Family And Kids events in Lanarkshire
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Events in Lanarkshire
Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!
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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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LEGO Animation Club
LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Low Parks LEGO Club
Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.
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Allsorts Youth Group
Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.
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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!
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Kids Pasta Making Workshop
Whether they're future chefs or just curious eaters, this Kids Pasta Making Workshop at David Livingstone Birthplace is packed with creativity, skill-building, and tasty bites!
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Spring Farm Visit & Lamb Lesson
Meet some of the animals and get up close with the little lambs at Bardykes Farm's Spring Farm Visit and Lamb Lessons!
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Dawn Chorus at Baron’s Haugh
Catch one of nature's most beautiful experiences, the dawn chorus, at RSPB Baron's Haugh Nature Reserve on Saturday 3rd May!
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Lanark Medieval Celebration
Head to Lanark on Saturday 3rd May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with the return of their annual Medieval Celebration!
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Leadhills Miners Library
Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!
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Sing-Along Wicked
It's time to try the high notes of Defying Gravity for yourself! Get your witches together for two special sing-along screenings of Wicked at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage
If you are visiting the Clyde Valley on Sunday 4th May please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark!
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It’s A Knockout
St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May!
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Clyde Wind Ensemble Children’s Concert 2025
Clyde Wind Ensemble are excited to announce their annual children's concert on Saturday 10th May... get ready to hear some of your favourite movie soundtracks come to life!
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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Launch Day
Makers & Merchants Markets, Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around, launches on Saturday 10th May!
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The Elmer Adventure
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Porsche In The Glen
Come along and see the Scottish Porsche owners as they display modern and classic cars on the main lawn at Calderglen on Sunday 18th May!
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Scottish Gas - Hamilton Rugby Club Community NetZero Roadshow
As part of their partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Gas are excited to be hosting a Community NetZero Roadshow at Hamilton Rugby Football Club Wednesday 21st May!
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Bounce In The Park
Bounce In The Park, Scotland's newest Inflatable Theme Park, is coming to the David Livingston Centre for four days between Friday 23rd and Monday 26th May!
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Scottish Garden Festival
Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!
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Kilbryde Hospice Plant Sale
Kilbryde Hospice will host their annual plant sale on Saturday 24th May featuring variety of indoor and outdoor plants, garden items, seeds and bulbs available to buy!
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Lanark Spring Market
Discover Lanark is delighted to welcome a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Spring Market on Saturday 24th May!
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The Amazing Thing
Lempen Theatre Company bring The Amazing Thing to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 24th May... it's a truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music!
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Woolly Weekend
See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!
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The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long
Sing along to such wonderful hits as 'The Greatest Show', 'This is Me' and 'Never Enough' when The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long comes to Lanternhouse on Sunday 25th May!
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Wylde Thistle Spring Artisan Market
Enjoy a sunny Sunday at Wylde Thistle Events' Spring Artisan Market at the beautiful David Livingstone Birthplace museum!
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Peppa Meets The Baby Cinema Experience
PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at Airdrie Town Hall's cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!
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Summer Time Brass
Join Coalburn Intermediate and Silver Bands at East Kilbride Old Parish Church on Friday 30th May for their annual concert, Summer Time Brass!
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Strathaven Beer Festival
The inaugural Strathaven Beer Festival will run on Saturday 31th May, as the town gets set to kick-start the summer in style by showcasing the very best of Scottish produce with a party!
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Summerlee Museum Model Railway Show
The annual Summerlee Model Railway Show is being held on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, come along and see model railway layouts, model vehicles and more!
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An Afternoon of Brass
Come along to see Coalburn Bronze and Silver Bands in concert on Sunday 1st June at Blantyre: Livingstone Memorial Church.
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Blackwood Primary School Fundraiser Car Boot Sale
Join Blackwood Primary School on Sunday 1st June for their Car Boot Sale Fundraiser and help them raise funds to cover costs of extracurricular activities for the pupils!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens
We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!
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Stride For Kilbryde
Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one, staying in shape, or just fancy shaking up your Saturday night... join the Stride for Kilbryde at Hamilton Park Racecourse on 7th June!
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Walk for Parkinson’s: Chatelherault Country Park
Whatever your reason. Whoever you walk for. Join Parkinson's UK at Chatelherault Country Park and help raise vital funds for research into better treatments and hopefully, one day a cure.
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Legally Blonde
Performed by Folksy Youth Theatre, Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams!
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Bitter Sweet
From the creators of smash-hit show Taylor Fever comes Bitter Sweet, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo!
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Premier British Wrestling
Premier British Wrestling return to the Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 20th June for another action packed night that the whole family can enjoy!
