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June 2024

Your pick of the top events from across the country

- KATRINA PATRICK

Around Scotland

Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

June 22-23, Portsoy, Banff Drop anchor in the historic harbour of Portsoy for a weekend of celebrations, competitive racing and sailing on the open seas, featuring a flotilla of heritage boats from across the country. Skipinnish headline the Big Gig on Friday and a packed programme of music, craft demonstrations and racing follows.

stbfportsoy.org

Glasgow International Festival Of Contemporary Art

June 7-23, Glasgow

Exhibitions, seminars, talks and events feature in this biannual festival showing the best of contemporary visual arts and artists. This year's programme is the 10th edition so expect exhibitions and exciting interactive events across the city, including the new series of free workshops and discussions, titled Gatherings.

glasgowinternational.org

Eden Festival

Moffat, June 13-16

Energetic, vibrant, independent boutique festival shortlisted for the Best Family Festival award in 2023. Expect fresh music, electrifying performances, workshops, wellness activities, plus kids' attractions.

edenfestival.co.uk 

Anything Goes

June 5-8, Dundee Rep

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