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What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland
November 2012
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Saturday 3rd November
Rowardennan Annual Charity Guy Fawkes Event
Rowardennan Hotel
Adults £5.00 - Children Free
Hot Soup and Crusty Bread.
All ticket money goes to charity.
Firework Display - Live Music - Games - Raffle Prizes
Rowardennan Hotel Accommodation Offers Available
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November
RSPB Loch Lomond Shores Binocular & Scope Demonstration
Come on down and get a closer look at nature this Christmas. With friendly and professional staff on hand, this makes an opportunity to see our range of binoculars and scopes to try before you buy. An ideal Christmas gift for anyone passionate about birds, nature, sport or walking. Open at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch from 11am to 4pm.
Saturday 10th November
Gartmore Community Cinema – Gartmore Village Hall
Film Showing – TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY (15)
Doors Open 7.00 pm film starts 8.00 pm - Licensed bar 7.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Ring Gordon Thompson on 01877 382782 for door prices
Saturday 17th November
Live Music Sessions, Ardlui Hotel, Loch Lomond
The Ardlui Hotel at Loch Lomond has teamed up with TMSA & Gaelic Arts organisation, Fèis Rois to deliver live music sessions throughout November & December. These will take part in the Lomond Bar every Saturday until 22nd December from 8pm - 11pm.
Saturday 17th November
An Evening of Music
The Three Villages Community Hall in Arrochar is hosting an evening of music Mulled Wine, Arts and Crafts on Saturday 17th November doors opening at 6:30pm with the concert at 7:3pm to 10pm. Music will be performed by ladies cappella chorus the Tartan Harmony and Chiara Berardelli a local singer songwriter. For pricing and booking information visit www.threevillages.org.uk for more information.
Saturday 17th November
Segway Safari from Can You Experience, The Beach at Loch Lomond Shores,
Enjoy a 1-hour guided safari and experience on 2x2 Segway across Loch Lomond Shores. Times are between 10am-11a for more information on bookings and other Segway dates contact 01389 756 251 or email info@canyouexperience.com.
Sunday 18th November
Christmas Lights Switch-On Loch Lomond Shores
The 2012 Loch Lomond Christmas lights will official switched on Sunday the 18th November. The day’s events start about 1pm-5:3pm and will kick-off with the arrival of Santa on his magical Santa express train which will make its way to his winter wonderland Grotto at the Gateway Centre. Crowds will be treated to entertainment and spectacular fireworks display. Performers include award winning international band Skerryvore who will treats crowds to blazing bagpipes and fiddles. Other performers include George Kennedy, Darrell Muldoon dancing from Dancebase Academy in Alexandria and Donna’s Dazzlers from Helensburgh. Children from CHAS will switch the lights on.
Sunday 18th November
Santas Grotto at Lomond Shores
Santa's Grotto will be open at the Gateway Center on Sunday 18th of November. Everyone is
invited to meet Santa when he arrives at 12:30pm. Opening times are 10am to 5pm Thursday to
Sunday right up to Christmas Eve. The price of tickets is £6.50 which includes a visit to
see Santa, a gift from Santa, a ride on the vintage carousel plus a ride on the Santa
Express. The Gateway Centre will donate £1 from each visit to CHAS Robin House. There will
be free entertainment in the Gateway Centre every weekend throughout December.
http://visit-lochlomond.com/content/lomond-shores-balloch-loch-lomond
Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th November
Fintry Amateur Dramatics Society Present ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
Ring 01360 860078 for tickets. Tickets Adult £7, child £5, (not suitable for pre-school age)
Seniors £5 Thursday only - Two performances Saturday 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm
Friday 23rd November
Spirit of Loch Lomond Festival of Christmas Lights
Helensburgh's Spirit of Loch Lomond Festival of Christmas Lights kicks off on Friday 23rd November 2012 at the Victoria Hall. The main focus will be a fancy dress parade followed by the tree lights switch on from 5:30pm. Crowds will be treated to a four float motorised light parade down Sinclair Street, Princes Street and into the Square. In the Victoria Hall there will be entertainment which will be free and refreshments provided by Bethesda will be doing these refreshments on a voluntary donation. The event is free to all but for more information contact 01436 831434.
Saturday 24th November/Sunday 25th November
Edenmill Food Festival
Edenmill Farm, Blanefield
One stop Christmas Shop!
To include Butchery Demos, Food and Drink on Sale, Whisky Tasting by Glengoyne, Craft and Food Stalls, Santas Grotto,Childrens Play area and Bouncy Castle, All indoors. Santa's Reindeer and farm animals...Fun for all the family.
Tel:01360 771 707 for further information
Saturday 24 November
Alexandria High Street
The 2012 Alexandria High Street festive lights will be officially switched on at 4.30pm on Saturday 24th November by Santa Claus. Entrainment will include a live radio road show, children’s rides and treats for the children and host of live music.
Sat 24th and/or Sun 25th November
Weekend art course with art4you Scotland.
To reserve a place in one or all weekend courses please get in touch. (all materials, lunch and refreshments included in price). Accommodation can be organised. A great opportunity to be artistic and create a unique Christmas present!"
The weekend courses run on Saturday and/or Sunday, 10am – 4pm, price: £65/£130 and all levels are welcome.
Sunday 25 November
Dumbarton High Street
The 2012 Dumbarton High Street festive lights will be officially switched on Sunday the 25th November at 4:30pm. From 12pm the local radio station will be entertaining crowds with music, dancing, children’s rides and Santa.
Thursday 29th November
Loch Lomond annual Fashion Show
The annual Loch Lomond chairty fashion show in aid of CHAS and Pulmonary Hypertension UK.
This event should not be missed with cloths from Loch Lomond Shores, Cheryl's Closet and
ASDA. Guest includes models from Robin House, Cheryl’s Closet and the newly crowned Miss
Loch Lomond Shores, it will be a glitzy and glamorous night. Tickets are £10 and the price
include a glass of sparkly on arrival, entertainment and entry into a prize draw, and all
profits will be split between the 2 charities. Tickets are available from Misty Glen at
Loch Lomond Shores, Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, The Meadow Centre and Robin House.
http://visit-lochlomond.com/content/lomond-shores-balloch-loch-lomond
Thursday 29th November
Miss Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Shores and Cheryl’s Closet are hosting a Miss Loch Lomond Shores competition.
The winner will be announced on the nigh. The winner will not be crowned untill Thursday
29th November at the annual Fashion Show. To enter you need to ipload a pictuer to cheryl's
Closet facebook. All entries are open to females aged between 14 and 25 years. Ten will be
choosen to the finale on Friday 23rd November in the Kilted Skirlie Restaurant where a panel
of judges will put you through your modelling paces! Tickets to come to the Miss Loch Lomond
Shores event on the 23rd are £5 and can be bought at the door on the night of the event
http://visit-lochlomond.com/content/lomond-shores-balloch-loch-lomond
Thursday 29th, Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December
Fintry Amateur Dramatics Society ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
Ring 01360 860078 for tickets. Tickets Adult £7, child £5, (not suitable for pre-school age)
Seniors £5 Thursday only - Two performances 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm
Friday 30th November-St Andrews Day
Let's Celebrate!
Whisky Tasting Event - St Andrew's Night
The Gateway Centre
What better way to celebrate St Andrew’s night than tasting fine malt whiskies while enjoying amazing views of Loch Lomond? Tickets are £20 and can be bought from http://www.glasgowmaltwhiskycompany.com/events/
The Wallace Monument Stirling
From April to September the Wallace Monument by Stirling holds live performances by costumed actors – bringing Sir William Wallace and the characters of his time to life. Listen to the story of The Battle of Stirling Bridge, or even have your photograph taken with a Scottish warrior from the 14th Century! Presentations take place between 11.15am and 3.30pm each day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays (and at weekends only from October until December, and during February and March).
For events at the Wallace National Monument, click here
Scottish Farmers' Markets at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
Perhaps the most panoramic situation of any market in Scotland. Featuring around 30 regular stallholders ranging from cheese and chocolate makers through to producers of organic eggs, beef, lamb, pork, home made soup, smoked foods, seafood, jams, confectionery and home baking. Entry to the Farmers’ Market is free. Open 10 am till 3.30 pm.
Live Music Loch Lomond
Regular Live Music at the Drovers Inn, Ardlui
Live Music at the Rowardennan Hotel most Saturday evenings
Traditional Scottish music every Saturday at Ardlui Hotel Lomond Bar
Ardlui Hotel has teamed up with TMSA and Gaelic arts organisation Fèis Rois to deliver nine informal music sessions and ceilidhs throughout October, November and December. Sit back, relax and experience the very best of Scottish traditional music.
Scottish Castles : Historic Scotland
There are many famous Scottish Castles in central Scotland. Check out what special events they are hosting this season.
Edinburgh Castle
Stirling Castle
Mugdock Castle and Country Park
Local Tourist Information Centres
Aberfoyle - 08707 200604 (Open April-October)
Balloch - 08707 200607 (Open April-October)
Callander - 08707 200628 (Open March-December)
Drymen - 08707 200611 (Open May to September)
Dumbarton - 08707 200612 (Open all year)
Helensburgh - 08707 200615 (Open April-October)
Killin - 08707 200627 (Open March-October)
Stirling - 08707 200621 (Open all year)
Tarbet - 08707 200623 (Open April-October)
Tyndrum - 08707 200626 (Open April-October)
