Southern Fried Festival The Gathering
9 MUSIC Us Scots love country music and all its derivatives as this electric, eclectic three-day americana celebration attests. See feature, page 28. Perth, various venues, 31 Jul-2 Aug.
10 AROUND TOWN The apex of the Year of Homecoming is a gigantic clan gathering
and Highland games. Hoots! See page 31. Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Sat 26 & Sun 27 Jul.
Satellite 2
8 AROUND TOWN Wide-eyed sci-fi convention looking at the impact of the Apollo moon landings on pop culture. With special guest Iain M Banks. See preview, page 31. Glasgow, Crowne Plaza, Sat 25 & Sun 26 Jul.
Wickerman
11 CLUBS This eclectic shindig has an absolutely brilliant dance line-up this year
Isa and the Filthy Tongues
12 RECORDS Something old, something new and everything excellent on
headed by Danny Rampling. See preview, page 37. Dundrennan, Kirkcudbright, Fri 24 & Sat 25 Jul. our favourite album this fortnight, from various Goodbye Mr Mackenzie alumni. See review, page 67.
Edinburgh Jazz Festival
13 MUSIC The best in jazz and blues from across the globe, see our Edinburgh
Festival Guide with this issue for more, plus listings on page 74. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 31 Jul-Sun 9 Aug.
Liam McIlvanney
14 BOOKS With All the Colours of the Town, William McIlvanney’s son assured
debut is a poltical drama of substance. See review, page 35. Faber.
Dollskabeat
15 CLUBS Homegrown, Japanese-tinged electropop from the latest Optimo Records signing, Leither Lucy Ross. See preview, page 38. Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh, Fri 24 Jul; Stereo, Glasgow, Sat 1 Aug.
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