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Events in Stirling

Hogmanay Ceilidh (Gartmore) 2023

31st December 2023 - 31st December 2024

Step into 2024 in style with the fabulous Burns Brother Ceilidh Band at Gartmore’s sensational foot stomping interactive Hogmanay Ceilidh!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

5th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!

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Preschool Activities With Active Stirling

29th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

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

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Stirling Song Club

Selected dates between 29th January 2024 - 24th November 2024

On the last Sunday of every month, Slanj-A-Va hosts the Stirling Song Club, providing a platform for musicians and songwriters to form a community and refine their craft.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2024 - 30th September 2024
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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Killearn Country Market

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 7th December 2024

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a monthly 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

10th February 2024 - 27th October 2024

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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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Enjoy a tour of Loch Ard in Kayaks with a guide and instructor and immersive yourself in the natural beauty of the Loch!

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Canoe and Cliff Jumping

7th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

This is not for the faint hearted. Travel to the cliff by Canoe, explore the Buchanan Castle Cliffs on the loch and then take a deep breath and leap into the unknown!

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Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding

8th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre, is fun filled session for beginners, novices and anyone needing some extra help or support.

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

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Gorge Walking

9th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

Explore a local Gorge with one of Loch Ard Adventure Centre's instructors and learn how to move over rocks, in water, up waterfalls and through pools!

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Happy Chinese Classes

11th March 2024 - 31st December 2024
Stirling

These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Full Day

14th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Enjoy a history siteseeing canoe tour run by Loch Ard Adventure Centre and explore Loch Ard and all the beautiful scenery!

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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree

1st May 2024 - 1st September 2024
Kippen

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Ben Lomond to Doune.

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Half-day Foraging Instruction - East Loch Lomond

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 19th October 2024
Rowardennan

Join Emma from Curious In Nature for a half day of woodland and hedgerow foraging instruction at Beautiful Cashel Forest on east Loch Lomond.

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Haugh Field Harness Racing

Selected dates between 30th June 2024 - 15th September 2024
Stirling

Come along to Haugh Field Harness Racing in Whins of Milton, Stirling and enjoy a great day out!

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Gaelic meetup group for parents, kids and babies

Selected dates between 2nd July 2024 - 30th July 2024

Come along to this Gaelic meetup group for parents, kids and babies at Stirling Central Library every Tuesday in July!

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Summer Beach

3rd July 2024 - 10th August 2024

Get your little ones ready to put their sandcastle building skills to the test at Thistles indoor beach this summer!

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Callander Toy Fair

Selected dates between 14th July 2024 - 20th October 2024

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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25th Birthday Bonanza

27th July 2024 - 28th July 2024

We have a full weekend of fun planned to celebrate 25 years of Affinity Sterling Mills. Come along and join us on 27th & 28th July!

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Family Fun RAVE with Mohawk Entertainment

27th July 2024

Come join us for a fun-filled family rave with DJ Mohawkan on Saturday 27th July at Dobbie Hall in Larbert!

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Experiment 626 Themed Afternoon Tea

28th July 2024

Join our family at Inglewood House for our Experiment 626 Themed Afternoon Tea on Sunday 28th July!

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Pokemon Swap Shop

28th July 2024

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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Bubbleologist

3rd August 2024 - 4th August 2024

Join us at Affinity Sterling Mills for the Bubbleologists 40 minute outdoor displays on 3rd & 4th August!

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Animal Man’s Mini Zoo

4th August 2024

Bring your little monkeys along to the Falkirk Stadium on Sunday 4th August for a 60 minute hands-on, interactive Mini Zoo with Animal Man!

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Bridge of Allan Highland Games

4th August 2024
Bridge of Allan

Enjoy a great day out at the 2024 Bridge of Allan Highland Games on the 4th August at Strathallan Games Park.

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Dance Summer School

5th August 2024 - 9th August 2024

Join Alloa Ballet Company from August 5th to 9th for an exciting week of dance! Perfect for Juniors (7-11yrs) and Seniors (12+), it's the ultimate solution to summer boredom!

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Summer Week of Music-Making for children ages 8-12: Handbells in Harmony

5th August 2024 - 9th August 2024

Calling 8 - 12 year olds! Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers are holding a week of music-making at Dunblane Cathedral Halls from 5th to 9th August.

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Killin Highland Games

7th August 2024
Killin

Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2024 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 7th August!

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Rubber Chicken - The Little Mermaid

9th August 2024 - 10th August 2024

Rubber Chicken Theatre is delighted to be back with the timeless Disney Classic 'The Little Mermaid' as their flagship ‘show in a week’ production in August.

