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17 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.

7am · FestivalsVivacity Wellness FestivalA day of movement, healing therapies, creative workshops and talks, with a women's health programme.The Crichton, Dumfries 7.15am · FilmIT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT (12A)The Iranian director Jafar Panahi's thriller, in which a chance accident spirals out of control.Orkney 8.30am · EventGhostly Tales at Gilnockie TowerGhostly tales of the Border reivers, told inside a 16th-century tower house near Canonbie.Gilnockie Tower, Canonbie 9.30am · WalksForest Bathing at Loch LomondTwo slow hours of forest bathing in the woods at RSPB Loch Lomond, with a certified guide.RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond, Gartocharn 9.30am · BooksSpirit of Place Writing WorkshopA writing and poetry workshop drawing on the landscape of Loch Insh.Cairngorms 10am · FestivalsMassed ChoirsHundreds of Gaelic singers sing together in the grand finale to the week-long Royal National Mòd.Glasgow 10am · WorkshopsMake a Spoon Experience - Smiddy BanffAn introduction to traditional silversmithing, shaping a spoon by hand.Smiddy Banff, Banff 10am · ArtHalloween LanternsA drop-in Halloween craft: decorate a glass jar and take it home as a lantern.Glasgow 10am · HistorySurf and Sauna SessionA two-hour surf lesson on the north coast, then a sauna by the sea to warm up.Castletown Beach, Thurso 10am · WalksThe Kintyre Way - Isle of Gigha Walk- Third Saturday walkA guided walk on the Isle of Gigha, reached by a short ferry from the Kintyre Way.CalMac Ferries Tayinloan, Tayinloan 10am · HistoryCulloden WargamingTabletop war games with miniature armies, recreating battles from history and fantasy.Culloden Battlefield (National Trust for Scotland), Inverness 10am · MarketsCulbokie Community MarketA community market in Culbokie on the Black Isle, with stalls from local makers and producers.Fortrose 10am · FamilyHalloween Pumpkin HuntA Halloween pumpkin-counting trail round the Lochwinnoch reserve for families.RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch, Lochwinnoch 10am · MarketsPitlochry MarketLocal stallholders and producers once a month near the town centre; December's is the Christmas market.Pitlochry Market (near the town centre), Pitlochry 10am · ArtMokuhanga - Weekend Course with Elspeth LambMake contemporary prints with the Japanese woodblock process of mokuhanga over a weekend with Elspeth Lamb. Sold out.Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh 10am · ArtNotes in Nature WorkshopA nature journalling workshop with the Nethy Bridge artist Jackie Hichens, on looking and drawing.Nethy Bridge 10.30am · ArtRug Tufting ExperienceMake a small rug with an electric tufting gun, led by textile artist Molly Kent. Sold out.Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh 10.30am · HistoryNature Csi: Owl Pellet Dissection WorkshopA hands-on session at the museum in Gairloch, pulling apart barn owl pellets to find what the owls have eaten.Gairloch Museum, Gairloch 11am · FamilyCraft Your Own Halloween Dream Catcher - Braemar CastlePrimary-age children make a Halloween dream catcher in a craft workshop.Braemar Castle, Braemar 11am · FamilyMedieval Day!A family day of knights, kings, queens and jesters, stepping back into the Middle Ages at the museum.The Burrell Collection, Glasgow 11am · FamilyChildren’s Highlight Tours: Fun Facts from the CollectionA museum tour for children and families in Perth, full of fun facts about the city's history.Perth Museum, Perth 11am · FamilyDrama GamesAn hour of drama games for primary-age children in the castle at Braemar, with a drink and a snack.Braemar 12pm · FamilyPumpkin Patch at Rosneath Castle ParkA pumpkin patch on the Rosneath peninsula, with family activities and seasonal food and drink.Rosneath Castle Park, Helensburgh 1pm · MusicArtie's Singing Kettle - Ashdale Hall and FieldThe founder of the Singing Kettle, the Scottish children's show, with the old favourite songs.Ashdale Hall and Field, Aberdeen 1pm · WorkshopsYour Body is