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.
July Events on Loch Lomond 2011
April to Sept 2011
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh Nights
Drymen - Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All
29th June to 3rd July 2011
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Breaking out of Glasgow to the Loch with great bands for all tastes. Daytime performaces free.
Friday 1st July 2011 to Friday 26th August 2011
Rowardennan, Ben Lomond 4 x 4 Drive
This event takes place EVERY FRIDAY in July and August. This is a chance to see Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond from the high road. As a passenger in the ranger 4X4 vehicle you will travel up a very rough farm track 2 miles up the hill to around 250m altitude, around ¼ of the way up Ben Lomond. There are great vantage points for views both up the hill and down the loch-side, so bring the camera! There are plenty of opportunities to find out about all aspects of the hill and surrounding area on this ranger guided drive, including natural habitats and wildlife, history and archaeology, and present day management.
2nd July 2011
LUSS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Luss Games Field, Luss, G83 8NX
Highland games featuring pipe band, caber tossing, Highland dancing, running, hill race, tug o’ war, children’s races, craft & food stalls
Wednesday 6th July 2011 to Tuesday 30th August 2011
The Ardess Hidden History Trail Rowardennan
Discover the hidden archaeological traces of life in past times on east Loch Lomondside. These low-level, ranger-guided archaeology walks are suitable for the whole family, and give an opportunity to delve into the history of the Rowardennan area. This event takes place every Wednesday throughout July and August. Check the website for the dates and times.
Friday 8th July, Thursday 14th July, Sunday 17th July, Friday 29th July.
Can You Experience Two hour canoe trip. After a full safety briefing and introduction to canoeing and paddling, you will set out on the trip along the west shore of the Loch in an open, stable, professionally guided Canadian canoe - a truly unforgettable experience!
Departs from Loch Lomond Shores,Balloch at 10.30am : Booking essential Tel: 01389 756251
Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have their own. Suitable for all-adults £30, children £25
Thursday 7th July to Sunday 10th July 2011
Barclays Scottish Open
On 24 January 2011, it was announced that the 2011 Barclays Scottish Open will be held at Castle Stuart Golf Links situated between Inverness and Nairn on Scotland’s Moray Firth coast. A great loss to Loch Lomond.!
9th July – 11th August 2011
Breaking Boundaries Contemporary Batik Art
Lillie Art Gallery, Station Road, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZ
Tel: 0141 578 8847
Opening hours:Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5pm: Admission FREE
The Batik Guild celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011 and this exhibition brings together new work by members across the UK and Europe. The exhibition will also provide an insight into the history of the technique of batik work, including references to the Bearsden born artist Jessie Marion King who compiled a practical booklet about batik work.
Sunday 10th July, Saturday 23rd July
Can you Experience Island Hopping Full Day Canoeing Trip
After a full safety brief, 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 - you set the pace - an unforgettable day out!
Departs from Luss beach from 10.30am-4.30pm : Booking essential Tel: 01389 756251
Age 12+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, packed lunch and waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have their own.
Suitable for all-adults £50, children £45
For the month of July TBC
Ealain Gallery Drymen
Summer show - works by all our Gallery artists
10th July 2011
Stirling Highland Games
Games full of thrills, excitement and spectacle. Theres pipebands, solo piping and highland dancing. Theres competitions-heavyweights, tug of war and backhold wrestling.
Saturday 16th July 2011.
Loch Lomond Highland Games, 2010
at Moss o’ Balloch Park, Balloch
Loch Lomond Highland Games
The games are held each year in Balloch Castle Country Park,
situated close to Balloch Castle on the shores of Loch Lomond.
17th July 2011
ROSNEATH PENINSULA HIGHLAND GAMES
Howie Park, Rosneath
Traditional Highland games.
23 July 2011
BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD AND STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Lochearnhead
12.30-18.00
A traditional Highland games including track and field events, a Gathering for the McNab, Stewart, McGregor and McLaren Clans.
Fri July 29th to Sun July 31st.
Loch Lomond Folk Festival
Now in its 12th year, this festival offers a blend of traditional folk music and song including concerts, sessions and workshops, as well as a craft fair, kids entertainment and a camping/caravan site, all on the banks of Loch Lomond. There is free music in the Village Square all day on Saturday and Sunday, and ticketed performances each evening, which usually includes a Ceilidh on Friday night, and concerts on Saturday and Sunday in the Festival Marquee.
The first acts confirmed are Alan Reid and Rob Van Sante, Scheihallion, Yuptae, Lyra Celtica, Diamh, Jock Urquhart, Adam Sutherland, John Somerville, Ian Copeland Hell for Leather, Oreste, Helensburgh and District Pipe Band, and others still to be announced. Ticket prices have not yet been confirmed, and tickets are not yet on sale. For more information telephone 01389-751786.
30th - 31 July 2011
CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES
Ben Ledi Park, Mollands Road, Callander
Traditional Highland games and Highlander Challenge with a junior Highland games, dog show and much more.
Adult £8, Child £4, Concessions £6, Parking £2
