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The 78, 14 Kelvinhaugh Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
Sundays 9.00–12am	Stuart Brown Trio Highly promising young trio led by this innovative drummer.

Abbey House, Kirk Street, Culross
Date	Event
Sundays 2.00–4.00	Culross Music and Arts Festival: Sunday Afternoon Concerts A series of Sunday afternoon concerts, including jazz and brass performances.
1 Aug–3 Aug Fri 7.30–10.30; Sat 4.00–7.00; Sun 12.00–5.00	Culross Music and Arts Festival Three days packed with everything from drama and comedy to opera and blues. Lights out By Nine will perform on the Friday, with support from The…
2 Aug 4.00	Scottish Opera: Madama Butterfly Puccini's famous tale of Cio-Cio San and her abandonment by her dashing American husband has become one of the most performed operas of all time.
16 Aug 1.00–4.00	Culross & Torryburn Summer Fete Children's corner, crafts, home baking and produce with teas served on terrace. Transport from Low Causeway to fete.

ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am	Love Music Soul, rock'n'roll, indie and electro with Gerry Lyons (Teenage Fanclub) and David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch).
1 Sep 7.30	Serj Tankian Over-14s show. The former frontman of System of a Down embarks on his first solo headline tour.

ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
Sundays 11.00–3.00am	Distortion Emo, screamo and metal with DJ Muppet.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am	Rubbermensch and Kaleidoscope A night for indie lovers. Andy Wilson is in charge, and Paul Needles plays vintage punk and rock'n'roll in the Polar Bar.

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Date	Event
10 May–2 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Sun 10.00am–2.00	My Ladye Nevells Booke After surviving five centuries in its original ornate binding, the beautiful music manuscript of 'My ladye Nevells Booke' will be on display at the…
21 Jul–13 Aug 10.30am–12.30; 1.30–3.20	Children's Workshops inspired by Scottish Arts and Crafts A series of children's workshops will be held in honour of 'Hand, Heart and Soul' at the Aberdeen Art Gallery . Make the most of the opportunity to…
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00	Elements A diverse selection of jewellery, ceramics and glass which have been inspired by air, fire, water and earth.
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00	Artists Abroad A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
14 Aug 1.30–2.30	Material Matters Former Director of the Scottish Gallery, Amanda Game, examines some of the most forward thinking developments in curating contemporary craft.
21 Aug 12.30–1.00	Arts and Crafts Ceramics Assistant Keeper Kate Gillespie will discuss The Bough and Mak'merry Studios.
28 Aug 12.30–1.00	Aberdeen City and Shire Ruaraidh Wishart of the Aberdeen City Archives will discuss Aberdeen and its history of relations, 1600-1900.
29 Aug 12.30–12.45	Surrealism Jennifer Melville will discuss this influential European movement.

Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Date	Event
14 Jun–23 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00	Hand, Heart and Soul Major exhibition exploring in arts and crafts movement in Scotland from 1880 to 1939.
31 Jul–2 Aug 7.30	Nunsense An amateur performance of Dan Goggin's tale of the Little Sisters of Hoboken. The nuns desperately need to raise funds for the burial of 52 of their…
3 Aug 8.00	Aberdeen Variety Performance Wendy Ivers will lead you through an exhilarating evening of magic tricks, live music, silly songs, stand-up, character comedy and performance poetry.
4 Aug–6 Aug (Times vary)	Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central…
7 Aug–8 Aug 7.30	The Best is Yet to Come Aberdeen's premiere rat pack swing-trio, Ocean's 3, take to the glittering stage.
9 Aug 7.00	James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids More comedy for over 5s as the master of kids' comedy entertains with more fun tales and ridiculous songs, covering everything from parents to…
9 Aug 8.30	Funny Kids Unique stand-up performance featuring a selection of the North East's newest and youngest comedy hopefuls.
10 Aug–11 Aug 7.00	Mrs Gerrard's Accordion Band A cracking blend of music, song and humour to get your fingers snapping and toes tapping.
12 Aug–13 Aug 7.30	Ambassadors Big Band Classic big band tunes along with some modern numbers such as 'Route 66' and 'Feelings'.
14 Aug 7.30	Aberdeen Chorus on a Sentimental Journey The Aberdeen chorus of Sweet Adelines International comprises of around 80 women who sing in four part harmony a cappella style.
27 Aug–30 Aug 7.30	Bugsy Malone Musical spoof of Prohibition-era gangster films courtesy of Triple Threat Youth.
6 Sep–7 Sep 7.30	The Johnny Cash Story with Roger Dean This live music show includes the hits 'A Boy Named Sue', 'Ring of Fire', 'Orange Blossom Special', 'I Walk the Line' and many more. Listen to the…

