What's On in
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
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April:
Ealain Gallery & Whisky Shop,
Main Road, Drymen:
April Whisky Club
Featuring: Glendronach
Thu 29th 7:30pm - Ealain Gallery, Drymen
Our guests for April's whisky club is "Glendronach"
a true cornerstone of
Speyside Malt Whiskies! On the night we will be tasting the 12,
15 and 18 year old. In addition we will also be sampling a
selection from their sister distillery, "Benriach"
Taking us through the range will be Alistair Walker, whose
family own and run the distillery.
To book your place please contact the gallery on: 01360 660996
Cost: £5 per person per club night.
Tramping Through The Trossachs:
Check dates
Bag A Munro:
Check dates
An opportunity to climb Ben Lomond
Bluebell Festival:
Check dates
Enjoy the spectacular displays of bluebells in the woods
Kids Summer Nature Club:
Check dates
A must for all young budding rangers
Wood & Forest Fair:
Check dates
A celebration of all things wooden!
Halloween Party Night:
Check dates
Fire eater, juggler, magicians and ghost stories by the fire!
BBQ & drinks, £8 per person.
Very popular. Book in advance!
For more events and information contact the David Marshall Lodge
Visitor Centre on 01877 382258
or pick up an events 2008 brochure from the Visitor Centre.
Information provided in association with Forestry Commission
Scotland Cowal & Trossachs Forest District
www.forestry.gov.uk/qefp
An Afternoon's Highland History
Tour
Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard -
Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch - Sunday 11th and 25th, 10am - 4pm.
Karoke Nights at The Tullie Inn
Balloch
- Friday Nights are Karaoke nights at the Tullie Inn. The
entertainment starts at 9.30pm
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh
Drymen
- Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All - April to Sept 2010
Live Folk Music at the Lade Inn
The
Lade Inn at Kilmahog - Every Friday & Saturday Night the Lade
Music has a Live Folk Band in their cosy Bothy Bar. Around
8.30pm - 11.30pm (ish) but get in early as it can get busy.
Local Music Night at the Village Inn Arrochar
Arrochar - The last Friday of every month is local music night
at the Village Inn. Local bands play live music in the bar until
the wee hours. Call Us on 01301 702279 for further information.
Quiz Night at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- Every Thursday night we test your knowledge on sport, current
affairs, entertainment and general knowledge. If you think
you've got what it takes to win our rolling cashpot, or simply
want to have a laugh with your mates, fun starts 9.30pm.
DJ nights at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- On Friday nights local DJs perform a mixture pop, dance and
rock tunes with some old favourites thrown in. Call us on 01389
752052 for more information.
Drovers Inn, Saturdays are Live Music Night
Ardlui-Inverarnan - Every Saturday night the Drovers Inn has
live music, check our website for further information or call us
on 01301 704234.
Murder Mystery Nights at the Winnock Hotel
Drymen
- Witness the Murder, Solve the Crime. Our Murder Mystery nights
take place on various weekends every month through out the year.
Please check our website to find out when the next one is
happening, also occasional Family Murder Mysterys.
The
Back Bar for Live Music every Friday night
Dalgair
House Hotel, Main Street , Callander - Quality live music every
Friday night from 9.30pm. Free entrance to all.
Karaoke at the Back Bar, Dalgair House
Dalgair House Hotel, Main Street ,
Callander - Every Saturday night the Back Bar has Karaoke, Open
to all.
May:
Birds @ Breakfast
Saturday 1 May: 6am - 8am
To celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day (more
information on www.idcd.info), take an early morning walk
around Luss Glebe and listen to the wonderful dawn chorus
of resident and visiting birds. After walk a light breakfast
will
be served.
Free. Meet at National Park Centre Luss. Jim Downie 01389
727736. Booking essential. Suitable for all the family, please
bring outdoor clothing and suitable footwear.
Birds @ Breakfast
Sunday 9 May: 5.30am - 8am
Come and join us for the dawn chorus down on the Endrick
Mouth part of the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve.
The variety of habitats, woodland, wetland and open water,
should ensure that we encounter a good range of species and
we will help you to identify the birds that we hear and see.
