Family And Kids Events in Lanarkshire in August 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
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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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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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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Keep It Stonehouse Market
Don't miss the monthly Keep It Stonehouse Market, organised by Stonehouse Business Association for the people of Stonehouse and beyond, featuring a fantastic range of local stallholders!
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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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Jurassic Lanark
After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back... and they're even more hungry! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!
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Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde
View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!
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Strathclyde Farmers Market
Don't miss the monthly Strathclyde Country Park Farmers Market, showcasing a selection of local producers, from fruit and veg to award winning meats, bakeries & dog treats!
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Hang On Kids Summer Clubs
Get your young ones climbing OUR walls this summer instead of YOURS! This summer break, Hang On is running kid's club sessions every week!
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How To Train Your Velociraptor
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows!
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Nature Track Packs
Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.
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Summerfest Hamilton
The heart of Hamilton will come alive this July for the very first SummerFest Hamilton, promising a vibrant, month-long celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
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Gary Dunn’s Tricky Tuesdays
This summer Valley View at Goulding's joins forces with Gary Dunn to bring you an amazing magic show that will keep all ages laughing and captivated!
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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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WILDTime Drop-off Play
Tree-climbing, den-building, bug-hunting, fire-lighting and, of course, marshmallow-toasting - there’s something for all young people to enjoy at these outdoor play sessions!
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Birdwatching For Beginners
Curious about the birds in your local area but not sure where to start? Join the RSPB at Baron's Haugh for a relaxed, beginner friendly introduction to all things birdwatching.
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Rangers Women Summer Friendlies
Enjoy a family fun day out this summer at Broadwood Stadium as the Rangers Women's team face Middlesbrough and Sunderland in their pre-season friendlies!
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Community Day
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting their annual Community Day on Friday 1st August celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity!
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Gig In The Grounds
The popular weekend family music festival, Gig In The Grounds, is set to return in August with a whole host of live bands, solo artists, kids entertainment and activities for all the family!
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Hamilton Camera Club Photography Display
Enjoy a display of photography by members of Hamilton Camera Club at Chatelherault Country Park, running throughout August.
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Super Mario Workshop
Let the kids jump into the world of Mario during the school holidays, at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's fun-packed Super Mario workshop for primary-aged children!
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Charity Family Fun Day in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer
Don't miss the Charity Family Fun Day at Trinity Parish Church in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd August, it's going to be a fun event for the whole family!
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New Lanark Duck Festival
The New Lanark Duck Festival is back this summer! Dive into a fun-filled day out, perfect for kids and families, with exciting activities, great prizes, and non-stop entertainment.
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Pride South Lanarkshire
Returning for 2025, Pride South Lanarkshire will be a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture taking place in Hamilton Town Centre on Saturday 2nd August!
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The Taylor Swift Effect
The Taylor Swift Effect, the UK's ultimate tribute to Taylor, is coming to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 2nd August!
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CamGlen’s Got Talent Kids Camp
Let the kids show off their skills and discover new ones at Healthy n Happy Community Development Trust's CamGlen's Got Talent Camp this summer break!
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Get your kids off screen and outdoors this Summer with OutLET: Play Resource's Wildcraft Adventure!
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National Play Day
Join Summerlee Museum in celebrating children's right to play with a fun filled day including stories, face painting, outdoor games, arts and crafts and all the usual Summerlee fun!
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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 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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Marvellous Mammals
Join the RSPB for an early evening adventure around Baron's Haugh, and go in search of some of the reserve's secretive residents!
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Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair
Come along to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August for the annual Friends of Summerlee Steam Fair!
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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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Autism Friendly Sketch and Stroll
Join the South Lanarkshire Branch of the National Autistic Society at Low Parks Museum for their Autism Friendly Sketch and Stroll on Saturday 16th August!
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Lanarkshire Police Open Day
Police Scotland Lanarkshire are holding their annual family friendly Open Day of the station in Motherwell on Saturday 16th August!
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Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
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Miss Rachel Tribute & Bluey Mascot
Celebrate summer at this high-energy, family friendly event in The Silver Larch, Moodiesburn featuring Miss Rachel Tribute Scotland and a Bluey mascot appearance!
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Pride Cumbernauld
Whether you're part of the Pride community or an ally who believes LOVE IS LOVE, come and celebrate at Pride Cumbernauld on Saturday 16th August in Palacerigg Country Park!
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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!
READ MOREThe 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 Airdrie Town Hall!
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Lesley Dutch School of Dance have a new term of Classical Ballet Classes for children in P4+ starting on Tuesday 19th August at John Wright Sports Centre!
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Strathaven Balloon Festival
The annual Strathaven Balloon Festival returns for 2025 taking place on the weekend of August 22nd to 24th in Strathaven's John Hastie Park!
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Auchlochan Classic Car Show
Lanarkshire Classics Car Club return to Auchlochan Garden Village on Saturday 23rd August for the fourth edition of their Annual Classic Car Show!
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Back to School Wellbeing Day
Join the South Lanarkshire Branch of the National Autistic Society at St John's Church in Hamilton for their Back to School Wellbeing Day!
