1 Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival
Harmony Gardens, Melrose, Scottish Borders, today until June 19
Set in the glorious surroundings of Harmony Gardens, this festival boasts a packed line-up of authors, comedians, musicians, politicians and television stars. Headlining acts this year include Frederick Forsyth, Evelyn Glennie, Phill Jupitus, Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford, How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell and Warhorse author Michael Morpurgo. There will also be appearances from former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Sara Pascoe and food critic Jay Rayner.
Featuring over 100 events, there’s certain to be something for every bookworm.
Tickets cost £5 per day. Visit www.bordersbookfestival.org for more information.
2 Gig in the Goil
Lochgoilhead, Argyll and Bute, June 17-June 19
Lochgoilhead will claim its place on the Scottish music map this weekend when it hosts its first festival.
The boutique event, which is the brainchild of Argyll Holidays, will showcase the country’s best traditional, contemporary and acoustic acts across three stages and features a headlining performance from Glasgow singer songwriter Gerry Cinnamon. Other artists performing at the new three-day festival include Medicine Men and ex-Skippinnish members Robert Robertson and Ross Wilson.
With stages at the Drimsynie House Hotel and overlooking the stunning banks of Loch Goil, this festival is set to be something special.
Tickets cost £12.10 for children, £27.50 for adults and £37.40 for a VIP pass, including admin fees. Visit www.argyllholidays.com for more information.
3 Cream o’ the Croft Bike Festival
Comrie Croft, Comrie, Crieff, June 17-19
Returning following the success of its inaugural event in 2015, Cream o’ the Croft promises fun for all the family.
The mountain bike festival has a huge range of activities, races and coaching sessions for all ages and abilities. Highlights include top class mountain bike and mini Enduros, round three of the Scottish Bike Trials Championships, pedal bike racing, a pumptrack challenge and bike drag racing.
Live music, segways, quad pods, gyroballs, a circus skills workshop, petting zoo, giant waterslide and a pedal powered film night will also be thrown in for good measure.
Entry is free. Visit www.creamothecroft.co.uk for more information.
4 Cupar Arts Festival
Various venues, Cupar, Fife, June 18-25
Featuring a prestigious line up of contemporary artists, this year’s festival will celebrate Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design. The free festival includes works from Charles Avery, Chad McCail and Scotland’s representative at the 2017 Venice Biennale, Rachel MacLean. The Thermos Museum, Caravan Obscura, and performances of In BeTween UncerTainty by Jacqueline Bulnes also promise to be highlights.
Entry is free. Visit www.cupararts.org.uk for more information.
5 Edinburgh International Film Festival
Various venues in Edinburgh, today until June 26
Celebrating its 70th edition, the Edinburgh International Film Festival features an abundance of new premieres, features, documentaries, retrospectives, shorts, panel discussions and educational workshops. This year’s prestigious event includes premieres of Jason Connery’s drama Tommy’s Honour about Scottish golfing pioneer Tom Morris, and Whisky Galore, which stars Rab C Nesbitt’s Gregor Fisher, Games of Thrones’ James Cosmo, Harry Potter’s Sean Biggerstaff and Eddie Izzard.
Read more: Alison Rowat film review - Tommy's Honour
With special guests including Meg Ryan, Tom Riley, Kim Cattrall, Dougray Scott, Sadie Frost, Doctor Who star Freema Agyeman, Kevin Smith, Will Poulter and Robert Sheehan, it’s a must for movie fans.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.edfilmfest.org.uk for more information.
6 Pehchaan: Art from Another India
Tramway, Glasgow, June 18-July 31
This exciting project showcases a new collection of North India Art commissioned for Glasgow Museums. The collection, which will be displayed in an immersive and vibrant environment conceived by local designer Gabriella Marcella, features folk art, textiles and contemporary works alongside unique artefacts. It will be shown alongside classic South Asian art from Glasgow Museums’ existing collection. The Tramway will also host a variety of family days, practical workshops, film performances and weekend tours inspired by the new exhibition to mark its launch.
Entry is free. Visit www.tramway.org for more information.
7 Weirfest
Balmaha Bay, Loch Lomondside, June 18
Held in the breath-taking surroundings of Loch Lomond, Weirfest celebrates the life of Scotland’s much-loved broadcaster and mountain man, Tom Weir. Over 50 musicians, including Dave Arcari, Jimmie MacGregor and the Loch Lomond Ukulele Orchestra, will perform at Scotland’s Red Toorie Hat Festival, which has been organised by the Tom Weir Memorial Group in association with Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. There will also be woodcraft demonstrations, wildlife and toorie hat competitions and treasure trails.
Entry is free but donations are welcome. Money raised will be used to help maintain the statue and picnic site known as Tom Weir’s Rest. Visit www.facebook.com/tomweirmemorial for more information.
8 Insane Championship Wrestling
The Garage, Glasgow, June 19
Insane Championship Wrestling returns to Glasgow this weekend and it’s not for the faint hearted.
Offering fans a gritty, funnier alternative to the family-friendly WWE, this show is for hardcore wrestling fans who are not fazed by the use of baseball bats, staple guns and thumbtacks as weapons during bouts. You’ll also get the chance to catch some of the brand’s most popular stars, including Grado, Drew Galloway, Damo and Chris Renfrew at the show, which features over 30 ICW wrestlers.
The team will perform at the SSE Hydro on November 20 but, if you want to see them in a more intimate setting, then this is the show for you.
Tickets cost £15. Visit www.insanewrestling.co.uk for more information.
9 Edinburgh canal festival and raft race
Edinburgh Quay, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, June 18
Combining music, food and boats, the Edinburgh Canal Festival is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a fun day by the water. The action-packed family day combines raft racing with live music, food, games and drink. Twenty four team will show off their paddling prowess and floating masterpieces during the raft race. The event also includes canoe taster sessions, free boat trips, the Power of Food Festival, an international rescue display and activities run by Brewing Heritage Scotland and Edinburgh Printmakers.
Entry is free. Visit www.edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk for more information.
10 Classic car show
Milngavie Precinct, Milngavie, June 18
Petrolheads will be able to feast their eyes on some classic vintage cars this weekend. Milngavie’s precinct will be filled with a range of classic and vintage models dating as far back as the 1930s. Market stalls, music and entertainment will also be on offer for those with less of a penchant for motors.
Entry is free.
11 Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure 333
The Stand, Glasgow, June 19
Frequently called one of the best stand-ups of his generation, Eddie Izzard brings his unique brand of whimsy to Glasgow this weekend.
The comedy star will perform Force Majeure 333, his first new show in four years, three times over three hours in English, French and German at The Stand. He debuted his 333 shows in Caen, Normandy on June 6 2014 for the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
The show is being performed in support of the ‘Stronger in Europe’ campaign.
Tickets for the shows cost £16. Visit www.thestand.co.uk for more information.
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