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At the Byre Theatre, 25th January 2008


Scottish Ballet performing at Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh


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January
 15th Jan - 19th January 2008
   The Sleeping Beauty by Scottish Ballet
   An exquisite new version of the classic fairytale
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Tues to Sat 7.30pm and Sat 2pm, Thurs 2pm
   Ticket Prices: £11.50/£27.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 22nd Jan to 9th Feb 2008
   Starlight Express
   The fastest show on earth
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2pm, 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £12.50/£34.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 25th January 2008
   Fife Young Fiddlers
   Enjoy a great burns night at the Byre Theatre
   The Fife Young Fiddlers are set to entertain you with
   Scottish Country Dancing, Clarsach Players and
   The Kingdom Fiddlers. The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
   Shows at 7pm, Ticket Prices: £10/£12
   www.byretheatre.com

 25th Jan
   Celebrations of Burns Night at various venues

 31st Jan to 9th Feb 2008
   GREAT EXPECTATIONS
   Enjoy an evening of Charles Dickens at the Byre
   A classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre.
   Adapted by Jo Clifford Directed by Ben Twist
   The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
   Shows at 2.30pm & 7pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
   www.byretheatre.com

February
 1st Feb to 16th March 2008
   Snowdrop Spectacular, Cambo Gardens, Kingsbarns

 1st Feb 2008
   Dance Dinner Dance
   David Hughes Dance Co. (Performance & meal)
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £12/£17
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 1st Feb to 9th Feb 2008
   GREAT EXPECTATIONS
   Enjoy an evening of Charles Dickens at the Byre
   A classic story of love and mystery makes terrific theatre.
   Adapted by Jo Clifford Directed by Ben Twist
   The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
   Shows at 2.30pm & 7pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
   www.byretheatre.com

 3rd Feb 2008
   Scotland v France International Rugby (RBS 6 Nations)
   Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
   Kick off 3pm
   www.scottishrugby.org

 11th to 16th Feb 2008
   The Deep Blue Sea
   Drama starring Greta Scacchi
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2pm and 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £14.50/£23.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 12th Feb to 13th Feb 2008
   CLARINDA
   New Scottish musical play by Mike Gibb, with music
   by Kevin Walsh. A fascinating story of Nancy McLehose,
   and her four-year platonic love affair with Robert Burns.
   An all-star cast including actors who have played
   starring roles in Les Miserables in London’s West End.
   The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
   Shows at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
   www.byretheatre.com

 18th Feb to 1st March 2008
   Disneys HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
   Live on stage
   at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
   Ticket Prices: £7.50/£30
   www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

 20th to 22nd Feb 2008
   Rambert Dance Company
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £15/£21
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 21st to 23rd Feb 2008
   Scottish Dance Theatre
   Dundee's award winning dance company
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £10/£12
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 27th Feb 2008
   Blazin Fiddles
   Fiery blend of music that will raise the roof
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £12
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

March
 4th to 8th March 2008
   The Bakers Wife
   A musical masterpiece from Aberdeen Opera Company
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £11/£18
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 8th March 2008
   Breabach
   An evening of fine Celtic music at the Byre
   Breabach are currently nominees for best folk band in
   The Scots Trad Awards and they are one of the most talked
   about new acts on the folk scene. Innovative Celtic style,
   blending twin bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, song and Scottish
   step-dance
   At The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
   Show at 8pm, Ticket Prices: £8 -£14
   www.byretheatre.com

 8th March 2008
   Scotland v England International Rugby (RBS 6 nations)
   Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
   Kick off TBD
   www.scottishrugby.org

 8th to 29th Mar 2008
   Romeo and Juliet
   Classic romantic story
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £5/£16
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 10th to 15th March 2008
   The 39 Steps
   A Comedy masterpiece direct from the West End
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2pm, 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £13.50/£21.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 12th to 16th March 2008
   STANZA
   Scotland's Poetry Festival - St Andrews
   www.stanzapoetry.org

