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What's on in and around Loch Lomond, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland
November 2011
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Friday 4th November
Guy Fawkes Charity Bonfire & Fireworks
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Rowardennan Hotel from 7.30pm, Children FREE, adults £5 incl. Home-made soup
Ticket money & 50% of bar takings donated to Macmillan Cancer Support. The Rowardennan Hotel 01360 870273.
Friday 4th November
Killearn Fireworks Display
Procession leaves from the Co-op at 7.00 pm. Fireworks Display starts at 7.30 pm
Sunday 6th November
Ceramic Painting at Loch Lomond Shores 10:00 - 18:00
Come along and enjoy some ceramic painting with Gillian. Costs depend on which ceramic items you wish to use. Suitable for all and great fun indeed!! Halloween, Christmas and special days themed ceramics to suit.
Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th November
House Folk Music Festival
Now in its fourth year, the House Folk Music Festival brings you three nights of Scottish music performed by top artists in highly unusual and intimate venues in the village of Kinlochard. This year's artists include Gleusda, The Sorries and The Lorne MacDougall Trio. For further information and tickets please go to our website or e-mail us at enquiries@scottishmusicfestival.co.uk
Saturday 12th November 2011 to Monday 28th March 2012
Christmas Workshop with Thistle Threads
Nether Shannochil, Aberfoyle.
Get Creative This Christmas - Make someone you love something special!
Sunday, 20th November 2011
Christmas Lights with Fireworks
Festive Lights switch-on at Loch Lomond Shores – details to be advised
Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th November
Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society – Beauty & The Beast
Menzies Hall, Fintry
Matinee showing on Saturday. Start time 7.30 and 2.00 for the matinee. For tickets call Liz Brown on 01360 860078
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th November
Forth Inn Beer Festival
Loads of beers and live Bands! - Live music over two nights featured in our function room, The Gathering. This room comes complete with suit of armour and portraits of Scottish kings along with the Forth Inn's friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We will have around 10 (Scottish) Real Ales to be tried.
Saturday 26th November
Re-Launch of the Clansman Bar at the Rowardennan Hotel
Celebrate St Andrew !
Join us for a great night of Scottish Entertainment and traditional Scottish Fayre!
Music by Laldy from 9pm
Courtesy Coaches return from Rowardennen to Drymen from Midnight!
Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th November
Edenmill Food Festival, Blanefield
Cookery demos by top chefs, food and drink on sale, whisky tasting by Glengoyne, craft and food stalls. Santa’s Grotto, reindeers and farm animals. Enquiries: 01360 771707. 09:00 - 17:00. Adults £2, Children £1
30 November 2011
St Andrews Day
Celebrate St Andrews Day at Balloch VisitScotland Information Centre (opposite Balloch Train Station). Come along on 30 November 2011 from 11am - 4pm to enjoy delicious free tastings of some of Scotland’s best produce including Ashers Bakery, Borders Biscuits, Mackays Preserves,Stahly Haggis and many more. CHRISTMAS STOCK NOW IN!!! Have a look through our great range of books, clothing, souvenirs and food. GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS!!
For more information Tel: 01389 753533
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
Live Music at the Rowardennan Hotel most Saturday evenings
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)