Free. Meet at Millennium Hall car park, Gartocharn
(can pick up at Balloch railway station).
Please bring binoculars (if you have them), warm clothing,
waterproofs and sturdy waterproof footwear.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Contact Stephen Longster 01786 450362
or email stephen.longster@snh.gov.uk
www.argyllholidays.com
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle
Heelster Gowdie
Sunday 16 May
2.30pm
Heelster Gowdie, the name means 'Head over Heels' are a
group specialising in well known and well loved folk songs,
delivered together with some cheeky chat and witty repartee!
This will be their fifth season as resident band at the David
Marshall Lodge.
Free concert (Donations welcome). Meet at David Marshall
Lodge Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle. No booking required.
www.forestry.gov.uk/qefp
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
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!
When:
Monday 23rd May, Sunday 30th May
Where: Departs
from Luss beach
Time:
10.30am-4.30pm
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements
Booking essential. 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.
Price:
Adults £50, children £45
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
Views
from the Loch 2-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!
When:
Sunday 2nd May
@ 10.30am, Monday 3rd May @ 2pm, Monday 31st
May @ 10.30am
Where:
Departs from Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact:
01389 756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £30, children £25
The Forth
Inn, Aberfoyle
22 May – Karaoke in the Wallace
Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
30 May – Pub Quiz
An Afternoon's Highland History
Tour
Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard -
Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch - Sunday 11th and 25th, 10am - 4pm.
Karoke Nights at The Tullie Inn
Balloch
- Friday Nights are Karaoke nights at the Tullie Inn. The
entertainment starts at 9.30pm
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh
Drymen
- Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All - April to Sept 2010
Live Folk Music at the Lade Inn
The
Lade Inn at Kilmahog - Every Friday & Saturday Night the Lade
Music has a Live Folk Band in their cosy Bothy Bar. Around
8.30pm - 11.30pm (ish) but get in early as it can get busy.
Local Music Night at the Village Inn Arrochar
Arrochar - The last Friday of every month is local music night
at the Village Inn. Local bands play live music in the bar until
the wee hours. Call Us on 01301 702279 for further information.
Quiz Night at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- Every Thursday night we test your knowledge on sport, current
affairs, entertainment and general knowledge. If you think
you've got what it takes to win our rolling cashpot, or simply
want to have a laugh with your mates, fun starts 9.30pm.
DJ nights at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- On Friday nights local DJs perform a mixture pop, dance and
rock tunes with some old favourites thrown in. Call us on 01389
752052 for more information.
Drovers Inn, Saturdays are Live Music Night
Ardlui-Inverarnan - Every Saturday night the Drovers Inn has
live music, check our website for further information or call us
on 01301 704234.
Murder Mystery Nights at the Winnock Hotel
Drymen
- Witness the Murder, Solve the Crime. Our Murder Mystery nights
take place on various weekends every month through out the year.
Please check our website to find out when the next one is
happening, also occasional Family Murder Mysterys.
The
Back Bar for Live Music every Friday night
Dalgair
House Hotel, Main Street , Callander - Quality live music every
Friday night from 9.30pm. Free entrance to all.
Karaoke at the Back Bar, Dalgair House
Dalgair House Hotel, Main Street ,
Callander - Every Saturday night the Back Bar has Karaoke, Open
to all.
Cystic Fibrosis Cycle Runs
Callander,
Saturday 22nd May 2010 - Choose Callander to Balquidder
or Callander To Killin
SXC Cycle race
Aberfoyle,
Sunday 23rd May 2010 - After the mud & root
fest of 2009, Aberfoyle moves to a (fingers crossed) drier time
of year. The technical nature of this track makes it a big
favourite, and with a bit less mud will be more friendly to
beginners as well.
Doune & Dunblane Fling
Doune Castle and other locations
Thursday 27th May 2010 to Sunday 30th May 2010 - The
Doune and Dunblane Fling is our annual festival of music,
culture and family fun.
