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best food and drink from Elgin, Moray and Speyside and educating locals about produce grown and manufactured in the region, the event is also a valuable networking opportunity for local businesses. Elgin has received support this year to add a celebrity chef and cooking demonstration area to the
programme. www.elginbid.co.uk
August 22 - August 23 Galloway Country Fair Drumlanrig Castle Held annually in the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle, Galloway Country Fair is an all-round celebration of rural life which has received support to deliver an additional food and drink marquee and cooking demonstrations, notably taking in August’s focus on dairy produce and the industry, which should
provide a significant boost to the event. www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk
August 22 - 23 Beyond Borders International
Festival of Literature and Thought Edinburgh. Meet an author, watch a debate, view an exhibition, walk the grounds of Traquair house, or cycle the banks of the River Tweed.
August 27 - August 29 Prostate Cancer UK Scotish Senior
Open Archerfield Links Golf Club, East Lothian The Scotish Senior Open, one of the longest-
running events on the European Seniors Tour. www.golfeastlothian.com/scotish-senior- open-2015.asp
August 27 - 30
MacMillan Art Show, Edinburgh Edinburgh The aim of the Show is to raise much-needed funds for the work of Macmillan Cancer Support. www.macmillanartshow.org.uk
August 27 - 31 Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking
Festival Tomintoul Walking and cycling, with five events over five days.
August 27 - August 29 Cowal Highland Gathering Dunoon Traditional Highland games, renowned for its
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Meetings the year round in various locations in Scotland and
What’s on August unique atmosphere, world-class competitors,
beautiful Highland location. www.cowalgathering.com/
August 29 - September 06 Largs Viking Festival Largs Largs Viking Festival is a well-established event centred on commemorating the Batle of Largs. A bespoke food and drink festival will be added to the busy programme this year, alongside the activities such as the living history village and re-enactments that
feature in the wider programme. www.largsvikingfestival.com
August 29 Great Scotish Swim Loch Lomond Returning for its second year in the majestic surroundings of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, swimmers can choose from 1/2 mile, 1 mile and 2 mile swims, participants set off in waves of approximately
300 every half an hour. www.greatswim.org/events/great-scotish- swim#sthash.XaDs32pa.dpuf
August 30
Wilton Lodge Park Bee Fayre Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick Wilton Lodge Park Bee Fayre is a new event to celebrate the Lodge’s Year of the Bee, highlighting the important contribution of bees to our ecosystem. Working closely with the Borders Beekeepers Association, Wilton Lodge are pleased to offer a fabulous food and drink tent and entertainment throughout
the day. www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/900076/current_ projects/1018/wilton_lodge_park_project
August 30
Massed Pipe Bands Day Floors Castle, Roxburghshire Now a well-established tradition, Massed Pipe Bands Day makes the most of the spectacular seting at Floors Castle, bringing in bands from across the Borders to play en masse. The new Scotland & Scotish Borders Producers Food Court will feature artisan producers from across the region and further
afield in Scotland. www.roxburghe.net
August 31 Virgin Money Fireworks Concert Edinburgh. The Virgin Money Fireworks Concert brings Edinburgh’s summer festival season to a conclusion with a spectacular fireworks display.
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