 17th to 22nd March 2008
   Hobson's Choice
   A comedy drama
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2pm, 2.30pm(Sat) and 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £10/£22.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 25th to 26th March 2008
   Grassic Gibbon
   A new play by Jack Webster
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £11.50/£16.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 28th to 29th March 2008
   Ellen Kent & Opera International
   present Puccinis Madame Butterfly
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £13/£33
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 30th March 2008
   Scottish Championship Car Racing
   Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
   www.knockhill.com

 31st March to 5th April 2008
   EQUUS
   Theatrical masterpiece with Simon Callow
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2pm, 2.30(Sat) & 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £10.50/£23.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

April
 1st to 5th April 2008
   EQUUS
   Theatrical masterpiece with Simon Callow
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 2pm, 2.30(Sat) & 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £10.50/£23.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 6th April 2008
   Scottish Championship Bike Racing
   Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
   www.knockhill.com

 13th April 2008
   British GT Championship Car Racing
   Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
   www.knockhill.com

 14th to 26th April 2008
   The Rise and Fall of Little voice
   A gripping story with fantastic songs and big laughs
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £14/£17
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 15th to 19th April 2008
   FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
   Hit Musical starring Joe McGann
   at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
   Shows at 2.30 & 7.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £9.50/£29.50
   www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk

 23rd to 25th April 2008
   Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
   www.perth-races.co.uk

 24th to 26th April 2008
   Fiddlers Spectacular
   Aberdeen & Banchory Strathspey & Reel Societies
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Shows at 5pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm
   Ticket Prices: £11.50/£16.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 29th April to 3rd May 2008
   The Importance of being Earnest
   The Classic theatrical story by Oscar Wilde
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £13/£16
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

May
 1st to 3rd May 2008
   The Importance of being Earnest
   The Classic theatrical story by Oscar Wilde
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £13/£16
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 8th to 10th May 2008
   The Emperors New Kilt
   An opulaent and colourful production by Wee Stories
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £10
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 10th May 2008
   Fred MacAulay Live
   Witty storys about life and living in Scotland
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £14
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 10th and 11th May 2008
   Steam & Vintage Rally Balado Park, Kinross
   www.bonaccordsteamclub.co.uk

 14th and 15th May 2008
   Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
   www.perth-races.co.uk

 16th May 2008
   Salsa Celtica
   High energy mix of Celtic sounds and Latin rhythms
   at the REP, Dundee
   Ticket Prices: £12
   www.dundeerep.co.uk

 17th May 2008
   The Fife (agricultural) Show
   Kinloss & Kilmaron, By Cupar
   Events run from 08.30hrs to 17.00hrs
   www.fifeshow.co.uk

 24th May 2008
   Atholl Highlanders Parade
   Annual parade and inspection of the Atholl Highlanders
   and their pipe band by the Duke of Atholl
   at Blair Castle Grounds
   www.blair-castle.co.uk

 25th May 2008
   Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
   Highland Gathering with piping, dancing,
   heavyweight events and tug o' war etc
   at Target Park, Blair Castle
   www.blair-castle.co.uk

 26th to 31st May 2008
   Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
   Hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £10.50/£24.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 30th May to 1st June 2008
   Montrose Music Festival
   Featuring live music from a wide range of genres,
   from Rock to Jazz, Folk to Funk, Blues to Bluegrass
   and more. The Festival kicks off in Montrose Town Hall
   on the Friday night with a sensational concert by funk
   and soul, legends The Average White Band.
   On Saturday & Sunday the music heads to the Pubs and
   Hotels of the town with a plethora of free gigs by various
   artists spanning a multitude of genres.
   For more information;
   enquiries@montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
   www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk

 31st May 2008
   135th Blackford Highland Games
   Blackford
   Starts at 12.30pm
   Tel: 01764 682814

 31st May 2008
   International Rugby Match (IRB sevens world series)
   Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
   Kick off TBD
   www.scottishrugby.org

June
 1st June 2008
   Montrose Music Festival
   Featuring live music from a wide range of genres,
   from Rock to Jazz, Folk to Funk, Blues to Bluegrass
   and more. The Festival kicks off in Montrose Town Hall
   on the Friday night with a sensational concert by funk
   and soul, legends The Average White Band.
   On Saturday & Sunday the music heads to the Pubs and
   Hotels of the town with a plethora of free gigs by various
   artists spanning a multitude of genres.
   For more information;
   enquiries@montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
   www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk

