All Events in Angus
Friday 2nd April
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So You Think You Know Scotland Quiz |
From Sunday 28 March to Sat 10 April |
Carnoustie High Street Shops |
Quiz sheets available to purchase from various outlets in the High Street, with the proceeds going to charity. Winner announced on 10 April. |
50p per entry sheet |
Quiz sheets available to purchase from various outlets in the High Street.
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The Kilt is Our Delight |
7pm |
Montrose Town Hall |
A truly Scottish evening of song, dance, music and humour. Contact the Printshop, 149 High Street, Montrose for tickets. |
Balcony £6, Concessions £4; Stall £5, Concessions £3. |
The Printshop, Montrose 01674 672 888 |
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Schoolchildren's Tartan Shop Window Competition |
Friday 2 April to Sunday 11 April |
Shop windows in and around the centre of Forfar |
Competition for Primary School age children to spot all the tartans in Forfar shop windows to enter a prize draw. For entry forms, go to Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338. |
Free |
For entry forms, go to Strachans Jewellers or call Ken Stewart on 01307 461338
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Saturday 3rd April
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Angus Farmers' Market |
9am to 1pm |
Montrose High Street |
Your chance to buy local food and produce from local farmers and suppliers. |
Free |
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Tartan Day Highland Dancing Competition |
10am to 3pm |
Arbroath Community Centre |
Dancers from across Scotland compete for the Tartan Trophies. |
Free |
Jean McKirdy, |
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Forfar and Area Pipe Band |
1.30 to 3pm |
The Cross, Forfar |
Listen to the local pipe band playing tradtional Scottish music at The Cross. |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - see below for full details. |
Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 April - see below for pubs, times and bands on the Saturday. |
Various pubs in Arbroath - see below for full details. |
A good fun Scottish night in your local pub - see below for full details. |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Foundry Bar |
3pm to 5pm |
The Foundry Bar, 5-7 East Mary Street, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from George Balfour |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Burns Bar |
4pm to 6pm, and 8pm to 10pm. |
The Burns Bar, Lord Burn, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Allan Smeaton (4pm to 6pm) and Scott Carnegie (8pm to 10pm). |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Lorne Bar |
4pm to 6pm |
The Lorne Bar, Commerce Street, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Bill Mackie and Willie McHardy |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Commercial, |
4pm to 6pm
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The Commercial, Old Shore Head, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Scott Carnegie |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Station Bar |
7pm to 9pm
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The Station Bar, 38 Keptie Road, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Allan Smeaton |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Pageant Bar |
2.30pm to 4.30pm
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The Pageant Bar, Kirk Square, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from The Barrack-Jamieson Band |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan
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Orraman Guided Walks |
2pm |
Meet at Kirriemuir Library |
Join local historian David G. Orr, in a daunder round the 'wee red town', giving an insight into the history of the names of the streets and buildings that are in the heart of the town. |
Free |
Kirriemuir Heritage Trust |
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Spot the Object Competition PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. |
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April |
Various Arbroath Shops |
Spot the odd one out competition and be in with a chance to win a prize. Contact Siobhan Fagan 01241 436875 for entry form. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. |
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Arbroath's Best Dress Tartan Shop Window PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. |
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April
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Various Arbroath Shops |
A prize will be awarded to the best dressed tartan shop window in Arbroath. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. |
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The Great Haggis Hunt |
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April Drop-in event |
Forfar Loch |
Self-led trail to catch the haggis before the last of the winter migrants leave. Solve the clues to find the Haggis. Pick up a leaflet at the Visitor Centre between 1pm and 4pm. |
Free |
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Scottish Menus in Forfar Restaurants |
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April |
Kookaburras, Plough Inn & Queen Street Tavern |
Restaurants will cook up a Scottish fayre during the week of celebration. |
Free |
Kookaburras: 01307 818005 |
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Scottish Ale Festival |
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April |
Plough Inn, Forfar |
A celebration of Scotland microbrewries, including Carnoustie's new brewery, Inveralmond of Perth, Cairngorm and Stewarts of Edinburgh. 20 Ales are available throughout the week. |
Free |
Ian Whyte, |
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Carnoustie Best Dressed Tartan Shop Window |
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April |
