DAILY MENU FOR 2011 EVENTS
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'Tartan Day Events in Angus' Programme - PDF Version
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All events:
Friday 1st April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Art Exhibition Competition |
1 April, 10am to 12pm |
Arbroath Abbey |
School children winners presented with prize and tour of the Abbey. |
Free |
Ellen Langdon, Tel: 01307 473 200 |
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Tartan Day RSCDS Dance |
1 April, 7.30 pm |
Reid Hall, Forfar |
Tartan Day RSCDS Scottish Dance with Marian Anderson. Band and supper. |
£7.00 to participate, £3.50 spectator. |
Tel: 01674 830 849 |
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Tartan Day Supper |
1 April, 7.30pm |
Hospitalfield House, Arbroath |
Delicious taster dishes by Hospitalfield's chef, all in the ambiance of the historic house. |
£25
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Booking essential via friends@hospitalfield.org.uk tel Lynette on 01241 890344.
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Tartan Skate Night
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1 April, 7.30pm to 9.30pm |
Ice World, Forfar Indoor Sports
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Disco night with all skaters wearing tartan.
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£5.50 + £1.50 skate hire
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Step back in time at the Arbroath Abbey |
1 April to 10 April |
Arbroath Abbey |
Medieval people will join in tours of the Abbey during various time of the week. |
Admission charge applies |
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So You Think You Know Scotland Quiz
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1 April to 10 April |
Available from High Street Shops
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£20 prize for the winner
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50p
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338.
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Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops
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Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April.
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Free
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Saturday 2nd April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
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Forfar and District Pipe Band |
2 April, 1.30pm to 3pm |
The Cross, Forfar |
Listen to the local pipe band playing traditional Scottish music at The Cross. |
Free
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Scottish Lunch |
All week |
Various pubs in Carnoustie |
Haggis, neeps, tatties and a dram. |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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Sunday 3rd April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Tartan Day Highland Dancing Festival
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3 April, 9.30am to 5pm
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The Reid Hall, Forfar
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Enjoy watching traditional dance by the Forfar Dancing Association. Participants can pay £1.60 per dance to take part
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£3 for spectators, £2 Seniors.
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Mrs Napier 01307 463822 or liz@elizabethlowdance.co.uk
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Tartan Day Yomp
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3 April at 10am
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Meet at Inchcape Park, route to East Haven.
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Proceeds will go to RM Condor's Woodlands Memorial Gardens and to participants' charities of choice. For further information contact David Fairweather 07766 073823 or Howard Cargill 01241 879 504. |
Sponsorship forms available
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Howard Cargill 01241 879 504.
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Tartan Beach Clean |
3 April, 11am |
Carnoustie |
Be proud of your beach and join in the Tartan clean up. Please wear something tartan! Meet at Carnoustie Leisure Centre Car Park. |
Free
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Monday 4th April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Tuesday 5th April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Tartan Teddies |
From 2pm to 3pm |
Crombie Country Park, Monikie, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3QL. |
Track the secretive Haggis to its Den and find out what it eats! All teddies must be accompanied by a child. |
Free
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Tel: 01241 860360
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Film Day - Pete's Dragon
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5 April, 2pm to meet Elliot the Dragon, 3pm for the showing. |
Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath.
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To commemorate the Year of the Light, the film Pete's Dragon will be shown so come early and meet Elliot the dragon. Download the promotional poster for this event. |
Adult £5.50; Child £3.
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Tel: 01241 435 800
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Speaking of Scotland
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7pm to 9.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. |
Council Chambers, Town and County Hall, Forfar. |
An interactive evening of lively discussion and speeches on a Scottish theme presented by the Strathmore and Arbroath Speakers Clubs. |
Free
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Jim Smith 01575 574435 |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Wednesday 6th April - TARTAN DAY!
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Angus Archives Open Day |
10am to 4pm |
Angus Archives, Restenneth Priory, Forfar |
A chance to have a look around Angus Archives, discover unique family resources, handle some interesting old documents and photographs, and enjoy a cup of coffee in pleasant rural surroundings. Children welcome. Try a Scotland's People session for free (but you must book in advance). |
Free
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Angus Archives 01307 468 644 |
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Declaration Celebration - Shining the Spotlight on Scotland |
7.30pm |
St Andrews Church, Arbroath |
An evening of entertainment with a concert, costumed re-enactment and a host of local talent. |
£5 (under 16s £2.50) - tickets at the door |
Dr Richard J Irvine richard.j.irvine@talk21.com
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Public Torchlit Procession - Carrying the Beacon Forward |
9pm |
Arbroath Abbey Courtyard to Dangerpoint, Arbroath |
Ticket holders from Declaration Celebration concert may purchase a torch for special price of £1.00 - proof required. Torchlit procession is subject to weather conditions. |
£5 per torch (over 16s only). |
Dr Richard J Irvine richard.j.irvine@talk21.com
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Thursday 7th April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Tartan Day Business Breakfast
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9am
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel
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Lively debate 'Renewables: Current & Future Developments' . Organised by Chamber of Commerce. Contact 01382 228545 |
£20 Chamber Members £30 others. |
Tel: 01382 228545.