 1st June 2008
   Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
   www.perth-races.co.uk

 1st June 2008
   International Rugby Match (IRB sevens world series)
   Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
   Kick off TBD
   www.scottishrugby.org

 5th to 7th June 2008
   Scottish Opera
   present FALSTAFF and A night at Chinese opera
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £10/£46
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 Sunday 8th June
   Strathmore Highland Games
   Glamis Castle, Angus
   http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/Events/

 Sat 14th June 2008
   Alyth Show
   South Balloch, Alyth

 19th to 22nd June 2008
   Royal Highland Show
   Ingliston, by Edinburgh Airport
   www.royalhighlandshow.org

 28th June 2008
   Ceres Highland Games
   The oldest free highland games in Scotland
   Bow Butts, Ceres
   www.ceresgames.co.uk

 TBD
    St Monans Sea Queen Day, St Monans Harbour
    www.anstrutherlifeboat.org.uk/news.htm

 TBD
   Drambuie Fife Golf Classic.
    Kingsbarns/St Andrews Bay/Ladybank

 TBD
   Scottish Championship Motor Bike Racing, Dunfermline
   Production bikes, Supersports and Sidecars.

July
 2nd July 2008 (unverified)
   Kenmore Highland Games
   An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful
   setting. Includes heavy and track events, highland dancing,
   tug o' war, trade stalls and events for adults and children.

 2nd - 3rd July 2008
   Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
   www.perth-races.co.uk

 2nd to 6th July 2008
   The East Neuk Festival
   A fine cultural event of Music, Literature, Art etc
   www.eastneukfestival.com

 6th July 2008
   Cupar Highland Games, Duffus Park, Cupar
   www.cuparhighlandgames.org

 11th, 12th & 13th July 2008
   T in the Park Music festival, Balado, by Kinross
   www.tinthepark.com/

 Sat 12th - Sun 13th July
   34th Classic Car Extravaganza
   Glamis Castle, Angus
   http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/Events/

 Sat 12th July (unconfirmed)
   Anstruther Lifeboat Gala Day, Anstruther
   www.anstrutherlifeboat.org.uk/news.htm

 13th July 2008
   Stirling Highland Games
   www.stirling-highland-games.co.uk

 15th July 2008
   Inveraray Highland Games
   www.albagames.co.uk

 19th July 2008
   Balquhidder, Strathhyre & Lochearnhead Games
   www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk

 Sat 19th - Sun 20th July
   Inverness Highland Games, Inverness
   Highland Games Championships will take place in
   the Bught Park Arena
   www.invernesshighlandgames.com

 29th - 30th July 2008
   Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
   www.perth-races.co.uk

 27th July to 1st Sept 2008
   St Andrews International Football Festival
   Teams from America, Europe, and China
   at St Andrews University Sports Ground
   www.fifecoachingacademy.co.uk

 TBD
   St Andrews Highland Games, North Haugh, St Andrews
   Special events to be held include the European Heavy
   Events Championship

 TBD
   Mega Maze, Cairnie Farm by Cupar

August
 1st to 25th August 2008
   The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
   A spellbinding evening of military music, dance and display
   set in the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle
   www.edintattoo.co.uk

 2nd to 10th August 2008
   The Pittenweem Arts Fesitval
   Over 100 artists exhibiting in the village in garages, studios,
   gardens and anywhere that has wall space.
   On Sat 4th Aug there will be food stalls, a marquee
   and bars in the harbour. At 6.30pm Four Point Turn Ceilidh
   Band provides music to entertain until 9.15pm, at which point
   the Torchlight procession will begin leading into a fantastic
   Fireworks diplay starting at 10.00pm
   www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk

 3rd to 25th August 2008
   The Edinburgh Fringe Festival
   The event of the year in Scotland
   Thousands of shows and entertainment artists from all over
   the world with something for everyone
   www.edfringe.com

 Sat 9th August 2008
   A Grand Scottish Prom
   Open-air picnic concert with firework finales
   www.glamis-castle.co.uk

