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Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
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A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes.
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7 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Annick Valley Outdoor Festival
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Annual walking festival throughout the beautiful Annick Valley countryside with a mix of guided walks and family events. The event ties in with the region's Doors Open Day, giving visitors and locals alike the opportunity explore Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop inside and out.
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1 Sep–2 Sep Times vary Various venues
Arches LIVE
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A vibrant programme of new and experimental dance, visual art and theatre events that takes over the myriad nooks and crannies of the Arches. 2011 featured Stef Smith's Jamais Vu, Ross MacKay’s The Medium and a collaboration between Cara Berger and the Flatrate Theatre Company based around the book of Genesis.
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17 Sep–29 Sep Times vary The Arches, Glasgow
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
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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. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all.
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29 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Bught Park, Inverness
Black Isle Words
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In the cosy setting of the Old Brewery, this festival places an emphasis on local writers and an informal environment. Events include a ceilidh without dance, where authors are encouraged to freely improvise and collaborate together, as well as a number of literary workshops.
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7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary The Old Brewery, Cromarty
Blas Festival
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Attracting thousands of festival-goers for its authenticity, the Blas festival celebrates the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland, with international, national and local performers in venues across the region. The festival, which includes a school and community programme, delivers up to 80 events, while also giving opportunities for young musicians and communities in remote areas to experience live music.
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7 Sep–15 Sep Times vary Highlands, The Highlands
Bloody Scotland
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Scotland's first festival dedicated to crime fiction has picked a good time to start – 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story, the 35th anniversary of William McIlvanney’s Laidlaw (generally reckoned to be the start of Tartan Noir), and the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Ian Rankin’s Rebus novels. More than 40 crime writers will be attending the festival to share their views on the genre.
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14 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Stirling, Stirling
Bootstock
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The Bootstock Association started this festival to fund projects to help disadvantaged children in Nepal. As well as live music, there are a number of family activities including a raffle, sports and games. Arts and crafts from Nepal will be on sale.
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1 Sep 2pm Resolis Memorial Hall, Dingwall
Braemar Gathering
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A high-profile highland games event – it is often attended by members of the royal family as well as spectators from around the world – the Braemar Gathering features caber tossing, highland dancing, running on the track and the hill, tug of war and both solo and ensemble piping.
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1 Sep 9.30am Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar
British Science Festival
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The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike.
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4 Sep–9 Sep Times vary Various venues, Aberdeen
Bute Linedance Festival
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The 21st annual line dance festival on Bute, offering the chance to dance to country, blues, Irish and Latin tunes from bands like Calico and Magill. The weekend is open to all dancers, no matter what level of expertise.
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21 Sep–23 Sep Times vary Isle of Bute, Isle Of Bute
Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
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Scotland's largest rural jazz and blues festival features more than 50 live performances, from open mic sessions to headline sessions in the Theatre Yurt and the afternoon Jazz Cruise on Loch Katrine. Highlights from 2011 included Russia's Pervoe Solnce, America's Kent Duchaine and Scotland's own Sound of Seventeen Big Band.
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28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Callander
Ceol Cholasa
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With a population of only 120, the island of Colonsay is one of the most secluded areas in Scotland, so it makes sense that it should be the setting for an extremely intimate folk festival. Artists who have performed here in the past include Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Karine Polwart, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Roddy Woomble and Heidi Talbot.
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13 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Colonsay, Isle of Colonsay
Doors Open Days
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A chance to look inside over 900 of the most interesting and significant pieces of architecture around Scotland, completely free of charge. Previous highlights have included Hampden Park, a Red Road community flat (now demolished), Donaldson’s College in Edinburgh (now private residences) and Edinburgh University’s Anatomy Lecture Theatre.
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1 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Scotland
The Doric Festival
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Community-organised festival held in the north-east of Scotland, celebrating the area's Doric traditions and heritage. Storytelling, song, drama and musical concerts and recitals form the backbone of the events programme, with the sustenance of the Doric language supported through prose, poetry and drama-writing competitions.
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28 Sep–14 Oct Times vary Various venues
Douglasdale Folk Festival
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Small-scale festival celebrating all varieties of acoustic music, with a competition for up and coming artists (winners get a guaranteed slot on the main stage in 2013). There are also workshops in various instruments and more intimate pub sessions. The 2012 line-up includes the Tannahill Weavers, Pilgrim's Way, Heather Young and 2011 Open Stage winners The Daddy Naggins and Gordon Neil.
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14 Sep–16 Sep Times vary Douglas, Douglas
Dunbar Traditional Music Festival
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As it approaches its silver anniversary, the DTMF has a back catalogue filled with some of Scotland's best loved music names, including Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, Sandy Legget and Ian Davidson. A range of trad music to suit most tastes, with a family concert on Sunday afternoon and workshops for all ages.
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28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Dunbar, Various venues, Dunbar
Dundee Flower and Food Festival
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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.
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31 Aug–2 Sep Times vary Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
Dundee Rotary Oktoberfest
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Throughout the long weekend a host of live bands provide a soundtrack to the main event: 30 real ales and ten continental biers, which are housed in the atmospheric surrounds of Dundee's Discovery Quay.
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28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary Discovery Quay, Dundee
Edinburgh Art Festival
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A celebration of visual art across the capital, with exhibitions, artist talks, special events, tours and live music. EAF encompasses the full spectrum of the visual arts world, from repurposed warehouses and historic masterpieces to the best cutting edge work. Its programme of commissions shows the best of contemporary Scottish art in unexpected places.
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2 Aug–2 Sep Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival
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Bringing world-class arts to the capital since 1947, the EIF sets the standard for classical concerts, opera, dance and theatre, with performers this year drawn from Australia, America, Russia, Japan, Europe and the Middle East. Already announced for 2012 are two innovative adaptations of Shakespeare: TR Warszawa’s 2007: Macbeth and Dmitry Krymov’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As You Like It). And in Britain's Olypmic summer Edinburgh’s iconic mountain, Arthur’s Seat, is to be spectacularly…
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9 Aug–2 Sep Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Mela
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A celebration of international diversity, this year themed around Asian and world dance. Now in its 17th year, the Mela has become an integral part of Edinburgh's Festivals programme, and a bit of colourful sunshine on Leith.
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31 Aug–2 Sep Times vary Leith Links, Edinburgh
Flavour Fortnight
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A foodie festival celebrating the best locally-produced edibles from Dumfries and Galloway and beyond. Popular events from 2011 included a wild food forage around an art gallery in The Art of Fungi, My Big Fat Greek Mezze made with a huge array of local food, the collaborative Lochinch Castle Food Festival, a jazz jamming session in a jam producers' cafe called Jam & Jazz and a gourmet quiz dining event titled Proof is in the Palate. A mouth-watering selection.
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25 Aug–9 Sep Times vary Various Venues
Glasgow Beer Week
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Zythophiles unite at Glasgow's second beer week which promises dinners, tastings, demonstrations and pub crawls, all aimed at providing a mix of education and enjoyment. Over the course of a week there are events at breweries, pubs and restaurants as well as some special surprises.
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7 Sep–14 Sep Times vary Various venues, Glasgow

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