Trossachs 10k Run
Aberfoyle
Saturday 29th May 2010 - Run through the
beautiful Ard Forest, viewing some of Scotland�s most amazing
scenery.The race is open to anyone aged 16 years or over. There
is a limit of 500 places on this event.
Drymen Show
Drymen,
Saturday 29th May 2010
- Agricultural show with horse classes, jumping and showing,
sheepdog trials and other entertainments. Open 9.00am - 5.00pm
June:
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
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!
When:
Saturday 12th June
Where: Departs
from Luss beach
Time:
10.30am-4.30pm
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements
Booking essential. 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.
Price:
Adults £50, children £45
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
Views
from the Loch 2-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!
When:
Saturday 19th June @ 2pm and Tuesday 29th
June @ 2pm
Where:
Departs from Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact:
01389 756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £30, children £25
The Forth
Inn, Aberfoyle
26 June – Karaoke in the Wallace
Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
27 June – Pub Quiz
David Marshall Lodge,
Aberfoyle
Heelster Gowdie
Sunday 20 June,
2.30pm
Heelster Gowdie, the name means 'Head over Heels' are a
group specialising in well known and well loved folk songs,
delivered together with some cheeky chat and witty repartee!
This will be their fifth season as resident band at the David
Marshall Lodge.
Free concert (Donations welcome). Meet at David Marshall
Lodge Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle. No booking required.
www.forestry.gov.uk/qefp
An Afternoon's Highland History
Tour
Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard -
Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch -
Every other Sunday.
Karoke Nights at The Tullie Inn
Balloch
- Friday Nights are Karaoke nights at the Tullie Inn. The
entertainment starts at 9.30pm
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh
Drymen
- Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All - April to Sept 2010
Live Folk Music at the Lade Inn
The
Lade Inn at Kilmahog - Every Friday & Saturday Night the Lade
Music has a Live Folk Band in their cosy Bothy Bar. Around
8.30pm - 11.30pm (ish) but get in early as it can get busy.
Local Music Night at the Village Inn Arrochar
Arrochar - The last Friday of every month is local music night
at the Village Inn. Local bands play live music in the bar until
the wee hours. Call Us on 01301 702279 for further information.
Quiz Night at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- Every Thursday night we test your knowledge on sport, current
affairs, entertainment and general knowledge. If you think
you've got what it takes to win our rolling cashpot, or simply
want to have a laugh with your mates, fun starts 9.30pm.
DJ nights at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- On Friday nights local DJs perform a mixture pop, dance and
rock tunes with some old favourites thrown in. Call us on 01389
752052 for more information.
Drovers Inn, Saturdays are Live Music Night
Ardlui-Inverarnan - Every Saturday night the Drovers Inn has
live music, check our website for further information or call us
on 01301 704234.
Murder Mystery Nights at the Winnock Hotel
Drymen
- Witness the Murder, Solve the Crime. Our Murder Mystery nights
take place on various weekends every month through out the year.
Please check our website to find out when the next one is
happening, also occasional Family Murder Mysterys.
The
Back Bar for Live Music every Friday night
Dalgair
House Hotel, Main Street , Callander - Quality live music every
Friday night from 9.30pm. Free entrance to all.
Karaoke at the Back Bar, Dalgair House
Dalgair House Hotel, Main Street ,
Callander - Every Saturday night the Back Bar has Karaoke, Open
to all.
Gargunnock Farmers Show
Gargunnock, Near Stirling,
Saturday 6th June 2009
- A great family day out. Gargunnock is a confined show and
entries are taken on the field on the day.
Stirling
Agricultural Show
Stirling
Saturday
12th June 2010
- A great day out with Craft Shows, Livestock classes, main ring
& childrens entertainment, vintage tractors and much, much
more.......
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
Helensburgh
Saturday
12th June 2010
- The 2009 Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games were indeed
blessed, with Helensburgh having sunshine all day.
