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Spotlighting, celebrating and promoting Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage. As you weave through the crowds this summer, stop for just a moment and look up. There you will fi nd an impressive world of architecture that rivals the best Europe has to offer. Find out all about the Year of Creative Scotland at visitscotland.com/creative
LET’S CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY IN BUILDINGS . . . From castles to UNESCO World Heritage sites, churches and cathedrals to eco-friendly design, Scotland boasts some prolifi c architectural credentials.
For an in-depth education, Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture The Lighthouse in Glasgow is a good place to start and is also Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s fi rst public commission.
You’ll come across castles
at most turns. The decadent Royal Apartments of the Palace of James V at Stirling Castle have recently benefi tted from major restoration work rk and are one of the fi nest examples of Renaissance buildings in Britain. For something a little unusual, The Scottish Crannog Centre at Loch Tay is is well worth the jaunt out of town - you’ll ll be stunned by the design ingenuity of this replica iron-age homestead. For more recent eco-friendly architecture, The Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh is a must. Wherever you head, you’ll be following g in the footsteps of our country’s greatest architects and designers.
The Lightouse, Glasgow
LAMMERMUIR FESTIVAL 14 - 23 SEPTEMBER VARIOUS VENUES ACROSS EAST LOTHIAN Lammermuir Festival promotes s ‘Beautiful Music in Beautiful Places’ where classical music can be an be heard in striking and often unexpected places. xpected places As part of the Year of Creative Scotland, a unique and spectacular light and music performance will bring one of Scotland’s most breathtaking historic sites, Tantallon Castle, to life on 17 September. A powerful musical score will tell a tale of intrigue, battle, witchcraft and downfall as images are projected on the castle’s walls. The festival will also host concerts at beautiful churches across East Lothian, Lennoxlove House, Glenkinchie Distillery and even a fruit farm! Check out the programme of walks and talks on offer too. lammermuirfestival.co.uk; @LammermuirFest; facebook.com/LammermuirFestival
A U G & S E P EVENTS
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BRUCE FESTIVAL 24 - 26 August Pittencreiff Park, Dunfermline A Festival i t for a King, full of historic atmosphere and family fun, set against the magnii cent backdrop of Dunfermline Abbey in picturesque Pittencrieff Park. PEEBLES ARTS FESTIVAL 25 August - 2 September Various venues in Peebles, Scottish Borders A jam-packed programme of workshops, tours, gigs, talks and theatre to entertain the whole family as this friendly, week-long festival.
FLAVOUR FORTNIGHT 25 August - 9 September 2 Various Venues, Dumfries & Galloway VV F Foodie festival celebrating the best locally produced edibles from the region and beyond. p rom the region and beyond. Browse the markets and B s and enjoy dining e experiences as e well as tours, talks w and workshops. a
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LARGS L V VIKING F FESTIVAL 1 - 9 September Various venues in Largs, North Ayrshire This annual festival marks the Battle of Largs in 1263 and includes an authentic tic 13th Century Viking g Village, markets, craft fairs, events for or Peebles Arts Festival