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.

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1st
Jazz Singers Open Mic Night
The Tolbooth
Stirling

2nd
Journey South Unplugged
The Tolbooth
Stirling

Friday 3rd October
Concert Night at Mugdock Country Park – Concerto Caledonia.
7.45
Details of performance to be confirmed, Events includes buffet supper with wine.  Cost £20.  booking essential 0141 956 6100

4th October
Killearn’s Wee Green Market
Admission Free
Local Produce : Natural : Organic : Fair Trade : Eco Friendly : Ethically Sourced Crafts : Home Baking 
For further information visit Killearn's Market

4th October - Guided Canoe Trips
1 Hour Canoe Taster Session: A fun introduction to open canoeing and suitable for the whole family - a fabulous way for everyone to get active on Loch Lomond!  Age 5+. Unaccompanied children from age 10 upwards welcome. Time: 10.30am

Can You Experience - Balloch, Loch Lomond

5th & 19th
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 October
The Tolbooth
Stirling
Arty McGlynn, Nollaig Casey, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh

Saturday 11th October
Old Mill Inn Killearn
Live Entertainment
Carnaby Street
From 8.30pm

11th - 26th October 2008
Autumn Watch - Mini Ranger Adventure
12:00 – Sun, 26 Oct, 14:00
Loch Lomond Shores
National Park Gateway Centre : Balloch
Once again you get the chance to explore and discover the changes to our promontory during autumn. We will give you a Mini Ranger pack which contains all the tools you will need for this fun day of exploration. Performances at 12 noon, 1 pm and 2 pm

11th October
Views from the Loch: 2 hour guided canoeing trip: Come with us on an unforgettable journey, gliding through calm, sheltered of Loch Lomond. Departs from beach at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch. Age 5+. Adults £30, children £25. Time: 10.30am

Can You Experience – Balloch, Loch Lomond

12th October
Mugdock Country Park
Have a Go Longbow
Take a shot at medieval archery and hit your target with the Green Hollow Bowmen.  Watch the demonstration at 2pm or turn up and join in at anytime.  Meet in the Walled Garden near the Visitor Centre.  Cost £1.
Sunday 2pm - 4pm


17th October 2008
Beefy's Great British Walk 
Join Sir Ian Botham, President of Leukaemia Research on his 12th charity walk. Together we can make this walk the most successful yet. This year’s walk will be taking place for 9 days between October 10th and 18th and will visit 9 towns throughout the UK.  On Day 8 - on the 17th October 2008 the walk comes to
Mugdock Country Park just outside of Milngavie.  Mugdock Country Park is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions offering a great countryside experience. Beefy will be completing a five-mile walk through the Country park taking in wonderful views of the Campsie Hills and Mugdock Reservoir.
Sign up and join in on Beefy’s Great British Walk

October 17
Karaoke in The Wallace Bar – Fun Starts 9.00pm
Forth Inn Aberfoyle

18th & 19th October
Mugdock Makkers Craft Fair
Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie 
All handcrafted by scottish artists and cratspeople, demonstrations, facepainting and glitter tattoos for the kids. Held in the Stables Courtyard 11-5pm

October 20^th _ Jewels of Loch Lomond
This 4 hour canoeing trip affords you the opportunity to not only explore the loch but the beautiful islands too! Take a picnic and enjoy it on one of the island’s beautiful beaches - a wonderful get away from it all experience! Departs from Luss beach. Age 10+. Adults £40, children £35. Time: 11am

Can You Experience - Balloch, Loch Lomond

24th October
Kevin Mackenzie Quartet
The Tolbooth
Stirling

Sunday 26th October
Mugdock Country Park
Try out Cyclo-Cross
11am – 2pm
An opportunity for keen cyclists to have a go at this tough endurance sport. Follow a marked route over varying terrain and try to complete as many circuits as you can.  11am: youth race, 12pm: adult race, 1.30pm: children’s race.  Meet at the Visitor Centre.  Contact Glasgow Mountain Bike Club: email info@gmbc.org.uk or telephone 0141-563-7241.

October 26
Quiz Night Starts 9.00pm Prize for Winning Team
Forth Inn Aberfoyle