What’s on in and around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in Central Scotland. All within easy commuting distance of each other by both road and rail.

Jan - May
A History of Singer in Clydebank 
This free exhibition tells the story of Singer in Clydebank through the decades and the 2nd World War.
For further information A History of Singer in Clydebank
Phone 562 2400 

4th May 2009 : Monday May Day Holiday
Loch Lomond Shores:Balloch
May Day Holiday Fun
Puppet show and birds of prey - free family fun
Take a Loch Lomond Weekend Break !

4th May
Albert Halls:Stirling
Morrissey
A welcome return to the Albert Halls for Morrissey. Support from Doll and the Kicks.

6th May
Albert Halls:Stirling 
Eddi Reader with Special Guests
Eddi Reader returns to the Albert Halls.

9th - 31st May
Bluebells and Faeries 
David Marshall Lodge - Guided Walks
For further information contact David Marshall Lodge Tel 01877 382258

9th May  - 10th May
Loch Fyne Food Fair
A feast of West Coast food, wine and entertainment.
Location: Next to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar at Cairndow, PA26 8BJ, on the A83, 10 miles from Inveraray. Just over an hour from Glasgow via the A82.
Stalls open 11am - 6pm  FREE ADMISSION  during the day. No tickets required. (parking £3 per vehicle)
Farmers Market - wide range of foods, sold by the producers alongside Loch Fyne Oysters own sea food stands
Ales supplied by Fyne Ales plus specially selected wines from Europe and New Zealand.
Craft Tent with over 20 craft producers. Childrens Entertainment, Tombola, Face Painting, Beat the Goalie etc.
Live music throughout both days.Evening Event on the Saturday evening.

10th May
Loch Lomond Shores:Balloch
Chrysler 300C Meeting
You have seen these great cars on the road, why not come along see them up close. Owners are coming along to Loch Lomond Shores for a day out and lunch - why not pop along to have a look.

10th May
Albert Halls:Stirling 
Stirling Orchestra
In the last concert for the Orchestra's 25th season, the programme reverts to a more traditional, classical one.

15th May
Albert Halls:Stirling 
The Johnny Cash Story
Roger Dean sings the Johnny Cash StoryJohnny Cash comes to town...

16th May
Scottish Pipeband Championships
Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, Scotland
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.

15th May
The Inn at Inverbeg
Whisky and Folk Music Event,
For tickets: T: 01436 860 201 E: events@loch-lomond.co.uk
The Inn at Inverbeg’s Whisky and Folk Music Evening is part of Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month celebrations during May.  Experience a special evening of whisky tasting hosted by Journey With Taste, accompanied by traditional live folk music.  Starts at 7pm.
For just £20 per person you can enjoy four malt whiskies, speciality Scottish food and excellent entertainment.

16th – 17th May
Pamela Randal Art Display
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

17th May
Heelster Gowdie
David Marshall Lodge : Trossachs
Heelster Gowdie, the name means 'Head over Heels' are a group specialising in well known and well loved folk songs

Wed 20th - Sat 23rd May
Loch Lomond Quilt Show
The fifth Loch Lomond Quilt Show is a must 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.

22nd May - 23rd May
Helensburgh & Lomond Real Ale Festival
Showcasing the finest Scottish real ales, our Helensburgh festival has rightly set it's mark as one of the events to attend in Scotland and welcomes visitors from far and wide.  This is one of Scotland’s premier real ale festivals, accompanied by food and live music. It’s always one ale of a weekend.!
Locatio; Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh
7.00pm-11.00pm Friday 
2.00pm-10.00pm Saturday
For more information visit Helensburgh Ale Festival
or email: contact@helensburghalefestival.co.uk

22nd May - 24th May
Fintry Music Festival : Fintry Sports Club
Friday - 8pm : Capercaillie - Scotland's own Celtic Supergroup Tickets £15.00
Saturday - 8pm : Kings of Queen plus Emma King and the Heartsets - The Ultimate and Best Tribute Band Tickets £12.00
Sunday The Marcus Pope Big Band - With leading players from the RSNO - Swing is the Thing Tickets £12.00
Book Early - Bargain Weekend Ticket only £30.00 Tel : 01360 860205

23rd May
Clan Jazz Ball
The Forth Inn, Aberfoyle

23rd May
Albert Halls:Stirling
Abba The Show 
Barry Walker's Smackee make a welcome return with their award winning presentation of all that was best from one of the world's most popular hit recording groups.

29th -31st May
Le Weekend
Tolbooth, Stirling
Stilings annual event dedicated to inventive and experimental music and sound

Saturday 30th May
The Old Mill Inn
Killearn
Live entertainment by a very talented local band, Tipping Point From 9.30pm

30th May
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.