Homecoming Scotland 2009: Local Events in Midlothian
VOGRIE HOMECOMING FESTIVAL - SUNDAY 9th AUGUST
Vogrie Festival is one of Midlothian's biggest Summer events, held in the beautiful surroundings of Vogrie Country Park near Gorebridge.
The main music marquee is the place to be with a wide variety of Scottish musical talent. Headlining the festival and back in the lime light are "Hue and Cry" with their soul inspired melodic pop which saw them top the charts in the 80's with tracks such as "Labour of Love" and "Looking for Linda".
And also taking the festival by storm will be X Factor finalists the MacDonald Brothers. Performing a mix of their old and new songs including a previously unreleased song written by their hero Sir Elton John.
Supporting these acts will be local bands Pure Malt and Fauve.
For the children Mr Giggles, the clown and friends return to entertain in their own memorable fashion. Whilst Gary James and Stone the Crow bring fun, laughter and magic sure to delight children and adults alike.
Come meet Robert the Bruce and his men in their medieval village. Learn about their weapons and armour as re-enacted by the Clanranald Trust.
And the old favourites will be there too; demonstrations, miniature railway, inflatable fun games, fun fair......everything you need to keep the kids and the big kids entertained.
Scottish Ethical Events (SEE) will be providing a fairtrade cafe and bar. This year SEE will also provide a Champagne Bar selling a range of champagne, sparking wine and strawberries.
Entry fees for the festival are frozen:
Under 3's FREE
OAP's £2
3-13ys £3
Over 13yrs £5
For more information, event programme or how to get here contact Midlothian Council Leisure Services
MORE LOCAL MIDLOTHIAN EVENTS
14-17th AUG - MIDLOTHIAN WALKING FESTIVAL
Discover Midlothian's beautiful countryside in 4 days of led walks, cycles and horserides.
More Info: www.midlothian.gov.uk
Contact: Midlothian Ranger's Service 01875 821990
28th, 29th 30th AUG - NEWBATTLE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Newbattle Abbey College and the Scottish Storytelling Centre are pleased to present the first Newbattle Storytelling Festival. This residential weekend will enable you to experience first hand the storytelling traditions, poetry and song of Scotland.
Venue: Newbattle Abbey College , Dalkeith, Midlothian
More Info: www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk
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