Throughout the year there are events & entertainment in many of the hotels, pubs and restaurants in Callander and the Trossachs. In the  visitor season, many 'special' events are added for summer visitors.

 
Please check with organisers before travelling any distance!

Events and What's On 2010.
Visit the Entertainments page to find out what's on in local pubs and hotels


Callander Jazz Festival - September
Callander Jazz and Blues Festival. Dates are Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October 2010

Callander Film Society - visitors and guests welcome if seating permits. Information & Film Program

Callander Amateur Operatic Society

Callander Highland Games  July  31 & Aug 1 2010
Lochearnhead Highland Games

Other Highland Games in the area

BALQUHIDDER SUMMER MUSIC SEASON
A series of seven classical music concerts in Balquhidder Church in the beautiful surroundings of the Braes o' Balquhidder. Concerts by professional musicians are on Sunday evenings at 7pm. Tickets information on our website. Season tickets from Balquhidder Summer Music Office, Tulloch Lodge, Balquhidder. Phone 01877 384338..
Tickets available at the door. Easy parking around the church.

 


SPECIAL SCOTTSLAND EVENTS - JUNE to OCTOBER 2010

ScottsLand, Celebrate the Language of the Landscape marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Sir Walter Scott's poem Lady of the Lake, which transformed popular perspectives on landscape and generated the first surge of tourists to the Trossachs and Scotland.
From June to October 2010 ScottsLand, a diverse programme of cultural and literary events, promoted by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, will take place throughout the Trossachs to celebrate the poem, the heritage and the landscapes. They include: an art and literary trail, The Chase sports event, The Lady of the Lake Concert a traditional Scottish musical event inspired by the poem, a film festival, a literary conference and exhibitions, guided walks and cruises.

Whats-on in the National Park
Jan
Feb
If you have an event which should be listed here please let us know!
Email ..admin@incallander.co.uk..

Highland Games, Shows and Galas

What's on in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
See Forest Park Website for individual details

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FULL HIGHLAND GAMES LIST HERE

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Arts, Food, Music & Walking Festivals

Loch Lomond Farmers' Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm.
1st & 3rd Sunday each month. Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch. Features 30 regular staLLholders: cheese and chocolate, producers of organic eggs, beef, Lamb, pork, smoked foods, seafood, jams, confectionery and home baking. www.lochlomondshores.com

 

March what's onLocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon
Balloch, Sunday 14th March 2010 - Starting a Loch Lomond Shores, this is a generally flat course with minor inclines, not suitable for wheelchair athletes

April what's onLocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Easter Extravaganza
The David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle, Sunday 4th April 2010 - Fun packed day of Easter Activities for kids.
Ospreys Return
The David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle, Saturday 17th April 2010 - Kids activities to celebrate the return of the Trossachs ospreys from West Africa, 11am to 4pm
The Co-Operative Balfron 10k Run
Balfron, Sunday 25th April 2010

May what's on.....FULL HIGHLAND GAMES LIST HERELocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Cystic Fibrosis Cycle Runs
Callander, Saturday 22nd May 2010 - Choose Callander to Balquidder or Callander To Killin
SXC Cycle race
Aberfoyle, Sunday 23rd May 2010 - After the mud & root fest of 2009, Aberfoyle moves to a (fingers crossed) drier time of year. The technical nature of this track makes it a big favourite, and with a bit less mud will be more friendly to beginners as well.
Doune & Dunblane Fling
Doune Castle and other locations, Thursday 27th May 2010 to Sunday 30th May 2010 - The Doune and Dunblane Fling is our annual festival of music, culture and family fun.
Trossachs 10k Run
Aberfoyle, Saturday 29th May 2010 - Run through the beautiful Ard Forest, viewing some of Scotland?s most amazing scenery.The race is open to anyone aged 16 years or over. There is a limit of 500 places on this event.
Drymen Show
Drymen, Saturday 29th May 2010 - Agricultural show with horse classes, jumping and showing, sheepdog trials and other entertainments. Open 9.00am - 5.00pm

June what's on.....FULL HIGHLAND GAMES LIST HERELocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Stirling Agricultural Show
Stirling, Saturday 12th June 2010 - A great day out with Craft Shows, Livestock classes, main ring & childrens entertainment, vintage tractors and much, much more.......
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin, Sunday 13th June 2010 - The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Rob Roy Way Challenge
Drymen, Saturday 19th June 2010 - 3 day event Drymen to Kenmore via Aberfoyle, Callander & Balquhidder in aid of the Martin Currie Charity
West Highland Way Race
Milngavie to Fort William, Saturday 19th June 2010 - Please note you must have previously completed an off road ultra >65k before your entry will be considered. Starter will be around 175.
Trossachs Ton
Aberfoyle, Sunday 20th June 2010 to Sunday 20th June 2010 - 100 mile cycle route Email: trossachston@action.org.uk Tel: 01505 864334