Listening: The Mind-Body WorkshopA workshop on how thoughts, emotions and the body are connected.A Longer Table C I C, Kirriemuir 1pm · TheatreDestitution Road Drama WorkshopA drama workshop for ages fifteen and up, inspired by the destitution roads built in the Highland potato famine.Gairloch Museum, Gairloch 1.30pm · ArtArtist Q&A Live event from the Print & Page ExhibitionA question and answer session with the printmakers behind the Print & Page exhibition in Hawick.Hawick Museum, Hawick 1.30pm · ArtHalloween Craft & Sip: Pottery Ghosts (adults, BYOB)Hand-build up to three clay ghosts, decorated and fired by the studio; adults bring their own drinks.The Craft Pottery Studio, Glasgow 2pm · Dark skiesSolar ExplorationMarc Charron of the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory on solar eclipses, with a solar scope to see the sun.Glentrool Hive, Newton Stewart 2pm · FamilyAmazing Animals | THE ALBERT HALLS |A family show packed with music, comedy and clever animal effects.Stirling 2pm · EventHerbal Tea-Blending with ÒrA workshop in Portree making a herbal tea blend of one's own.Portree 3pm · EventWorld Solo Drumming ChampionshipsThe world's leading pipe band solo drummers compete for one of the most prized titles in drumming.Glasgow 3pm · SportHighland League Football MatchHighland League football, with Strathspey Thistle at home to Lossiemouth in Grantown.Highland 3pm · Books‘ The Wey Wae Spaek’ a talk by Dr Tom RendallA talk on Shapinsay by Dr Tom Rendall on the Orcadian dialect and the way the islands speak.Shapinsay Heritage Centre, Shapinsay 4pm · EventRachel Fairburn: Vexy BeastThe Manchester comic, co-host of the All Killa No Filla podcast, with a new hour of stand-up.Glasgow 5pm · FamilyRosneath Castle Park Fireworks DisplayA free fireworks display over the castle park on the Rosneath peninsula, with food and drink stalls.Rosneath Castle Park, Helensburgh 5pm · Dark skiesDark Skies, Old Tales, Fireside Storytelling at Quarry FarmAn evening of traditional Borders folklore told round a fire under dark skies.Eat,Sleep,Ride, Lamberton 5pm · EventVampire: Blood of the BorderlandsStories of vampires and the restless dead from Borders tradition, told by Mostly Ghostly.Brigend Theatre, Dumfries 5pm · EventGiants Live: The Strongman ClassicThe world's strongest men lift, pull and carry impossible weights in an arena strongman contest.Glasgow 5pm · TheatreDanceLive Preview: The Odyssey - Fleur Darkin - The Anatomy RoomsA preview of Fleur Darkin's new dance-theatre work on home, drawn from Emily Wilson's Odyssey translation.The Anatomy Rooms, Aberdeen 5.15pm · WildlifeIlluminate: Biofluorescence & BatsA sunset bat walk round Loch Garten, then UV torches after dark and hot chocolate at the end.RSPB Scotland Loch Garten Nature Centre, Nethy Bridge 5.30pm · MusicClarinet Duo Yesnaby Home Gigs: Bonny View, Tobermory, An Tobar and Mull TheatreThe clarinet and piano duo Yesnaby play a home concert in Tobermory, from Clara Schumann to Abdullah Ibrahim.Bonny View, Tobermory 5.30pm · FamilyGoose Roost on the SandflatsA dusk walk at Mersehead to watch thousands of Barnacle Geese fly in to roost on the sandflats.RSPB Scotland Mersehead, Southwick 5.30pm · FamilyLoch Leven at NightLoch Leven by torchlight for families: pond dipping, bats and toasted marshmallows.RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, Kinross 6pm · FamilyJordan Young & Scott Fletcher - Breakneck Comedy ClubTwo Scottish TV and panto stars, Jordan Young and Scott Fletcher, on tour together.Breakneck Comedy Club, Aberdeen 6pm · MusicFoy Vance: The Wake World TourThe Northern Irish singer-songwriter, celebrating his albums The Wake and If.The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh 6pm · FamilyHalloween family roller discoA spooky roller disco night for families, fancy dress and all.Ardrossan Civic Centre, Ardrossan 6pm · HistoryBlade RunnerRidley Scott's sci-fi classic with Harrison Ford, back on the big screen.Eden Court, Inverness 6pm · WorkshopsWillow Swedish Star WorkshopA workshop weaving a traditional Swedish star and other decorations from willow.Glentrool