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Here you will find details of any events taking place in the local area. May 2010 A great family day out, The Drymen Show will be packed with exciting entertainment including the Chariots of Fire Display Team, all kinds of animals on show, sheep shearing, show jumping, funfair and lots of stalls. Please click on link for further information. June 2010 Gargunnock Farmers Show- The Gargunnock Agricultural Show was first held in 1794 – two years before the death of Robert Burns. It has a great family atmosphere - something you don't get in larger shows. Get up close to all sorts of farm animals and the kids can enter the races in the main ring (everyone is guaranteed a prize). July 2010 The Highland Games - Callander - This is another great day out for all the family. One of the many highlights of these games is The Police Dog Competition which is getting the reputation of being the biggest and best throughout the UK. And not forgetting Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Tossing The Caber, Wrestling, stalls and many more exciting events. Please click on link for further information. The Stirling Highland Games celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. There will be a number of new events to mark this occasion. August 2010 Stirling Castle Esplanade 7.15-8.15pm Come and enjoy a short half hour display of Highland Dancing provided by a local dancing school and piper. This is followed by a stirring half hour performance by a local pipe band playing traditional jigs, reels and strathspeys. FREE ADMISSION (Voluntary Donations) Bridge of Allan Highland Games - Bridge of Allan, near Stirling, hosts its annual games every August. Clansmen gather to compete in various strength-testing events, known as the "heavy" sports, while the Scottish dancing and piping competitions are more genteel.
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Places to Visit Blairdrummond Safari Park: This is just a 10 minute drive from Arnbeg Cottage |