Food & drink

CAMRA's (The Campaign for Real Ale) most northerly annual festival is now in its 27th year and offers the chance to sample from over 100 cask ales selected from throughout the UK, real ciders and perries and a selection of continental bottled beers.

Annual festival of maritime heritage, including the star of the show, the Smokie Trail – around 70 stalls packed with fresh seafood along Arbroath harbour.

Waterperry Gardens' Apple Weekend has been extended this year to allow even more visitors to enjoy the popular event and celebrate the native fruit. The event gives visitors the chance to view up to 50 varieties of apple, with many of them also available to taste. There are also around 15 different varieties of Waterperry…

It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.

To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.

Over 220 real ales, ciders and perries accompany the races, which include The Betfred Challenge Cup, as well as The Grosvenor Casinos Cumberland Lodge Stakes, The John Guest Bengough Stakes and The BMW Cornwallis Stakes.

Over 220 real ales, ciders and perries accompany the races, which include the Listed Ascot Underwriting Noel Murless Stakes.

The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and fun run for adults, to a food market and picnic day, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over…

Enjoy afternoon tea, Victorian style. Includes sandwiches and freshly-made cakes and scones.

Enjoy traditional afternoon tea on the 14.05 steam train from Bo’ness to Manuel. Tuck into sandwiches, cake and scones, washed down with tea or coffee.

While the Suffragettes have a huge place in history, there are also other women who made waves in the social and political realms. This event commemorates the radical work and lives of Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Priscilla Bright McLaren, Eliza Wigham and Jane Smeal – four Edinburgh Quaker women who fought against slavery in…

Come and taste ales to your heart's delight, including five thirds of cask ale.

The show promises a perfect night of interactive comedy as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have.

Afternoon tea on the terrace over looking Ralph Dutton's stunning landscape. Including sparkling wine, specially prepared finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and more.

Join us at one of our most popular events and celebrate the English apple and orchards in our beautiful gardens.

Ardbog whisky presents its latest release for your tastebuds to get acquainted with, plus lots of other fun activities.

A tour of the castle and its art collection, followed by cheese and wine. Booking is essential.

Stalls for local food and drink suppliers and cooking demonstrations.

Babu Bombay Street Kitchen picks itself up from its regular city centre location and plunks itself right on down to in south side to serve up its chapati, roti wraps and curries for one night only.

The folks at the Balvenie are carting their single malt around the country to give the good people a taste, with Dr Andrew Forrester on hand to compare notes. RSVP via email.

Located on Bargoed High Street with craft and charity stalls, street entertainers and, of course, Santa's Grotto.