Alloa Bowmar
Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin
Sunday
13th June 2010
- The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the
village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Polaroid
5k Loch Lomond Fun Run
Starts from Loch Lomond Shores
Sunday
13th June 2010
- The Loch Lomond 5K Fun Run on Sunday 13th June at 10.15 am -
with a start and finish at Loch Lomond shores
Rob Roy Way
Challenge
Drymen
Saturday
19th June 2010
- 3 day event Drymen to Kenmore via Aberfoyle, Callander &
Balquhidder in aid of the Martin Currie Charity
West Highland
Way Race
Milngavie to Fort William
Saturday
19th June 2010
- Please note you must have previously completed an off road
ultra >65k before your entry will be considered. Starter will be
around 175.
Mugdock Music
Festival
Mugdock Country Park
Saturday
20th June 2009 to Sunday 21st June 2009
- Featuring acts of all musical genres from around the world
July:
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
1-Hour
Family Canoe Taster Session
A fun
introduction to canoeing. After a full safety brief, learn the
basic paddling strokes and then take part in some exhilarating
canoe games – a fantastic experience.
When:
Sunday 4th
July, Saturday 10th July, Saturday 17th
July, Saturday 24th July, Saturday 31st
July
Time:
11am
Where: Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £12.50, children £10
Views
from the Loch 2-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!
When:
Thursday 8th
July @ 10.30am, Sunday 18th July @ 10.30am, Friday 23rd
July, Saturday 31st July @ 2pm.
Where:
Departs from Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact:
01389 756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £30, children £25
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!
When:
Friday 2nd July
Where: Departs
from Luss beach
Time:
10.30am-4.30pm
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements
Booking essential. 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.
Price:
Adults £50, children £45
David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
Heelster Gowdie
Sunday
18 July
2.30pm
Heelster Gowdie, the name means 'Head over Heels' are a
group specialising in well known and well loved folk songs,
delivered together with some cheeky chat and witty repartee!
This will be their fifth season as resident band at the David
Marshall Lodge.
Free concert (Donations welcome). Meet at David Marshall
Lodge Visitor Centre. No booking required.
The Forth Inn, Aberfoyle
24
July – Karaoke in the Wallace Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
31 July
– Pub Quiz
An Afternoon's Highland History
Tour
Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard -
Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch -
Every other Sunday.
Karoke Nights at The Tullie Inn
Balloch
- Friday Nights are Karaoke nights at the Tullie Inn. The
entertainment starts at 9.30pm
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh
Drymen
- Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All - April to Sept 2010
Live Folk Music at the Lade Inn
The
Lade Inn at Kilmahog - Every Friday & Saturday Night the Lade
Music has a Live Folk Band in their cosy Bothy Bar. Around
8.30pm - 11.30pm (ish) but get in early as it can get busy.
Local Music Night at the Village Inn Arrochar
Arrochar - The last Friday of every month is local music night
at the Village Inn. Local bands play live music in the bar until
the wee hours. Call Us on 01301 702279 for further information.
Quiz Night at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- Every Thursday night we test your knowledge on sport, current
affairs, entertainment and general knowledge. If you think
you've got what it takes to win our rolling cashpot, or simply
want to have a laugh with your mates, fun starts 9.30pm.
DJ nights at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- On Friday nights local DJs perform a mixture pop, dance and
rock tunes with some old favourites thrown in. Call us on 01389
752052 for more information.
Drovers Inn, Saturdays are Live Music Night
Ardlui-Inverarnan - Every Saturday night the Drovers Inn has
live music, check our website for further information or call us
on 01301 704234.
Murder Mystery Nights at the Winnock Hotel
Drymen
- Witness the Murder, Solve the Crime. Our Murder Mystery nights
take place on various weekends every month through out the year.
Please check our website to find out when the next one is
happening, also occasional Family Murder Mysterys.
The
Back Bar for Live Music every Friday night
Dalgair
House Hotel, Main Street , Callander - Quality live music every
Friday night from 9.30pm. Free entrance to all.
Karaoke at the Back Bar, Dalgair House
Dalgair House Hotel, Main Street ,
Callander - Every Saturday night the Back Bar has Karaoke, Open
to all.
Luss Highland Games
Luss
Saturday 3rd
July 2010
- Luss Village itself was for long known as the prettiest
village in Scotland, and even today manages to retain its charm
and beauty in spite of the demands of tourism and the motor car.
