Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 37 on 20/03/2008.

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Scotland Events Calendar

With so much happening in Scotland throughout the year, it’s hard to keep track of what’s going on where. Here’s our pick for 2008.

March 21- April 13

Edinburgh’s Ceilidh Culture, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Culture is Edinburgh’s annual
showcase of traditional arts, featuring the
best of home-grown talent alongside acts
from across the world, with local performers
as well as international stars from song,
music, dance, storytelling and more
www.ceilidhculture.co.uk

March 21- April 13

Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival,
Dumfries & Galloway
Avariety of events arranged to allow you to
see some of the region’s special wildlife,
including red squirrel, red kite and badgers
www.wildlifefestival.org.uk

April 11-27

Glasgow International Festival of
ContemporaryArt, venues across Glasgow
Afestival of the best of contemporary visual
arts and artists, including exhibitions,
seminars, artists’ talks and events
www.glasgowinternational.org

April 30

Beltane Fire Festival, Calton Hill
Edinburgh
One of the most spirited and dramatic dates
on Edinburgh’s events calendar, with an
exuberant mix of fire, costume and drums to
celebrate the arrival of summer
www.beltane.org

May 1-4

Shetland Folk Festival, Shetland
The grandaddy of folk festivals. Every year
sees yet another eclectic and innovative line
up of visiting artists
www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

May 1-5

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival, Isle of Bute
Top-class UK and international names
feature in a programme of traditional jazz
music in one of Scotland’s prettiest and
friendliest seaside resorts
www.butejazz.com

May 2- 5

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By Sally Toms

Section : Scotland Events

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