Summer Activities
The change of season signals longer, warmer days and loads of new things to see and do
THE SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL BOAT FESTIVAL
Beautiful boats, great music, song and dance, fascinating crafts and delicious food and drink: all at Portsoy on 4 and 5 July. Tel: 01261 842894, www.stbfportsoy.com
EDINBURGH WHISKY SOLSTICE
Celebrate all things whisky in the (normally private) Queen Street Gardens with SMWS and The Whisky Lounge on Saturday 20 June.
www.thewhiskylounge.com
THE ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW
The Royal Highland Show returns to Ingliston near Edinburgh from 18 to 21 June. Celebrating its 175th year, this unique and iconic event showcases the very best of farming, food and rural life.
www.royalhighlandshow.org
GLAMIS CASTLE
The Glamis Prom, starring Elaine Paige with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, returns to Glamis Castle on the 18 July. Enjoy a spectacular evening of classical music in the stunning castle grounds. Tel: 0131 629 6003 www.glamisprom.com
CHILDREN’S ART WEEK
The chance to get creative with your children at events around the UK from 13-21 June. Many of the events are free or have just a small charge to cover the cost of materials. Full listings at:
www.childrensartweek.org.uk
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL
Some of the world’s best magicians will gather at Summerhall in the capital from 26 June-4 July to create a hub of magic, illusion and wonder for audiences to watch in amazement.
www.magicfest.co.uk
WATERLOO BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Story-telling, theatrical flourishes and orchestral pieces from an array of actors, musicians, singers and dancers on 11 June at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall to commemorate the battle.
www.usherhall.co.uk
ASCOT GOLD CUP TEA
Rugby legend, Gavin Hastings will host this fundraising afternoon tea with live streaming of racing from Ascot and the chance to have a flutter on the horses at Leuchie House near North Berwick on 18 June.
www.leuchiehouse.org.uk
EDEN FESTIVAL
A boutique festival for all the family, set in the stunning Raehill Meadows near Moffat on 11-14 June. Nine stages, including kids’ arena, circus tent, cinema, comedy, cabaret and music.
www.edenfestival.co.uk
SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR
The community-based drama group will perform Hamlet in the grounds of Traquair House, near Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders, on 27-30 May and 3-6 June.
www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk