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Ballater Highland Games

Traditional Highland games with piping and track events. The evening's entertainment consists of a Scottish concert and a licensed dance.

Monaltrie Park, Ballater

Thu 8 Aug

Prices to be confirmed

  • 12:30 – 17:00

Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games

Traditional Highland games with music, dancing and sports. Includes the clan gathering of the clans McLaren, Stewart, McGregor and McNabb.

Lochearnhead Games Park

Sat 20 Jul

£5 / 01567 830 231

  • 12:30 – 17:30

Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run

Your chance to take part in Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event – either a 10k or half marathon – and raise money for one of a variety of worthy causes in the process. There are also shorter races for kids, and of course the option to just stand and watch.

George Square, Glasgow

Sun 6 Oct

Times to be confirmed / £25–£30 entry fee / 0141 287 8980

Barbarians v British & Irish Lions

Rugby stars from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England join forces to wreak havoc down under on the hotly anticipated 2013 Lions Tour.

Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po

Sat 1 Jun

8522 895 7926

  • 12:30

Barca: Sport, Culture And Education: Talk

Carles Vilarrub, Vice-President of Futbol Club Barcelona, talks about the sporting, cultural and educational values of the organisation, along with its history and engagement with Catalan identity.

Salisbury Arts Centre

Tue 28 May

£5 / 0845 241 9651

  • 19:30
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Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

The Barclays ATP World Tour Finals has established itself as one of the must-see annual international sporting events. The tournament welcomed its 1,000,000th fan in 2012, which saw Novak Djokovic win the title from Roger Federer.

The O2 Arena, London SE10

Mon 4 Nov

£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00
  • 18:00

Tue 5 Nov

£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00
  • 18:00

Wed 6 Nov

£15–£105 / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00
  • 18:00
…and 5 more dates until 11 Nov

Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 237 9144

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

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.

Bught Park, Inverness

Sun 29 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 875 1411

  • 10:00 – 16:00

BDS Downhill

More than 300 of the UK's top downhill riders compete in this round of the British Downhill Series, with many of the competitors heading to Fort William for the World Cup days later.

Peebles, Peebleshire

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices to be confirmed

Part of TweedLove Bike Festival.

The Beast Race

A 10k race with plenty of obstacles, dirt, rough terrain and prizes.

Knockburn Loch, Banchory

Sun 29 Sep

£38–£55 (includes prizes, goody bag, free parking, free showers and lots more) / 07867 416209

  • 10:30 – 14:00

Bells Sports Centre, Perth

Sun 2 Jun

Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01738 492460

Beginners Pilates Workshop

A two hour practical introduction to pilates to help you learn your core from your quads, and help you prepare before entering a pilates course. At the end of the workshop, there's a booklet with simple exercises to take home.

The Place: Robin Howard Dance Theatre, London WC1H

Sun 2 Jun

£25 if booked before May 1; £30 after / 020 7121 1100

  • 13:30 – 15:30

Beginners Tai Chi and Qigong Relaxation Course

Beginners class in the meditative art of Tai Chi.

Christ Church, Edinburgh

Mon 20 May

£63 for full course / 07990 582921

  • 19:00 – 20:00

Mon 27 May

£63 for full course / 07990 582921

  • 19:00 – 20:00

Mon 3 Jun

£63 for full course / 07990 582921

  • 19:00 – 20:00

St Stephen's Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

£63 for full course / 07990 582921

  • 20:00 – 21:00

Wed 29 May

£63 for full course / 07990 582921

  • 20:00 – 21:00

Wed 5 Jun

£63 for full course / 07990 582921

  • 20:00 – 21:00

Behind Enemy Lines

Dereck Chisora and unbeaten American star Deontay Wilder battle it out in a ten-round international contest. Other matches on the night include the welterweight clash between Frankie Gavin and Denton Vassell, and the fight between super-middleweights Paul Smith and Tony Dodson.

Wembley Arena

Sat 15 Jun

£44.75–£165 / 0870 060 0870

  • 18:00
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Ben Nevis Mountain Challenge

Get your family and friends together and discover some truly stunning scenery by taking part in one of the Ben Nevis Mountain Challenges. Minimum £100 sponsorship. Over 14s only – a good level of fitness is required.

Ben Nevis Inn, Fort William

Sat 14 Sep

£15 (minimum sponsorship £100) / 0845 052 4184

  • 07:30

Ben Nevis: Scottish Epilepsy Walk

Walk all 4406 feet of Britain's highest mountain in aid of Scottish Epilepsy.

Ben Nevis, Fort William

Fri 13 Sep

Times & prices to be confirmed

Ben Sheann Hill Race

Steep hill race to the summit of An Sidhean.

Inn at Strathyre

Wed 12 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 01877 384224

Big Time American Wrestling

All Star Superslam wrestling featuring dramatic athletic events.

Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent

Sat 26 Oct

£15 / 0844 871 7649

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