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2013 THE GUIDE TO SCOTLAND’S FESTIVALS
MUSIC AT PAXTON
The world’s largest youth music festival hits Scotland with a series of public performances taking place across the country. Feb–Mar. mfy.org.uk/regional
Ten days of the highest quality chamber music, presented in beautiful surroundings. 19–28 Jul. musicatpaxton.co.uk
SCOTLAND LOVES ANIME
WIGTOWN BOOK FESTIVAL
Bringing Japanese animated cinema to Scotland, and supporting young Scottish-based animators in the process. 11–20 Oct. lovesanimation.com
Scotland’s National Book Town swells each autumn, when the festival, one of the highlights in the Scottish calendar, takes over. 27 Sep–6 Oct. wigtownbookfestival.com
PHOTO © ALAN RICHARDSON
MUSIC FOR YOUTH FESTIVALS
LUMINATE
BLUE SKIES FESTIVAL
A month-long, country-wide focus on arts by and for older people. 2012 saw over 200 events take place across Scotland. Oct. luminatescotland.org
Dundee’s cultural community comes together for a unique weekend of free events taking place across – and often, above! – the city. Aug. dundeeblueskies.co.uk
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