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What's On in August?

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Ferry Fair Festival

South Queensferry

Ferry Fair Week (4-10 August) lasts a whole week, building up to a vehicle and walking parade around Queensferry and crowning ceremony for the Ferry Fair Queen on Saturday afternoon. Flags go up along the High Street and shops are decorated, bring a real festival feel to Queensferry.

Ferry Fair Friday (9 August) starts early with The Burryman starting his walk from The Staghead Hotel and touring the burgh before returning at 6.00 pm.

Ferry Fair Day (10 August) is the most exciting day of the year for a lot of local children (and adults!). This is the day that all the children in the Court get dressed up and take part in the Tour of the Burgh before the Main Procession takes us along the High Street for the formal crowning of the Ferry Fair Queen by our Gracious Person.

Photo credits: Alistair Pryde 

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Sunsets & Music

Soak up the views to live music and DJs in South Queensferry.

Terrace Sessions

Thirty Knots, South Queensferry

Every Friday from 5pm enjoy a live DJ soundtracking your Friday night and incredible views across the water. Food and drinks available. No bookings, walk ins only.

Summer Sessions

The Railbridge, South Queensferry

Every Friday and Saturday from 7pm, enjoy live music from local artists. Advance booking is recommended. 

Week 1 | 1 -11 August

Game On

Throughout August, Edinburgh

Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of the history and the culture of video games, arrives in Edinburgh this summer. More >

Victorians at Hopetoun

Fri 2 August, Hopetoun House | More >

Inverkeithing Highland Games

Sat 3 Aug Inverkeithing | More >

Botanical Beauty at Culross

Sat 3 Aug at 10:00, Culross Palace | More >

BARC Racing Festival

Sat 3 - Sun 4 Aug, Knockhill Racing Circuit | More 

Clay Modelling

Mon 5 Aug, Honeypot Creative Cafe | More >

Ceramic Painting

Tues 6 Aug - Honeypot Creative Cafe |More >

Arthurs Secrets

Tues 6 August, 1-3pm, Holyrood Park | More >

Bug Busters Trail at Culross

Fri 9 Aug at 10:00, Culross Palace | More >

Family Adventure at Linlithgow 

Fri 9 August, Linlithgow | More >

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Week 2 | 12 - 18 August

Heart of the Helix Walk 

Every Monday, 7pm, Heart of the Helix Walk, Helix Park (Home of The Kelpies, Falkirk | More >

Outlander Locations at Culross Tour

Sat 17 Aug at 14:00, Royal Burgh of Culross | More >

The Spirits of the Palace - After Hours Tours

Sat 17 Aug at 17:00, Royal Burgh of Culross | More >

Arthur's Adventure

Sun, 18 August , Holyrood Park | More >

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Craigies Farm

Craigies Farm, on the outskirts of South Queensferry, has grown to become one of the UK’s leading farm shop destinations and represents the very best in modern Scottish farming.

Enjoy a wide range of events throuhough August including:

  • Pick your Own
  • Pick and Play
  • Pamper a Pony
  • Clydesdale Experience
  • Little Farmer Playbarn
Discover More >

Week 3 | 19 - 25 August

Heart of the Helix Walk 

Every Monday, 7pm, Heart of the Helix Walk, Helix Park (Home of The Kelpies, Falkirk | More >

Chocolate Truffle Making

16, 17 & 18 Aug, Abbot House, Dunfermline | More >

Herbal Wellbeing - Create a Herbal Bath

Tue 20 Aug, Abbot House, Dunfermline | More >

AIG Women's Open Golf

Wed 21 - Sun 25 Aug, St Andrews | More >

The Land of the Binns - Outdoor History Tour

Sat 24 Aug at 13:00, House of The Binns More

Origami Workshop

Sat 24, Abbot House Dunfermline | More >

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Week 4 | 26 - 31 August

Heart of the Helix Walk 

Every Monday, 7pm, Heart of the Helix Walk, Helix Park (Home of The Kelpies, Falkirk | More >

Supertruck Scotland

Sat 24 - Sun 25 Aug, Knockhill Racing Circuit | More >

Arthurs Amble

Mon 26 Aug, Holyrood Park | More > 

Comedy of Errors Open Air Theatre

Wed 28 Aug, Helix, Falkirk | More >

Collections Care Talk

Thu, 29 Aug at 18:30 + 1 more, House of the Binns | More >

North Queensferry Village Show

Sat, 31 Aug at 2pm, North Queensferry Community Complex | More >

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Every care is taken to ensure these listings accurate but we take no responsibility for errors and advise you to check with the event organiser before making a special journey.

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Edinburgh Fringe

02 – 26 August 2024.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet. It takes place every August, right on our doorstep in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.

Just a short train hop from the centre of Edinburgh, be sure to add the Forth Bridges to your itinerary. Or, stay in one of the lovely hotels in Queensferry and, after a busy time taking in all the events, retire to the feel of a traditional Scottish fishing village.

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