Carnoustie High Street Shops |
A prize of a trophy and hamper will be awarded to the shop with the best dressed window. |
Free |
Carnoustie Business Association |
Sunday 4th April
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Tartan Day Litter Pick |
12noon to 2pm |
Beechhill Wood, Forfar |
Assist in making Angus greener and pick up litter in Forfar. |
Free |
Jeanette Gaul,
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Forfar's Got Talent |
7.30pm |
Plough Inn, Forfar |
A hosted open mic style event open to singer/songwriters, stand-up comedians and poets. |
Free |
Ian Whyte, |
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Living History Interpretation/ |
11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm |
Glamis Castle |
Living History interpretation - Knight in retinue of Sir John Lyon, 1372. Performed in castle grounds. |
Adult: £4.50; |
Glamis Castle 01307 840393 |
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Folk Evening |
8pm to 11pm |
Chapter and Verse, Forfar |
An open session where artists, singers and players are all welcome to come along and join in. |
Free |
Scott Preston, |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - see below for full details. |
Sunday 4 April at various times - see below for pubs, times and bands. |
Various pubs in Arbroath - see below for full details. |
A good fun Scottish night in your local pub - see below for full details. |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Foundry Bar |
3pm to 5pm |
The Foundry Bar, 5-7 East Mary Street, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from George Rennie |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The British Legion |
2pm to 4pm |
The British Legion, Helen Street, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from The Inchcape Band |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Burns Bar |
7pm to 9pm |
The Burns Bar, Lord Burn, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from George Balfour (7pm to 9pm). |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Lorne Bar |
4pm to 6pm |
The Lorne Bar, Commerce Street, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Barrack Jamieson. |
Free |
Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Commercial, |
4pm to 6pm
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The Commercial, Old Shore Head, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from George Balfour |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan |
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Station Bar |
6pm to 8pm
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The Station Bar, 38 Keptie Road, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Willie McHardy |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan
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Live Scottish Music in Arbroath - The Pageant Bar |
2.30pm to 4.30pm
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The Pageant Bar, Kirk Square, Arbroath |
Live Scottish Music from Allan Smeaton |
Free
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Siobhan Fagan
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Monday 5th April
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Tartan Day Holiday Club |
10am to 12noon (running from Monday 5th to Friday 9th of April) |
Lochside Leisure Centre, Forfar |
Daily holiday club for primary school aged children. Tartan theme events. |
£3 per day, or free with bACTIVE membership |
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Tuesday 6th April - TARTAN DAY!
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Orraman Guided Walks |
2pm |
Meet at Kirriemuir Library |
Join local historian David G. Orr, in a daunder round the 'wee red town', giving an insight into the history of the names of the streets and buildings that are in the heart of the town. |
Free |
Kirriemuir Heritage Trust
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Speaking of Scotland |
Doors open at 6.30pm. Event is from 7pm to 9.30pm. |
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 |
Jim Smith |
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Angus Archives Open Day |
10.30am to 3.30pm |
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. |
Free |
Angus Archives 01307 468644 |
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1320 And Aw That! |
6.40pm |
Fit o' the toon (bottom of High Street) to Abbey |
Join Arbroath Abbey Timethemes in a public torch-lit procession up Arbroath's historic High Street to the Abbey, retracing the steps of the nobles on 6 April 1320. |
Free |
Richard Irvine |
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A Celebration of Scotland Concert |
7.30pm |
St Andews Church, Arbroath |
A showcase for Scotland's talent in song, dance, comedy and drama including special guests to commemorate the Declaration of Arbroath. |
£3 |
Richard Irvine richard.j.irvine@talk21.com |
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Tartan Day Teddy Bears' Picnic |
2 to 3pm |
Crombie Country Park |
Follow the Tartan Trail to the secret picnic place! To enter, all teddies must wear something tartan! |
Admission is FREE. Car parking £2. |
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Dundee Family History Centre Open Day |
10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm |
Central Library, The Wellgate Centre, Dundee |
Family history research experts are on hand to assist with your family history research. |
Free |
Sheila Faichney
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Tartan Day Celebration at the Angus Conservative Association |
6pm |
265a High Street, Arbroath |
Shortbread & A Wee Dram, Tea & coffee or Irn Bru for the kids. Come and watch the parade from our excellent vantage point. |
Free |
Julie Smith |
Wednesday 7th April
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Walk Weekly for Health with a Tartan Twist |
2pm |
Crombie Country Park, near Monikie |
