MILNGAVIE WEEK WHAT’S ON 2026
ON ALL WEEK
Flash Fiction Essay Writing Competition
The winning entry, written by a Douglas Academy pupil, will be printed in the Milngavie & Bearsden Herald during Milngavie Week.
Theme: “Milngavie – past, present, future”
Primary Six Art Exhibition
All Primary Six pupils in Milngavie schools will have their artwork displayed in shop windows throughout the precinct during Milngavie Week.
Theme: “What makes Milngavie special?”
Photography Competition
Free Entry
Venue: Finalists displayed in Tesco; winners shown on precinct notice boards.
Run by Milngavie and Bearsden Camera Club and open to all ages. Entries could be taken on a mobile phone or camera. Cash prizes awarded, including a junior category.
Spot the Error Trail
Free Entry
A family‑friendly detective challenge: find the errors hidden in 20 shop windows around Milngavie.
Entry Forms: Available from Ruby Red and Elba Gallery.
Return Deadline: 19th June.
Correct entries will be entered into a prize draw for two £20 vouchers.
SATURDAY 6 JUNE - CLASSIC CAR SHOW
All Day / Multi‑hour
- 10:00–17:00 — Classic Car Show
Milngavie Precinct
- 10:00–17:00 — MCDT Gazebo (Cornhole, toy adoption)
Precinct
- 10:00–16:00 — Duck Race stall
Precinct (race launch 15:00 at Gavin’s Mill)
- 10:00–16:00 — First Responder CPR & Defib Demo
Precinct
- 10:00–16:00 — Friendship House open
17 Park Road
- 10:00–16:00 — Milngavie in Bloom Plant Stall
Precinct
- 10:00–16:00 — Men’s Shed Stall
Precinct
- 10:00–17:00 — Milngavie Art Club Exhibition
Lillie Art Gallery
- 10:00–17:00 — “Out of the Margins” Exhibition
Lillie Art Gallery (talk at 11:00, booking required)
Morning
- 10:00–14:00 — Music Day (Haydock students)
St Andrew’s Church
- 10:00–10:30 — Bookbugs in the Park
Precinct Playpark
- 10:40–11:10 — Gymboree (6m–4y)
16 Main Street
- 11:30–12:00 — Gymboree (babies)
16 Main Street
- 10:00–16:00 — Basketry Workshop (£65)
Gavin’s Mill
- 12:00–12:45 — Robot Car Racing
Library
Afternoon
- 14:00 — Bobby Dean’s Big Band
Charlie’s Loft
- 14:00–16:00 — Milngavie Art Club music & refreshments
Lillie Art Gallery
- 14:00–16:00 — Music Day “Come & Try”
St Andrew’s Church
- 14:00–15:00 — Jo Jingles (under 5s)
St Joseph’s Hall
Evening
- 20:00 — Duran Duran Tribute (18+)
Charlie’s Loft
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SUNDAY 7 JUNE
Early
- 07:00–12:00 — Car Boot Sale
Tesco lower car park
Morning
- 10:00–10:30 — Bookbug
Library
- 10:00–14:00 — Beat the Chess Champion
Precinct
- 10:30–11:30 — Maisie Chan Kids Event
Daydreams Bookshop
- 11:00 — Milngavie Trail Race (8.5 miles)
Scout Hall → WHW → Mugdock → Craigallion
Midday / Afternoon
- 11:00–13:00 — Kids’ Treasure Hunt
Precinct
- 12:00–16:00 — Fair Trade Festival
Gavin’s Mill
- 13:00 — Blues Jam
Charlie’s Loft
- 15:00–17:00 — Music at Mugdock
Mugdock Theatre
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MONDAY 8 JUNE
- 12:00–12:45 — Writing Workshop
Library
- 13:00–16:00 — Senior Citizens’ Bus Trip
From Waitrose
- 13:00–13:45 — Writing Workshop (session 2)
Library
- 18:00–19:00 — Evening with Alan Gall (crime)
Library
- 18:30–19:30 — Scots Language Event
Daydreams Bookshop
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TUESDAY 9 JUNE
Morning / Afternoon
- 10:30–12:30 — Digital Drop‑In
Library
- 13:15–15:00 — Audiobook Walk
Library
- 14:00–14:30 — Bookbug
