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Barclays Scottish Open
10th – 13th July 2008 Loch Lomond
A major event on the European PGA golf tour, the Barclays Scottish open attracts an outstanding field of players from around the world. The competition is staged on the stunning and exclusive Loch Lomond course that was recently ranked 21 in the world’s top 100 courses and has become an instant favourite of players and visitors alike.
www.barclaysscottishopen.co.uk/index.jsp
T in the Park
11th – 13th July 2008 Balado. Perthshire
Now in its second decade, T in the Park has become one of the most important and critically acclaimed music events on the UK and European festival circuit. Some 35,000 tickets for the 2008 event have already been sold. The remainder go on sale in February. Last year’s event sold out inside a record-breaking one hour for a bill featuring headliners Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight, The Killers, and Snow Patrol.
www.tinthepark.com/
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
25th July – 3rd August 2008 Edinburgh
The longest-running jazz festival in the UK features all styles of jazz from international artistes in all sorts of venues large and small across the capital. Outdoor concerts also take the music out into the streets of the city. Supplemented by vocal workshops and a summer school for aspiring jazz musicians.
www.edinburghfestivals.co.uk/jazzblues/
The Big Tent
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 July 2008 Falkland
Contribute, change, celebrate
The Big Tent is a weekend of celebrations, music, art and creativity which champions the work of the environmental movement and those concerned with the conservation of the living world.
www.bigtentfestival.co.uk/
Perth Show
1st & 2nd August 2008 Perth
This annual two-day agricultural show has something for all the family, including trade stands, a craft and food fair, competitions, exhibitions and a rare breeds tent.
www.perthshow.co.uk/
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1st – 23rd August 2008 Edinburgh
Scotland’s stunning annual outdoor military spectacular set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The Tattoo has been called the most spectacular show in the world and is seen by an international TV audience of 100 million every year. But there’s no substitute for being there, as part of the 217,000-strong audience over its three-week season on the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle.
www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk/
Edinburgh International Festival
8th – 31st August 2008 Edinburgh
One of the greatest celebrations of the arts, the Edinburgh International Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of live performance by internationally renowned artists as well as the joy of discovering new and unfamiliar works
www.eif.co.uk/
The Braemar Gathering
6th September 2008 Braemar
Perhaps the most celebrated of all the Highland Games in the world, and the only one which guarantees the presence of a member of the royal family, the Braemar Gathering prides itself on its reputation for friendship and hospitality. International athletes will compete in heavy and track events, and there will be displays and competitions featuring pipers and dancers.
www.braemargathering.org/
Scottish Countryside Festival
6th – 7th September 2008 Glamis, Angus
Scotland’s Countryside Festival is held in the spectacular grounds of Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother.
www.scotlandscountrysidefestival.co.uk/
Leuchars Air Show
13th September 2008 Leuchars, Fife
The RAF’s official military airshow in Scotland with thrilling air displays, Scottish Fair, trade and ground exhibitions.
www.airshow.co.uk/
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
2nd – 5th October 2008 St Andrews, Carnoustie & Kingsbarns, Fife
A 72-hole stroke play pro-am tournament played over three of the world’s most spectacular links courses and featuring some of the best golfers in the world, together with A-list names from the fields of sport and entertainment.
www.alfreddunhilllinks.com/
Perth Theatre
www.horsecross.co.uk
Events in Fife
Highlights forthcoming events throughout the Kingdom of Fife
www.standrews.co.uk/events
Events in Edinburgh
Things to do in Edinburgh, from classical concerts and awesome exhibitions to cutting edge comedy and fantastic theatre – Edinburgh’s got it all.
www.edinburgh.org/events
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