Lochearn
Shears
Lochearnhead
Saturday 3rd July 2010 to Sunday 4th July 2010
- The Lochearn Shears is a top level sheep shearing competition
with a very international field. Also a very good ceildh and
dance after the event.
Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon
Loch Tay
Saturday 10th July 2010
- Swim Loch Tay - Walk 7 Munros - Kayak back to Ardtalnaig
-Cycle around Loch Tay!!
Stirling Highland Games
Stirling location to be announced
Sunday 11th July 2010
- 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the modern Highland Games
at Stirling. To celebrate the occasion there will be a number of
new features to make the games more memorable than ever.
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin
Sunday 11th July 2010
- The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the
village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Loch Lomond Highland Games
Balloch
Saturday 17th
July 2010
- Loch Lomond Highland Games are a traditional Highland Games
with Solo Piping & Highland Dance.
Lochearnhead, Strathyre & Balquhidder Highland Games
Lochearnhead
Saturday 24th July 2010
- Here in the lands of MacGregor, McLaren, MacNab, and Stewart
of Strathern, you can experience all the thrills of traditional
highland games at Lochearnhead in a fabulous setting beside Loch
Earn. Starts at 12.30.
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin
Sunday 25th July 2010
- The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the
village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Killin Games
Breadalbane Park
Wednesday 29th
July 2009
- Parade from the Falls of Dochart 1.30pm
Lomond Folk Festival
Balloch
Friday 30th July 2010 to
Sunday 1st August 2010
- An incredible Folk Festival now in its 11th year. If you love
Scottish Folk Music and Dancing in its original form with a
backdrop of Loch Lomond, then visit us and join in.
Callander World Highland Games
Ben Leidi Park, Callander
Saturday 31st July 2010 to
Sunday 1st August 2010
- A great 2 days out for all the family with all the Highland
Games activities.
August:
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
1-Hour
Family Canoe Taster Session
A fun
introduction to canoeing. After a full safety brief, learn the
basic paddling strokes and then take part in some exhilarating
canoe games – a fantastic experience.
When:
Saturday 7th August, Friday 13th August,
Sunday 15th August,
Time:
11am
Where: Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £12.50, children £10
Views from the Loch 2-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!
When:
Sunday 8th
August @2pm, Monday 16th August @ 2pm,
Saturday 21st
August @ 10.30am, Saturday 28th August @ 2pm.
Where:
Departs from Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact:
01389 756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £30, children £25
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!
When:
Sunday 1st August,
Where: Departs
from Luss beach
Time:
10.30am-4.30pm
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements
Booking essential. 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.
Price:
Adults £50, children £45
David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
Heelster Gowdie
Sunday 15 August
2.30pm
Heelster Gowdie, the name means 'Head over Heels' are a
group specialising in well known and well loved folk songs,
delivered together with some cheeky chat and witty repartee!
This will be their fifth season as resident band at the David
Marshall Lodge.
Free concert (Donations welcome). Meet at David Marshall
Lodge Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle. No booking required.
www.forestry.gov.uk/qefp
The Forth
Inn, Aberfoyle
24 August –
Karaoke in the Wallace Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
29
August – Pub Quiz
An Afternoon's Highland History
Tour
Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard -
Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch -
Every other Sunday.
Karoke Nights at The Tullie Inn
Balloch
- Friday Nights are Karaoke nights at the Tullie Inn. The
entertainment starts at 9.30pm
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh
Drymen
- Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All - April to Sept 2010
Live Folk Music at the Lade Inn
The
Lade Inn at Kilmahog - Every Friday & Saturday Night the Lade
Music has a Live Folk Band in their cosy Bothy Bar. Around
8.30pm - 11.30pm (ish) but get in early as it can get busy.
Local Music Night at the Village Inn Arrochar
Arrochar - The last Friday of every month is local music night
at the Village Inn. Local bands play live music in the bar until
the wee hours. Call Us on 01301 702279 for further information.
Quiz Night at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- Every Thursday night we test your knowledge on sport, current
affairs, entertainment and general knowledge. If you think
you've got what it takes to win our rolling cashpot, or simply
want to have a laugh with your mates, fun starts 9.30pm.
