Before 5pm, Festival

Live music, dance, art, kid's entertainment, stalls and food.

Food and drink from the Highlands and Moray with producers exhibiting their wares, chefs giving demonstrations and plenty to try and buy. All proceeds go to the Archie Foundation.

A charity event run by the local Round Table, 2013 offers over 40 real ales from 8 Scottish breweries and musical accompaniment in the form of unplugged sets.

An unusual music festival split between London and Glasgow and featuring new live music acts, DJs and visual artists, in which one ticket gives access to several venues and over 100 performances. This year's line-up so far features local heroes We Were Promised Jetpacks and Fatherson, plus the hip Mac Demarco…

In operation since 1990, the Loch Fyne Food Fair celebrates the best local produce Scotland has to offer. Alongside Loch Fyne Oysters own seafood stands, the event features live music throughout both days, a craft tent and a dedicated children’s area hosting a whole range of exciting activities.

Now in its tenth year, this favourite of the music festival scene is back with a carnival-themed birthday celebration. As well as the music expect a family-friendly atmosphere, theatre and spoken word events, ceilidhs, arts and crafts workshops and fancy dress. Line-up for 2013 includes Twin Atlantic, James, The Straits…

A one-day celebration of homeland food and drink, craft, design and live music. You can nibble your way around the food fair, with samples of regional produce from Galloway Fudge to Arbroath Smokies. The craft fair sells a range of products from handmade cards to woodcarvings, while there's live music throughout the day.

A one-day food and drink festival which allows visitors to discover and sample the wide range of quality produce available in the Grampian region. This year's celebrity chefs in residence are Nick Nairn and Simon Rimmer.

New dance music/clubs/electronica festival featuring DJs/acts from Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Mulletover, Creche and more.

Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events.

A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. For those who'd rather not work up a sweat there's the Event Village at the finish line with a food and drink fair.

One of Europe's oldest festivals, this annual eight day celebration features over 300 dancers, musicians, singers and craftsmen promoting their artistic work. In addition to the main concert programme there are street performances, dance and music workshops and a children's club.

Scotland's longest running dance event is held on the first Saturday in June every year and brings together 10,000 clubbers with superstar DJs. Featuring Laidback Luke, Dimitri Vegas, Sandro Silva, Bingo Players, John Callaghan, George Bowie and many more.

Cycle aficionados of all stripes will find something to grind their gears at this third annual festival of all things bike: from vintage to modern specimens to demonstrations and races, along with a 'cyclejumble' sale, trade stalls and club stands.

A delicious staple in the Dundee calendar, with food and drink tastings, chef demonstrations, live music and competitions including the World Jampionships. Once they've had enough to eat, shows and face-painting are on hand to entertain the kids. Special guests announced nearer the time, but last year there were…

A day of fun ending with the switching on of the Christmas lights. Other highlights include music, a parade, a funfair and a visit from Santa.

EatBute celebrates fresh, seasonal and locally produced food from the island of Bute as well as neighbouring Argyll, Arran and Ayrshire. It takes place alongside the stylish visitors' centre for Mount Stuart – a Victorian-Gothic house set in 300 acres of beautiful woodland and coastal gardens – and hosts a food and craft…

It's a day of meat and music goodness as Grillstock takes over Manchester. Barbecue cooking competitions, rib eating challenges and barbecuing lessons are complemented by a varied roster of musical acts, including funk/jazz/hip hop melders Riots Jazz, country band the Good Intentions and local act Honeyfeet.