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.
31st May & 1st June 2008
The Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
The Festival is all set to whet your appetite by selling game, fresh fish, tasty soups, bread and succulent roast meat and vegetables which you can then wash down in the Real Ale and Whisky tent. With a cookery demonstration marquee, a tasting table, try and buy with Scottish food producers and kids cookery lessons you?ll be hard pushed to keep your tummy empty for long!
June 1st & 15th
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.
7th - 8th June
History and Nature Weekend:
For those of you who prefer a more sedate pace, we have an easy walking weekend in the company of our guide who is well versed in all our flora, fauna and local history. We visit the lower hills around Loch Lomond on day one, with day two spent hiking a section of the West Highland Way, and the island of Inchcailloch. Please call Can You Experience for more information or to book: 01389 756251.
30th June - 6th July
National Park Explorer:
A week-long activity break offers you the best of all the activities on offer. Please call Can You Experience for more information or to book: 01389 756251.
6th June 2008
Liza Minnelli
Clyde Auditorium Glasgow
14th & 15th June
Loch Lomond Get Active Festival
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Canoeing, mountain biking, wakeboarding, a 10k race and even an invitation to join an evening canoe trip, will be just some of the outdoor activities on offer. This event not only allows people to try a new activity for the very first time, but it also makes full use of some of the UK?s most incredible scenery.
20th - 22nd June
Mugdock International Music Festival
Mugdock by Milngaviw
Set in Mugdock Country Park, the Music Festival features acts from around the world and covers many musical genres, from the traditional sound of the bagpipes to African and Asian productions, as well as classic and folk.
20th - 29th June
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival has established itself as a premier event on Europe's music calendar, featuring artists from across the whole jazz spectrum - traditional, mainstream, blues, world, contemporary and free improvisation.
21st June 2008
Bon Jovi - The Lost Highway Tour
Hampden Park Glasgow
22nd - 24th June 2008
Boyzone
SECC Glasgow
27th June 2008
Dolly Parton
The Backwoods Barbie Tour
SECC Glasgow
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| Tourist Information Centres
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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)
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| Hoolie Night at Balloch
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'Hoolie' night on the last Friday of each month at Desires Nightclub in Balloch 8pm til late. Tickets £5. Different guest band each month. For further information Tel 01389 753305
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| Loch Lomond Shores
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A premier visitor destination combining beautiful environment, outstanding views and mixture of leisure activities and shopping experiences. Check out what’s on this month at Loch Lomond Shores
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| Scottish Farmers Markets
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Farmers Market Loch Lomond Shores : Balloch 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. Every 1st+3rd Sunday of the Month
Other Scottish Farmers Markets Milngavie near Glasgow : 1st Wednesday of every month Stirling : 2nd Saturday of every month Callander : Sunday, 28th October (TBC),
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| Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hillhouse Helensburgh
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh famous Scottish architect designed the Hillhouse in Helensburgh. For further information on Charles Rennie Mackintosh and special exhibitions and events visit: Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society Glimpse of Mackintosh
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