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What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland
May 2012
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Mon 7th May, Sat 12th May, Sat 19th May, Sunday 27th May
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 10.30am from the beach at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch
Booking essential. Age 5+ Adults £40, children £35
Visit Can You Experience for more details
Saturday 12 May
Ben Lomond Hill Race 2012
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
Thursday 17 May
Polaroid 10K Road Race, Helensburgh
Biggest and best road race series in the UK
Friday 18th May to Sunday 20th May
Fintry Music Festival 2012
For week-end programme and tickets visit www.fintrysportsclub.co.uk
Sat 26th May
Live Music at the Ardlui Hotel
Music playing from 10pm-2am on this May Bank Holiday
Resident Guitarist Dave Rolo
Held in the Public Bar
Thursday 31 May
Polaroid 10K Road Race, Dumbarton
Biggest and best road race series in the UK
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 May
Helensburgh Real Ale Festival 2012
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!
Saturday 19 May
The Marie Curie Whole Hog 2012
Glenside Farm Balfron
Six mile adventure race. To register, contact Marie Curie scottishevents@mariecurie.org.uk Tel: 0131 561 3963
Saturday 19th May
Scottish Pipe Band Championships
Levengrove Park, Dumbarton
Pipe bands from across Scotland compete. Tel: 0141 221 5414
Friday 25th May
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 26th May
The Drymen Show
A great family day out, the Drymen Show features cattle, sheep and horse competitions, trade stands plus a funfair and helicopter rides.
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)
