This Weekend: It’s the Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular

  • Saturday 18th June, 6pm-8pm, St Ninians former opencast mine site, off Junction 4 of the M90
  • Sunday 19th June, 2pm-4pm
  • Site is signposted and accessed via the B914, west of the M90.

A stunning event to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and hosted by TV presenter, magician and comedian, Stephen Mulhern (pictured) is taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June at St Ninians, near the village of Kelty.

The Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular will be held in a newly constructed arena, located at the former mine site

The event is sponsored by Community Interest Company (CIC) National Pride UK, which jointly owns the site and is planning its future development

The event is being organised by local Events Manager, Michael Boyle and the former Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo impresario, Brigadier Sir Melville Jameson.

Performers include:

·         The Imps Motorcycle Display Team, the world’s foremost youth display team

·         Katie Robertson, the award-winning ‘Wheeled Piper’

·         Massed pipes and drums from Scottish schools

·         Massed military bands

·         The musical skills of the massed army cadet force brass bands

·         Highland dancing displays and other dancers

·         The world-famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Stephen Mulhern, hosting the event, said: “I am incredibly excited to be hosting this amazing event. Bringing together a fabulous line-up of young talented performers on what was a former coal mining site is truly awe-inspiring.

“This will be a truly inspiring spectacular event.”

Irene Bisset, Chair of National Pride UK, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring this spectacular event to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. It brings together an incredible range of some of Scotland’s top performers in the stunning setting of St Ninians, showcasing the amazing skills of our young people.

“The local communities are coming together to show great support for what we are sure will be a fantastic celebration and a brilliant event for all the family to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming everyone onto St Ninians and having a great weekend of fun.

“Those attending this extravaganza are in for a real treat.”

For further information:  https://platinumjubileeyouthspectacular.co.uk/