Library
- 15:30–16:15 — Minecraft (8+)
Library
- 16:30–17:15 — Minecraft (8+)
Library
- 17:15–18:00 — Minecraft Creators (12+)
Library
Evening
- 18:00–19:00 — Crime Writing Talk (Allan Martin)
Library
- 18:30–19:30 — Pond Dip
CE Centre pond
- 18:30–21:00 — Stitch Summer Workshop
St Joseph’s Hall
- 19:00–21:00 — Tatreez Embroidery (£35)
Gavin’s Mill
- 19:15–20:30 — Kingsley Ukpan performance (£8)
Gavin’s Mill
- 19:00–19:45 — BMAC Martial Arts (kids 6+)
Town Hall
- 20:00–21:00 — BMAC Martial Arts (adults)
Town Hall
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WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE
Morning
- 09:55–12:30 — Ramblers Walk
Meet at Library
- 10:00–11:30 — Milngavie in Bloom Taster
Precinct
- 10:30–12:30 — Family History Clinic
Library
- 10:30–12:30 — Craft & a Cuppa
Library
Afternoon
- 14:00–16:00 — Parliamo Italiano
Library
- 14:00 & 19:00 — Floral Tours
Meet at Fraser Centre
Evening
- 18:00–19:00 — Mountain Photography Talk
Library
- 18:30 — Dog Show
CE Centre
- 19:00–21:00 — Tatreez Workshop
Gavin’s Mill
- 19:30 — Noir at the Bar (crime authors)
Charlie’s Loft
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THURSDAY 11 JUNE
- 11:00–13:00 — Board & Brew (games)
Library
- 14:00–15:00 — Circle Dancing
Precinct / St Andrew’s if wet
- 14:00–15:30 — Knit & Natter
Library
- 17:00 — World Cup Opening + Mexico v South Africa
Fullbacks Sports Bar
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FRIDAY 12 JUNE
Morning
- 10:30–12:00 — All About Apps (Digital Skills)
Milngavie Library
Learn how to use useful everyday apps with friendly guidance.
Afternoon
- 14:00–15:00 — Short Story Talk / Author Event
Milngavie Library
A relaxed literary session with readings and discussion.
Evening
- 18:00–20:00 — Cocktail Masterclass
Local venue (usually Charlie’s Loft or a bar partner)
Hands‑on cocktail making with tasting.
- 18:00–21:00 — 9‑a‑side Football Festival
Local pitches (usually West of Scotland FC)
Community teams, mixed ages, friendly competition.
- 19:30 — Jazz Supper Night
Gavin’s Mill or Charlie’s Loft (varies by year)
Live jazz with food — always sells out early.
- 19:00–21:00 — Electronic Music Course / Workshop
Milngavie Library or community venue
Learn the basics of digital music creation.
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SATURDAY 13 JUNE — HIGHLAND GAMES & OTHER EVENTS
All Day
- 09:00–17:00 — Highland Dancing
- 11:00–15:00 — Football Tournament
- 13:00–17:00 — Wrestling
- 13:00–17:00 — Gents Heavies
Key Times
- 11:00 — Ladies Heavies
- 12:45 — Opening Ceremony
- 13:30 — Haggis Hurling U10
- 13:45 — Haggis Hurling Adults Qualifying
- 14:00 — Pipe Band
- 14:15 — Highland Dancing Demo
- 14:30 — Kids Tug of War
- 14:30 — Arm Wrestling
- 15:00 — Adults Tug of War
- 15:00 — Pipe Band
- 15:15 — Haggis Hurling U16
- 16:00 — World Haggis Hurling Championship
OTHER EVENTS
- 11:00–13:00 — Adult Crafternoon: Silk Painting Library
- 13:00 - Broadway Musical Brunch — Charlie’s Loft
- 13:30 - 15:30 - Bearsden Fiddlers — Gavin’s Mill Courtyard
- 14:00 - 15:00 - Family Quiz Afternoon — Library
- 20:00 - Scotland v Haiti World Cup— Charlie’s Loft / Fullbacks
SUNDAY 14 JUNE — FINAL DAY
- 11:00 - Celebrate the Heart of Milngavie — St Paul’s Church
- 12:00 - 5K and a Slice — Fullbacks Sports Bar
- 19:00 - Summer Praise — St Paul’s Church