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.
1st - 3rd May
Ladies Scottish Open
This €200, 000 event will be hosted at the luxury De Vere Cameron House resort in May 2008 on the newly developed Carrick course.
For more information on this event
4th - 5th May
Paddle and Hike Weekend:
We spend day one exploring with no fixed itinerary, but it may include 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. Day two will be spent exploring the hills and enjoying the beauty of Loch Lomond on foot. Please call Can You Experience for more information or to book: 01389 756251.
May 4th & 18th
Loch Lomond Shores
Farmers Market s
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 May
Girls Aloud
SECC Glasgow
8th May
Clyde Auditorium
Willie Nelson
10th - 11th May
Loch Fyne Food Fair
Cairndow, near Inveraray, Argyll
A feast of West Coast food next to the famous Loch Fyne Oyster Bar. Accompanied by wines, local ales, and live music all day, there will be a wide range of foods showcased, sold by the producers, ready to eat or to take home. There will also be a craft tent with over 20 craft producers and childrens entertainment.
11th May 2008
Backstreet Boys
SECC Glasgow
12th May 2008
Shayne Ward
SECC Glasgow
14th - 17th May
Loch Lomond Quilt Show
For all quilters, artists, and those who simply enjoy spectacular scenery and breathtaking talent, the Loch Lomond Quilt Show will be the place to be
17th - 18th May
Peddle and Paddle:
This 2 day multi-activity weekend offers an unforgettable combination of land and water based activities. Why not try some canoeing on Loch Lomond and then explore the stunning woodland by mountain bike? Please call Can You Experience for more information or to book: 01389 756251.
20/th May 2008
The Osmonds 50th
Anniversary Tour
Tickets: £39.50
Secc Glasgow
Fri 23 to Sun 25 May
Le Weekend 08
Tolbooth, Stirling
Stilings annual event dedicated to inventive and experimental music and sound
Full details of this year's festival will be announced soon.
23rd - 26th May
Bell Lawrie Scottish Series
Tarbert, Argyll
Scotland's premier yacht racing event is held annually in Tarbert, attracting up to 200 yachts and their crew, racing on the clear waters of Loch Fyne.
24th - 25th May
Hike and Bike Weekend:
For those of you who prefer a mixed itinerary, we have an adventurous walking and mountain biking weekend in the company of our guide who is well versed in all our flora, fauna and local history. Please call Can You Experience for more information or to book: 01389 756251.
24th May
Scottish Pipe Band Championship
Dumbarton
Competition is keen among the pipe bands competing in the national championship. Come along and hear the pipers, drummers and bands battle it out for the prizes.
24th -25th May
Helensburgh and Lomond Real Ale Festival
Following on from the phenomenal success of 2007, the Helensburgh and Lomond Real Ale Festival has grown and will this year cover two days, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, 3.00pm to 9.00pm each day. This means there will be more ales, more live music, and a whole lot more fun.
30th May - 8th June
Leith Festival
Edinburgh
Leith Festival offers an array of tours, recitals, concerts & exhibitions, live music events, comedy, theatre and the Parade and Gala Day on the Links. Come and join thousands of Leithers (and more than a few visitors) for 'Walk the Walk!' from Pilrig Street to Leith Links.
31st May 2008
Drymen Show
Drymen
A great family day out, the Drymen Show features cattle, sheep, and horse competitions, trade stands plus a funfair and helicopter rides.
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!
Scottish Outdoor Access Festival
May Dates tbc - Throughout Scotland
Celebrate outdoor access rights and responsibilities and learn more about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. There are activities to interest all ages including talks, guided walks, cycle rides, horse riding, canoeing, dog training, family events, farm visits, 'have a go' sessions, skills training and challenges for the more active.
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.
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.
31 May - 27 June
Milngavie Art Club
Annual exhibition of this ever popular display of new work by local artists. The landscape of Scotland and abroad, still life arrangements and figure studies feature in this show.