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Bungee Trampolines

10th August 2024 - 11th August 2024

Enjoy some free family fun at Affinity Sterling Mills with our bungee trampolines from 12-4pm on 10th & 11th August!

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Gig in the Garden: The Smith’s 150th Birthday Party

10th August 2024

Join us at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday 10th August to celebrate our big 150th birthday!

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William Jack - Live in Stirling

11th August 2024

Enjoy a wonderful performance from William Jack, a multi-style Cellist and song writer from South Australia, at Church of the Holy Rude on Sunday 11th August!

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Forest School – Whittling

Selected dates between 12th August 2024

Learn the skill of whittling on this woodland session at Mugdock Country Park! Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds.

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Stirling Highland Games

17th August 2024

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

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

25th August 2024

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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Spanish Gourmet Night

31st August 2024

Join us here at Inglewood on 31st August and treat your taste buds to our delicious 3 course Spanish Tapas Gourmet Menu, designed especially for the occasion by our head chef!

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Scottish Geology Festival

1st September 2024 - 6th October 2024
Nationwide

Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!

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Podfather Stirling 10k with 2k and 3.5k fun runs

8th September 2024
Stirling

Central AC are delighted to welcome you to the 23rd running of the Podfather Stirling 10k, now 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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Back To Nevermore Party with Cloud Nine Events

14th September 2024

Cloud Nine Events brings the Back To Nevermore Party to Dobbie Hall, Larbert on Saturday 14th September!

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Sensory Sunday at Mugdock: Forest School for Young Children

Selected dates between 22nd September 2024

Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for younger children!

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Movies To Musicals - Les Misérables School Edition

26th September 2024 - 28th September 2024

Les Miserables School Edition by Movies to Musicals is a MUST-SEE production following their sold-out, critically acclaimed 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe run.

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Callander Jazz & Blues Festival

3rd October 2024 - 6th October 2024
Callander

Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2024!

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Jazz & Blues at Port of Menteith

4th October 2024 - 7th October 2024
Port of Menteith

This year Lochend Chalets and Nick's at Port of Menteith have partnered with the Callander Jazz & Blues Festival to create a fringe on the shores of Lake Menteith!

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Family Symphonic Laser Spectacular Accompanied By Big Noise

5th October 2024

Don't miss this family-friendly laser and light show to a recorded soundtrack of chart pop, dance and musical hits accompanied by the Sistema Big Noise Orchestra at Church of the Holy Rude!

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Stirling Jailhouse Horrors

12th October 2024 - 31st October 2024

This autumn let our Prison Surgeon, Dr Forrest, thrill you with the Horrible History of Stirling’s terrible Tolbooth – the worst Jail in Britain!

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Treasure Island

12th October 2024

This swash-buckling, fun-packed show invites you to embark on a global journey from the coasts of Scotland the edge of the world and beyond! Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre on 12th October!

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Taylormania

16th October 2024

Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see at The Albert Halls!

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My Friend Selkie

19th October 2024

Developed by the cast & Dawn Hartley from an original concept by Niamh, My Friend Selkie is a heart-warming story of friendship and facing challenges, together.

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Snow White

29th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

Oh dear. Things aren’t going too well down in Stirling Stella. Find out more when this year's family pantomime 'Snow White' comes to Macrobert Arts Centre!

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Santa’s Magical Lighthouse

3rd December 2024 - 31st December 2024

With lots of laughs and songs to join in with, become a lighthouse keeper and guide Santa home this Christmas in this fun-filled, interactive adventure for children aged 5 years and under!

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The Jingle Belles Ultimate Christmas Party

21st December 2024

Don't miss the show at The Albert Halls on 21st December, covering all the Christmas hits that we listen and sing along to every year!

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Killin Music Festival

20th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Killin

Be a part of something special when the Killin Music Festival returns from 20th to 22nd June 2025!

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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:

Bats On The Orry

Bats On The Orry

13th September 2024

Batty about bats? Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for a led walk around Eaglesham and delve into the lives of these fascinating (and cute!) mammals.

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Build A Bat A Home

Build A Bat A Home

21st September 2024

Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers on Saturday 21st September and build your very own bat box to help our hibernating heroes stay snug over winter.

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Summer Fun at The Avenue

Summer Fun at The Avenue

2nd July 2024 - 31st July 2024

Join the team at the Avenue for a summer full of free fun every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout 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:

Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour

Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour

Selected dates between 21st July 2024 - 27th October 2024

Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!

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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

14th December 2024

This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2nd August 2024 - 26th August 2024

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

27th April 2024 - 31st August 2024

Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.

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Cirque - the Greatest Show

Cirque - the Greatest Show

16th November 2024

Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family is coming to The Alhambra Theatre on 16th November!