Aberdeen Beach, Aberdeen
Date	Event
5 Nov 7.00–8.30	Aberdeen Winter Festival: Fireworks Night An exciting display of colourful, bright and noisy high aerial fireworks complete with family entertainment. Warm, waterproof clothing essential.

Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen
Date	Event
4 Nov 6.30	Katie Melua Prissy teen prodigy, with the guiding hand of Mike 'Wombles' Batt on her shoulder. She has been the biggest selling UK female artist for two years…

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, Aberdeen
Date	Event
10 May–16 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00	Ben Boats: Watercolours of George Wiseman An exhibition of watercolours by pierhead artist George Wiseman who painted trawlers of the 1950s and 60s.
29 Mar–2 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00	Deeper than Light: An international exhibition of life on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Take an imaginary trip to the volcanic mountain range miles under the sea with this exhibition of photographs, specimens and audiovisuals. Based on…
16 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–3.00	Ship Models An exhibition of perfectly crafted miniature ships.
20 Aug 12.30–1.00	Standing Building Surveys Archaeologist Alison Cameron will discuss the surveys of Dalhebity House and Rosewell Gardens.

Aberdour Castle, Aberdour
Date	Event
31 Aug (Times vary)	The Cross and the Saltire The Historic Saltire Society presents a performance about the 1308 persecutions of the Knights Templar in Europe.

Abriachan Community Woodland, Inverness
Date	Event
30 Jul 2.00–3.30	Meet the Gruffalo Follow the Gruffalo's tracks into the deep dark wood. All children must be accompanied.

Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride's 10 Orville Terrace, Edinburgh
Date	Event
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays 10.30–0.15am	The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
6 Aug–9 Aug, 13 Aug–16 Aug 8.00	Spirit of Scotland Scottish and Irish music and song from Harry MacFadyen on bagpipes, guitar and mandolin.

Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date	Event
27 Jul 7.30	Persepolis This adaptation of Satrapi's autobiographical coming-of-age graphic novel is an exceptionally moving piece of animated filmmaking. Chronicling the…
29 Jul–1 Aug 10.00am	Summer Holiday Animation Workshop with D Fie Foe A four-day animation workshop with Brit Award nominees for Animation, D Fie Foe. Suitable for 12-15 year olds.
29 Jul 11.00am & 7.30	Nim's Island Adapted from Wendy Orr's popular book about what happens when agoraphobic authoress Alexandra Ryder (Foster) is contacted by winsome brat Nim…
30 Jul–31 Jul 7.30	Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull It's 1957, the Soviets have replaced the Nazis as the biggest set of thugs on the planet and Jones (Ford) has returned for his most outlandisih…
31 Jul 11.00am	Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Parent & Baby Screening) It's 1957, the Soviets have replaced the Nazis as the biggest set of thugs on the planet and Jones (Ford) has returned for his most outlandisih…
7 Aug–3 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–6.00	Treasured Places To celebrate its centenary year, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland has been exploring treasured Scottish…
9 Aug 2.00	Kids on Stage 2008: 3001 - A School Odyssey Almost seventy 6 - 11 year olds will delight and amaze with their new found acting talents in this play about the futuristic 'School 56'.
15 Aug 7.30	Adam Smith Music Theatre for Young People: Hansel & Gretel Adam Smith Music Theatre for Young People perform the creepy tale of two Bavarian children.
29 Aug 8.00	Jim Jeffries: Hammered Not one for the easily offended, Mr Jeffries presents his opinion. Then shoves it down your throat until you gag.

Aden Country Park, Station Road, Mintlaw
Date	Event
24 Aug 10.30am–5.00	North of Scotland Champion of Champions Pipe Band Contest Pipe band, drum major and Highland dancing competitions.

