Events in Lanarkshire in May 2025
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Events in Lanarkshire
Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Music In Lanark
Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2024/25 concert series featuring nine concerts held between October and May!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!
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Saturday Crafts at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold a range of fun arts and crafts activities every Saturday afternoon for children!
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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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Disco Buddies ASN Disco
Disco Buddies host their ASN Disco every Tuesday at Westwood Parish Church in East Kilbride, it's a fun and safe environment to socialise with peers while enjoying a dance, bingo and raffles!
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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
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In The Mood Singalong
Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old scots favourites!
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Julie Keys Bumps Couples Workshop
Julie Keys Bumps Couples Workshop is tailored to equip expecting mums and their birth partners with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate childbirth with confidence and positivity!
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LEGO Animation Club
LEGO Animation Club is a brilliant way for kids to learn about creating their own animation work and have a great time among fellow LEGO fans!
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SoCo Sundays
Join Joe Gallacher and Daniel Rooney for some live music at ORA Bar as part of their SoCo Sundays Acoustic Sessions!
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Bothwell Market
SHS Events bring their wonderful markets to Bothwell twice a month on the first and third Saturdays featuring artisan crafts, fresh produce, unique gifts, handmade items and tasty street food!
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LKP Markets & Events: EK, East Kilbride Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at EK, East Kilbride, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Low Parks LEGO Club
Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, fortnightly on Saturdays!
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Mid Century Modern: Putting Scotland on the Map
The Mid Century Modern exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre explores the ways in which Scottish architects were both influenced by and themselves influenced the international movement.
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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.
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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
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Guided Meditation
Meditation on Twin Hearts helps to flush out negative thoughts and emotions that congest our mind and body every day.
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Allsorts Youth Group
Allsorts Club is a new Sunday Youth Group for children taking place at Hamilton South Parish Church from Sunday 2nd March.
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Chunky Jewellery
Using words, dance and song these two uncompromising performers offer us an alternative love story... don't miss Chunky Jewellery at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 2nd May!
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It’s A Beautiful Noise
Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world's greatest ever singer songwriters, in It's A Beautiful Noise! Catch him at Airdrie Town Hall in May!
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Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Hamilton Town House on Friday 2nd May!
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BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival - Ibiza Special
Scotland's hottest brunch party just got even BIGGER! BOOZéBRUNCH returns to Chatelherault Park on Saturday 3rd May for Scotland's biggest brunch festival!
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Ready Steady 60’s Show
Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 3rd May!
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Sing-Along Wicked
It's time to try the high notes of Defying Gravity for yourself! Get your witches together for two special sing-along screenings of Wicked at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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When We Were Young
When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Lanternhouse on Saturday 3rd May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage
If you are visiting the Clyde Valley on Sunday 4th May please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark!
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West Side Story Sing-A-Long
Join Cumbernauld Theatre for their Sing-a-Long Season film screenings featuring a showing of West Side Story on Sunday 4th May!
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When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 4th May!
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Everything Changes
Everything Changes, the UK's most authentic tribute to Take That and Robbie Williams, are coming to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 9th May!
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Hotel California
Eagles tribute, Hotel California, perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show when they return to Rutherglen Town Hall for two nights in May!
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In Other Words
Matthew Seager's award winning drama, In Other Words, is coming to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 9th May!
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It’s A Knockout
St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 9th May!
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JJ Gilmour
Don't miss your chance to see internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ 'Jinky' Gilmour live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 10th May!
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Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday 10th May!
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Raver Maws & Das
Join Raver Maws & Das for an daytime rave at Harleys Sky Bar on Saturday 10th May and be home with a takeaway in your PJs by 7pm!
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That’s So 90s
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life when The One and Only 90's show that's taking the UK by storm comes to Hamilton Town House on Saturday 10th May!
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The Elmer Adventure
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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Screening: Bonnie & Clyde The Musical
Recorded live at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation!
READ MORECinema: Wagner’s Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Airdrie Town Hall screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents Adam Beattie and Fiona Bevan
Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan bring their double headliner tour to Cumbernauld Folk Club on Thursday 15th May!
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The Springsteen Sessions
Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Rutherglen Town Hall... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!
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An Afternoon At The Musicals
Join this first-class professional cast at Lanark Memorial Hall as they sing some of the best show tunes from London's West End and Broadway!
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China Crisis
China Crisis are celebrating 40 Years of Flaunt the Imperfection with a very special run of shows, including a night at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th May!
