Local Events for April 2000

2nd April 2000

DUNDEE - CITY COUNCIL SPRING FLOWER SHOW
2nd April 2000 - 3rd April 2000
Dick McTaggert Sports Centre
Dundee
A marvelous display of horticultural exhibits.

Price: £1.50 (£1)
Hours: 10.30 - 17.30
Details: 01382 433815



EDINBURGH - INTERNATIONAL RUGBY
Murrayfield
Edinburgh
Scotland v England in the Six Nations Cup.

Price: Various
Hours: 14.00
Details: 0131 346 5000



3rd April 2000

CENTRAL & SOUTHERN SCOTLAND - PUPPET FESTIVAL
3rd April 2000 - 29th April 2000
Various Venues
Various Addresses
Twenty five companies give over 150 performances in 25 different venues throughout Central and Southern Scotland.

Price: Various
Hours: Various
Details: 0131 556 9579



7th April 2000

EDINBURGH - NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA
Queen's Hall
Edinburgh
The National Children's Orchestra of Scotland is conducted by Nigel Murray.

Price: tba
Hours: 19.00
Details: 0131 668 2019



GLENEAGLES - FESTIVAL OF SHOWJUMPING
7th April 2000 - 9th April 2000
Gleneagles Equestrian Centre
Auchterarder
Showjumping for adults followed on the Sunday with a day of family entertainment.

Price: Free
Hours: 09.30 - 18.00
Details: 01764 663507



EDINBURGH - BRITISH ART SHOW 5
7th April 2000 - 4th June 2000
Various Galleries
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the venue for the prestigious British Art Show which is held every five years. The show opens in various galleries throughout the city.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 0131 220 1260



8th April 2000

MELROSE - SEVENS RUGBY TOURNAMENT
The Greenyards
High Street
International, guest and Scottish sides compete in this world famous knock out competition.

Price: tba
Hours: On going throughout the day
Details: 01896 822993



LEVEN - SCOTTISH CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS GOLF
8th April 2000 - 9th March 2000
Leven Links
Leven
This competition for Scottish amatuer golfers is played over 72 holes.

Price: Free
Hours: On going throughout the day
Details: 01592 412341



EDINBURGH - INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL
8th April 2000 - 23rd April 2000
Various Venues
Edinburgh
Two hundred and fifty showns, workshops exhibitions and talks make this the largest science festival in the world.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 0131 530 2001



STIRLING - R.H. MORTON ART EXHIBITION
8th April 2000 - 25th June 2000
Smith Art Gallery and Museum
Stirling
An exhibition of paintings by Stirling artist R.H. Morton (1892 - 1965)

Price: Free
Hours: Tue - Sat 10.30 - 17.00. Sun 14.00 - 17.00
Details: 01786 471917



14th April 2000

GATEHOUSE OF FLEET - FOLK FESTIVAL
14th April 2000 - 23rd April 2000
Various Venues
Gatehouse of Fleet
Music festival with arts and crafts.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 01557 814030



15th April 2000

INVERNESS - SHINTY CUP FINAL
Bught Park
Inverness
Bank of Scotland Mactavish Cup Shinty Final.

Price: tba
Hours: 15.00
Details: 01397 773773



KEITH - HORTICULTURAL SHOW
Longmore Hall
Keith
Spring flower show.

Price: 50p (20p)
Hours: 13.00
Details: 01542 887136



19th April 2000

KIRKALDY - LINKS MARKET
19th April 2000 - 24th April 2000
The Esplanade
Kirkaldy
The longest street fair in Europe featuring the best fairground rides in the country.

Price: Free
Hours: 13.00 - 22.30
Details: 01592 417846



20th April 2000

INVERNESS - THE GATHERING 2000
20th April 2000 - 23rd April 2000
Various venues
Inverness
A festival of traditional music.

Price: Various
Hours: Various
Details: 01463 715757



EDINBURGH - SHOOTS AND ROOTS
20th April 2000 - 23rd April 2000
Various Venues
Edinburgh
Festival of traditional and folk music.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 0131 557 1050



21st April 2000

BO'NESS - EASTER EGG SPECIALS
21st April 2000 - 24th April 2000
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Bo'ness Station, Union Street
Board steam trains for Easter fun.

Price: £7.50 (£3.50 - £5.50)
Hours: 10.30 - 16.30
Details: 01506 822298



NEW LANARK - EASTER FUN
21st April 2000 - 24th April 2000
New Lanark Visitors Centre
Lanark
A weekend of childrens activities and entertainment.

Price: £3.75 (£2.50)
Hours: 11.00 - 17.00
Details: 01555 661345



22nd April 2000

MOTHERWELL - INTERNATIONAL ROWING REGATTA
22nd April 2000 - 23rd April 2000
Strathclyde Country Park
Motherwell
Invitational open rowing regatta open to all U.K. clubs.

Price: Free
Hours: 09.00 - 17.00
Details: 01698 266155



23rd April 2000

DUMFRIES - EASTER EGGSTRAVAGAZA
Castle Dykes Park
Dumfries
Aimed at the 5-14 year olds this Easter day celebration includes a bouncy castle and easter egg hunts.

Price: tba
Hours: Ongoing throughout the Day
Details: 01387 252907



EDINBURGH - EASTER TREASURE TRAIL AT THE ZOO
23rd April 2000 - 24th April 2000
Edinburgh Zoo
Corstorphine Road
Animal clues lead to chocolate surprises.

Price: £6.80 (£3.80 - £4.80)
Hours: 09.00 - 18.00
Details: 0131 334 9171



27th April 2000

ISLE OF BUTE - JAZZ FESTIVAL
27th April 2000 - 1st May 2000
Various locations
Various venues
Now in its 13th year this festival features performers fromthe UK and Europe.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 01700 502800



28th April 2000

INVERNESS - GYMFEST 2000
28th April 2000 - 30th April 2000
Inverness Sports Centre
Bught Park
Displays from teams from the UK and abroad feature in this the largest gymnastics event in the country.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 01463 667505



GIRVAN - TRADITIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL
28th April 2000 - 30th April 2000
Westcliffe Hotel
Louisa Drive
A weekend of traditional music aimed at all age groups.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 01560 321102



SPEYSIDE - WHISKY FESTIVAL
28th April 2000 - 8th May 2000
Various Locations
Various Venues
Tastings, music, distillery visits and many themed activities are brought together in this celebration of whisky.

Price: tba
Hours: Various
Details: 01343 542666



29th April 2000

AVIMORE - A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
29th April 2000 - 1st May 2000
Strathspey Railway
Aviemore Station, Dalfaber Road
Lots of Thomas the Tank Engine items for sale and you can take a trip on a real live Thomas.

Price: £6 (£3 - £5)
Hours: 10.00 - 17.00
Details: 01479 810725



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