Advocate's Close, Advocate's Close, Edinburgh
Date	Event
31 Jul–3 Aug	Edinburgh Close Up An exhibition in Advocates Close that aims to rethink the use of the historical passageways in Edinburgh's city centre 'Part of the Edinburgh Art…

AECC, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Date	Event
13 Sep–14 Sep	Renovation and Self Build Show Leading companies from the renovating and building industries will be on hand to offer advice and services for all your project requirements.
27 Oct 6.30–11.00	Lee Evans The rubber-faced comedian sets out on a new UK tour.
13 Nov 6.30	Paul Weller The Modfather performs material from throughout his 30 year career.
15 Nov 6.30	WWE RAW - Survivor Series Tour The real deal WWE superstars of US wrestling bring the pain to the UK.
6 Dec 6.30	Daniel O'Donnell Danny boy comes to perform hits from his two astonishingly successful easy listening albums. Tell your gran to get her tickets fast.
16 Dec	Status Quo: Pictures The ever enduring Quo return for their latest tour 'Pictures-40 Years of Hits'.
16 Dec 6.30	Status Quo The band with more UK hit singles than any other group in chart history are back for more on their 'Pictures: 40 Years of Hits' tour.
20 Dec 6.30	Jake and Elwood's Christmas Party A great big soul, blues and rhythm Christmas party with the Blues Brothers tribute act.
16 Jan–17 Jan 6.30	The Mighty Boosh Join Vince Noir and Howard Moon (that's Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt in disguise), plus a whole host of recognisable characters, on their wacky…
24 Apr 2009–26 Apr 2009	Lord of the Dance The Irish dance phenomenon revive their Good vs Evil tale, which premiered in 1996.

Agnew Park, Stranraer
Date	Event
2 Aug–5 Aug (Times vary)	Zippo's Circus 'Viva Espana': a Spanish themed circus with amazing clowning, acrobatics and equestrian displays from tiny Falabellas to majestic Palominos.

Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Date	Event
2 Aug 10.00am–4.30	Antique and Collectors Fair With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
8 Aug 7.30	Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham With over a decade of performing together behind them, the fiddle and accordion duo continue to set the standard.
8 Aug 7.30	Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain Traditional fiddle and accordion from two of the country's best-loved musicians
14 Aug 7.30	Phantom and the Musicals A non-stop musical roller coaster with hits from The King and I, Grease, Abba's Mamma Mia and Calamity Jane.
21 Aug 7.30	A Feast of Song & Light Classical Music Three Welsh opera singers, joined by a unique Welsh piano/harp duo, will perform a varied programme from Jazz and Celtic music to songs from the…
28 Aug 7.30	One Night with Elvis Tribute to the King.
30 Aug 7.30	Derek Acorah 'Most Haunted''s spirit medium takes his mystical show on tour to scare the wits out of believers and meddle in the affairs of the dead.
6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec 10.00am–4.30	Antique and Collectors Fair With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.

All Star Factory, Ormlie Road, Thurso
Date	Event
25 Jul–31 Aug 1.45, 4.00, 6.10 & 8.30	WALL-E Inspired by sci-fi classics from the 1960s and 70s, Pixar have created a post-apocalyptic story set in a future in which the Earth has been…
25 Jul–31 Jul 2.20, 4.20 & 6.20	Kung Fu Panda Overweight panda Po (Black) joins his heroes, the Fierce Five, in a butt-kicking adventure when the valley of peace is threatened with the return of…
25 Jul–31 Jul 8.20	Wanted Scottish comic book writer Mark Millar's ultra-violent graphic novel gets the Hollywood blockbuster treatment. Fellow Scot McAvoy takes the lead as…

Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa
Date	Event
2 Aug 11.00am–4.00	Medieval Summer Fair A medieval bonanza with spinning and lacemaking demonstrations, an exhibition about medieval food and herbs of the period, and stalls with…
9 Aug 1.00–5.00	Living History: Below the Stairs A glance into the life of a 16th Century servant.
14 Aug 10.30am–12.00	Official Launch of Alloa Tower Wee Guide Official launch of the Alloa Tower children's guide. Hear traditional stories and try your hand at some arts and crafts.
16 Aug 1.00–5.00	Living History: Below the Stairs A glance into the life of a 16th Century servant.

Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston
Date	Event
28 Jun–17 Aug 10.00am–5.00	Astounding Discoveries Drop-in crafts, activities and experiments for children and families, with things to make, games to play and discoveries to be made.
7 Sep 10.00am–5.00	West Lothian's Environment Fair Local groups get together to present a day of activities. games, displays and entertainment exploring the wonders of our natural environment.
11 Oct–31 Oct 10.00am–5.00	Spooky Happenings A little horror for the autumn holidays: enjoy scary crafts, gruesome games and a spine-chilling trail of terror around the old farm.
31 Oct 6.00–9.00	Hallowe'en Night Horror Doors re-open after closing, so you can ride on the ghost train, explore the candlelit trail and relish all kinds of scary games. Come dressed up.
Saturdays, Sundays (from 29 Nov) Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00	Santa at Almond Valley Visit Santa, receive an early Christmas present and then join in with the Christmas crafts.

Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
Date	Event
27 Jul 2.00	Bridges of Almondell Historical examination of the four bridges of Almondell.
6 Aug 2.00	Art Attack Craft activities for kids.
22 Aug	Bat Walk Learn about the bats with the Rangers. Please call to book and confirm evening starting time.
27 Aug 1.30	Drumshoreland Ponds A walk along the old railway track to the wildlife ponds at Pumpherston.

An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Kenneth Street Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Date	Event
29 Jul 8.00	Grier Trio Organist Francis Grier is joined by his daughters on violin and cello.
31 Jul Thu 6.00	The Incredible Hulk Five years after Ang Lee's 'Hulk' commercially flopped, Leterrier ditches cerebral musing for all-out action and little else. The sequel finds Dr…
31 Jul Thu 8.30	Sex and the City: The Movie A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the individual angst of each woman realised enough to engage…
2 Aug 8.00	Outside Track Scots Canadian folk band present energetic arrangements.
18 Aug–23 Aug (Times vary)	Sparr Theatre Project A theatre project based on ship-building with performances at the end of the week.
27 Aug–30 Aug (Times vary)	Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival A variety of literary and musical events celebrating the Hebrides and beyond, featuring a number of world-class authors.
11 Sep 8.00–10.00	Scottish Opera Bringing the best of Scottish Opera to the Western Isles.

An Tobar, Argyll Terrace Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Date	Event
29 Jul 8.30	Outside Track Folk session combining British and Canadian culture, delivering traditional music with a modern twist.
1 Aug 8.30	Kirsty McGee and Mat Martin Session from songwriter Kirsty and multi-instrumentalist Mat.
22 Aug 8.30	Sax-Ecosse An eclectic mix of classical and jazz saxophone by Scotland's award-winning saxophone quartet.
2 Sep 8.30	Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham With over a decade of performing together behind them, the fiddle and accordion duo continue to set the standard.

Angus Hotel, Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie
Date	Event
Mondays 8.30–10.45	Live Music with Tommy Newcomen Local musician playing a wide variety of music, including Scottish, Irish, country, easy listening and singalong.
Tuesdays 8.15	Blairgowrie Highland Night A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 27 Nov 8.30	Spirit of Scotland Scottish and Irish music and song from Harry MacFadyen on bagpipes, guitar and mandolin.

Annan Gallery, 164 Woodlands Road, Glasgow
Date	Event
7 Jul–29 Jul	Western Seaboard Exhibition of new paintings by Erni Upton and Scott Naismith, reflecting the grandeur and isolation of Scotland's West Coast.

Anstruther Harbour, Anstruther
Date	Event
2 Aug 1.00–5.00	Anstruther Lifeboat Gala CANCELLED

Arbroath Harbour, Arbroath
Date	Event
16 Aug–17 Aug (Times vary)	Arbroath Seafest The Arbroath smokie is undoubtedly the rightful star of this sea-related festival, which, celebrating the area's rich maritime history, features…

ARC Projects (various venues, Edinburgh city centre), Waverly Station, National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street, North Bridge, Waverley Bridge, Royal Scottish Academy Building, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh
Date	Event
17 Aug–31 Aug Thu–Sun 3.00–5.00	Protected A residency, exhibition and live performances by ARC Projects' resident artist Mare Tralla (Estonia/UK) 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'

Archaeolink Prehistory Park, Oyne, Insch
Date	Event
26 Oct 11.00am	Wickerman! Archaeolink's most frighteningly fun event of the season! Celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain where the spirits of the dead return to…

The Arches, 30 Midland Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
2 Aug 11.00–3.00am	Luvely Tasty Tim, Tommy Kay, Dean Newton and the Luvely collective kick off the popular gay club's new residency at the Arches. The theme is 'privates on…

The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
11 Jul–6 Aug	Seydisfj RU Artists Mhari Baxter and Melissa MacRobert will be trapping visitors in photographic light boxes immersing you in images of Icelandic harbour town…
27 Jul 4.00–7.00	Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Live music, live girls and live art! The burlesque life drawing classes do things a little differently in the West, with a bit of a cafe feel for…
29 Jul–30 Jul 7.30	The Tailor of Inverness/Krawiewc Z Inverness Hihgland theatre company Dogstar tour a multimedia production telling the story of an ordinary man caught up in WWII. Written and performed by…
Wednesdays 11.00–3.00am	Octopussy Jacuzzis, bouncy castles and a Chapel of Love at the Arches' regular student night.
31 Jul 7.30	Dananananaykroyd, Mirror! Mirror! and Jesus H Foxx Flailing noise action from the much touted Dananananaykroyd.
11 Aug–17 Aug	Theatre Design Course A hands-on introduction to set design for theatre. Please contact julie@thearches.co.uk for an application form.
31 Aug 4.00–7.00	Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Live music, live girls and live art! The burlesque life drawing classes do things a little differently in the West, with a bit of a cafe feel for…

Ardeonaig Hotel, Ardeonaig South Road Loch Tay, Between Killin and Kenmore
Date	Event
28 Aug 11.00am–9.00	Ardeonaig Food and Wine Festival A festival of Scottish food and South African wine, featuring a sheepdog show and a lamb spit roast.

Ardersier Common, Ardersier
Date	Event
27 Jul 2.00–3.30	Butterflies at Ardersier Butterfly education and insect based activities. Not suitable for dogs.

The Argyle Bar, 15-17 Argyle Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
29 Jul 8.00	Triple School, Plaaydoh and Damn Shames Winning Sperm Records indie showcase.

The Ark, 3-7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
27 Jul 7.30	In Reason, Darklight and Coholic Guitar rock.
28 Jul 7.30	Vessel and Trixster Rock.
29 Jul 7.30	For Pony, Lions.Chase.Tigers, Proxy and Engine 80 Alternative pop punk from headliners For Pony.
31 Jul 7.30	Doc Rodent A night of blues-rock.

Aros Centre, Viewfield Road Portree, Isle of Skye
Date	Event
29 Jul 7.30	National Youth Jazz Orchestra Of Scotland: Summer Tour Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain direct this orchestra of bright young things as they take on the contemporary big band music of their guest…
1 Aug 7.30	Laura McGhee Band Celtic folk rocker McGhee will be joined by Phil Ferns, Sean Seymour and Peter Friens.
2 Aug 7.30	Dick Gaughan in Concert Gaughan plays an eclectic mix of styles and stringed instruments combining his classic orchestration skills with a love of the Scots ballad.
6 Aug 7.30	Meantime An infectious mix of original and traditional and Gaelic music. Pipes, fiddle, box and song.
13 Aug 7.30	The MacDonald Brothers 'X Factor' underdogs bring their wedding duo act to town.
14 Aug 7.30	The Gondoliers Inner Sound Operatic Society perform Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers', the duo's sunniest and brightest light opera.
22 Aug 7.30	Danny Bhoy Be-dimpled Moffat-born charmer with a nice line in worldly observations.
23 Aug 7.30	Stand up Comedy With Danny Stand up comedy with one of the biggest acts on the international scene.
27 Aug 7.30	Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham present their usual mix of traditional music and banter.
29 Aug 7.30	Sex And Chocolate The MsFits present this bittersweet comedy about life, love, mobsters and Maltesers.
4 Sep 7.30	The Johnny Cash Story with Roger Dean This live music show includes the hits 'A Boy Named Sue', 'Ring of Fire', 'Orange Blossom Special', 'I Walk the Line' and many more. Listen to the…