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Barrio Fiesta Scotland
Barrio Fiesta Scotland at Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 28th June is a vibrant, family-friendly, cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage of the Philippines!
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The Lost Kingdom
Enjoy a unique and spectacular edutainment experience at The Lost Kingdom! Experience the Jurassic Era with over 50 animatronic dinosaurs... it's the perfect day out for families to enjoy.
READ MOREAdventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Chatelherault
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Chatelherault!
READ MOREScotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens
Explore a selection of Gardens in Lanark as part of Scotland’s Gardens, the easily walked route provides an eclectic mix including a miniature orchard and an extensive rock garden!
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Milkshake! - Live On Holiday
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday when they bring their brand new show to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 19th July!
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The Lion King Sing-A-Long
Sing-a-Long Season at Cumbernauld Theatre continues on Sunday 20th July with a special screening of family favourite The Lion King!
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Valley View at Goulding’s Summer Pantos
This summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with local company Stagecraft Entertainment to bring you two brand new family shows... Puss in Boots and Into The Woods!
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Calderglen Family Run of Colour
Take a unique, colourful walk, jog or run, through some of the beautiful grounds of Calderglen Country Park at the Family Run of Colour on Sunday 27th July!
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Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure
Join Fireman Sam at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th July as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse
Set amongst 8 acres, Covington Mill Farmhouse gardens have been transformed from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden.
READ MOREDinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 8th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden
Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of the mill buildings, New Lanark's amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of their visitor highlights!
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at East Kilbride Village Theatre!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden
A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!
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Inflatable 5K Motherwell
The UK's biggest and best Inflatable 5k course, featuring 30 massive obstacles, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 23rd August!
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Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 24th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta
Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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MusicFest Mainstage
Musicfest Mainstage is a family-friendly, one-day music festival being held within the grounds of the Uddingston Cricket Club on Saturday 6th September as part of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival!
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Science Museum Live
The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.
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The Eras Experience
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 20th September!
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Taylor Swift Tribute
Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna when she comes to the Alona Hotel on Sunday 21st September!
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The Nutcracker
Crown Ballet return to The Town House, Hamilton in October to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, a wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Michelle McManus’ Winter Wonderland
Michelle McManus' Winter Wonderland is back for 2025 so get ready to shake your Christmas baubles with Yuletide glee and book now for all the festive cheer you'll need this December!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th January!
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Family And Kids Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Fest and Family Fun Day
Beer lovers in the Mearns, rejoice! The Whitecraigs Rugby Club Beer Fest and Family Fun Day returns this summer on Saturday 21st June!
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Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm
Calling all dino fans... join an interactive adventure to save Volcano Island from a jurassic storm and meet incredible life-like dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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VSN SPORT 7’s Tournament
VSN SPORT, Scotland's premier provider of custom teamwear for a diverse range of sports teams, is excited to announce their upcoming 7's Tournament on May 4th at Whitecraigs Rugby Club!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
RSNO 2025/26: Home Alone in Concert
The iconic Christmas family film Home Alone will be brought to life at this special screening featuring live music from the RSNO at Edinburgh's Usher Hall!
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Edinburgh International Festival
The Edinburgh International Festival returns from 1st to 24th August 2025 with live performance throughout the city.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 2
With a fast-paced schedule and up to eight hours of nonstop racing each day, this promises to be a weekend full of high-speed action and unforgettable moments!
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The Fife Show
Don’t miss The Fife Show on 24th May! It's a great day out for all the family but is still, first and foremost, a traditional agricultural Show.
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Stock Car Summer Series
The second and final Stock Car Wednesday Night Summer Series event is back on Wednesday 30th July!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Spring and May Holiday Activities at GoMA
Inspired by their new show 'Undoing it' by artist Ciara Phillips, join the team at GoMA and experiment with different printing techniques.
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Celtic Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Gourock Highland Games
Gourock Highland Games, the first games of the Scottish season, will take place in Inverclyde at Battery Park on Sunday 11th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lochwinnoch Road Gardens
Three residents of the beautiful village of Kilmacolm join to showcase a variety of planting ideas including perennial herbaceous borders, structural evergreens, topiary and colourful annuals.
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Here's a selection of Family And Kids Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Killearn Country Market
Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Braehead Community Garden
Braehead Community Garden is an 11,000 square metre outdoor space, enjoying a direct view of Stirling Castle.
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Junior Ranger Explorer: Woodland Adventure
Explore the deepest, wildest parts of Mugdock Wood on this 5-hour adventure with the Ranger Service!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
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Solas Festival
Solas Festival is Scotland's midsummer celebration of Music, Arts, and Community, offering a vibrant and inclusive experience for all ages!
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Kelburn Garden Party
The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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