Craft Fairs In Scotland

[Feanor]

Hi there, i'm Feanor, first time user of this particular forum. I'm 22, and a student, so my craft "habit" is restricted to what i get for birthdays and christmas!

I'm from scotland and i think we don't get enough craft fairs in scotland. We do get a huge one once a year in Glasgow, which is fab, but i really want more!

Is anyone else here from scotland, and do you know of any "underground" or local craft fairs that i don't know about!

Also, i feel like the only one in scotland who likes crafts, so would love some crafty buddies to discuss stuff with!

thanks, feanor

[phoenix]

For a list of the best of scottish craft fairs check out the "fair" section of my web site http://www.phoenixac.4t.com
keep well
Phoenix

[redgemini1982]

I know how you feel Feanor, for awhile I thought I was the only one in Scotland who cared about whether or not we get any craft fairs. We simply don't get enough of them up here - England gets them all.

[0103media]

I know how you feel Feanor, for awhile I thought I was the only one in Scotland who cared about whether or not we get any craft fairs. We simply don't get enough of them up here - England gets them all.

lol...

I'm sure we will find some for you...

[Barci9999]

This annual event takes place at Kilsyth International Carnival in mid August - this year on Sunday 14th from midday to early evening, in the superb setting of the Colzium Estate between Glasgow and Stirling. Details at .

Its an open air multi-cultural event, attracting around 5,000 people, so bring a gazebo or tent, and the fee is modest, at £25, payable in advance to the organisers. (http://www.kic.me.uk)

[Fran]

Hi

I've just came across this forum and noticed your request. I'm in Dumfries and it's a haven for crafters from all walks of life. At the moment I'm doing around 60 days worth of craft events this year ranging from the local village halls to the major events like The Royal Highland Show, each have good and bad points, it's all trial and error finding events that suit you and your timetable and the distance you are willing to travel, I'll do a 2 hour drive one way if it's a good event.

You mention there is a big event in Glasgow each year, is that the Glasgow Show? (now being held at Glasgow Green this year) There is also the World Pipeband Championships held at the Glasgow Green each year that has a craft tent 2 weeks before the Glasgow Show. The Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow also has regular craft events throughout the year. There is the Garden Festival in Uddingston early June, contact is the Lanarkshire District Council.

Where abouts in Scotand are you, perhaps I could help more! and beleive me when I say you are NOT alone.

Fran

[baines]

I used to organize some craft fairs in Scotland with a few other craft workers, because of similar problems.

Also there were two really good ones I used to attend in Bearsden and Milngavie. + The bearsden mother and toddlers group does an annual one in the evening for a few hours sometime around now and nov. It was really good. I had people queuing up to buy my jewellery and took as much in a few hours as I did all day at other shows.

Let me know how you get on