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2012 Events Calendar
Listing for Great Scottish Entertainment
in St Andrews, Dundee and East Central Scotland
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
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| January |
2nd to 7th Jan 2012
We Will Rock You - Musical
at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
5th Jan 2012
Johann Strauss Gala - Music
at Caird Hall, Dundee
www.cairdhall.co.uk
12th to 14th Jan 2012
Five Pound and Twa Bairns - Drama
based on the Tay Rail Bridge Disaster
at the Dundee Rep
www.dundeerep.co.uk
16th to 18th Jan 2012
Lord of the Dance
at the Edinburgh Playhouse
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
25th to 28th Jan 2012
Beauty and the Beast - Disney Musical
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
26th Jan 2012
Burns Supper - Traditional
at Invercarse Hotel, Dundee
http://www.list.co.uk/event/240445-burns-supper
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| February |
2nd Feb to 31st Mar 2012
Snowdrop Festival at Blair Castle
Grounds of Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
www.blair-castle.co.uk
4th Feb 2012
Craig Hill - Kilted Comedian
8pm at the Dundee Rep
www.dundeerep.co.uk
4th Feb 2012
Scotland v England, 6 Nations Rugby
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick off 5pm
www.scottishrugby.org
7th Feb to 11th Feb 2012
A Play, A Peh and a Pint - Scottish Theatre
at Discovery Point
www.dundeerep.co.uk
8th to 11th Feb 2012
Scottish Dance Theatre
at the Dundee Rep
www.dundeerep.co.uk
11th to 19th Feb 2012
Snowdrops by Starlight - Illuminated Spring Gardens
Cambo Estate, by Crail, St Andrews
www.camboestate.com
26th Feb 2012
Scotland v France, 6 Nations Rugby
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick off 3pm
www.scottishrugby.org
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| March |
2nd Feb to 31st Mar 2012
Snowdrop Festival at Blair Castle
Grounds of Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
www.blair-castle.co.uk
13th to 17th March 2012
Dancing Queen - Musical
at the Rep, Dundee
www.dundeerep.co.uk
14th to 18th March 2012
STANZA - Poetry Festival
Scotland's Poetry Festival held in St Andrews
www.stanzapoetry.org
26th March 2012
Fascinating Aida - Musical Comedy
7.30pm at the Dundee Rep
www.dundeerep.co.uk
27th March 2012
Tony Law - Comedy
at the REP, Dundee
www.dundeerep.co.uk
30th March 2012
Michael Marra - Music
at the REP, Dundee
www.dundeerep.co.uk
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| April |
25th to 27th April 2012
Horse Racing
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
April to May (To be confirmed)
Tulip Festival - Spring Gardens
Cambo Estate, by Crail, St Andrews
www.camboestate.com
30th April 2012
Beltane Fire Festival
Celtic festival in the heart of the City
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
www.beltane.org
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| May |
12th to 13th May 2012
Steam in the Park
Perth Airport, Scone
www.bonaccordsteamclub.co.uk/
16th and 17th May 2012
Horse Racing
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
19th May 2012
The Fife (agricultural) Show
Kinloss & Kilmaron, By Cupar
Events run from 08.30hrs to 17.00hrs
www.fifeshow.co.uk
26th May 2012
Blackford Highland Games
Games Park, Blackford
Events include Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Highland Dance
www.shga.co.uk
May 2012 (To be updated)
Atholl Highlanders Parade - Annual Parade
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
May 2012 (To be updated)
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games - Traditional Games
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
May 2012 (To be updated)
THE MONTROSE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Live music from a wide range of genres
from Rock to Jazz, Folk to Funk, Blues to Bluegrass
and more. Venues include the Town Hall, the local pubs and
hotels in the town all hosting a plethora of free gigs
For more information;
enquiries@montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk
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| June |
1st to 3rd June 2012
CULROSS FESTIVAL
Folk music, dance, opera, blues, drama and comedy
Culross, Fife
www.culrossfestival.com
3rd June 2012
Markinch Highland Games
John Dixon Park, Markinch
www.shga.co.uk
10th June 2012
Horse Racing - Gold Cup Day
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
10th June 2012
Cupar Highland Games
Duffus Park, Cupar
www.cuparhighlandgames.org
10th June 2012
Strathmore Highland Games
Glamis Castle, Angus
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
16th June 2012 (To be confirmed)
Newburgh Highland Games
Robbie's Park, Newburgh
www.highlandgames.org.uk
16th to 17th June 2012
Castle Fraser Steam Rally
Castle Fraser nr. Kemnay Aberdeenshire
www.bonaccordsteamclub.co.uk/
21st to 24th June 2012
Royal Highland Show
Ingliston, by Edinburgh Airport
www.royalhighlandshow.org
27th June to 1st July 2012
The East Neuk Festival
A fine cultural event of Music, Literature, Art etc
www.eastneukfestival.com
30th June 2012
Ceres Highland Games
The oldest free highland games in Scotland
Bow Butts, Ceres
www.ceresgames.co.uk
June 2012 (To be advised)
Open Day, Anstruther Harbour and Lifeboat station
www.anstrutherlifeboat.org.uk/news.htm
June 2012 (to be updated)
Living History Event
A lively and realistic re-enactment battle held in the grounds
of the Castle. A great event for all ages!
