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					What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland 
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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)