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PITTENWEEM ARTS FESTIVAL

August 1-9, Pittenweem, Fife

IN this small and friendly village, the harbour’s fishing boats, steep wynds and quirky cottages provide a picturesque backdrop as over 100 artists exhibit their work in houses, garages, studios, shops and even the pier!

BLACK ISLE SHOW August 6, Muir of Ord,

Inverness-shire

AN agricultural show with something for everyone – from sheep shearing and show jumping, daring motorbike displays, a competitive ploughing match, food & craft hall, flower show and traditional dancing.

www.blackisleshow.info

TURRIFF SHOW August 2-3, The Show Field, The Haughs, Turriff

TURRIFF Show is the largest two-day agricultural show in Scotland offering plenty for the uninitiated. Over 250 quality trade stands, Highland dancing, a food fair and marquee offer plenty t o entertain visitors in addition to the ringside programme.

www.turriffshow.org

SUMMER BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL

August 1 , Stewart Brewing, Loanhead

THE Summer Beer & Food Festival is going to be the highlight of the season in Edinburgh and its surrounds. Enjoy hearing from industry celebs and sampling local food & drink including Edinburgh Gin and Luca’s Ice

Cream, among others.

TRAQUAIR FAIR August 1-2, Traquair House, near Innerleithen, Peeblesshire

SET in the stunning grounds of Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, this is a fantastic family fair with a wonderful mix of live music, theatre, dance, storytelling and children’s activities.