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
June 2012 (to be updated)
Alyth Agricultural Show
South Balloch, Alyth
www.perthshirehighlandgames.co.uk
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| July |
27th June to 1st July 2012
The East Neuk Festival
A fine cultural event of Music, Literature, Art etc
www.eastneukfestival.com
4th and 5th July 2012
Horse Racing - Summer Fixture
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
6th to 8th July 2012
T in the Park - Music festival
Balado, by Kinross
www.tinthepark.com
15th July 2012
Horse Racing - Family Day Fixture
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
July 2012 (to be updated)
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.
www.shga.co.uk
20th to 29th July 2012
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
The Mardi Gras on Saturday launches the festival with loads
of free music in the Grassmarket, Pack a picnic on Sunday
for Free Jazz in Princes Street Gardens and then loads of
star events throughout the week at various venues
www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk
21st to 22nd July 2012
The Big Tent Festival
festival of music, art and a creative environmental movement
Falkland, Fife
www.bigtentfestival.co.uk
21st July 2012
Inverness Highland Games, Inverness
Highland Games Championships will take place in
the Bught Park Arena
www.invernesshighlandgames.com
28th July to 5th Aug 2012
The Pittenweem Arts Fesitval
Over 100 artists exhibiting in the village, in garages, studios,
gardens and anywhere that has wall space.
On Saturday there will be food stalls, a marquee
and bars in the harbour. In the evening, music and
entertainment til dusk, at which point
the Torchlight procession will begin leading into a fantastic
Fireworks display starting approx 10.00pm
www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk
8th July 2012 (unconfirmed, to be updated)
Stirling Highland Games
North Kersebonny, Stirling
www.stirling-highland-games.co.uk
31st July 2012
Horse Racing - Tartan Party Night
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
31st July - 4th Aug 2012
African Drum Festival
Kirkton of Glen Isla, Angus
www.africandrumvillage.com/
July 2012 (to be updated)
Stonehaven Highland Games
Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven
www.shga.co.uk
July 2012 (to be updated)
Inveraray Highland Games
Castle Grounds, Inveraray
www.albagames.co.uk
July 2012 (to be updated)
Balquhidder, Strathhyre & Lochearnhead Games
Lochearnhead, Perthshire
www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk
July 2012 (to be updated)
St Andrews Highland Games
Special events to be held include the European Heavy
Events Championship
North Haugh, St Andrews
www.shga.co.uk
July 2012 (to be updated)
Anstruther Lifeboat Gala Day
Anstruther Harbour
www.anstrutherlifeboat.org.uk/news.htm
July (not this year)
British Open Golf Championship
at the home of Golf, St Andrews
www.standrewsopen.com
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| August |
31st July - 4th Aug 2012
African Drumming Festival
Kirkton of Glen Isla, Angus
www.africandrumvillage.com/
1st Aug 2012
Horse Racing - Evening Fixture
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
28th July to 5th Aug 2012
The Pittenweem Arts Fesitval
Over 100 artists exhibiting in the village, in garages, studios,
gardens and anywhere that has wall space.
On Saturday there will be food stalls, a marquee
and bars in the harbour. In the evening, music and
entertainment til dusk, at which point
the Torchlight procession will begin leading into a fantastic
Fireworks display starting approx 10.00pm
www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk
2nd to 7th Aug 2012
Lammas Fair
Medieval Market and Carnival
Market Street & South Street, St Andrews
www.standrews.co.uk
3rd to 27th Aug 2012
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
3rd to 25th Aug 2012
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A spellbinding evening of military music, dance and display
set in the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle
www.edintattoo.co.uk
Sat 4th Aug 2012
North Berwick Highland Games
Programme of events 1030-1630hrs approx
northberwickhighlandgames.co.uk
Sat 4th Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Aboyne Highland Games
Since at least 1867 the clans and spectators have gathered
on Aboyne’s village green to witness trials of strength,
speed and agility, accompanied by the skirl of the pipes
and the grace of young dancers.
Programme of events 1030-1630hrs approx
www.aboynegames.com
Sun 5th Aug 2012
Montrose Highland Games
www.montrosehighlandgames.co.uk/
Thu 9th Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Ballater Highland Gathering
Monaltrie Park, Ballater
www.ballaterhighlandgames.com
Sat 11th Aug 2012
A Grand Scottish Prom - Classical Concert
Glamis Castle, Angus
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
11th to 27th Aug 2012
The Edinburgh Book Festival
The world's biggest public celebration of the written word.
800 authors in over 750 events; the profound to the
light-hearted, something for every taste and age
www.edbookfest.co.uk
17th Aug 2012
Glenisla Highland Games
Pipe band, piping and Scottish Country dancing
competitions and other Highland Games activities
www.glenislahighlandgames.co.uk
18th Aug 2012
Horse Racing
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
19th Aug 2012
Crieff Highland Gathering
Market Park, Crieff
www.crieffhighlandgathering.com
23rd to 26th Aug 2012
Johnnie Walker Golf Championship
Gleneagles, Perthshire
www.johnniewalkerchampionship.com
25th Aug 2012
Birnam Highland Games
Recreation Park, Dunkeld
www.birnamhighlandgames.com
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Living History Event
Enjoy a re-enactment, archery and military
feats in grounds of Castle. A great event for all ages!
