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16 October
V&A Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show, Dundee

Featured · until 17 January

V&A Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show

Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show is on display at V&A Dundee.

7.30am · MusicFundraiser Ceilidh for Aberdeen Foyer Charity - Music HallA fundraising ceilidh with the Cabrach Ceilidh Band, marking thirty years of the Aberdeen Foyer charity.Music Hall, Aberdeen9am · FamilyBalgone PumpkinsA pumpkin patch to pick from on a country estate near North Berwick, with a haunted trail once the light goes.Balgone Pumpkins, North Berwick10am · FamilyAutism Friendly Quiet OpeningA calmer early opening of the museum for children and adults with autism and additional needs.Glasgow10am · HistoryAutism Friendly Daft Spidey Meet and GreetA calm meet and greet with Daft Spidey, a friendly Spider-Man, for children with autism or additional needs.Glasgow10am · ArtSlow Stitched NeedlebookHand-stitch a needlebook from reclaimed fabric and lace, learning appliqué and visible mending. Sold out.Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh10.30am · HistoryEvent: Squirrel Safari at Fyvie CastleA walk with the rangers at Fyvie Castle, looking for red squirrels.Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate (National Trust for Scotland), Fyvie10.30am · FamilyBuild a Bird BoxChildren build and paint a bird box to take home at Baron's Haugh in Motherwell.RSPB Scotland Baron's Haugh, Motherwell11am · HistoryWhispers of the past: Dark history of the castleA guided tour of Edinburgh Castle's grounds, on the darker side of its past and the stories in its shadows.Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh11am · FamilyDrama Games - Braemar CastleAn hour of drama games in the castle for primary-age children, with a drink and a snack.Braemar Castle, Braemar11am · WalksRockpool RambleA guided look into the rockpools of North Berwick, finding the crabs, anemones and other life on the rocky shore.Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick11am · FamilyCraft Your Own Haggis CreatureA one-hour craft session for primary-age children making a haggis creature, with a drink and a snack.Cairngorms11.30am · HistoryGaelic Landscape Walk - North Sannox WoodA walk through regenerating woodland to an old fort and the ruins of the North Sannox townships.Sannox North Picnic Spot, Isle of Arran1pm · TheatreDiggerA film about the most powerful man in the world, trying to save humanity from a disaster he caused.Eden Court, Inverness1pm · FamilyJunior Highland Keeper at Highland Wildlife ParkA behind-the-scenes day as a keeper at the wildlife park near Kincraig, for children aged 8 to 15.Kincraig1pm · ArtWorld Food Day Workshop - Help Mrs Rollo!A family history workshop for World Food Day, turning detective in a historic kitchen.Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness1.30pm · MusicMòd: Farpaisean Còisirean Sgìreil Combined Area Choirs’ CompetitionsGaelic choirs from across the districts compete for trophies at the Royal National Mòd.Glasgow1.30pm · FamilyFamily Craft: Seaweed PressingA family craft session on seaweeds, learning what they are and pressing them into pictures, for ages six and up.Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick2pm · HistoryUpper Nithsdale Dark Sky ExperienceA dark sky evening in Sanquhar with the Crawick Multiverse and the local arts centre.A' the Airts Community Arts Centre and Crawick Multiverse, Sanquhar2pm · MusicAlastair Savage and Gregor Blamey, The Fiddle Music Of Scotland - Fountainhall at the Cross ChurchThe fiddle music of Scotland from the Ayrshire fiddler Alastair Savage, with Gregor Blamey.Fountainhall at the Cross Church, Aberdeen2pm · FamilyFamily StorytellingOutdoor stories of birds and beasts at Lochwinnoch, with puppets and songs, part of the storytelling festival.RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch, Lochwinnoch3pm · FamilyAutism Friendly Family workshop - Magic on Main StreetSpooky crafts and object handling in a calm family workshop for children with autism or additional needs.Magic on Main Street, Glasgow5pm · Dark skiesDark Skies at Kailzie EstateStargazing with the Tweeddale Astronomical Society near Peebles, with talks and telescopes.Kailzie Estate, Peebles5pm · Dark skiesDark Skies EveningAn evening of fire, folklore and a guided tour of the October night sky.Kennels Barn, Kennels Cottage,, Mossdale5.30pm · BooksFallen - Aberdeen Arts CentreA piece of contemporary African storytelling about a young woman's marriage and all that came with it.Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen6pm · WhiskyDusking Wild Swim, Fire and StoriesA dusk wild swim with glowing floats, then a fire and traditional stories, at a Moffat distillery.Moffat Distillery, Moffat6pm · EventTo Have Or To HoldA new original play exploring the many kinds of relationship people live in.Glasgow6pm · MusicClarinet Duo Yesnaby Home Gigs: Solas, Ulva Ferry, An Tobar and Mull TheatreThe clarinet and piano duo Yesnaby play a home concert at Ulva Ferry, from Clara Schumann to Abdullah Ibrahim.Solas, Isle of Mull6pm · MusicDogmaKevin Smith's 1999 comedy of two fallen angels, back on the big screen after years hard to find.Eden Court, Inverness6pm · WellnessGlenmore Arts & Wellbeing - WorkshopA workshop decorating a natural besom broom, on the Isle of Bute.Glenmore, Isle of Bute6.30pm · WhiskyWhisky in the Dark: Dark Sky Festival Whisky TastingA blind tasting of five whiskies as darkness falls in Moffat, for the Dark Sky Festival.The Moffat Distillery, Moffat6.30pm · EventSerena Terry: TherapyThe Irish comic behind Mammy Banter on the 22 kinds of therapy she tried in six months.Glasgow6.30pm · DanceGael Force 10A night of Gaelic music and dancing with well-known Highland players, during the Mòd.Glasgow6.30pm · MusicShawn Colvin - Celebrating 30 years of A Few Small RepairsThe American singer-songwriter marks thirty years of her album A Few Small Repairs.The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh6.30pm · FamilyGilded Balloon: The Big Comedy RoadshowA mixed bill of stand-up comics on tour from the Gilded Balloon, the Edinburgh Fringe comedy venue.Corn Exchange, Haddington, Haddington6.30pm · Family(Slightly later) Badger Banquet at MerseheadBadgers come to feed in the garden after dark, watched from inside the Sulwath Centre at Mersehead.RSPB Scotland Mersehead, Southwick7pm · Dark skiesBeirhope By NightA night under dark skies near Kelso with an astrophotographer, then up the hill to look.Beirhope Alpacas, Kelso7pm · WildlifeDark Sky Gazing with Elizabeth TindalGuided evening talks round a campfire on the dark skies, near Kirkcudbright.Solway View Holidays, Kirkcudbright7pm · MusicConcert Under the Stars with Kissing the FlintKissing the Flint, the project of the Australian-born singer Leah Chynoweth-Tidy, in a marquee under the stars.The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart7pm · EventAberdeen's Blitz: Remembering 43 - Aberdeen City Council Environmental DepotA tour through Aberdeen's wartime Blitz, above all the terrible air raid of 1943.Aberdeen City Council Environmental Depot, Aberdeen7pm · MusicPanchikoNottingham indie band from the late 90s, rediscovered two decades later when their lost demo surfaced online.Glasgow7pm · EventDave EastHarlem rapper who mixes 90s hardcore hip-hop with a modern sound.Glasgow7pm · MusicThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowThe cult musical film about a young couple stranded at a mad scientist's castle, on the big screen.Glasgow7pm · MusicThe Best of Queen – The Greatest Hits Tour | THE ALBERT HALLS |A tribute to Queen from a big touring band, with the hits played live.The Greatest Hits Tour | THE ALBERT HALLS |7.30pm · MusicFiona Kennedy in Concert ‘Among Friends’ - The Tivoli TheatreThe Scottish singer and broadcaster in concert with friends, among them the fiddler Paul Anderson.The Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen7.30pm · MusicHollow HandHome-made psych-pop and folk from the Brighton multi-instrumentalist Max Kinghorn-Mills.Glasgow7.30pm · ArtThe Yummy FurThe Glasgow indie band, back with their first album of new songs in more than 25 years.Glasgow7.30pm · EventBaby DaveThe solo project of Isaac Holman, frontman of the punk duo Soft Play.Glasgow7.30pm · ComedyVladimir Mctavish - Breakneck Comedy ClubStand-up from one of Scotland's longest-serving comics.Breakneck Comedy Club, Aberdeen7.30pm · EventAn Evening with Jane McCarry and Mark Cox!A night of laughs with Jane McCarry, Isa from Still Game, and Mark Cox.Victoria Halls Helensburgh G84 8TU, Helensburgh7.30pm · EventThe Spirit of Bad Company & FreeA tribute to Bad Company and Free, the British rock bands fronted by Paul Rodgers.The Corran Halls, Oban7.45pm · MusicSoundhouse: Playtime Trio with Matthew KilnerA night of new jazz from the Playtime trio, joined by guest Matthew Kilner.Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh8pm · MusicSimple Minded and Deacon Blues - DrummondsA Scottish tribute band to Simple Minds, with Deacon Blues on the same bill.Drummonds, Aberdeen8pm · MusicCalum MacPhail LiveThe Scottish singer, songwriter and accordion player Calum MacPhail, mixing Scottish and Irish folk.Shetland8pm · MusicClarinet Duo Yesnaby Home Gigs: Langamull Cottage, Calgary, An Tobar and Mull TheatreThe clarinet and piano duo Yesnaby play a home concert at Calgary, from Clara Schumann to Abdullah Ibrahim.Langamull Cottage, Tobermory8.30pm · EventDanceLive Alien Aquatic - Bon Accord BathsA dance piece imagining plastic waste in the sea mutating into a new alien species.Bon Accord Baths, Aberdeen8.30pm · MusicFazat? Live @ The Craigmile - (The Leys Hotel)A high-energy rock covers band playing for over three hours.Leys Hotel, Blackburn10pm · EventNightvision Presents Kyle Starkey, STÜM & Vivace // Aberdeen - Unit 51A club night of hard house, progressive house and trance, headlined by the DJ Kyle Starkey.Unit 51, Aberdeen10pm · EventAbove & Beyond presents Anjunabeats WarehouseThe British trance trio Above & Beyond host a warehouse club night for their Anjunabeats label.Glasgow10pm · FamilyHereditaryAri Aster's 2018 horror film of a family unravelling after a grandmother's death.Eden Court, Inverness11pm · MusicJust Like Heaven: Alt 80s Party - The TunnelsA club night of the 1980s underground, from post-punk anthems to the era's alternative hits.The Tunnels, AberdeenAll day · FestivalsMòd Display at the Mitchell LibraryA display of original archive material on Gaelic Glasgow, put out for the Mòd.GlasgowAll day · FamilyShort Films (Fiolm Ghoirid) at Edward HouseA different short Gaelic film each afternoon at the Mòd fringe hub, starting with a tale of trapped badgers.IslayAll day · BooksFALLEN (Not all Dreams are Dared)A piece of contemporary African storytelling about a young woman's marriage and all that came with it.Aberdeen Arts Centre, AberdeenAll day · MusicCosta Rica Guitar Quartet ConcertA free afternoon concert of Latin American music from a guitar quartet from Costa Rica.EdinburghAll day · MusicBatzorig VaanchigOne of the leading performers of