Aros Hall, Main Street Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Date	Event
19 Aug 8.30	Blazin' Fiddles They've been called 'the Led Zeppelin of the folk world' and 'the U2 of their genre'. Blazin' Fiddles are seven extraordinary folk musicians at the…

Art Gallery, 76 King Street, Castle Douglas
Date	Event
6 Aug–16 Aug 10.00am–4.00	Galloway Craft Guild Summer Exhibition Sale of paintings and crafts by members of the Galloway Craft Guild
5 Dec–20 Dec 10.00am–4.00	Galloway Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition A Christmas exhibition and sale of paintings and crafts by members of the Galloway Craft Guild.

Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
Fridays, Saturdays 10.00–3.00am	Canvas Club Live bands plus DJ Joe Deehan playing funk and party classics.

Art's Complex, St. Margaret's House 151 London Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
31 Jul–31 Aug	Tobacco House An installation by Ettie Spencer incorporating issues of social inclusion, education, health and economics while transforming a derelict building…
7 Aug–21 Aug 12.00–5.00	Glendinbow The new Edinburgh artist-run initiative echo offers an exhibition on the (sibling) rivalry between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Each of the five featured…

Arts Guild Theatre, Campbell Street, Greenock
Date	Event
29 Aug–30 Aug Fri 7.30; Sat 8.00	Bugsy Malone Greenock Players' talented Youth Section bring the legendary spoof gangster hit to the stage.

Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
31 Jul–2 Aug 12.45	Scottish Opera: Cinderella One of the leading 'bel canto' operas of the 19th century, Rossini's 'Cinderella' is an entertaining and engaging light comedy and a showcase for…

Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
5 Sep 8.00	Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct 8.00	Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh bands Wild Geese (13 Aug) and Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.

ATTICSALT, 50 Thistle Street North East Lane, Edinburgh
Date	Event
31 Jul–30 Aug Thu & Fri 12.30–6.00; Sat 11.00am–5.00	OFFERINGS Exhibition examining the religious image and its paradoxes, rendered in portraits by Irish artist Ian Healy. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'.

Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate Kirkintilloch, Glasgow
Date	Event
5 Jul–30 Aug Tue–Sat 10.00am–1.00; 2.00–5.00	Twice Nightly Twice Brightly Presented by the Scottish Music Hall and Variety Theatre Society, this exhibition explores the great days of the Scottish Variety Theatre.

Ayr Racecourse, 2 Whitletts Road, Ayr
Date	Event
17 Apr–18 Apr	Scottish Grand National The premiere event on the Scottish National Hunt calendar always attracts a quality field, with the north's top chasers taking on their counterparts…

Badaguish Centre, By Glenmore, Aviemore
Date	Event
19 Oct 11.00am	Aviemore Half Marathon Stunningly scenic Highland half marathon set in the shadow of the Cairngorms Mountains and passing through Glenmore Forest Park and Rothiemurchus…

The Badenoch Centre, The Brae Kincraig, By Kingussie
Date	Event
7 Nov–9 Nov (Times vary)	Strathspé Away A dance festival with workshops and performances in traditional step dance, ceilidh, hip hop and Irish set.

Ballast Bank, Preston Crescent, Inverkeithing
Date	Event
2 Aug 12.00–5.30	Inverkeithing Highland Games Annual games meeting with Highland dancing, pipe band contest, heavyweight events, foot and cycle races and wrestling.

Balloch Castle & Country Park, Balloch
Date	Event
2 Aug–3 Aug (Times vary)	Live at Loch Lomond Another summer music festival taking advantage of the beautiful setting of the banks of Loch Lomond. The line-up includes Roisin Murphy, Groove…

Balmoral Estate, The Estate Offices, Ballater
Date	Event
29 Mar–31 Jul 10.00am–5.00	Balmoral Public Opening The gates open for the 2008 open season at Balmoral on the 29th March, with a display by the North East Falconry Centre. Throughout the summer…

Balquhidder Church, Balquhidder, Lochearnhead
Date	Event
Sundays 7.00	Balquhidder Summer Music: Sunday Evening Concert Eight vocal students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama perform classical works.

