Real Ale Beer Tent
Archery Competition
Pony Rides
Air rifle Competition
Pipe Bands
Marching band
Bodging
Fishing Competition
Casting demonstrations
Face painting
Roundabouts
Celtic Rock with Wolfstone, Donnie Munro and Band and Skerryvore. Tickets available HERE
Scotland's Countryside Festival
6th and 7th September 2008
Gates open 9am close 6pm Saturday
9am - 5.45 Sunday
(Yes you can bring your dog!)
Shop till you drop at Scotland's Countryside Festival 2008
With two craft tents bursting with the cream of craft work. A world class food hall, and over 250 shops!
Scotland's Countryside Festival is held every year in the spectacular grounds of Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother.
The Festival is now in its 6th year, and, as eighteen thousand visitors discovered, it is a wonderful and exciting day out for all the family.
2008 Attractions
The Devil's Horsemen
In 2008, by popular demand, we welcome back The Devil's Horsemen with their spectacular dare devil show. You may have seen The Devil's Horsemen in films such as "A Knight's Tale" and "The Da Vinci Code".
Craft Tents
Not one, but two craft tents with exhibitors from all over the UK.
Food Festival, Food Hall and the launch of Scottish Food Fortnight
Scotland's Countryside
Festival is the launch event for the Scottish Countryside Alliance
Educational Trust's Scottish Food Fortnight, a national
campaign to promote Scottish Food and Drink - see
www.scottishfoodfortnight.co.uk
Scottish Food Fortnight starts at Glamis on 5th September 2008, and there
will be all sorts of foodie events over the festival, such as children
cooking with Fi Bird, game demonstrations, and a Food Hall packed with
goodies from across Scotland and beyond.
Clydesdale Horses
Shoeing Clydesdale horses. A spectacular farriery demonstration by the renowned farrier
Steam railway
with the Scottish Model engineering trust.
For Children
As well as enjoying the rest of the activities, we have
dozens of special events specifically for children. They can have fun catching fish, trying
out archery, or exploring our Children's Corner. There is a lively and
vibrant KidsZone, run by the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational
Trust, with a host of activities for young people of all ages. From
ferret racing to badge making, seeing birds hatching and terriers racing, there
won't be a dull moment at this year's Festival.
There will be quizzes, competitions and all sorts of activities, so keep
an eye on this page to see updated plans. Last years prizes included a
mountain bike, archery equipment, and fishing equipment.
Falconry
There are a range of exciting demonstrations from Ridgeside Falconry. There are also displays of birds, with experts on hand to answer your questions.
Competitions
Competitions including casting, shooting, gundog trials and scurrys. Thousands of pounds worth of prizes.
For Everyone
As well as all this, there are exhibitions, trade stands and a well stocked food hall. We welcome disabled visitors with accessible parking and toilets. Mobility scooters are available from the information tent.
2008 Application forms available Application forms 2008
Tickets for Celtic Rock with Wolfstone, Donnie Munro and Skerryvore available here
Scotland's Countryside Festival's main supporters are
Highland Dancing
Terrier and Lurcher competitions
Greyhound and pigeon racing
Falconry.
Clay Pigeon Shoot
Farming area
Cookery Demonstrations
Rare breeds display
Quadbikes
Fly Tying
Scurry Competition
Horse and Hounds
