What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland.
All within easy commuting distance of each other by both road and rail.
Sat 29th March to Sun 20th April
Trossachs Outdoor Festival
The 2008 Trossachs Outdoor Festival offers a tantilising menu of activities, available ALL YEAR, in the spectacular surroundings of the Trossachs in Scotlands first national Park. Thrill seekers are spoilt for choice, as are those who need gentler pursuits.
From Sailing, Kayaking, Climbing & Abseiling, Mountain Biking, Action Adventure Activities Boat Hire & Fishing to Clay Pigeon Shooting there is something for everyone.
So take yourself to Aberfoyle this Spring and try out something new! 21st March - 13th April
Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture Ceilidh Culture is Edinburgh's annual showcase of traditional arts, featuring the best of home-grown talent alongside acts from across the world, with local performers as well as international stars from song, music, dance, storytelling and more.
1st April - 27th April
Clyde AuditoriumMamma Mia in Glasgow The International Tour of Mamma Mia!, currently in its third year of touring, comes to Glasgow for the first time in April 2008 for a four week run. Tickets on sale now.
5th April
Tartan Day
10th anniversary of celebrating Scottish history, culture and the many great contributions Scots & Scottish Americans have made - and continue make - to the US & the world.
April 6th & 20th
Loch Lomond Shores
Farmers Markets
The venue is Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch.
The market times are 10am - 3pm
A wide array of Scottish produce, including beef, lamb, pork, chicken, venison, seafood, smoked produce, home baking, soups, seasonal fruit and vegetables, hand-made confectionery, jams, chutneys and Scottish honey, oats and breakfast cereals, cheeses and oatcakes, hand made artisan soap, beverages and liqueurs. For further details contact details Tel 07970859308.
10th April
Westlife
SECC Glasgow
11th - 18th April
Black Watch
SECC Glasgow
Hailed as a cultural landmark of the 21st Century (Sunday Herald), John Tiffany’s production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music and song to create a visceral, complex and urgent piece of theatre
11th - 27th April
Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art
Glasgow
A festival of the best of contemporary visual arts and artists, including exhibitions, seminars, artists', talks and events.
16th - 20th April
Ideal Home and Garden Show
The SECC hosts this new show which adopts a seasonal focus, offering the latest in all garden and leisure products as well as showcasing trends in home interiors for the spring and summer months ahead. Featuring stunning interiors, inspirational garden ideas and fantastic shopping opportunities.
18th April
Family ceilidh on in Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
19th April
2-Hour Power Kiting Sessions:
Try this fantastic new sport, which will leave you exhilarated and looking for more. Learn to fly a magnificent
power kite, trying out various styles and sizes. Time: 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
Location: Dumbarton. Please call Can You Experience for more information or
to book: 01389 756251.
26th - 27 April
Island Hopping Weekend:
For a weekend away from it all, this is a difficult one to beat! The jewel in the crown of Loch Lomond is the islands. We spend a weekend exploring with no fixed itinerary. Inchcailloch with it's rich history, Inchlonaig with the ancient yew forest, the beaches of Inchmoan, and (with any luck) the famous Loch Lomond wallabies. Please call Can You Experience for more information or to book:
01389 756251.
Lillie Art Gallery : Exhibitions
Station Road, Milngavie
Tel: 0141 578 8847
Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Disabled Access : Admission Free : Shop
The following exhibitions are well worth a visit.
22 March – 18 April
Bearsden Art Club
Popular annual exhibition of new work by local artists in oil and watercolour, exploring the subjects of landscape, still life and the human figure.
26 April – 21 May
Young Peoples Art
A colourful display of drawings, paintings and sculptures created by those attending the popular Saturday morning art classes at the Lillie Art Gallery.
26 April – 21 May
Joan Eardley Drawings
The first of an annual display of drawings by Joan Eardley from the gallery’s permanent collection.
30th April
Mary King's Ghost Fest
Edinburgh's darkest tales and legendary paranormal activity will be revealed during a new 10 day, city-wide ghost festival. The festival is a unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of many 'haunted sites', come along and take part in a parapsychology experiment, night vigils, workshops, talks and demonstrations on the subject.
30th April
Beltane Fire Festival
Celebrating the arrival of summer, the Beltane Fire Festival is one of the most spirited and dramatic dates on Edinburgh's events calendar, with a exuberant mix of fire, costume, drums and pagan ritual on the dramatic setting of Calton Hill. Join the thousands who come at the traditional start of summer to see and take part in this colourful celebration of our Celtic year.
