Spring Activities
The end of winter signals longer, warmer days and loads of new things to see and do
45TH PERTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
19 - 29 May Performers at the festival include KT Tunstall, Nina Conti, Jools Holland, The Unthanks, John Wilson Orchestra, Don Giovanni and The Sixteen. www.perthfestival.co.uk
MELLERSTAIN HOUSE
29 April - 26 September In celebration of Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design 2016, and part of RIAS Festival of Architecture 2016, Duncan Tattersall’s ‘In Stately Silence’ exhibition will run at Mellerstain House. Tel: 01573 410225, www.mellerstain.com
BURNSFEST 2016
21 May Burnsfest 2016 celebrates Ayrshire’s best Burns landmarks and attractions, while boasting a range of events, including live music at Rozelle’s Picnic in the Park. www. burnsfestival.com
GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES
8 May Gourock kicks off the Scottish Highland Games’ season for the 60th time by bringing together drummers, pipers, Highland dancers and Games enthusiasts from all over Scotland. www.gourockhighlandgames.org.uk
SPIRIT OF STIRLING WHISKY FESTIVAL 2016
7 May, Albert Halls, Stirling Celebrating its fifth year, the festival will once again promise a great range of whiskies, rare malts and locally sourced food to ensure a fantastic day out. www.spiritofstirlingwhiskyfestival.co.uk
BOFA ARTS & FOOD FESTIVAL
30 April - 1 May A weekend of artists, designers and food producers, with local chefs alfresco cooking, outdoor cinema and a Mad Hatters Tea Party. www.bofa-artsfestival.co.uk
PUFFIN FEST
20 - 30 May The Scottish Seabird Centre is set to host Scotland’s Puffin Fest, with art classes, ranger walks, photography workshops and family fun. For the full puffin’tastic programme, visit www.seabird.org
TRADFEST EDINBURGH
27 April - 8 May Enjoy a vibrant showcase of Scotland’s thriving traditional arts scene, setting Edinburgh abuzz with music, storytelling, dance, film, crafts and more! www.tracscotland.org/tradfest
GARDENING SCOTLAND
3 - 5 June Gardening Scotland is the national gardening and outdoor living show which takes place annually at The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Kids go free! www.ruralprojects.co.uk
GORDON CASTLE HIGHLAND GAMES AND COUNTRY FAIR
15 May, Fochabers Enjoy a big day out filled with family entertainment, fabulous shopping sprees, archery events, laser shooting, a 10k race and more! www.gordoncastlehighlandgames.co.uk