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What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland
June 2013
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31st May to Sunday 23rd June 2013
West End Festival, Glasgow
Having started off as a small local festival centred around Byres Road, this has now grown over the past 12 years to become one of the biggest cultural events in Glasgow's calendar.
Loch Lomond Bike Hire and Boat Hire
Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm on the beach at Loch Lomond shores, Balloch
Pedal boats and bikes available daily, canoes, pedal boats and bikes for hire on weekends and school holidays. Bike hire from age 12 months
Saturday 1st June
FINTRY FLING
Stalls and entertainment. Great family fun - not to be missed. BBQ, tearoom, Beer tent
Fintry Sports Club
Saturday 1st June 2013
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games are one of the first games of the year and this year they will be held at Ardencaple Field which is next to the Ardencaple Hotel in Rhu
Tuesday 4th/Friday 14th/Wednesday 19th/Thursday 27th June 2013
Island Hopping Full Day Canoeing Trip
Learn the basic paddling strokes and enjoy a full day paddling and exploring Loch Lomond’s wonderful islands - take a picnic, stop and swim, stroll up to an island’s summit for magnificent panoramic views, bathe on a secluded beach - an unforgettable day out!
Departs from Luss beach 10.30am-4.30pm
Booking essential. Age 12+ Adults £65, children £55
Visit Can You Experience for more details
Saturday 8th June 2013
Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games
West of Scotland Football Club, Milngavie. Events include running, heavy weights, wrestling and Highland dancing.
Saturday June 8th
KIPPEN STREET FAYRE
10am to 3pm Live music, local food, great mix of stalls, dog show, magician shows, climbing wall, fancy dress parade - something for everyone. kippenstreetfayre@googlemail.com
Saturday 8th June 2013
Dragon Boat Challenge Balloch Country Park
Dragon boating is a fun filled, adrenaline pumping, water sports event where teams race their dragons in a series of timed races. Ideal for experienced crews and complete beginners alike – from age 12 upwards – boats and full training are provided. All you need is fifteen colleagues, friends or relatives, a desire to help a great cause with fancy dress optional!
The day is all about team building and competition, with each team getting a guaranteed three timed races in the qualifying rounds. Music, running commentary and leader board updates throughout the day add to the excitement and amazing atmosphere, which culminates in a grand final and awards ceremony. To register your team for this truly unique day out, give us a call on 0141 352 5000 Entry fee per boat is £500 and minimum sponsorship per boat is £1,000 (approx. £70 per person). Your company can also sponsor a boat for the day for an extra £300. …. Will you be our Dragon Boat Champion of 2013?
Saturday 8th June 2013
Drymen Gala Day
Stalls and entertainment thoughout the day. Parade at 12noon. Highland dancing, Strathendrick Pipe Band - Teas and coffees served from 10.00am, BBq from 12.00 Evening disco. drymengaladay@btinternet.com
Lisa 01360 660914 or Maja 07799 533699. Tickets for the evening event, please contact Louise - 07791 399542
Saturday 8th June
Killearn 10KM
Popular event with multi terrains - tarmac, forest path, farm track and open grassland
Begins at 11am from the Buchannan Monument
Sunday 9th June
Luss Open Water Swim Festival
Luss Beach, Loch Lomond - 8.00am to 2.00pm
Loch Lomond is the largest body of freshwater in mainland Britain. An excellent location to enjoy Open Water Swimming.
The event will include1k and 2k swims. Cost 1k £24, 2k £26
Sunday 9th June
Tir na nOg Holistic Centre Drymen
Crystal and Craft Fair - 11am - 5pm
Sunday 9th June
Vale of Leven Polaroid 10k
Loch Lomond Shores 10.00 am Start
Biggest and best road race series in the UK.
Starting and finishing at Loch Lomond shores. Race starts 10:15 am.
Saturday 15th June 2013 until the end of October (Outdoors) .
Loch Lomond Flea Market at Lomond Galleries
*Every Saturday - 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
* Up to 200 Stalls
* FREE to public
* Toilets on site
* Cafe on site
Traders, Antique & Vintage Sellers, and Car Booters are most welcome!
15th June 2013
CALLEDONIAN CHALLENGE
54 miles in 24 Hours - The walk of your life!
Wednesday 5th/Thursday 13th/Saturday 15th/Sunday 16th/Sunday 23rd/Friday 28th/Sunday 30th June 2013
Views from the Loch 2-Hour Canoe Trip
Be introduced to canoeing and paddling then set out on a scenic trip along the west shore of the Loch - a truly unforgettable experience!
Departs 2.30pm from the beach at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Booking essential. Age 5+ Adults £40, children £35
Visit Can You Experince for more details
Family Art Days
art4youscotland
Family Art Days: ad-hoc dates on enquiry.
19th - 30th June 2013
Edinburgh International Film Festival
20th -23rd June 2013
Royal Highland Show
Royal Highland Centre - Edinburgh
22-Jun-2013 until 23-Jun-2013 (10pm onwards)
MIDSUMMER PYJAMA PARTY!
Ardlui Hotel Public Bar
Summer Solstice when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky! I'ts mid-summer!!!
We have decided to transform a regular night in the pub into a MIDSUMMER MADNESS PYJAMA PARTY! No onesie's allowed! Live music from 10pm-1am in the pub.
26th -30th June 2013
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Breaking out of Glasgow to the Loch with great bands for all tastes. Daytime performances free.
Sunday 30th June 2013
Walk for Whales
A 5 mile, family friendly walk from SEA Life Centre Loch Lomond
The Killearn Hoolie - Not on this year - 2014 next event.
Car Boot Sales
Ben View Garden Centre near Aberfoyle
For those who enjoy a bargain!
Every Fortnight on a Sunday from 8am - 1pm
For further information call David 07909937622
Kilmahog Woolen Mill
Callander
Last Sunday of each Month
Tel 01877 330268
Milton Inn Dumbarton
Karaoke/Disco
Every Weekend
Sing and Dance the night away!
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
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)
