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Your chance to see the Red Arrows near Glasgow this summer

Your chance to see the Red Arrows near Glasgow this summer

Glasgow Times12-05-2025
The International Ayr Show - Festival of Light has announced its program and it includes the beloved planes, thought of as one of the world's premier aerobatic display teams.
The seaside town will host the unique event Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, 2025, at Ayr's Low Green.
According to South Ayrshire Council's website said the progam "will feature impressive and daring flying display programmes on the Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
"The event's Festival Village will also return, jam-packed with a fantastic range of family entertainment to suit all interests."
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South Ayrshire Council's portfolio holder for Tourism, Culture and Rural Affairs, Councillor Alec Clark, said: "Following another hugely successful festival this year, it's wonderful to be able to confirm the dates for the 2025 airshow.
"Once again, September's event attracted in excess of 250,000 people over both days of the festival, and we're delighted to have received extremely positive feedback about the improvements we made on the previous year and the event as a whole.
"So, my message is, get ready for the next one and save the date!"
The Red Arrows are also coming to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland's capital for a flypast.
The event will take place on August 9, 2025.
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