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What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland
June 2012
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Friday 1st to Sunday 24th June
West End Festival, Glasgow
Having started off as a small local festival centred around Byres Road, this has now grown over the past 11 years to become one of the biggest cultural events in Glasgow's calendar.
Saturday 2nd June
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games are one of the first games of the year and this year they will be held at Ardencaple Field which is next to the Ardencaple Hotel in Rhu
Saturday 9th June
Island Hopping Full Day Canoeing Trip
Learn the basic paddling strokes and enjoy a full day paddling and exploring Loch Lomond’s wonderful islands - take a picnic, stop and swim, stroll up to an island’s summit for magnificent panoramic views, bathe on a secluded beach - an unforgettable day out!
Departs from Luss beach 10.30am-4.30pm
Booking essential. Age 12+ Adults £65, children £55
Visit Can You Experience for more details
Saturday 9th June
Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games
West of Scotland Football Club, Milngavie. Events include running, heavy weights, wrestling and Highland dancing.
Sunday 17th June
Views from the Loch 2-Hour Canoe Trip
Be introduced to canoeing and paddling then set out on a scenic trip along the west shore of the Loch - a truly unforgettable experience!
Departs 2.30pm from the beach at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Booking essential. Age 5+ Adults £40, children £35
Also available Sat 30th June @10.30am
Visit Can You Experience for more details
Saturday 9th June
Dragon Boat Challenge 2012
Balloch Castle Country Park. Bobath Scotland's annual dragon boat race at Loch Lomond. Enter a team to win the race! Details to follow.
Sunday 10th June
Vale of Leven Polaroid 10k
Biggest and best road race series in the UK. For more information visit www.polaroid-10k.co.uk
Sunday 10th June 2012
Loch Lomond 5K Fun Run
Starting and finishing at Loch Lomond shores. Race starts 10:15 am. For more information visit www.polaroid-10k.co.uk
Sat 30th June
Ardlui Hotel
Hawaiian Fancy Dress Party
Music playing from 10pm-3am
Resident DJ Mark - Held in the lounge
We are also hosting a jewellery party here at Ardlui Hotel to raise funds for Loch Lomond Rescue Service. There will be a mixture of Jewellery, bags & accessories all designed by Annie Bell.
£3 entry fee with a free glass of bubbly on arrival. Start time 3pm in dining room
June 2012
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Breaking out of Glasgow to the Loch with great bands for all tastes. Daytime performances free.
Boat and Bike Hire - Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm on the beach at Loch Lomond shores, Balloch
Pedal boats and bikes available daily, canoes, pedal boats and bikes for hire on weekends and school holidays. Bike hire from age 12 months +. For more information and bookings contact info@canyouexperience.com
The Wallace Monument Stirling
From April to September the Wallace Monument by Stirling holds live performances by costumed actors – bringing Sir William Wallace and the characters of his time to life. Listen to the story of The Battle of Stirling Bridge, or even have your photograph taken with a Scottish warrior from the 14th Century! Presentations take place between 11.15am and 3.30pm each day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays (and at weekends only from October until December, and during February and March).
Scottish Farmers' Markets at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
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.
Live Music Loch Lomond
Regular Live Music at the Drovers Inn, Ardlui
Scottish Castles : Historic Scotland
There are many famous Scottish Castles in central Scotland. Check out what special events they are hosting this season.
Edinburgh Castle
Balloch Castle
Stirling Castle
Mugdock Castle and Country Park
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)