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Biggar Corn Exchange Autumn Fayre
Biggar Corn Exchange's Autumn Fayre is a delightful craft market showcasing the best in local artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique treasures!
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Climate Ready Places - Community Workshop
Join Soul of the Junction for an inspiring and interactive Climate Ready Places workshop designed to bring together families, neighbours, and local changemakers in Carstairs Junction.
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Cumbernauld Comic Con
BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for two days of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August!
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David Livingstone Music Festival
David Livingstone are delighted to be hosting a music festival on Saturday 23rd August, with a superb lineup of musicians, a bar, food and a children's talent show, it's set to be an exciting day out!
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Hamilton Rugby Club Family Festival
Bring the whole family along to Hamilton Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August for a fun-filled day packed with excitement and entertainment!
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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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Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet, the incredible tribute concert to pop mega-stars Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall for the very first time on Sunday 24th August!
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North Lanarkshire Half Marathon Event and Family Fun Zone
North Lanarkshire Council are hosting a Half Marathon and Family Fun Zone event on Sunday 24th August at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility!
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Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Sing-A-Long
From 'When I Grow Up' to 'Revolting Children', 'Naughty' to 'School Song', you can sing your heart out and enjoy the Matilda experience like never before at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2024 Winners’ Exhibition
The Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2024 Winners' Exhibition, celebrating nature, wildlife & landscape photography and filmmaking in Scotland, returns to The Tolbooth, Lanark!
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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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Bothwell Scarecrow Festival
The Scarecrow Festival returns for 2025 with two weeks packed full of fun things to do and see all over Bothwell!
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Lanark Summer Market
Discover Lanark is delighted to be welcoming a fabulous selection of stalls to Lanark Summer Market on Saturday 30th August!
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Too Good To Throw Market
The Too Good To Throw Market is back with a Preloved, Vintage & More Special, join them for a day filled with unique treasures, vintage gems, and so much more at Wishaw Sports Centre!
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Big Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Plus...
Everything is in disguise and the story goes into the skies with this comical retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears at East Kilbride Arts Centre!
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Overton Farm Open Farm Sunday
On Sunday 31st August discover a world of farming at Overton Farm Shop & Butchery... take part in guided tours, enjoy demonstrations and browse stalls from a range of local crafters!
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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:
Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for its annual outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August!
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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Children’s Classical Ballet Classes - New Term
Lesley Dutch School of Dance have a new term of Classical Ballet Classes for children in P1+ starting on Wednesday 20th August at Giffnock Tennis 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:
Draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan - Drop in information event
Join the Scottish Government on Monday 25th August at Leith Community Centre for this drop-in information event and learn about the draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan!
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The Idiot’s Guide to Breaking Your Own Heart
The Infinity Repertory Theatre company presents this new teenage pop rock musical, exploring the pressures facing contemporary youth.
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Let’s Forget
Known for his high-profile sculptures, Scottish sculptor Kenny Hunter brings his contemporary works to The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh this summer.
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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:
Lughnasadh Music & Arts Festival
Forgan Arts Centre and Big Rock Records join forces again for the Lughnasadh Music & Arts Festival in the centre’s lush grounds and gardens on Saturday 2nd August.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dawson’s Garden
Dawson’s Garden is a small cottage garden, full of surprises and designed to please the senses all year round with colour, form and scent.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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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:
Byres Road Market
Taking place in the heart of Glasgow's West End at Hillhead Library, the Byres Road Market features stalls from 25 independent sellers selling a variety of products including jewellery, gifts and art!
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Sequential Scotland
Sequential Scotland is a brand new comic convention coming to Glasgow in August which will spotlight the amazing comic creators and micro-publishers from across Scotland and the UK!
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LKP Markets & Events: St Enoch Centre Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at St Enoch Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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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:
Fèis Phàislig’s Ceilidh Trail - Trad Music & Ceilidh
In partnership with Feis Phaislig Erskine Arts are delighted to welcome back their incredible young musicians who make up the Ceilidh Trail for this accessible afternoon show for all the family!
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Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids
The wildlife at RSPB Lochwinnoch has developed lots of different types of superpowers to help them survive, find out more on this self-led challenge for kids!
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Renfrew Market & Car Boot
Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!
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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:
Open Reflection & Music Recital
Come along to Trossachs Church and take some time out from busy lives for quiet reflection with a short acoustic musical performance.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Rubber Chicken Theatre proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Macrobert Arts Centre in August.
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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.
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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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Kelburn School Of Sorcery - The Dragon Trials
Step into a world of dragons, magic and adventure at Kelburn Castle's School of Sorcery this August... if you're not quite ready to go back-to-school, you're sure to have a fabulous time at this one!
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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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Fresh Ayr Folk Fest
Fresh Ayr Folk Fest, will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks when it returns to Ayr Town Centre in August!
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Brodick Highland Games
The 2025 Brodick Highland Games will be held at Ormidale Park on Saturday 9th August, they're a great day out for all the family!
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Ayr & District Flower Show
The annual Ayr & District Flower Show returns for a seventh year to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August!
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Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2025 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between Saturday 30th August and Sunday 7th September!
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