DJ nights at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- On Friday nights local DJs perform a mixture pop, dance and
rock tunes with some old favourites thrown in. Call us on 01389
752052 for more information.
Drovers Inn, Saturdays are Live Music Night
Ardlui-Inverarnan - Every Saturday night the Drovers Inn has
live music, check our website for further information or call us
on 01301 704234.
Murder Mystery Nights at the Winnock Hotel
Drymen
- Witness the Murder, Solve the Crime. Our Murder Mystery nights
take place on various weekends every month through out the year.
Please check our website to find out when the next one is
happening, also occasional Family Murder Mysterys.
The
Back Bar for Live Music every Friday night
Dalgair
House Hotel, Main Street , Callander - Quality live music every
Friday night from 9.30pm. Free entrance to all.
Karaoke at the Back Bar, Dalgair House
Dalgair House Hotel, Main Street ,
Callander - Every Saturday night the Back Bar has Karaoke, Open
to all.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh Castle
Friday 6th August 2010 to
Saturday 28th August 2010
- 2010 marks the Diamond Jubilee Year of Edinburgh's celebrated
Royal Military Tattoo.
WakeScot
info@wakescot.com
Saturday 7th August 2010
- Scotlands leading wakeboarding event. All level of rider. All
day BBQ, promotional giveaways and great wakeboarding
Bridge
of Allan Highland Games
Games Park
Sunday 8th August 2010
- Taking place in the Games Park in Bridge of Allan, games have
Heavy Weight events, Wrestling, Light Field & Highland Dance.
Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh,
Friday 13th August 2010 to
Sunday 5th September 2010
- The famous Edinburgh International Arts and Music Festival
World Pipe Band Championships
Glasgow Green,
Saturday 14th August 2010
- Glasgow immerses itself in true Scottish Culture with pipe
bands from all over the world fiercely competeing for that
exclusive title.
Lomond Folk Festival
Balloch
Friday 30th July 2010 to
Sunday 1st August 2010
- An incredible Folk Festival now in its 11th year. If you love
Scottish Folk Music and Dancing in its original form with a
backdrop of Loch Lomond, then visit us and join in.
Callander World Highland Games
Ben Leidi Park, Callander
Saturday 31st July 2010 to
Sunday 1st August 2010
- A great 2 days out for all the family with all the Highland
Games activities.
September:
The Forth
Inn, Aberfoyle
11 September – Karaoke in the
Wallace Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
26
September – Pub Quiz
CAN YOU EXPERIENCE CO
LTD
1-Hour
Family Canoe Taster Session
A fun
introduction to canoeing. After a full safety brief, learn the
basic paddling strokes and then take part in some exhilarating
canoe games – a fantastic experience.
When:
Sunday
26th September.
Time:
11am
Where: Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements Booking
essential. Age 5+. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and
waterproofs – we provide waterproofs for those who do not have
their own. Suitable for all.
Price:
Adults £12.50, children £10
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!
When:
Saturday 11th September
Where: Departs
from Luss beach
Time:
10.30am-4.30pm
Contact: 01389
756251
Requirements
Booking essential. 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.
Price:
Adults £50, children £45
David Marshall Lodge,
Aberfoyle
Heelster Gowdie
Sunday 19 September
2.30pm
Heelster Gowdie, the name means 'Head over Heels' are a
group specialising in well known and well loved folk songs,
delivered together with some cheeky chat and witty repartee!
This will be their fifth season as resident band at the David
Marshall Lodge.
Free concert (Donations welcome). Meet at David Marshall
Lodge Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle. No booking required.
www.forestry.gov.uk/qefp
An Afternoon's Highland History
Tour
Ledard Farm, near Kinlochard -
Every Tuesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch
Lomond Shores, Balloch -
Every other Sunday.
