-based Piano Trio, Trio Òran, from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as they present a recital of contrasts at Church of the Holy Rude on 18th July!

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Claire Haslin and Phil Gault - Vocal Recital

19th July 2025

Acclaimed Scotland-based duo Phil Gault and Claire Haslin present a varied palette of works for voice and piano at Camphill Blair Drummond on Saturday 19th July as part of the Three Rivers Festival.

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Finale String Quintet Concert: ‘Delta’

20th July 2025

String players from London’s Conservatoires join forces for a rousing finale to the Three Rivers Festival on 20th July at Park Church, Stirling.

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Fantastic Mr Fox: Family-Friendly Film Screening

23rd July 2025

Join us at the Creative Stirling venue (upstairs in Made in Stirling) for a family-friendly screening of Fantastic Mr Fox on Wednesday, July 23rd!

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Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games

26th July 2025
Lochearnhead

Experience a traditional Games in beautiful surroundings at the Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games on Saturday 26th July!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mollan

27th July 2025
Stirling

Mollan is a large, 3-acre garden in rural Stirlingshire set in softly rolling farmland.

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Wild Magik Summer Apprenticeships

29th July 2025

This summer, young apprentices are invited into a place of real-world magik: hands-on craft, nature connection, and the spirit of wonder at this 3-day outdoor camp at Tir Na Nog.

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Whale Rider - Family-Friendly Film Screening

31st July 2025

Come along to Creative Stirling for this family-friendly screening of Whale Rider, a contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph!

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Back Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival

1st August 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Doune the Rabbit Hole will be returning to Cardross Estate under new management from 1st to 3rd August as ‘Back Doune the Rabbit Hole’.

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Bridge of Allan Highland Games

3rd August 2025

Enjoy a great day out at the 2025 Bridge of Allan Highland Games on the 3rd August at Strathallan Games Park.

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Killin Highland Games

6th August 2025

Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2025 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 6th August!

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WALL.E - Family-Friendly Film Screening

6th August 2025

Bring the family along for this screening of WALL.E at Creative Stirling on 6th August.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

8th August 2025 - 9th August 2025

Rubber Chicken Theatre proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Macrobert Arts Centre in August.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden

10th August 2025
Stirling

Braehead Community Garden is an 11,000 square metre outdoor space, enjoying a direct view of Stirling Castle.

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Kippen Flower Show

16th August 2025

Come and visit the Kippen Flower Show in the historic village of Kippen, 10 miles from Stirling, on Saturday 16th August!

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Stirling Highland Games

16th August 2025

The Stirling Highland Games return in August with an exciting programme of activities to entertain everyone!

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Walk for Parkinson’s: Falkirk 2025

16th August 2025

Whatever your reason. Whoever you walk for. Join Parkinson's UK in Falkirk and help raise vital funds for research into better treatments and hopefully, one day a cure.

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Podfather Stirling 10k with Kids Fun Runs

7th September 2025
Stirling

Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 24th running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, with two fun run events, a 2k for ages 5-9 year olds and a 3.5k for ages 10-14 year olds.

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Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

20th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

The Engine Shed is opening it's doors on 20th and 21st September as part of Doors Open Day 2025. Join us to discover what's inside and learn about it's history!

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Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025
Stirling

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!

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Callander Jazz & Blues Festival

2nd October 2025 - 5th October 2025
Callander

Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2025!

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William Wallace Running Festival

11th October 2025

This is your chance to be part of an epic new event with routes set to showcase Stirling’s most historic sites and spectacular views.

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Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

16th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Expect music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories when they bring The Smeds and the Smoos to Macrobert Arts Centre in October!

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Legally Blonde

24th October 2025 - 25th October 2025

'OMIGOD you guys'! Rubber Chicken Theatre teens and adults are back at Macrobert Arts Centre this October with their production of Legally Blonde!

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Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World...

28th November 2025 - 24th December 2025

With beautiful puppets, plenty of surprises and lots of audience interaction, this magical new visual theatre show from the artistic team at Macrobert Arts Centre is perfect for children under 6.

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Weans in the Wood

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre! 

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Festive Lunch with Santa

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Enjoy a wonderful 2 course festive lunch with your family & friends and a visit to our Santa’s Grotto to meet the jolly man in red himself!

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Santa Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Join us this year at Stirling Court Hotel to create special memories for your little ones in a relaxed, fun and fuss-free environment as we welcome Santa back to the Stirling Court Hotel!

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The Grinch Dinner & Disco

Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

Join the Inglewood team this Christmas and enjoy a wonderful Who-feast followed by a visit from the Grinch and music from our DJ!

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Christmas by Candlelight

10th December 2025

Experience the enchantment of this Christmas by Candlelight Concert in an unforgettable festive musical celebration presented by Xperience Live at The Albert Halls!

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Elf’s Brunch

22nd December 2025

Does a cheeky Elf arrive at your house every Christmas? Join us at Inglewood House & Spa for a special Elf themed brunch!

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Christmas Day Lunch at Stirling Court Hotel

25th December 2025

Make Christmas Day special at Stirling Court Hotel with a delicious four course meal and visit from Santa, a gift for every child and arts and crafts after lunch!