 Sat 9th - Sun 10th August 2008
   British Superbike Championship
   Knockhill Racing Circuit,Dunfermline
   www.knockhill.com

 Sun 10th August 2008
   A Grand Opera Prom
   Open-air picnic concert with firework finales
   www.glamis-castle.co.uk

 10th Aug 2008
   Perth Highland Games
   www.highlandgames.org.uk

 16th August 2008
   Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games, Crieff
   Entrance - adults £3, children £1
   www.perthshirehighlandgames.co.uk

 17th August 2008
   Crieff Highland Games, Crieff
   Entrance £6.00 for adults & £3.00 for children
   www.crieff-highland-games.co.uk/

 23rd August 2008
   Strathardle Highland Gatherathering
   Entrance - adults £4, children £2
   Bannerfield, Kirkmichael
   www.strathardle.org

 25th to 30th August 2008
   FLASHDANCE
   World premiere tour of this hit musical
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £12.50/£29.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 30th August 2008
   Birnam Highland Games
   Entrance - adults £6, children £4
   Recreation Park, Dunkeld
   www.birnamhighlandgames.com

 TBD
   Lammas Fair, St Andrews

 TBD
   Auchtermuchty Traditional Music Festival

 TBD
   Anstruther Cruising Muster, Sailing Event

 TBD
   Aboyne Highland Games

 TBD
   Bridge of Allan Highland Games

 TBD
   Ballater Highland Gathering

 TBD
   Strathpeffer Highland Games

 TBD
   Grantown on Spey Highland Games

September
 Sat 6th Sept 2008
   The Royal Highland Gathering
   Braemar
   www.braemargathering.org

 Sat 6th Sept 2008
   Countryside Festival
   Variety of events in the grounds of Glamis Castle
   www.scotlandscountrysidefestival.co.uk

 Sun 7th Sept 2008
   Countryside Festival
   Variety of events in the grounds of Glamis Castle
   www.scotlandscountrysidefestival.co.uk

 7th Sept 2008
   Blairgowrie Highland Games
   Entrance - adults £5, children £3
   Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
   www.blairhighlandgames.co.uk

 Sat 13th Sept 2008
   RAF Leuchars Airshow
   Military Airforce base, Leuchars
   www.airshow.co.uk

 Sat 13th Sept 2008
   Pitlochry Highland Games
   Entrance - adults £5, children £1
   Recreation Park, Pitlochry
   www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

 24th - 25th Sept 2008
   Horse Racing, Perth Racecourse
   www.perth-races.co.uk

 TBD
   Motor Racing, Touring Cars, Dunfermline

 TBD
   Dunlop British Touring Car Championship, Dunfermline

October
 21st Oct to 1st Nov 2008
   Disneys HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
   Live on stage
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £13.50/£29.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 25th Oct 2008
   Glenfiddoch Piping Championship
   Entrance - £8
   Blair Castle
   www.glenfiddich.com

 26th Oct 2008
   Glenfiddoch Fiddling Championship
   Entrance - £5
   Blair Castle
   www.glenfiddich.com

 TBD
   Scottish Championship Bike Racing Finals, Dunfermline

 TBD
   Scottish Ballet, At His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
   www.scottishballet.co.uk

November
 1st Nov 2008
   Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
   Live on stage
   at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
   Ticket Prices: £13.50/£29.50
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 TBD
   Motor Racing, Dunfermline
   www.knockhill.com

 TBD
   www.hmtaberdeen.com

 23rd - 30th
   St Andrews Week, A week of festivities celebrating St Andrew's Day, various cultural events including a Festival of Scottish Food and Drink and Arts.

 30th
   St Andrews Day

December 2006
 TBD
   showing at the Playhouse, Edinburgh

 TBD
   www.byretheatre.com

 TBD
   Scottish Ballet, At Theatre Royal, Glasgow
   www.scottishballet.co.uk

 TBD
   Motor Racing, Dunfermline
   www.knockhill.com

 31st
   Hogmanay Celebrations


Starlight Express The Musical showing at the Edinburgh Playhouse


Montrose Musical Festival 30th May to 1st June 2008


St Andrews Highland Games 2006


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