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.
Whats on in and around Loch Lomond : May 2010
27th April - 18th September 2010
Clydebank Museum
Clydebannk Town Hall, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank.
Shipshape
A history of shipbuilding in West Dumbartonshire
This major exhibition takes a look at the shipbuilding companies
which operated along the Clyde throughout West Dumbartonshire and some of the famous ships
launched from their yards
02 May 2010
Can You Experience
10.30-12.30 : Views from the Loch 2-Hour Canoeing Trip
03/05/2010
Can You Experience
10.30-4.30 : Island Hopping full day canoeing trip
Saturday 8th May 2010
Ben Lomond Hill Race
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
Starts 1.00pm
For more information visit Ben Lomond Hill Race
Saturday, May 8
Loch Lomond National Park Headquarters, Balloch
Drum workshop with Ted McKenna - drummer with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Rory Gallagher, Greg Lake, Gary Moore, Ian Gillan and more. From 1pm to 3pm. Tickets cost £6. Call 07952 952390 for information.
Saturday 8th May
The Marie Curie Whole Hog 2010
Glenside Farm Balfron
Six mile adventure Race
To Register contact
Marie Curie
scottishevents@mariecurie.org.uk
Tel: 0131 561 3963
Wed 19th - Sat 22nd May 2010.
Loch Lomond Quilt Show
Loch Lomond Shores : Balloch
The sixth 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.
Thursday 20th May
Polaroid 10K Road Race
Helensburgh 10k Road Race
Biggest and best road race series in the UK
For more information visit www.polaroid-10k.co.uk
21st -22nd May 2010
Helensburgh & Lomond Real Ale Festival
Showcasing the finest Scottish real ales, our Helensburgh festival has rightly set its 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.!
22 May
SCOTTISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Levengrove Park, Dumbarton
Pipe bands from across Scotland compete.
Tel: 0141 2215414
Sunday 23rd May 2010
Alicia Keys
SECC
Glasgow
24th May 2010
Westlife
SECC
Glasgow
Thursday 27th May
Polaroid 10K Road Race History
Clydebank 10k Road Race
Biggest and best road race series in the UK
For more information visit www.polaroid-10k.co.uk
Saturday 29th May 2010
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.
Sunday 30th May
Archery for All at the Rowardennan Hotel from 12pm - 5pm
3 rounds of arrows with coaching for only £5.00!!!
31 May 2010
10.30-12.30 : Views from the Loch 2-Hour Canoeing Trip
Can You Experience
April to Sept 2010
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh Nights
Drymen - Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All
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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
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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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