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Winterlight

27th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

The Albert Halls Stirling presents Winterlight – a dazzling new winter festival that will light up your December evenings with spectacular live music.

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A Frozen Afternoon Tea

28th December 2025

Come along to Inglewood House & Spa for Olaf's Adventure and a magical themed Afternoon Tea with entertainment from a special Arendelle resident!

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Hogmanay Party & Stay or Party Only at Stirling Court Hotel

31st December 2025

Welcome the New Year in sparkling style with Stirling Court Hotel's Hogmanay Party and Stay Package!

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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Kids and Teens Summer Art School at The Wee Art Studio

Kids and Teens Summer Art School at The Wee Art Studio

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

The Wee Art Studio in Clarkston are running a variety of classes for kids and teens over the summer holidays!

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Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Whitelee Boggy Beasties Club

Selected dates between 9th July 2025 - 30th July 2025

The Whitelee Countryside Rangers' Boggy Beasties free summer holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds will return for 2025!

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NMTF Barrhead Young Traders Market

NMTF Barrhead Young Traders Market

19th July 2025

The NMTF will bring their Young Traders Market to Scotland for the very first time to Barrhead on Saturday 19th July!

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Family And Kids Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market

The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 3rd August 2025

The Steading Rosewell Farmers Market is launching on Sunday 4th May 2025, bringing the community together to enjoy a vibrant market!

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Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh

29th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Step into a world of light, colour, and imagination with Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience at the Royal Highland Centre this Christmas!

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Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival

Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival

18th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

The Edinburgh Food Festival is back at Assembly George Square Gardens and has expanded to include live folk music.

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Family And Kids Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

The Spongebob Musical - CANCELLED

The Spongebob Musical - CANCELLED

19th July 2025

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show at the Lochgelly Centre on 19th July!

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Bowhouse Market Weekends

Bowhouse Market Weekends

Selected dates between 8th March 2025 - 14th December 2025

Bowhouse Market Weekends are a celebration of the best food and drink from Fife and beyond with a host of food and drink producers and the opportunity to try a great selection of street food.

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Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 3

Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 3

26th July 2025 - 27th July 2025

Round Three of the 2025 championship season shifts into high gear at Knockhill, taking on the exhilarating anti-clockwise direction for a whole new level of racing drama!

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Family And Kids Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

10th July 2025 - 12th July 2025

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips when Horrible Histories returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with Terrible Tudors!

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THREE60: Shuffle Scratch Night

THREE60: Shuffle Scratch Night

18th July 2025

Are you into Street Dance, Hip-Hop, or African dance styles? Join Platform this July for SHUFFLE — a dynamic scratch night celebrating Scotland's street dance scene.

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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

4th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

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Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Halloween Baby Disco

Halloween Baby Disco

1st November 2025

Tear the dance floor to shreds and bust some moves with your cutest dance partner at Lanark Memorial Hall's Halloween Baby Disco!

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

21st October 2025 - 25th October 2025

Whether you're discovering Joseph for the first time or reliving a favourite, don’t miss this technicolor triumph as Harlequin returns for the fourth consecutive year to the Village Theatre!

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Community Day

Community Day

1st August 2025

David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting their annual Community Day on Friday 1st August celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity!

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Family And Kids Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

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Twist & Hit: Wicked

Twist & Hit: Wicked

17th July 2025

Join Twist & Hit for their amazing WICKED themed summer camp, suitable for 5 to 12 year olds!

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Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker

Crown Ballet presents The Nutcracker

4th October 2025

Crown Ballet return to Paisley Town Hall in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 5th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 7th December 2025

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

Brick Wonderland: A Magical LEGO Brick Adventure

1st July 2025 - 31st July 2025

This summer, join Culzean Castle on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole and into the enchanting world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life in LEGO bricks!

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Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

3rd July 2025 - 7th July 2025

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

15th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show Kingdom Of Kong! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Tuesday 15th and Sunday 20th July!

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

16th July 2025

Join The Three Inch Fools as they present A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's most iconic comedy, at Kelburn Estate & Country Centre on Wednesday 16th July!

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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials

1st August 2025 - 10th August 2025

Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!

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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House

5th August 2025 - 7th August 2025

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!

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Popular Events

Hills & Herbs
Join Hills & Herbs for a one day nature-focussed retreat on the shores of Loch Ard on Sunday 13th July.
Roahl Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr presented by SABOS Musical Theatre Youth
Get ready for magic, mischief and revolting children! SABOS Musical Theatre Youth bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. to life at Victoria Hall, Dunblane this July.
Sian
Sian comprises three of today’s most exquisitely gifted young Gaelic singers accompanied by in-demand multi-instrumentalist Innes White and you can catch them at the Tolbooth on 7th November!
Needle Felted Corals
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft on 30th August for a meditative day making needle felted corals with world-renowned textile artist and doll maker Johanna Flanagan, aka The Pale Rook.
Botanical Printmaking
Join artist and nature enthusiast Liz Gaffney for an immersive Botanical Printmaking workshop at Central Scotland School of Craft on 21st September!

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