Baltasound Hall, Unst
Date	Event
27 Jul 2.30–5.00	North Isles Farmers' Market A variety of stalls selling local produce from seafoods to crafts.

Bamboo, 51 West Regent Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
Sundays 11.00–3.00am	Discobadger Dominic Martin, DJ Kash and Mash do the biz every week.
Tuesdays 10.00–3.00am	All Star Tuesdays In the main room Kash plays R&B and hip pop while Andy Wilson drops all time classics drizzled with a little rock and indie in the lounge.
Tuesdays 10.00–3.00am	Tuesdays at Bamboo Kash plays R&B and hip pop in the main room, while Andy Wilson drops the classics in the lounge.
Wednesdays 10.00–4.00am	Tongue in Cheek DJ Miguel plays R&B in the main room, DJ Toast plays chart in the lounge and Andy Wilson plays rock in the red room.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am	Alternative Nation Run by DJ Barry and Harvey Kartel, this weekly club is devoted to everything from juddering electro and sleazy cock rock to bouncy hip hop and…
Fridays 10.30–3.00am	Toxic Pop Geoff M and Craig Laws play quality house music plus R&B and hip hop from Gavin Sommerville.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am	Homegrown Stevie Sole plays a funky, soulful house set with Miguel playing R&B and Dominic Martin supplying the funk and jazz.

Bandstand, Bow Butts The Scores, St Andrews
Date	Event
27 Jul 2.15	Steamer Lane Free open-air concert by vocal and instrumental harmony group.

Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Glasgow Road Bannockburn, Stirling
Date	Event
22 Jul–31 Oct 10.00am–4.00	Living History Meet characters from the past as you learn more about the Battle of Bannockburn. Interview a medieval knight or a foot soldier, see medieval…

Bar Diesel, 19 Shore Place Leith, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Thursdays 8.00	Charity Thursdays Weekly pub quiz, with the proceeds going to a different charity every time.

Barfly, 260 Clyde Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
28 Jul 7.30	Dividing the Line, So She Said, She Sleeps Forever and A Still Frame Skyline Over-14s show. Worcester-based screamo quintet headline.
29 Jul 8.00	The Blims and El Condor Pasa The Blims have been described as a 'Welsh Arctic Monkeys'.
1 Aug 8.00	Magistrates, Transaudio and Ampersand 'Unashamedly sexual' electro indie funk from Essex.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am	Circus XFM's Jim Gellatly plays the best in new music from all genres, just like he does on the radio.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am	Electric Circus Indie and electro with DJ Tom (Salon Boris). Featuring special guest DJs in rotation upstairs.
5 Aug 8.00	Selfish C*nt Anarchic London scenester, known as Martin to his mum.
6 Aug 8.00	Prego, Rewind and Ursula Minor London quartet featuring an omnichord in their line-up.
7 Aug 7.30	Luke Pickett, Think:Fire and Energy Young acoustic singer-songwriter from Hertfordshire who cites The Police, Prince and Dashboard Confessional as influences.

Barrowland 2, 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow
Date	Event
1 Aug 7.00	Shadows of the Sun, The Way, Limber, Redundant and Black Velveteens Over-14s show. Local band showcase, headlined by Cumbernauld altrockers.
2 Aug 7.00	Label, Safe 2 Say, The Adjournements, The Rebel Hearts and El Guapo Over-14s show. Local rock bands.

Base, 69 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Fridays 10.00–3.00am	Fabuloz Fridays Edinburgh's hottest urban party from DJ Fabuloz and MC Flow.

Baxter Park, Arbroath Road, Dundee
Date	Event
5 Nov 6.15–7.30	Dundee Fireworks Display Musical firework extravaganza set to classical music, as well as a bonfire.

The Beat Club, 375 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date	Event
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9.00–3.00am	The Beat Club Good music, good drinks and good people. Live music venue and club with rooftop smoking terrace, playing host to a wide range of musical styles from…
Wednesdays 11.00–3.00am	Elektrock Mash attempts to popularise the term 'Elektrockdiscoindiehousepopremixmashups'. It'll never catch on, but the playlist looks great.
1 Aug 11.00–3.00am	Alternative Residents Derrick Burns and Jose present a night of minimal, electro and techno.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am