Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 26 on 21/04/2006.

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The legend of Greyfriars Bobby, the devoted little terrier who stayed by his master’s grave in an Edinburgh churchyard for 14 years, has been commemorated by an official soft toy. The little dog is available for purchase at outlets across the city including the National Museum of Scotland and Greyfriars Kirk shop.

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The Dublin based band The Commitments, from the BAFTA award winning film of the same name, are to play live at Perth Racecourse at the launch of the GIG at Perth Races events. It will take place on August 1, and tickets are priced at £13.
www.perthraces.co.uk

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Two new air services have been announced connecting Inverness and the Highlands with Dublin and Leeds. Operated by Aer Arann, the Dublin- Inverness service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and start at £75 for a return fare. The Eastern Airways Leeds-Inverness flight will operate six days a week and start at £99 for a return fare.
www.easternairways.com
www.aerarann.com

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The National Trust for Scotland has joined forces with Kirker Holidays to create a unique musical tour of Scotland. The first ‘A Festival of Music’ tour will run from September 16-22, 2006. All the music events will take place in beautiful National Trust for Scotland properties, including Hill of Tarvit, Haddo House, Fyvie Castle, Castle Fraser and Pollok House. Participants will be able to enjoy a private viewing of each of the properties and a specially arranged concer.....

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By Sally Toms

Section : In the news

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