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Perth Highland Games
www.highlandgames.org.uk
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Arbroath Sea Fest
Arbroath Harbour
www.arbroathseafest.co.uk/
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
International Horse Trials and Country Fair
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Strathardle Highland Gatherathering
Bannerfield, Kirkmichael
www.strathardle.org
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
British Touring Car Championship
Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline
www.knockhill.com
Aug 2012 (To be confirmed)
Auchtermuchty Traditional Music Festival
http://auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk
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1st Sept 2012
The Royal Highland Gathering
Braemar, Aberdeenshire
www.braemargathering.org
2nd Sept 2012
Blairgowrie Highland Games
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
www.highlandgames.org.uk
8th Sept 2012
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Park, Pitlochry
www.highlandgames.org.uk
15th Sept 2012
RAF Leuchars Airshow
Military Airforce base, Leuchars
www.airshow.co.uk
26th and 27th Sept 2012
Horse Racing - Grand Finale
at Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
www.perth-races.co.uk
Sept 2012 (to be updated)
To be updated
Show times and prices
www.dundeerep.co.uk
Sept 2012 (to be updated)
To be updated
Show times and prices
www.byretheatre.com
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| October |
4th to 7th Oct 2012
ALFRED DUNHILL LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP
Celebrity amateur golfers pair up with some of the best
pro-golfers in the world. A great golf event at the
Old Course, St Andrews, Fife and other golf courses
www.alfreddunhilllinks.com
Oct to Nov 2012 (To be confirmed)
The Enchanted Forest, Light Show
A Spectacular lighting show in the natural backdrop of
Faskally Forest...Quite simply, a light show out of this world.
Faskally Wood, Pitlochry, Perthshire
www.enchantedforest.org.uk
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Pitlochry Autumn Festival
Variety of Entertainment designed to coincide with the
enchanted forest light show at Faskally Forest..
Pitlochry, Perthshire
www.pitlochryautumnfestival.co.uk
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Glenfiddoch Piping Championship
Blair Castle, Perthshire
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Performances to be confirmed
at the Byre Theatre, St. Andrews
www.byretheatre.com
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Show to be confirmed
at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
Ticket Prices from £
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Show to be confirmed
at the Dundee Rep
Show at ?pm
Ticket Prices from
www.dundeerep.co.uk
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Show to be confirmed
at the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh
Show times at ?
Ticket Prices from £
www.eft.co.uk
Oct 2012 (to be updated)
Show to be confirmed
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
Ticket Prices from £
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
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Oct to Nov 2012 (To be confirmed)
The Enchanted Forest, Light Show
A Spectacular lighting show in the natural backdrop of
Faskally Forest...Quite simply, a light show out of this world.
Faskally Wood, Pitlochry, Perthshire
www.enchantedforest.org.uk
Nov 2012(to be updated)
Glenfiddoch Fiddling Championship
Blair Castle, Perthshire
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Nov 2012(to be updated)
Performance
at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
Nov 2012(to be updated)
Nov 2010(to be updated)
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
Nov 2012(to be updated)
Nov 2010(to be updated)
Showing at the Dundee Rep
www.dundeerep.co.uk
Nov 2012(to be updated)
Dundee Jazz Festival
Various venues
www.jazzdundee.co.uk
Nov 2012(to be updated)
ST ANDREWS FESTIVAL
Feast of cultural events, fireworks, concerts, music and
dance etc
St Andrews, FIFE
www.standrewsfestival.co.uk
Nov 2012(to be updated)
Scotland v ??, BoS Autumn Tests
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
www.scottishrugby.org
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Dec 2012 (To be updated)
Musical
at the Playhouse, Edinburgh
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
Dec 2012 (to be updated)
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at the Dundee Rep
www.dundeerep.co.uk
Dec 2012 (to be updated)
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at the Perth Concert Hall, Perth
www.horsecross.co.uk
Dec 2012 (to be updated)
Ceilidh Dance with (to be updated)
at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen.
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
31st Dec 2012 (to be updated)
Bells at the Byre - Dinner and Ceilidh Dance
at The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
www.byretheatre.com
31st Dec 2012 (to be updated)
Spectacular Fireball Ceremony
Main Street, Stonehaven
www.stonehavenfireballs.co.uk
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| Other Venues & Misc |
Aberdeen, Exhibition and Conference Centre
www.aecc.co.uk
Dundee, The Rep Theatre
www.dundeerep.co.uk
Dundee, Ice Hockey & Skating
www.dundeestars.com
Glasgow, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
www.secc.co.uk
Perth Racecourse
www.perth-races.co.uk
Perth, Concert Hall
www.horsecross.co.uk
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
www.pitlochry.org.uk
St Andrews, The Byre Theatre
www.byretheatre.com
Visit Scotland, Events Programme
www.eventscotland.org
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