HIGHLIGHT EVENTS 2014 | HOMECOMING SCOTLAND Hopetoun Town & Country Fair 26–29 Jun Featuring Hopetoun International Horse Trials and the Commonwealth Cup, this event offers visitors international sporting excellence, live entertainment, fine foods and country pursuits all set within the stunning grounds of Hopetoun House near Edinburgh. hopetoun.co.uk East Neuk Festival 27 Jun–7 Jul The festival presents its biggest ever programme, drawing international artists to this beautiful coastal spot, bringing music, family activities, writing, opera and installations. eastneukfestival.com Aboyne Highland Games 2 Aug Join clansmen and women from across the globe heading to the village green where the games have been held since 1867. Heavy athletes will compete in the traditional disciplines alongside tug of war, piping, dancing and an International Fiddle Competition. aboynegames.com Harris Tweed Hebrides Tattoo 8–9 Aug Beneath the beautiful Lews Castles, the Tattoo begins with performances
from nine pipe bands from Canada, the Highlands, the Islands and beyond alongside dancers, a horse parade and Gaelic choirs. Saturday will be carnival day in Stornoway and a grand concert at the new Lochside Arena will conclude the celebrations. stornowayamenitytrust. co.uk The Edinburgh Mela 29–31 Aug Scotland’s leading multicultural performing arts festival is dedicated to the rich cultural
heritage of the communities that have chosen to make Scotland their home. Thousands of people are expected to enjoy performances from around the world. edinburgh-mela.co.uk Highland Homecoming 1 Sep–31 Oct Highland Homecoming is a month-long celebration of the very best in Highland culture, beginning with the Inverness Highland Meeting and culminating with Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail–The Royal National Mòd. Traditional
BANNOCKBURN LIVE! Stand shoulder to shoulder with medieval warriors, clans and families at Bannockburn Live (28–30 Jun), commemorating the 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn. An impressive battle re-enactment will take place alongside themed villages as part of a weekend of activity for all the family. battleofbannockburn.com
and contemporary activities will take place throughout the Highland Capital. clans2014.com Forth Bridges Festival 4–13 Sep Celebrating one of Scotland’s iconic landmarks, the Festival will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge with a week-long programme of events around South Queensferry and on the bridge itself. forthbridgesfestival.com D Doors Open Days 6 6–28 Sep P Popular amongst locals a and wily tourists, every S September this event g grants free access to p places normally off limits tto the public, and all ffor free! In 2014 more tthan 1000 sites will open rranging from a grand sstately pile to an ancient ccave and the homes of iiconic Scottish brands iincluding distilleries and ssporting grounds. d doorsopendays.org.uk The Ryder Cup Gala Concert 24 Sep A once in a lifetime concert will celebrate the very best in Scotland’s music, film, fashion and culture on a global stage, a fitting opening to one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
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