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.

The mountainous Abruzzo region has less than half the vineyard land of Tuscany, and yet it produces nearly twice as much wine, thanks to the dry Adriatic breezes that blow in from the East. The most famous wine of the region is Montepulciano, but here's a chance to try some others.

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

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.

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…

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

Come along for a special tasting and talk, with amazing facts and incredible stories.

Find out information about courses running throughout the Summer Term and New Courses starting in September 2013.

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.

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.

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…

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

High Queen Asparagus rules this fest, which – in addition to many asparagus-themed activities and demonstrations – includes a varied line-up of musical talent for the whole family, an array of traders and stalls and a youth activity zone.

Stalls for local food and drink suppliers and cooking demonstrations.

Traditional Ghanaian cuisine, with an opportunity to taste everything on the menu.

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.

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.