August is an exciting month in Scotland with the Edinburgh Festivals taking over the Capital. However, Edinburgh is not the only place to be.
If you're looking to escape the Capital, don't fret - there's plenty on across the country to get you out and about.
Remember, when planning an evening out, get the train in.
Grease - King's Theatre, Glasgow
The much-loved tale of Danny and Sandy, and how their summer romance is rekindled when they both find themselves in senior year at Rydell High. This acclaimed production originated in Leicester Curve and is directed by its artistic director, Nikolai Foster.
Date: Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 August 2019
Time: Times vary
Closest station: Charing Cross
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Children's Classic Concerts: Peter and the Wolf and other stories - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Prokofiev’s fairy tale and a host of other stories are brought to life by the Essential Orchestra and narrated by Scottish actor Ryan Ferrie. There’s a chance to meet the musicians afterwards and try out their instruments for yourself. Recommended kids age is 4—12 years.
Date: Saturday 31 August 2019
Time: 13:00
Closest station: Glasgow Queen Street
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Mars Odyssey - Dundee Science Centre
A family-friendly interactive experience in which you can learn about the plans to travel to Mars, the dangers of the journey, and the challenges we would have to overcome in order to live there: can you grow potatoes, for example? Perfect for anyone interested in space and the stars.
Dates: Saturday 10 - Saturday 31 August 2019
Times: Times vary
Closest station: Dundee
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Alba Real Ale Festival - Royal Tay Yacht Club
A beer festival with over 40 real ales, ciders and lagers from microbreweries all over Scotland, and live music from local performers.
Date: Friday 23 - Sunday 25 August 2019
Time: Times vary
Closest station: Broughty Ferry
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Sruighlea Stirling Summer Festival - Various venues, Stirling
Sruighlea is the Gaelic name for Stirling, and this festival offers a wide range of ways to relax on a Saturday in summer. There’s food and drink, highland games, circus performances and loads of live music, headlined by Dougie MacLean at 21:00.
Date: Saturday 17 August 2019
Time: 10:30 - 22:00
Closest stations: Stirling
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Frankie Boyle: Full Power - His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Frankie Boyle is on the road for the first time in over a decade, in a show which is being filmed (so if you don’t want to be filmed, don’t go.) Expect the always outspoken comic to share his views with his usual force and wit.
Date: Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 August 2019
Time: 19:30
Closest stations: Aberdeen
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