You will learn about Crombie's social history and native wildlife. The first in a series of ten walks for health, starting with a 30 minute walk. Meet at the car park. |
Admission is FREE. Car parking £2 |
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Folk Session and Bothy Ballad Night |
8pm |
Plough Inn, Forfar |
A relaxed, participative evening of music and song. |
Free |
Ian Whyte, |
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JM Barrie Film Day |
3pm |
Webster Theatre, Arbroath |
To celebrate 150 years since JM Barrie's birth, the film 'Peter Pan' film will be shown. |
Adult £5.50; Child £3. |
Thursday 8th April
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Tartan Mania
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10.30am to 11.30am |
Forfar Library |
Tartan workshop and fun activities for children aged 8 to 11. Booking recommended, contact 01307 466071. |
Free |
01307 466071 |
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Whisky Tasting |
8pm |
Plough Inn, Forfar |
A tutored tasting session of the whiskies of Scotland and around the globe. |
£12 (£15 includes minibus home if you live in Forfar) |
Ian Whyte, |
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Tartan Day Business Lunch |
11.15am to 2pm |
Carnoustie Hotel |
Lively debate on "Breaking Down Barriers" - Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce. The 'national' business guest speaker is Bob Keiller, CEO of PSN. The local business speaker will be confirmed in early March. |
£20 to Chamber members; £30 to non members. |
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce |
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Tartan Day Exclusive Fashion Show |
7.30pm |
Kinnettles House |
An evening showcasing some of Forfar's finer shops, with a selection of Scottish Tweeds and glamour. |
£25 |
Contact Gammie's Country Clothing on 01307 466416, or Flair Fashion on 01307 818842. |
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Tartan Quiz Night |
7.30pm for 8pm |
Aboukir Hotel, Carnoustie |
Test your general knowledge on a wealth of subjects and take part in the raffle. |
Entry £8 per table of 4, including snacks |
Carnoustie Business Association
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In The Footsteps of Barrie
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2.30pm |
Kirriemuir Library |
Join Sandra Affleck and walk in the footsteps of 'Peter Pan', author JM Barrie. |
Free (donations welcome) |
Kirriemuir Heritage Trust |
Friday 9th April
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Arbroath Tartan Day Ceilidh |
8pm to 1am |
Lion's Head, Function Suite, Red Lion Caravan Park, Arbroath |
Be entertained by the Rosely Ceilidh Band and enjoy haggis, neeps and tatties and clootie dumpling. |
£7.50 |
Tickets are available from Mike Cosans - telephone 01241 873621 |
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Concise History of Scotland (Comedy) |
8pm |
Plough Inn, Forfar |
Comedy stand-up show starring Bruce Fummey. Sell-out at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. |
£6 |
Ian Whyte, |
Saturday 10th April
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Tartan Farmers Market
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9am to 1pm |
Myre Park, Forfar |
Your chance to buy local food from local farmers and suppliers |
Free |
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Tartan Fun Morning |
10.30am |
Kinloch Primary School Playground, Carnoustie |
Listen to the sounds of the Carnoustie Pipe Band while taking part in the welly throwing contest where there are prizes to be won. |
3 thows for £1 |
Carnoustie Business Association
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Tartan Menu |
12noon to 2pm |
The Stag's Head Bar, Carnoustie |
After throwing your welly, come and enjoy haggis, neeps and tatties for all the family. |
Contact the Stag's Head Bar to confirm prices. |
Carnoustie Business Association
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Forfar Tartan Day Ceilidh |
7.30pm to midnight |
Plough Inn, Forfar |
Dance the night away with the Rosely Ceilidh Band and join in with the raffle. |
£5 |
Tickets available from Jeanette Gaul 01307 464698 or Ken Stewart 01307 461338. |
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Food for Free |
2pm to 4pm |
Monikie Country Park |
Join the Countryside Ranger and discover what is good to eat in Scotland's Natural Larder. Wear something tartan. (Not obligatory.) |
Admission is free. Car parking is £2. |
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Knobbly Knees Contest |
2.30pm |
Under the Fairways Garage, High Street, Carnoustie |
Contest accompanied by a few tunes by local piper. Winner of window competition and Scotland quiz will be announced. |
Donation or Easter Egg for local childrens hospital |
Carnoustie Business Association
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Forfar and Area Pipe Band |
1.30pm to 3pm |
The Cross, Forfar |
Listen to the local pipeband playing tradtional Scottish music at The Cross. |
Free |
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The A Factor - Angus Has Talent! |
Times TBC |
First round auditions at The Coast Nightclub, Arbroath, 10 April; Semi Finals, 15 May; Grand Final, Webster Theatre, Arbroath, 4 June |
A talent show based on the popular TV show 'Britain's Got Talent'. All applications welcome. |
£8 |
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Sunday 11th April
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Arbroath Yomp |
9am to 10am |
Inchcape Park, Arbroath |
Wear your tartan to take part in the sponsored march to Easthaven. Funds in aid of Afghan Heroes. |
Free |
Howard Cargill: 01241 879504 |
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Arbroath Tartan Day 10K |
Registration from 10am - 10.45am. Race 11am |
Arbroath Sports Centre |
10K road race starting from Arbroath Sports Centre to Balcathie, Arbirlot and back |
TBC |
Morag: 01241 875525 |
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