Charity

A fun day out to raise money for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation with a Teddy Toddle, fairground attractions and the chance to meet some of your favourite telly and movie stars.

Rewind to the 70s special raising funds in aid of the National Autistic Society.

Beat cancer with beats. Music from The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels alongside a special guest.

Teams of between two and six can take on the Yomp – that is, one of either 22, 36.5 or 52 miles to be undertaken in just 24 hours. Along the way there's a pasta party (to keep energy up) and mid walk fireworks, plus a well-deserved massage and slap up meal at the finish line. The event is to raise money for The Soldiers…

A load of comedians, including Billy Kirkwood, How Do I Get Up There and Mark Nelson, give up their time to help raise money for Scotland's leading dementia charity.

Climb Ben Nevis and raise money for Yorkhill Family House, Glasgow. All transport, meals and accommodation provided.

Walk all 4406 feet of Britain's highest mountain in aid of Scottish Epilepsy.

A 5km fun run with charity partners available for those wishing to raise sponsorship for a good cause.

Bust out your tux and put some diamonds in your ears for this James Bond-themed dinner dance and fundraiser for Scotia Aid – Sierra Leone.

The Palace's State Rooms play host to this year's Christmas fair, in aid of Cancer Research UK. There's plenty to browse, including a range of cards, gifts, decorations and food to get your Christmas shopping off to a good start.

The 11th sponsored cycle organised by the University of Glasgow to promote this fun and healthy activity and raise essential funds for leukaemia research. Families and riders of all abilities are welcome and you can chose between a 13 and a 26 mile route, both starting and finishing in Kelvingrove Park.

A night of old skool dancing to indie, soul, and disco tunes raising funds for children's education and health care in Tanzania.

For those who like their punk rock to do a service, DIY Together offers an all-day, weekend-long charity gig in support of Rowans Hospice. Bands can talk to the organisers to sign up for an acoustic slot, as they're putting on bands until time runs out. Confirmed acts include Dogtown Rebels, Night of Treason, Matt Black…

Danceaid, with performers from Britain's Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance, team up with local company Kidz Got Swagga for a show in support of the charity, which introduces disadvantaged children to the power and energy of dance.

The Dundee Cyclathon 2013, a cycle run around Dundee's Green Circular Route, will take place on Sun 15 Sep 2013. It starts and finishes at Camperdown Park.

Criss-cross your way across the city as an individual rider or as part of a team, and check out the sites of the city all bathed in glorious moonlight. It's a 50-mile course, starting at Holyrood Palace, heading out to Musselburgh, and looping back to Holyrood via the Royal Mile. Ride for the charity of your choice.

A night of comedy compered by Robin Ince and featuring Lee Mack, Francesca Martinez, Milton Jones, Boothby Graffoe and Lloyd Langford. In aid of Enrych, a charity for people enabling people with physical disabilities to live a full and active life.

Fans of Morrissey and the Smiths can get together and revel in their mutual adoration at the first annual Mozarmy meet-up. Terry Christian and guest DJs play tracks from the back catalogue and there's appearances from Craig Gannon, Jonny Bridgwood and Andrew Paresi. Booking is essential.