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Nardone’s Academy present: Dick Whittington

Nardone’s Academy present: Dick Whittington

10th December 2024 - 14th December 2024

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to treat your whole family to Nardone’s Academy’s 2024 pantomime, “Dick Whittington”!

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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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Bute Highland Games

Bute Highland Games

24th August 2024

Bute Highland Games return on Saturday 24th August with another packed programme of events for all the family to enjoy!

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Riverside Museum Summer Market

Riverside Museum Summer Market

27th July 2024 - 28th July 2024

Riverside Museum is hosting their annual Summer Market on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July featuring stalls selling handmade and locally crafted items!

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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:

Special Delivery

Special Delivery

30th November 2024 - 29th December 2024

Special Delivery at Lanternhouse is an enchanting musical journey filled with wonder created for little ones aged 3 to 7!

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The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show

The Great Baldini’s Family Magic Show

20th October 2024

Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his (and Baldwin the magical dog's) life from his first trick to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini's greatest escape!

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Mother Goose

Mother Goose

30th November 2024 - 8th December 2024

Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show on earth - Mother Goose's Circus is in town!

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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:

McCulloch Cup (T20) Grand Final

McCulloch Cup (T20) Grand Final

11th August 2024

Ferguslie Cricket Club take on Langside Cricket Club in the Grand Final of this year's McCulloch Cup which will be held at Meikleriggs on Sunday 11th August!

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Guided Wildlife Walk

Guided Wildlife Walk

Selected dates between 18th February 2024 - 10th November 2024

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch! The experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

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Bridgewater Housing Association Gala Day

Bridgewater Housing Association Gala Day

9th August 2024

Join Bridgewater Housing Association for their Gala Day which will take place on Friday 9th August on the grounds of their new India of Inchinnan office!

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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 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Circus Montini: Beith

Circus Montini: Beith

26th July 2024 - 28th July 2024
Beith

Circus Montini present a fast-paced production packed full of comedy, juggling, balancing, acrobatics, stunts and more at Orr's Trust Park, Beith between 26th and 27th July!

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Kelburn School Of Sorcery

Kelburn School Of Sorcery

2nd August 2024 - 11th August 2024

Step into a world of 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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Zippos Circus at Ayr’s Low Green

Zippos Circus at Ayr’s Low Green

7th August 2024 - 12th August 2024
Ayr

Zippos Circus returns to Ayr's Low Green between Wednesday 7th and Monday 12th August with their all-new 2024 production, Magnificent!

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Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park

8th August 2024

Join Kilwinning Community Events on Thursday 8th August for Picnic in the Park featuring free activities for all the family!

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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest

Fresh Ayr Folk Fest

9th August 2024 - 11th August 2024
Ayr

Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!

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Brodick Highland Games

Brodick Highland Games

10th August 2024
Brodick

The 2024 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 10th August, they're a great day out for all the family!

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Ayr & District Flower Show

Ayr & District Flower Show

16th August 2024 - 17th August 2024

The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a sixth year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August!

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The Big Wag

The Big Wag

1st September 2024

Join Saving and Rehoming Strays SCIO for The Big Wag, a charity dog show and reunion open to all, at Muirmill Equestrian Centre on Sunday 1st September!

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The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

The International Ayr Show Festival of Flight

6th September 2024 - 7th September 2024
Ayr

The action-packed International Ayr Show Festival of Flight will take place at Ayr Shore Front on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th September!

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Arran Festival of Food and Drink

Arran Festival of Food and Drink

13th September 2024 - 22nd September 2024
Brodick

The Isle of Arran is looking forward to holding its third festival of food and drink that celebrates the local produce that comes from the island's unique terroir and micro-climate!

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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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Sponsored Links

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Popular Events

Spanish Gourmet Night
Join us here at Inglewood on 31st August and treat your taste buds to our delicious 3 course Spanish Tapas Gourmet Menu, designed especially for the occasion by our head chef!
Tide Lines
Glasgow-based folk pop quartet Tide Lines are thrilled to announce their Homeward Bound Tour, their biggest Scottish headline tour to date, will stop at Stirling's Albert Halls on December 6th!
Watercolour Classes
Join artist Clare Robinson at Cromlix for a relaxing and therapeutic workshop on 10th September, devoted to the art of watercolour painting!
Only Here, Only Now: Tom Newlands
Join Stirling Libraries at St Ninians Library on 15th August as we chat to author Tom Newlands about his critically acclaimed debut novel 'Only Here, Only Now'!
Killin Highland Games
Held in Breadalbane Park, Killin, the 2024 Killin Highland Games returns on Wednesday 7th August!

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