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
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Scottish Pub Quiz |
7pm for 7.30pm |
The Stag's Head, Dundee Street, Carnoustie |
£10 per table of 4. Cash prize. |
Check with The Stag's Head, Carnoustie. |
Stag's Head, Carnoustie. |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Friday 8th April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Arbroath Male Voice choir Annual Concert |
7.30pm |
Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath |
Soloists Gordon Cree and Cheryl Forbes international mezzo soprano singing with the choir. |
£10
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Tel: 01241 435 800 |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Saturday 9th April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Tartan Beach Clean |
10am to 3pm |
Monifieth |
Be proud of your beach and join in the Tartan clean up. Meet at 'The Van' Café at Tay View Caravan Park. |
Free
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Stewart Ellis, 01382 534 203 |
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Neep Heids! |
Entries to be handed in by 12 noon |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Dress the neep competition. Winners will be announced at end of the Haggis Hurling. |
Free
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Tel: 01307 461118 |
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Haggis Hurl |
1pm to 3pm
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Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Toss the Haggis Competition. Various age categories. Prizes! |
Free
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Tel: 01307 461118 |
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Food for Free |
2pm to 4pm |
Monikie Country Park, Monikie, Angus, DD5 3QN. |
Join the Countryside Ranger and discover what is on offer in Scotland's Natural Larder. Price includes a wee dram or coffee at café Byzantium. Numbers limited so book early. |
£2.50
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Tel: 01382 370202
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Tartan Welly
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All afternoon
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Fairways Garage Car Park, Carnoustie
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Lots of fun for everyone! Carnoustie Pipe band performing, with welly throwing and decorated wellies competition (entry fee - 1 easter egg for kids in hospital). |
Free
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Tartan Farmers' Market |
1pm to 4pm |
Fairways Garage Car Park, Carnoustie |
A chance to purchase some delicious Angus produce and enjoy the variety the area has to offer. |
free
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Forfar and District Pipe Band |
1.30pm to 3pm |
The Cross, Forfar |
Listen to the local pipe band playing traditional Scottish music at The Cross. |
Free |
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Carnoustie Tartan Parade |
2pm |
Kinloch School to Fairways Garage, Carnoustie |
Carnoustie Pipeband march down Carnoustie High Street, followed by many exciting groups including the Saints and Sinners Motorcycle Club and Canine Capers. |
Free
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Kathleen Crowe, 01241 853999 |
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Carnoustie Canine Capers Tartan Dog Walk |
2pm |
Starting at Seafront Carpark opposite Carnoustie Railway Station to Wallace Vetenary Centre, Ravensby Park Gardens |
A pack of tartan bedecked dogs and owners will join in the Parade along the High Street and then walk as far as the Wallace Veterinary Centre in Ravensby Park Gardens. Refreshments will be available. The "Best Tartan Outfit" (human and/or canine) will be judged by a member of the practice. The winner will receive a Trophy. |
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Tartan Knobbly Knees |
3pm
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Fairways Garage Car Park, Carnoustie |
Knobbly knees competition followed by bonny legs competition.
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Free
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Scottish Beer Festival
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4pm till 7pm
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Kinloch Arms Hotel Car Park
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Beer Festival with additional fun and games organised. |
Free
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Contact John at Kinloch Arms Hotel 01241 857008 |
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Tartan BBQ
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7.30pm until late
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Kinloch Arms Hotel, Carnoustie
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Join us for a Tartan BBQ. A live band will be there to entertain you. A lone piper will complete the evening.
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Check with the Kinloch Arms Hotel
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Contact John at Kinloch Arms Hotel 01241 857008 |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition
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1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
Sunday 10th April
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What? |
When? |
Where? |
Description |
Cost |
Contact |
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Scottish Fauna and Flora |
2pm to 4pm |
Angus Glens Ranger Service, The Ranger Base, Glen Doll, Kirriemuir, DD8 4RD. |
Join the Countryside Ranger on a guided walk in Glen Doll to celebrate the springtime fauna and flora of Scotland. Meet at Glen Doll Ranger Base. Stout shoes and warm clothing required. |
Free |
Tel: 01575 550233 |
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Grampian Book Shop Children's Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Forfar shop windows
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Competition for Primary School age children to spot and identify all the tartans in various Forfar Shop windows to enter a prize draw. Event organised by Forfar Area Partnership. Entry Forms will be distributed to local primary schools and also obtainable from Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free
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Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window Competition |
1 April to 10 April |
Carnoustie shops |
Carnoustie shops are invited to get creative and to dress their shop windows following a Scottish theme. Judging held on 6 April. |
Free
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
From 2nd to 10th April. |
Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O'Loch Road, Forfar DD8 1BT |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave! Find the haggis and solve the clues to find the Scottish mammal. |
Free |
Tel: 01307 461118 |
