1. Doune The Rabbit Hole Festival
Cardross Estate, Port of Menteith, tomorrow to Sunday
Combining the best of Scotland’s independent/DIY scene, alongside exclusive performances from the hippest new international acts, the festival attracts music lovers of all ages and from all walks of life. With more international performers than ever this year, Doune also boasts activities including wild swimming, events for youngsters and the tastiest treats from Scotland’s best independent food and drink purveyors. Line-up features Songhoy Blues, Liars, Jenny Hval, Ho99o9, Steve Davis, Roddy Woomble and Start To End, who will be performing Daft Punk’s 2001 album Discovery.
Various ticket options are on offer. Book at dounetherabbithole.co.uk.
2. Bill At The Botanics
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, today until Sunday
Head along to the west end venue to celebrate a selection of the best films of Scottish director Bill Forsyth. Tonight, it’s That Sinking Feeling with Comfort And Joy being screened tomorrow. Saturday will see Gregory’s Girl being shown, with the weekend rounded off with Local Hero. All films start at 9pm. Audiences are encouraged to bring blankets or sun chairs for seating. The garden kiosk will stay also say open late selling refreshments. Alcohol is not permitted to be brought in.
Tickets cost £3. For more information, head to visitwestend.com.
3. Royal Deeside Speed Festival
Kincardine Castle, Aboyne, Sunday
Situated near the River Dee, the castle estate will play host to a selection of car clubs along with a local food, drink and craft festival. As well as the motorsports action, the festival offers family friendly attractions such as a children’s funfair, driving simulators, the Soapbox Derby and more. The event supports the charity Children 1st. The event will showcase the largest gathering of rare supercars, performance cars, motorbikes and historic racing cars anywhere in the north-east - and many of which will not be seen anywhere else in Scotland.
Adult tickets cost £15, children’s are £8 while those under six go free. Head to rdsf.co.uk for more information and to book.
4. (500) Days Of Stammer
Black Market, Edinburgh, until August 26
In one of the more popular shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, comedian Aidan Greene described how he always wanted to meet the one, but his stammer always seemed to get in the way. In a classic tale of boy-meets-speech impediment, audiences have been flocking to the show to learn why Aidan’s stammer may have been the best thing to ever happen to him.
Show is also part of PBH’s Free Fringe and is free and non-ticketed. Visit freefringe.org.uk to see what other free shows are on at this year’s festival.
5. Hops In The Garden
Archerfield Walled Garden, Dirleton, Saturday
East Lothian’s music and ale festival offers a day of live music, family entertainment and plenty of food and drink stalls. Combining both national and local talent, the live music line-up includes jazz, folk, 1960s rock and roll, soul, Scottish and swing, plus a special guest appearance by singer Fiona Kennedy. There will also be plenty on offer for the younger audience.
Advance tickets are £15. Children go free. All profits from the event will support Leuchie House national respite centre.
See leuchiehouse.org.uk.
6. Pride Glasgow
Glasgow Glasgow Green, Saturday and Sunday
Scotland’s largest festival of LGBTI celebration returns and on the site will be a community expo, Pride market, family area, fair ground, food village and bars. The music acts will see B*Witched, Saara Aalto and Kelly Lorrenna take to the stage to entertain a jam-packed crowd. Join the free parade through the city centre beforehand on Saturday at noon from Glasgow Green.
Tickets to the festival start at £8 and can be purchased from festival.pride.scot.
7. Nairn Highland Games
Nairn Links, Saturday
The biggest free games event in Scotland is back to showcase a greater variety of events than ever before. There are many activities and entertainment for all the family, including Highland dancing, pipe contests, heavy events and track and field. The massed bands of the pipes and drums will leave Viewfield House (Nairn Museum) at 12.30pm and march to the Links. They will also march around the arena from 2.15pm and then finally leave the arena for the High Street at 4.30pm.
Visit nairnhighlandgames.co.uk for the complete programme.
8. Peter Powers
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, tomorrow and Saturday
As one of the most successful hypnotists in the world, Peter Powers’ live stage shows always draw large crowds. Powers delights in the antics of his hapless volunteers almost as much as his audiences. The entertainer is renowned for losing himself in each performance, pushing the boundaries of standard hypnotic fair and raising the bar with unique and wacky routines.
Ticket prices vary. Head to paviliontheatre.co.uk to book. Powers will be back at the venue on August 25 and 26.
9. Ambulance (12)
Eden Court Cinema, Inverness, Sunday
A raw, first-person account of the war in July 2014, Mohamed Jabaly, a young man from Gaza City, joins an ambulance crew as the war approaches. Experiencing the war through Mohamed’s eyes, audiences watch directly from the passenger seat as he comes of age among strewn bodies, terrified families and the constant risk of sudden death. In response to the dark chaos, Mohamed learns to rely on his captain and crew mates from the rig who, in turn, support Mohamed to make a film that expresses both the trauma and hope of the too-often invisible citizens of Gaza.
Screening is at 5pm, and the picture is in Arabic with English subtitles. Tickets cost between £6.50 and £10.50 with booking fee. Head to eden-court.co.uk to book.
10. Greg Sinclair: A Piece Of You
The Greenhouses, Edinburgh, today and tomorrow
Part of Edinburgh International Book Festival, this intimate performance for up to three people at a time is a private concert ideal for groups of family and friends. The performance artist, cellist and composer will turn audiences’ thoughts and feelings into their own music score. Event is free but ticketed.
Half-hour slots are available to book in advance and can be viewed at booked.edbookfest.co.uk. The musician then moves onto The Village Centre in East Kilbride on Sunday.
DON’T MISS…
Palestinian Banquet
Ondine, Edinburgh, tomorrow
Chef Joudie Kalla is bringing a taste of Palestine to the capital during Edinburgh International Book Festival to take diners on an authentic Middle Eastern culinary journey. She will cook a selection of vibrant recipes taken from her first cookbook, ‘Palestine on a Plate’, served at a free-flowing banqueting table, typical of Palestinian culinary culture. Cost is £50 per person for three courses, including a welcome drink. The night starts at 8pm.
Call Ondine on 0131 226 1888 to book.
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