Mongolian throat singing.EdinburghAll day · FamilyOctober Half Term: The Stories We TellFree family activities through the October holidays, on the stories people tell about where they come from.EdinburghAll day · HistoryPerspectives: Black History Month TourAn after-hours tour of the national museum with Lisa Williams, uncovering hidden Black histories.EdinburghAll day · ArtGlasGLOWA Halloween light trail through the city's botanic gardens, themed this time as a Zombie Zoo.GlasgowAll day · FamilyHalf Term: How Things FlyFamily activities at the aviation museum: building gliders, trying flying toys and finding out how things fly.National Museum of Flight, East FortuneAll day · GaelicSgeul is Srùbag (A story and a cup of tea)Tea, coffee and a different Gaelic story read aloud every morning of Mòd week.GlasgowAll day · FamilyGaelic BookbugSongs, rhymes and stories in Gaelic for babies, toddlers and children under five.GlasgowAll day · FilmRSNO Film: Yoyo & The Little Auk (Yoyo & a’ Cholcach Bheag)An animated Gaelic film about a little auk, with a score specially composed by the RSNO.GlasgowAll day · MusicAl Seed ProductionsA physical theatre response to Macbeth, told through movement, dance, text, images and original music.Tramway, GlasgowAll day · FamilyWW: Family Stay & Play Nature Adventure Session - LARGSA free outdoor nature play session for families in a Largs park, suited to children with additional needs.LARGS, LargsAll day · ArtGluasad Gun Sguir: Perpetual MotionAn exhibition with the Scottish Society of Artists, including a huge linocut by Ade Adesina.An Lanntair, StornowayAll day · EventThe IncomerA film about a brother and sister living on a remote Scottish island by hunting and keeping to themselves.An Lanntair, StornowayAll day · MusicHORSE WITH BAND | Theatre | MusicThe Scottish singer Horse and her band, in a night of songs old and new.Beacon Arts Centre, GreenockAll day · TheatrePACE Theatre Company present Doon the WatterA children's show of two sisters on a seaside trip doon the watter to their favourite island.Byre Theatre, St AndrewsAll day · MusicThe Phantom of the Opera (1925 / PG)The 1925 silent horror classic, with a new score played live by Andrew Wasylyk and Tommy Perman.Byre Theatre, St AndrewsAll day · MusicNorthern Live: Do I Love YouAn eleven-piece band with four singers playing more than thirty Northern Soul hits.DundeeAll day · SeasonalPathhead Pumpkin PatchPumpkins, ponies and Halloween fun on a farm near Kirriemuir.KirriemuirAll day · TheatreTattie Holidays Activities at Braemar CastleOctober holiday activities for children at the castle in Braemar, from haggis crafts to drama games.Braemar Castle, BraemarAll day · EventUTTERLY REVOLTING SCIENCE SHOWA family science show of burps, farts and big explosive experiments.RothesAll day · EventPumpkin AdventuresHalloween fun for families in Callendar Park, Falkirk, over the October holidays.Callendar Park, FalkirkAll day · ArtParallels 4Four artists, Anna Gormezano Marks, Fiona Luing, Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie, show art, illustration and jewellery at Coburg House.Coburg House, Leith, EdinburghOn now · Dark skiesUntil 18 OctoberSouth of Scotland Dark Sky FestivalTen days of events under some of the darkest skies in Europe, across the South of Scotland.Dumfries & Galloway, DumfriesOn now · WildlifeUntil 18 OctoberThe Red Deer Rut at Dusk - A Dark Sky celebration EventA 90-minute dusk safari to see red stags during the rut, near Kirkcudbright.Gledpark Farm, KirkcudbrightOn now · Food and drinkUntil 18 OctoberDark Sky from the bank or boatA private evening watching the dark sky from a cabin by an estate pool, with a log burner and hot chocolate.Gorsebank Cabins, DalbeattieOn now · FestivalsUntil 17 OctoberRoyal National MòdThe great festival of Gaelic language and culture, with competitions, concerts and ceilidhs across the city.GlasgowOn now · Traditional musicUntil 17 OctoberCEILIDHA show built round the ceilidh, with traditional music and dance, staged off-site over a run of evenings.Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PitlochryOn now · HistoryUntil 16 OctoberFestival of Writing and Storytelling (fully booked)A residential festival of writing workshops and fireside storytelling on Iona, for writers of all ages.Iona Abbey Centre, Iona AbbeyOn now · WildlifeUntil 18 OctoberWild Goose FestivalFive days for the barnacle geese at Caerlaverock, with a guided walk on the 14th and a dawn flight watch on the 18th.WWT Caerlaverock, CaerlaverockOn now · FamilyUntil 18 OctoberMake It Yourself Festival PianodromeA five-day do-it-yourself festival of instrument making, textile upcycling, live music and exhibitions, run by Pianodrome in Bruntsfield.Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, EdinburghOn now · HistoryUntil 18 OctoberAstronomy for all at The Bothy, AuchencastleStargazing from a countryside bothy near Moffat, Scotland's first Dark Sky Town.The Bothy, Auchencastle, self-catering cottage, MoffatOn now · ArtUntil 17 OctoberKirkcudbright Dark Space PlanetariumA planetarium dome with hourly live talks and an exhibition on life aboard the International Space Station.Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium, KirkcudbrightOn now · Dark skiesUntil 18 OctoberStargazing Guide (Planetarium Experience)A planetarium session learning the constellations, with tips for stargazing under Galloway's dark skies.Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium, KirkcudbrightOn now · Food and drinkUntil 17 OctoberDark Sky Menu at Swally n' ScranA dark sky menu from a Kirkcudbright restaurant, made with local produce.Swally n' Scran, KirkcudbrightOn now · GardensUntil 18 OctoberSauna and Stars at Monteviot HouseA sauna by the River Teviot at sunset, watching the stars come out over the gardens near Jedburgh.Monteviot House and Gardens, JedburghOn now · Dark skiesUntil 16 OctoberDark Skies SaunaA private barrel sauna and cold plunge on a hill farm, gazing at the Milky Way when the sky is clear.The Wild Wellness Sauna at airhouses, LauderOn now · HistoryUntil 18 OctoberBig Living History WeekCharacters from Melrose Abbey's past, from a knight to a medieval musician, telling their stories.Caerlaverock Castle, DumfriesOn now · ArtUntil 16 OctoberCaerlaverock Castle in the DarkNight access to the moated castle near Dumfries, for photography and stargazing.Caerlaverock Castle, DumfriesOn now · HistoryUntil 18 OctoberBig Living History WeekCharacters from history turn up at historic sites across Scotland, from a knight at Urquhart Castle onwards.Multiple venues, ArdersierOn now · EventUntil 21 OctoberAsn - Relaxed Cosmic Bowling at Codonas With We Too! - Codona's Amusement ParkSensory-adapted glow bowling with a quiet break-out area, for young people with additional support needs.Codona's Amusement Park, AberdeenOn now · TheatreUntil 17 OctoberBuilding And Heritage ToursA guided tour of the Edwardian theatre building and its history.GlasgowOn now · TheatreUntil 17 OctoberPPP - Whaur's Yer Wullie Shakespeare Noo? - The Lemon TreeA freewheeling new comedy by Brian Logan, served at lunchtime with a pie and a pint.The Lemon Tree, AberdeenOn now · WalksUntil 25 OctoberHalloween Trail of Treats at The Gonks of Gardenshillock - The Gonks of GardenshillockA Halloween trail of treats based on a children's storybook about a witch and the Gonks.The Gonks of Gardenshillock, AberdeenOn now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberRollers ForeverA tartan-clad musical on the Bay City Rollers, their songs and their devoted fans.GlasgowOn now · FamilyUntil 17 OctoberEast is EastAyub Khan Din's comedy of a mixed-race family in 1970s Salford.GlasgowOn now · TheatreUntil 17 OctoberThese Are Our NeighboursDocumentary and dance theatre about an immigration van on a street, and what the neighbours do next.GlasgowOn now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberNext to Normal - The Lemon TreeThe Pulitzer-winning rock musical about a mother's bipolar disorder and what it does to her family.The Lemon Tree, AberdeenOn now · TheatreUntil 17 October1984 - His Majesty's TheatreChris Hannan's new stage version of Orwell's novel, from three of Scotland's leading theatres.His Majesty's Theatre, AberdeenOn now · FamilyUntil 18 OctoberThe Prime of Miss Jean BrodieMuriel Spark's story of the Edinburgh teacher who shapes her chosen set of girls, on stage.Royal Lyceum Theatre, EdinburghOn now · WalksUntil 30 OctoberPumpkin & Play at Monty's Farm ParkPumpkin picking in the woods, carving, games, alpacas and pygmy goats on a family farm park.Ardardan Estate, HelensburghOn now · BooksUntil 22 OctoberPublic SessionA hands-on science workshop for children at a discovery centre in Elgin, with plenty of messy play.Elgin Library, ElginOn now · ArtUntil 21 OctoberIntroduction to EtchingTwo evenings learning the basics of etching, leaving with a small edition of prints.Dundee Contemporary Arts, DundeeOn now · FamilyUntil 19 OctoberCharleton Farm Owls and Forest SchoolOutdoor mornings for children, with owl masks, den building and a nature scavenger hunt.MontroseOn now · FamilyUntil 20 OctoberCharleton Farm Animal VisitsChildren feed hens, ducks, piglets and goats and meet the Highland cows on a farm near Montrose.MontroseOn now · SeasonalUntil 20 OctoberCharleton Farm Potion Lab for Little Witches & WizardsA Halloween potion lab for young witches and wizards on a farm near Montrose.MontroseOn now · FamilyUntil 21 OctoberCharleton Farm Hedgehog and Woodland FriendsChildren make a clay hedgehog and nature pictures and learn how woodland animals get ready for the cold.MontroseOn now · SeasonalUntil 18 OctoberHalloween at Peel FarmSpooky adventures for families at Halloween on a farm near Kirriemuir.KirriemuirOn now · MarketsUntil 17 OctoberFrankensteinMary Shelley's tale of a creature cast out by the man who made him, on stage.ArbroathOn now · FamilyUntil 24 OctoberChildren’s Highlight Tours: Stories from the CollectionsA museum tour for children and families in Perth, with stories from the collection and a capercaillie that cannot dance.Perth Museum, PerthOn now · BooksUntil 18 OctoberFuture ActsSix Scottish short films imagining the future, with a talk on making work for the screen.Eden Court, InvernessOn now · SportUntil 18 OctoberThe Big Bike Film NightA programme of short films about the fun and adventure of cycling.Eden Court, InvernessOn now · TheatreUntil 25 OctoberShaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy BottomAardman's Halloween adventure on Mossy Bottom Farm, where Shaun and the Flock face a mysterious beast.Eden Court, InvernessOn now · FilmUntil 17 October(Dis)Connected - Shorts ShowcaseA programme of short films about belonging, isolation and the search for connection.Eden Court, InvernessOn now · TheatreUntil 18 OctoberGreaseThe high-school musical of Danny and Sandy, with a sing-along night in the run.Eden Court, InvernessOn now · FilmUntil 17 OctoberI Saw the TV GlowA dreamlike film about two teenagers bonded by a mysterious late-night television show.Eden Court, InvernessOn now · WalksUntil 24 OctoberSpookfest at Landmark Forest Adventure ParkA Halloween fortnight at the forest adventure park in