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Glasgow Canal Coop presents 'Canal Quest'

Scottish Canals are participating in Glasgow Canal Quest, a community event taking place on Saturday 1 August along the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow as part of the celebrations surrounding the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow Canal Quest is a free, family-friendly event (organised by Glasgow Canal Coop) designed to encourage people to explore the canal corridor by foot, bike and boat while taking part in a range of activities and experiences. The event will run from 10:00am to 5:00pm, connecting locations along the canal between Pinkston Watersports Centre and Stockingfield Bridge. Visitors can take part in sports, cultural activities, community engagement opportunities, live performances and food experiences throughout the day. The event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the value of Glasgow's canals, engage potential new audiences and highlight the role Scottish Canals plays in supporting recreation, heritage, wellbeing and community development. Scottish Canals is operating two Family Friendly Heritage Boat Tours on the day (which are unfortunately all booked up). Our Heritage Manager, Chris O'Connell, will lead the trip and discuss the history of the canals - revealing the hidden stories from the network. Attendees will pass iconic sites like the Western Saw Mills, Ruchill Oil Works, Mackintosh Ruchill Church Hall, and the Maryhill Iron Works.

Sat 1 Aug11:00The Egg Shed(10.6mi)

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McKerlie Open Pairs

McKerlie Open Pairs? At Lochgilphead Bowling Club? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sat 15 Aug10:30Lochgilphead Bowling Club(12.3mi)

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Millennium Link 25th Anniversary Flotilla

Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Link. All skippers and boating communities are welcome to gather at Auchinstarry Marina, Kilsyth, for an evening event from 6pm, featuring a relaxed boater’s gathering with a barbecue and the opportunity to meet fellow boaters. On Sunday morning, the official anniversary flotilla will depart Auchinstarry Marina at 9am and travel along the Forth & Clyde Canal to The Falkirk Wheel, marking 25 years of the Millennium Link and recognising the communities who continue to care for and enjoy our waterways. All vessels are welcome, including trailer boats, and to support safe planning and smooth coordination, we ask that you register your vessel using the form provided.

Sat 29 AugThe Egg Shed(10.6mi)

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Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Art & Craft Market at Bute Yard

Come and find me at the Bute Yard Art & Craft Market — a friendly, lively gathering in the heart of Rothesay that has become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike. I'll be bringing a selection from my gift collection, all based on my original prints — including glass coasters, open edition giclée prints available mounted or in white box frames, and mounted limited edition giclée prints. A great opportunity to find something a little different and uniquely connected to this island. I'll also have information on my printmaking workshops, so if you've ever been curious about the process behind the work, come and have a chat! You can read more about them here And if you have time while you're on the island, you're very welcome to visit my studio — just drop me a call or email ahead to make sure I'm around. Can't make it this time? No problem — the studio is open to visitors throughout the year, so do get in touch and we'll find a date that works.

Sat 5 Sept10:00Carol Nunan - Printmaker(13.8mi)

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Festivals & Events

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Reflection exhibition 5th November 2026.

Thu 5 Nov14:00Snowdrop Argyll Ltd(12mi)

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Dance

Reboot Line Dance

This event is running from 3 September 2025 until 12 August 2026. It is next occurring on 22/07/2026 6:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul07:00Cove Burgh Hall(23.7mi)

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Community

Our Community Clearwater Group Meeting

This event is running from 28 February 2025 until 22 July 2026. It is next occurring on 22/07/2026 7:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul08:00Cove Burgh Hall(23.7mi)

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Happy Village

2026-07-22 11:00:00 Happy Viilage Group from 1:00 - 12:30.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Kilmelford & Kilninver Village Hall(27.4mi)

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Summer of Fun! Get creative with artist Jill Bryson

Looking for holiday fun with the kids? We’ve got you covered with another fantastic Summer of Fun here at Dunoon...

Wed 22 Jul13:00Dunoon Burgh Hall(19.9mi)

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Foodbank & Starter Packs Collection

Inverkip is putting on Foodbank & Starter Packs Collection and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Wed 22 Jul14:00Inverkip(21.6mi)

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Digital photography

Wednesdays 6pm-8pm*

Wed 22 Jul19:00Craigend Resource Centre(27.3mi)

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Sewing group

Wednesdays 6pm-8.30pm

Wed 22 Jul19:00Craigend Resource Centre(27.3mi)

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Integrating Planetary Shifts

1 hour Remote Energy Healing

Thu 23 JulElemental Beings Ltd(16.5mi)

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Every Thursday & Friday – Steak Frites Deal

Join Us For Our Famous Steak Frites Deal Available Every Thursday & Friday From 12pm. Book Now BOOK NOW ENQUIRE NOW

Thu 23 JulThe Wee Pub ( Elbow Room )(21.5mi)

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National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

One for the diary — National Vanilla Ice Cream Day at Jesalina's Italian Coffee House. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Thu 23 JulJesalina's Italian Coffee House(29.4mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Summer Yoga with Roni

This event is running from 9 July 2026 until 27 August 2026. It is next occurring on 23/07/2026 7:30 pm

Thu 23 Jul08:30Cove Burgh Hall(23.7mi)

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Church Angels Foodbank @ Port Glasgow URC

Church Angels Foodbank @ Port Glasgow URC is happening at Greenock West United Reformed Church. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Greenock West United Reformed Church(26mi)

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