• The annual Bridge of Allan Highland Games on 8 August

• Knit Camp, University of Stirling, from 9-14 August

Devotees of Scottish sports and the fine old craft of knitting have an opportunity to combine both activities if they get there by Sunday 8th August.

Stirling is located at the start of the Highlands in Central Scotland, with Glasgow and Edinburgh both equidistant, about an hour’s drive away

The annual Bridge of Allan Highland Games will take place on Sunday, the day before Knit Camp starts.  For more details of the Games, click here.

The following day, on Monday 9th August, Knit Camp starts at the University of Stirling. There is still plenty of single accommodation available, and you can register here.

Historical Stirling Bridge, Scotland

Knit Camp Classes August 10-14

The final timetable, showing the location of classes, is available to download on our website.

Marketplace

You may want to start planning now which booths you intend to hit and when. Details here.

Goody bags!

There are some amazing goodies for those attending Ravelry Weekend (goody bags are only available to folks buying their entrance tickets in advance).  Your bags may contain products from the following companies:

Inside Crochet special edition, free yarn from Jamieson and Smith, Opal mini sock yarn balls (from Viridian), Colourmart, Cygnet Yarns, King Cole Yarns,  Designer Yarns (including Debbie Bliss, Louisa Harding & Araucania), Debbie Stoller‘s new yarn line, Stitch Nation, Hypoallergenic hand cream from Dermaguard, Recycled needles from Blacker Designs and needles from Rico Designs.

There are also free patterns from Schoolhouse Press and Debbie Stoller, including patterns from her new book.

The Knit Camp organisers say it might not be one of the hottest weeks in Stirling with daylight temperatures likely to be around 20 degrees celsius (65 degrees fahrenheit) but evenings are likely to be quite cool.

Keep an eye on the weather here.

It would be wise to take a lightweight waterproof jacket and a cardigan, sweater or shawl for the evenings – the more ornately patterned, the better.

For other activities while you’re up Stirling way, see Visit Scotland.