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Gary Faulds Live 4.0
4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 17th May!
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Light Stories
Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery, narrating his search for meaning in music-making and how, in time, he came to heal past wounds.
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PS145: The Diviners
PS145: The Diviners is a visual performance by People Show 145 that takes place in an imaginary world similar to our own, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Tuesday 20th May!
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Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story
Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story tells John's story as you've never heard it before, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 21st May!
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Cinema: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema!
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 22nd May... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
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Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s
Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s explores the major events throughout Britain and the world focussing on the changing technology, shifting political landscape and pop culture that defined an era!
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More Than A Mum
Join Susie at Cumbernauld Theatre for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that tackles the wild world of parenting pre-teens with humour and heart!
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Scottish Garden Festival
Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!
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Springsteen Acoustic Sessions
Cut from the very same cloth as their mothership The Springsteen Sessions, Springsteen Acoustic Sessions capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway!
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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included
With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Airdrie Town Hall in his first national tour!
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Big Mon Legacy Celebration
Don't miss a 50 year celebration of Bill Monroe's exciting bluegrass music, when he and his Bluegrass Boys played in Uddingston, Scotland in 1975.
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Connor Burns: 1994
From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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The Amazing Thing
Lempen Theatre Company bring The Amazing Thing to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 24th May... it's a truly original story told with puppets, acting and live music!
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The Hikers aig ONE Church Scotland
The Hikers and Cameron Publishers are delighted to bring their latest show, The Hikers aig ONE Church Scotland, on Saturday 24th May!
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Woolly Weekend
See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!
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King Creosote
King Creosote brings his 'Any Storm In A Teacup' tour to The Town House Hamilton on Sunday 25th May!
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The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long
Sing along to such wonderful hits as 'The Greatest Show', 'This is Me' and 'Never Enough' when The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long comes to Lanternhouse on Sunday 25th May!
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A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 30th May with A Night At The Musicals!
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An Evening Of One Act Plays
Rutherglen Repertory Theatre and Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents an evening of One Act Plays on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May!
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La Dolce Vita Swing Collective
La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will keep your toes a tappin' and your hearts a dancin' as they bring bring the timeless appeal of the Rat Pack sound to East Kilbride Arts Centre!
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The Scottish Comedians
The Scottish Comedians at Lanark Memorial Hall is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2025!
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What A Girl Wants Experience
A celebration of fashion, beauty, health and entertainment is set to take place at Hamilton Park Racecourse on Saturday 31st May, with the highly anticipated launch of What A Girl Wants Experience!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Just Beatles
You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Friday 9th May!
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Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies Support Group - Barrhead
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies offer FREE breastfeeding support to families in the Greater Glasgow area, join them for their weekly support group at Dunterlie Resource Centre on Thursdays!
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Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Eastwood Park Theatre screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Floral Image
In celebration of their debut album 'Gone Down Meadowland' Floral Image are on a UK Tour in 2025 with a date at The Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 24th May!
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W.I.P.lash
Join us at The Stand Edinburgh for a brand spanking new showcase for established comics working up material for the Fringe or tour shows!
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Rockstar Karaoke
Come bring all your friends and sing all night to all your favourite rockaoke classics on Mondays at Legends!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Garden with the Dragon
Enjoy a stroll round this quirky coastal garden hidden behind a walled plot and overseen by a majestic dragon sculpture perched on a tree!
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Clay Village Ceramic Tea Light House Workshop
Experience the therapeutic relaxing benefits of working with clay and let your creativity flow at Deborah’s Creative Studio for our Clay Village Tealights Workshop on 4th May!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
DECADES - A Journey Through Time with The StereoBeats
Travel through the ages and experience the evolution of music like never before with The StereoBeats at The Ferry on Sunday 25th May!
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Elder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky
Legally Cheeky charts Abigoliah Schamaun's journey in a heart-warming tale of highs, lows, twists and turns as she recounts the year that shook her and her partner Tom to the core.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Battery Park Junior Parkrun
Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!
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Erskine Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!
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The Keg Open Mic Night
From comedians to spoken word or jugglers to musicians The Keg Paisley can't wait for your to showcase your talent at their weekly Open Mic Night!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Ayrshire Hospice Homecoming Ball
Join the Ayrshire Hospice for a fantastic evening of dinner and dancing at the prestigious Trump Turnberry Resort on Saturday 3rd May!
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Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
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