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Do more than listen to the stories of the bards – go on a meandering, story-filled journey of your own. Leave from Edinburgh and reach Glendale two days later, followed by a day of walks, talks and a ceilidh on Skye. Then, head back south, your lute skills now perfected (note: lute lessons not included). Led by George…

Taking place at venues across Scotland, craft artists have made thousands of beautiful objects inspired by each venue, which will be given away for free. Many of the venues will also have events happening on the give-away day so visitors can also have a chance to make their own craft object.

Every September throughout Scotland hundreds of sites are unlocked for Doors Open Days, from privately owned castles to factories and from ultra-modern homes to historic lighthouses and all for free.

Held bi-annually, this event brings together dance groups from Belgium, Switzerland and France with those from Scotland to participate in an exchange of folk dance styles in a series of workshops and performances.

A unique education festival developed and promoted by the sector agency College Development Network, aimed at challenging, provoking and generating ideas about how education could be. Launched this year by Mel Young, President of The Homeless World Cup, there will be virtual games, philosophy cafés, a night of dangerous…

A thirteen-day programme of events taking in Irish music and history and celebrating the connections between Scotland and Ireland.

Luminate, a new kid on the festival block, celebrates our creative lives as we age by offering a wide range of inspirational arts activities with and for older people, as well as events for audiences and participants across the generations.

An ambitious outdoor arts programme working in partnership with five regions in Scotland, ensuring you'll see Transformers-style musical robots in Shetland, huge toppling sculpture in Ayrshire, an outdoor theatre takeover in Falkirk, a dance cycle in Dumfries and Galloway and a fire festival in Fraserburgh. Community…

Annual celebration of Scotland's fantastic larder offering more than 200 events around the country. These range from cookery demonstrations to festivals, farmers' markets and tasting events.

The film fest with an environmental conscience marks its third year, curating a UK-wide programme that informs, challenges, inspires and entertains.

Events are taking place all over Scotland as part of a global celebration of whisky.