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What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland
March 2012
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Saturday 4th February - Sunday 18th March
Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Enjoy the Scottish Snowdrop Festival and find time to head outdoors and marvel at these beautiful little plants, set against the backdrop of some of Scotland's most captivating castles, gardens and stately homes in this area.
25 February – 23 March
Bearsden Art Club at the Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie
A popular annual exhibition of new work by local artists in various mediums, exploring the subjects of landscape, still life and the human figure.
Sunday 4th March
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Wedding Fayre
Wednesday 7th March
Village Inn, Arrochar
Quiz Night with Alex Clarke. Starts 9pm
Thursday 15th March - Sunday 1st April
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Glasgow's International Comedy Festival expands on its past success with over 150 events covering stand-up, theatre, film and special shows for children. City-wide venues from local community centres to city-centre theatres will host dozens of performers from the already established to the next big thing.
Sunday 18th March
Mothering Sunday (Mother's Day)
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Mother's Day Set Menu and gift for Mum
Village Inn, Arrochar
Mother's Day Set Menu
Sunday 25th March
British Summer Time begins (daylight saving time)
Friday 30th March
Village Inn, Arrochar
Folk Night from 9pm
31 March – 24 May
Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie: Young People’s Art
A colourful display of drawings, paintings and sculptures created by students of the Saturday morning art classes at the Lillie Art Gallery.
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
Saturday 3rd March
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Live band - The Menu. Starts 9.30pm
Saturday 10th March
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Live band - Raggle Taggle Gypsies. Starts 9.30pm
Saturday 17th March
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Live music - Ocajunals. Starts 9.30pm
Saturday 24th March
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Live band - Screaming Thro' December. Starts 9.30pm
Saturday 31st March
Tullie Inn, Balloch
Live band - Crawford Carlyle. Starts 9.30pm
Saturday 31st March
Village Inn, Arrochar
Live band - Makadin. Starts 9pm
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)