July what's on.....FULL HIGHLAND GAMES LIST HERELocal pub entertainment here Top

Mon. 12,  Wed. 21 and   Mon. 26. -------- “SCOTLAND'S PEOPLE”
Presented and performed by 'Bring In The Spirit'. -- Show starts 8pm   A look at Scotland's characters Famous, Infamous & Anonymous In Traditional Music, Song & Verse. www.bringinthespirit.com
Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre Ancaster Square, Callander Tel: 01877 330342
Let some of Scotland's finest musicians entertain you with an anthology of traditional music, song and verse which breathes life into some of the many characters that make up Scotland's people.  Through historical giants as diverse as Rob Roy, Robert Burns and St Columba, to some of the colourful, yet less well known. Bring in the Spirit will welcome you with their warmth, gentle humour and seasoned performances. Come along and enjoy this evening of superb entertainment that will leave you with a memorable insight into the people of Scotland.
£7.50 / £5.00 concession / £20.00 family ticket (2 adults, 4 children)

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Lochearn Shears
Lochearnhead, Saturday 3rd July 2010 to Sunday 4th July 2010 - The Lochearn Shears is a top level sheep shearing competition with a very international field. Also a very good ceildh and dance after the event.
Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon
Loch Tay, Saturday 10th July 2010 - Swim Loch Tay - Walk 7 Munros - Kayak back to Ardtalnaig -Cycle around Loch Tay!!
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin, Sunday 11th July 2010 - The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Lomond Folk Festival
Balloch, Friday 30th July 2010 to Sunday 1st August 2010 - An incredible Folk Festival now in its 11th year. If you love Scottish Folk Music and Dancing in its original form with a backdrop of Loch Lomond, then visit us and join in.

Saturday 31 st July 2010 . 10.30 am – 1 pm Little Leny Meadows Callander Guided Walk with Plantlife and Buglife. Join Plantlife Scotland and Buglife Scotland to explore traditional flood meadows by the River Teith, rich in wild flowers and insects that pollinate them.
Please book a place by telephone (01786) 479382 or email scotland@plantlife.org.uk

August what's on...FULL HIGHLAND GAMES LIST HERELocal pub entertainment here Top

Mon. 2, Mon. 9, Wed. 18, Mon. 23 and Mon. 30. . -------- “SCOTLAND'S PEOPLE”
Presented and performed by 'Bring In The Spirit'. -- Show starts 8pm.   A look at Scotland's characters Famous, Infamous & Anonymous In Traditional Music, Song & Verse. www.bringinthespirit.com
Rob Roy and the Trossachs Visitor Centre Ancaster Square, Callander Tel: 01877 330342
Let some of Scotland's finest musicians entertain you with an anthology of traditional music, song and verse which breathes life into some of the many characters that make up Scotland's people.  Through historical giants as diverse as Rob Roy, Robert Burns and St Columba, to some of the colourful, yet less well known. Bring in the Spirit will welcome you with their warmth, gentle humour and seasoned performances. Come along and enjoy this evening of superb entertainment that will leave you with a memorable insight into the people of Scotland.
£7.50 / £5.00 concession / £20.00 family ticket (2 adults, 4 children)

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh Castle, Friday 6th August 2010 to Saturday 28th August 2010 - 2010 marks the Diamond Jubilee Year of Edinburgh's celebrated Royal Military Tattoo
World Pipe Band Championships
Glasgow Green, Saturday 14th August 2010 - Glasgow immerses itself in true Scottish Culture with pipe bands from all over the world fiercely competeing for that exclusive title
Lomond Folk Festival
Balloch, Friday 30th July 2010 to Sunday 1st August 2010 - An incredible Folk Festival now in its 11th year. If you love Scottish Folk Music and Dancing in its original form with a backdrop of Loch Lomond, then visit us and join in.

Sept what's on..FULL HIGHLAND GAMES LIST HERELocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march in Killin
Killin, Sunday 5th September 2010 - The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band march and play throughout the village of Killin between 2pm and 4pm.
Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
George Square Glasgow, Sunday 5th September 2010 - Half Marathon and 10K races for juniors and seniors
Breadalbane Arts
Tyndrum Village Hall, Sunday 5th September 2010 to Monday 13th September 2010 - A showcase of drawning, painting, photography & 3D work from artists in the Breadalbane area.
Loch Earn Swim
Outside Loch Earn's Watersports Centre, Saturday 12th September 2009 to Saturday 12th September 2009 - Swim the length of Loch Earn from Lochearnhead to St Fillans or cheer on the swimmers
Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
Lomond Shores, Balloch by Loch Lomond, Saturday 18th September 2010 to Sunday 19th September 2010 - The 5th Annual Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
Cashel 8km Race
Balmaha, Sunday 19th September 2010 - The annual 8.5km hill race is free to enter and starts at 10am.

October what's onLocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917
Callander Jazz Festival
Callander, Friday 1st October 2010 to Sunday 3rd October 2010 - The anual Callander Jazz and Blues Festival with music and activities throughout the Trossachs at various venues
Aberfoyle Mushroom Festival
Aberfoyle, Friday 22nd October 2010 to Monday 25th October 2010 - A Festival with a Hong Kong flavour this year with Cookery, Music, Dance and Mushroom events. A really great few days in the Trossachs

November what's onLocal pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917

December what's on.Local pub entertainment here Top

Albert Halls
Stirling - Events throughout the year
Loch Lomond Shores Farmers Market
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch - Every Other Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tolbooth
Stirling - Stirling's venue for music and the arts
The Smiths Museum & Gallery Talks & Exhibitions
Stirling - Throughout the year The Smiths Museum & Gallery in Stirling hosts Exhibitions & lectures by the Friends of the Smiths in their purpose built theatre. For a full list of Lectures & Exhibitions visit their website or phone 01786 471917

 

The Trossachs and things to see and do