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TASTE ANGUS FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

Glamis Castle, Tomorrow & Sunday SAMPLE delicacies from top culinary talents, local producers, artisan food suppliers and enjoy a jam-packed lineup of entertainment. Special guests include last year’s Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown, who will showcase her talents in the MacKays Vintage Afternoon Tea Tent.

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EUROPEAN DODGEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire Today until Sunday THE qualifying competition for the Dodgeball World Cup will be a fiercely contested three-day celebration of the sport, with the ultimate prize up for grabs – a place in the Dodgeball World Cup at Madison Square Garden in August next year. Get your tickets now. planetdodgeball.com/about/ competitions/2017-europeanchampionships

BLAIR CASTLE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRAILS & COUNTRY FAIR

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl August 24-27 LOVE horses? Then don’t miss Scotland’s premier equestrian event, which includes show jumping, dressage and showing. You can also shop in style at the Bruadar Country Fair, offering more than 200 stalls of goodies. There will be fun for all the family. blairhorsetrials.co.uk

THUNDER IN THE GLENS

Aviemore, Cairngorms August 25-28 THIS has become one of the major events in the UK for Harley-Davidson fans from all over the world. Enjoy over 60 trade stands supporting local charities, demo bike rides, a custom bike show, outside entertainment, and the Saturday mass ride out starting at noon. dunedinhog.com

ORKNEY ROCK FESTIVAL

Kirkwall, Orkney September 1-3 CATCH local and visiting bands and musicians from across the country performing for free, as Orkney Live Wire hosts the annual Orkney Rock Festival. This exciting weekend showcasing a range of musical talent will be taking place in various bars throughout Kirkwall. visitorkney.com/ events/orkney-rock-festival