SAOR ALBA 1314

                The 12th Lomond folk festival


This is not what I would usually Blog about,but its my local Folk Festival. This weekend is The Lomond Folk Festival 29th-31st July. So if you have nothing planned why dont you visit the lovely village of Balloch home of the Festival.


If you wish to visit for the whole weekend the campsite opens @ 3pm on Friday you cant turn up on Friday & Book in or you wish to bring the caravan or camper-van you need to reserve & book on the official web site{ by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page}




Friday Night Festival Marquee- Helensburgh & District Pipe Band, Yuptae, The O'Cajunals & Scheihallion All Starts @ 7pm.Tickets £8 [£7] concession


Saturday- & Sunday-Free stage on festival site 12-6pm With some up & coming talent local,national & International acts,BAR, food vendors,free children's celidh,children funfair,craft fair.free street entertainment including Strathleven Artizan's  & folk sessions in the pubs & hotels, Clann am Drumma will also be preforming on both Sat & Sun  @ 3:30pm Lomond Shores,@ 5pm Tourist Information,Balloch @ 6:30pm at the Festival Site.


Saturday Night Festival Marquee- Diamh [Da-eve],Members of Babelfish{with Ali Hutton}. Alan Reid & Dave Van Sante @ 7pm Tickets-£10 [£9] concession


Sunday Night Festival Marquee- Lyra Celtica, Hell For Leather, OrestaGargaro @ 7pm Tickets-£8 [£7] concession.


So if you fancy having some fun this weekend Balloch is the place to be. FIND OUT MORE AT http://www.lomondfolkfestival.com


                         ONE SCOTLAND, OUR SCOTLAND
                            ALBA GU BRATH, SAOR ALBA