The Cannae Miss List: Oct 20 – 26
Our What’s On guide to the most vibrant, most unusual and most unmissable events in Scotland this weekend and in the coming week
Woodland Lights
Beautiful lighting effects and projections can be discovered in Balfron Woods with Reflections, a Woodland Light Experience which opens on Wednesday, October 25. Little ones will enjoy the storytelling hut, too!
Tequila Festival!
If tequila’s your tipple then don’t miss the Tequila Festival at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, where you can sample over 30 different tequilas while listening to live music and DJs. Saturday, October 21.
Samhuinn Fire Fest
On Saturday, October 21, join a torchlight procession along the Royal Mile with wild drumming, acrobatics and fire-dancing from the Beltance Fire Society to celebrate the end of summer and welcome the onset of winter.
Tiree Wave Classic
The longest-running professional windsurfing event in the world has been on this week on the waters off Tiree, and on Friday, October 20, the prize-giving and after party are open to the public! Head down to An Talla for entertainment from Ceilidh band Sean MacCallum and the Munn Bros.
Forest Fest
Celebrate the customs and cultures of the forest in Tweed Valley from Saturday, October 21, with events that include a Carvefest and conker championships. Don’t miss the Wood Market at Peebles Community Centre either with crafters all across the country.
Monarch of the Glen
For lovers of the BBC series set in the fictional Glen Bogle, head to Pitlochry Festival Theatre! Compton Mackenzie’s classic has been adapted for the stage and you can catch the world premiere from Thursday, October 26, onwards.
Meet The Designer
Sheila Fleet is launching her new collection in Jenners, Edinburgh, from Thursday, October 26. Meet Sheila herself at get a 10% discount on all jewellery at her celebratory Meet The Designer event.
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- Sophia McMahon age 4 pictured on the fairy trail that forms part of the Woodland Experiences Transitions Light Experience at North Ballochruin farm, Balfron Station, Stirlingshire. Transitions opens Friday November 4th and runs to Sunday 20th November. Photograph by Colin Mearns 3 November 2016
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- EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 31: Members of the Beltaine Fire Society take part in Samhuinn which tells the Celtic story of the overthrowing of Summer by Winter, with a stand-off between the Summer and Winter Kings on October 31, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The event is one of two festivals that traditionally mark out the Celtic year, with Beltane marking the beginning of summer and Samhuinn marking the coming of winter. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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- TIREE, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 16: Competitors warm up during practice prior to the 2nd day of the 28th Tiree Wave Classic at Balephuill Bay on October 16, 2014 in Tiree, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