Karoke Nights at The Tullie Inn
Balloch
- Friday Nights are Karaoke nights at the Tullie Inn. The
entertainment starts at 9.30pm
Winnock Hotel Ceilidh
Drymen
- Sunday night Ceilidhs - Open to All - April to Sept 2010
Live Folk Music at the Lade Inn
The
Lade Inn at Kilmahog - Every Friday & Saturday Night the Lade
Music has a Live Folk Band in their cosy Bothy Bar. Around
8.30pm - 11.30pm (ish) but get in early as it can get busy.
Local Music Night at the Village Inn Arrochar
Arrochar - The last Friday of every month is local music night
at the Village Inn. Local bands play live music in the bar until
the wee hours. Call Us on 01301 702279 for further information.
Quiz Night at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- Every Thursday night we test your knowledge on sport, current
affairs, entertainment and general knowledge. If you think
you've got what it takes to win our rolling cashpot, or simply
want to have a laugh with your mates, fun starts 9.30pm.
DJ nights at the Tullie Inn, Balloch
Balloch
- On Friday nights local DJs perform a mixture pop, dance and
rock tunes with some old favourites thrown in. Call us on 01389
752052 for more information.
Drovers Inn, Saturdays are Live Music Night
Ardlui-Inverarnan - Every Saturday night the Drovers Inn has
live music, check our website for further information or call us
on 01301 704234.
Murder Mystery Nights at the Winnock Hotel
Drymen
- Witness the Murder, Solve the Crime. Our Murder Mystery nights
take place on various weekends every month through out the year.
Please check our website to find out when the next one is
happening, also occasional Family Murder Mysterys.
The
Back Bar for Live Music every Friday night
Dalgair
House Hotel, Main Street , Callander - Quality live music every
Friday night from 9.30pm. Free entrance to all.
Karaoke at the Back Bar, Dalgair House
Dalgair House Hotel, Main Street ,
Callander - Every Saturday night the Back Bar has Karaoke, Open
to all.
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin
Sunday 5th September 2010
- The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the
village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
George Square Glasgow
Sunday 5th September 2010
- Half Marathon and 10K races for juniors and seniors
Breadalbane Arts
Tyndrum Village Hall
Sunday 5th September 2010 to Monday 13th September 2010
- A showcase of drawning, painting, photography & 3D work from
artists in the Breadalbane area.
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Ground Ferry Road Pitlochry
Saturday 11th September 2010 - One of the very
last Highland Games of a long Season, Pitlochry Highland Games
hosts the finals of a number of competitions.
Loch Earn Swim
Outside Loch Earn's Watersports Centre
Saturday 12th September 2009 to Saturday 12th September 2009
- Swim the length of Loch Earn from Lochearnhead to St Fillans
or cheer on the swimmers
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
Lomond Shores, Balloch by Loch Lomond
Saturday 18th September 2010 to Sunday 19th September 2010
- The 5th Annual Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
Cashel 8km Race
Balmaha
Sunday 19th September 2010 - The annual 8.5km
hill race is free to enter and starts at 10am.
October:
Jazz up the Trossachs
Friday 1st Oct – Sunday 3rd Oct 2010
Line up includes Trossachs Big Band, Daniel Smith’s Blues Band,
Lights Out By Nine, Brass Impact, George Penman and much more!
For further information and to purchase tickets: e-mail:
info@callanderjazz.co.uk
www.callanderjazz.com
Telephone: 01877 339399/ 339455
The Forth
Inn, Aberfoyle
16 October -
Karaoke in the Wallace Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
21 October – Opening night of The
Mushroom Festival 2010, Chinese buffet and entertainment tickets
available from The Forth Inn
31 October – Pub Quiz
Aberfoyle Mushroom Festival
Aberfoyle
Friday 22nd October 2010 to Monday 25th October 2010
- A Festival with a Hong Kong flavour this year with Cookery,
Music, Dance and Mushroom events. A really great few days in the
Trossachs.
November:
The Forth
Inn, Aberfoyle
20 November
– Karaoke in the Wallace Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
28 November – Pub Quiz
December:
The Forth Inn, Aberfoyle
18 December
-Christmas Karaoke in the Wallace Bar. Fun starts @ 9pm
19 December –
Pub Quiz
31 December –
Hogmany Karaoke, 9 till Late (over 18’s)
Ticket Only!
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