Carrbridge, with ghoulish fun for families.CairngormsOn now · HistoryUntil 18 OctoberBig Living History WeekA week of living history events at venues across Edinburgh.EdinburghOn now · FamilyUntil 25 OctoberBlock by BlockA drop-in family design challenge in the October holidays, building surreal streetscapes and windows.V&A Dundee, DundeeOn now · FamilyUntil 25 OctoberPeople Make Places!A family design jam in the October holidays, dreaming up future streets with playful design tools.V&A Dundee, DundeeOn now · ArtUntil 16 OctoberMimesis in ActionPaintings by Jack Dunnett, hung in a community-owned mill at John O'Groats.John O'Groats Mill, John O'GroatsOn now · GardensUntil 20 OctoberApple pressing sessionsApples brought from home are pressed into juice in the city's botanic gardens, up to 20kg a group.Inverness Botanic Gardens, InvernessOn now · HistoryUntil 23 OctoberDunfermline Abbey pilgrimage walksFree guided walks for Dunfermline Abbey's Pilgrimage Month, through Pittencrieff Park, Cairneyhill and Limekilns, booked ahead.Dunfermline Abbey, DunfermlineOn now · ArtUntil 19 OctoberBreath: paintings by Claire BurtonAn exhibition of paintings by Claire Burton at the Northlight Gallery in Stromness.Northlight Gallery, StromnessOn now · ArtUntil 17 OctoberHighland Art PrizeOver seventy works by artists from across the Highlands and Islands, shown at the Briggait during the Royal National Mòd. Free.The Briggait, GlasgowOn now · FamilyUntil 25 OctoberSuper-natural Halloween Trail at MerseheadA Halloween trail at Mersehead with a discovery rucksack, built round the reserve's wintering Barnacle Geese.RSPB Scotland Mersehead, SouthwickOn now · ArtUntil 22 OctoberAfroCaledoniaEse Johnson, Philip Morrell and Carla Angus show ceramics, prints and stitched work on Black Scottish connection, at The Alchemy Experiment.The Alchemy Experiment, GlasgowOn now · FamilyUntil 18 OctoberDark Skies Chocolate WorkshopA chocolate workshop making three things to take home, for the Dark Sky Festival, from age two.The Cocoabean Comapny, KirkcudbrightOn now · Dark skiesUntil 16 OctoberDark Skies WorkshopsHands-on creative workshops in a Dalbeattie woodworking studio, celebrating the night sky.Dalbeattie Wood Make & Create Workshop, DalbeattieOn now · FamilyUntil 18 OctoberHaunted Home - Free Folkloric Puppet Making WorkshopsWorkshops for adults and children aged eight and over, making puppets from Inverclyde folklore.Pirrie Hall, GreenockOn now · WorkshopsUntil 23 OctoberCharleton Farm Pumpkin Cakepop WorkshopChildren make and decorate six pumpkin cake pops to take home.Montrose

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V&A Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show, DundeeMore info3 April to 17 JanuaryV&A Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion ShowDundeeFrance-Lise McGurn: The Charm OffensiveMore info22 August to 15 NovemberFrance-Lise McGurn: The Charm OffensiveDundeeMore info1 September to 26 NovemberDrawing InspirationGlasgowMore info5 September to 30 NovemberJohn Bellany: AnchoredAnstrutherMore info18 September to 21 NovemberClann-Nighean an Sgadain / Following the FishStornowayMore info25 September to 24 OctoberHealth of the Sublime, The BarnBanchoryMore info26 September to 12 DecemberAlyth Arches ToursAlythMore info3 October to 18 NovemberCitizens Theatre heritage building toursGlasgowThe Enchanted Forest 2026More info8 October to 8 NovemberThe Enchanted Forest 2026PitlochryMore info9 to 28 OctoberLiz Myhill at Gallery An Talla DeargIsleornsayMore info9 to 18 OctoberSouth of Scotland Dark Sky FestivalDumfries and GallowayThe Royal National Mòd 2026More info9 to 17 OctoberThe Royal National Mòd 2026Glasgow

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