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EDINBURGH JUNIPER FESTIVAL Summerhall, Edinburgh, Fri 2–Sun 4 Jun, summerhall.co.uk It might seem like there are gin festivals everywhere you look these days, but this regular Edinburgh fixture is still up there with the best of them. Go along and get a taster of the many global gins on show, buy your favourites and sit in Summerhall’s blissful courtyard with a glass of your chosen tipple. You even get a wee checklist to keep track.
WEST END FESTIVAL Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 2–Sun 25 Jun, westendfestival.co.uk Glasgow’s West End arts festival returns once again with more theatre, music, exhibitions, film and activities.
MEADOWS FESTIVAL Meadows, Edinburgh, Sat 3 & Sun 4 Jun, meadowsfestival.org Edinburgh’s festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers a local band lineup, dance groups, performance stage, a dog show, the biggest outdoor market in Edinburgh and workshops amid lots of family- friendly activities.
STUDIO 54 UK FESTIVAL Falkirk Stadium, Sun 4 Jun, theseevents. co.uk/events The legendary New York nightclub comes to Falkirk Stadium with Gloria Gaynor, Village People, Boney M, Nicky Siano and more names to be announced.
XPONORTH Inverness, Wed 7 & Thu 8 Jun, xponorth. co.uk A two-day cross-genre festival devoted to crafts, publishing, screen and broadcast as well as music. There are workshops, masterclasses and conferences during the day, evening showcases of music and film as well as opportunities to network with movers and shakers in the creative industries.
GLASGOW SCIENCE FESTIVAL Various venues, Glasgow, Thu 8–Sun 18 Jun, glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk A packed programme of workshops, shows, films, discussion, exhibitions and art collaborations
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KELBURN GARDEN PARTY Kelburn Castle, Largs, Thu 30 Jun–Mon 3 Jul, kelburngardenparty.com Kelburn Castle provides the fairytale setting for this eccentric music festival. The graffiti project for which Kelburn is known is just one of the items of handmade décor, art and lighting that make the event a feast for all the senses. Six stages and various pop-up nooks host the musical programme – an eclectic mix of Scottish talent from the avant garde and experimental to the accessible. 2017’s lineup includes Mr Scruff, Numbers featuring Optimo, Spencer & Jayda G, Hot 8 Brass Band, Prince Fatty & Horseman, Om Unit, Addison Groove, Flamingods, Mungo’s Hi Fi & Charlie P, Mouse Outfit featuring Jehst, Be Charlotte, Man of Moon, She Drew The Gun, Ezra Collective, Jamie & Shoony and Colonel Mustard & Dijon 5.
allows budding scientists to sit back and learn something new or don safety goggles and take part in an experiment. The theme for 2017 is ‘Glasgow Explores’ and the festival follows researchers as they push the boundaries and go to the outer limits.
LEITHLATE Various venues, Thu 15–Sun 18 Jun, leithlate. co.uk Multi-arts festival that takes place across multiple venues in Leith, showcasing the very best in emerging visual artists, musicians, poets and filmmakers.
THE EDEN FESTIVAL Moffat, Thu 8–Sun 11 Jun, edenfestival.co.uk A boutique festival, with over 250 acts performing across nine stages, bringing you live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children’s area, fun, games and much more. 2017’s lineup includes Gogol Bordello, Alabama 3, 2ManyDJs, Cat Power, Boney M, Jazzanova, So Solid Crew and Alice Russell. Playing on the Great Mountain stage will be Agnes Obel, the Chair, Rory McLeod, Sketch, Talisk, the Poozies, Hay, Moishe’s Bagel, Whirligig, Cera Impala and the New Prohibition, Pete Garnett and Snuff Box.
LEITH FESTIVAL Various venues, Sat 10 Jun–Tue 18 Jul, leithfestival.com The vibrant community of Leith shows off its festival skills with a fun-packed programme of events including exhibitions, concerts, walks, talks and films. Highlights include their Festival Gala Day (Sat 10 Jun) and Leith Festival Tattoo (Sun 18 Jun).
REFUGEE FESTIVAL SCOTLAND Scotland-wide, Tue 20 Jun–Sun 2 Jul, refugeefestivalscotland.co.uk Coordinated by Scottish Refugee Council, and centred around World Refugee Day on 20 June, this annual festival of arts and cultural events celebrates the contribution refugees make to Scottish cultural life and the welcome offered by local people. It features more than 100 music, visual art, film, performance, discussion and community-led family events, many of which are free.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Various venues, Edinburgh, Wed 21 Jun–Sun 2 Jul, edfilmfest.co.uk The UK’s oldest continually running film festival celebrates its 70th year in grand style with the usual cracking array of premieres, classics and guests. Announced so far is the UK launch of Cars 3. Look out for the full programme released on 31 May, and find out more about the ed film fest memories project on page 73.