Hive, Newton Stewart 6.30pm · EventGary Faulds LiveScottish comedian with an hour of new material.Glasgow 6.40pm · MusicClarinet Duo Yesnaby Home Gigs: Broomhill, An Tobar and Mull TheatreThe clarinet and piano duo Yesnaby play a home concert near Tobermory, from Clara Schumann to Abdullah Ibrahim.Broomhill, Tobermory 7pm · WildlifeThe Solway After DarkAn accessible evening on the Solway coast after dark, looking at the sky, the landscape and wildlife.Powfoot Beach, Annan 7pm · EventSportsDream-pop duo from Oklahoma on a long-awaited headline tour of Europe.Glasgow 7pm · EventStarsailorThe English indie band plays its best-known album in full, with a string ensemble.Edinburgh 7pm · EventGhosts & Ghouls Of The Auld Toun - King's College ChapelGhost stories and gruesome tales from Old Aberdeen, the old university burgh.King's College Chapel, Aberdeen 7pm · MusicThe BluetonesAn acoustic set from Mark Morriss and Adam Devlin of the Britpop band behind Slight Return.Glasgow 7pm · MusicFerocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk OrchestraEnglish folk-punk band mixing fiddles, whistles and mandolins with raw rock'n'roll, with a Celtic folk orchestra.Glasgow 7pm · MusicBeth OrtonThe English singer-songwriter whose voice first made her name in the folktronica of the 90s.Glasgow 7pm · EventJohn 5The guitarist who has played with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Mötley Crüe, out on his own.Glasgow 7pm · MusicAnd So I Watch You From AfarInstrumental rock band from Belfast, all loud, intricate guitars and no words.Glasgow 7pm · MusicArab StrapThe Falkirk band of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, with their dark, spoken tales of Scottish life.Glasgow 7pm · MusicThe Cinelli BrothersLondon-based blues band with soul and rock'n'roll in the mix.Glasgow 7pm · MusicSkai IsyourgodChinese rapper and producer mixing Memphis trap with the coastal folk music of south-east China.Glasgow 7pm · MusicThe Laurettes - The TunnelsA five-piece all-female Scottish band mixing indie-folk with Celtic rock.The Tunnels, Aberdeen 7pm · MusicCammy BarnesThe Fife singer-songwriter Cammy Barnes, who has had singles in the UK Top 20 and supported Tom Walker.Strathpeffer Pavilion, Strathpeffer 7.30pm · MusicSerena Terry: Therapy - Music HallThe Irish comic behind Mammy Banter on trying 22 kinds of therapy in six months.Music Hall, Aberdeen 7.30pm · HistoryA Viking in the Sun presents The King's Call - Cthulhu in Medieval ScotlandProfessional gamers play the Call of Cthulhu role-playing game live on stage, solving a medieval Scottish mystery.Stirling Castle, Stirling 7.30pm · MusicNext Century Dance With Colin Dewar's Band - Ashdale Hall and FieldA Scottish country dance to Colin Dewar's Band, closing the centenary of the Aberdeen branch of the RSCDS.Ashdale Hall and Field, Aberdeen 7.30pm · ArtRogues'gallery - Tullynessle & Forbes Village HallA new show where the forgotten women of art history speak and sing, for ages eight and up.Tullynessle & Forbes Village Hall, Tullynessle 7.30pm · MusicBehind Enemy Lines - The MacRobert HallSongs and stories from Louise Jordan about women whose courage helped defeat the Nazis.The MacRobert Hall, Aberdeen 7.30pm · MusicAlastair Savage and Gregor Blamey, The Fiddle Music Of Scotland - Braemar Village HallThe fiddle music of Scotland from the Ayrshire fiddler Alastair Savage, with Gregor Blamey.Braemar Village Hall, Braemar 7.30pm · MusicJake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River BoysSelf-taught bluegrass player and songwriter from Saskatchewan, with his old-time band.Glasgow 7.30pm · MusicAccess Opera: Madama ButterflyPuccini's opera of a young Japanese bride and the American naval officer who leaves her.Edinburgh 7.30pm · MusicIolantheGilbert and Sullivan's comic opera of fairies, peers and the House of Lords.Edinburgh 7.30pm · BooksLoud Poet - The Lemon TreeScotland's long-running spoken word night, with a line-up of performance poets.The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 7.30pm · MusicAsh Pryce's Spook Show!A Halloween night of oddities, ghosts, witches and occult powers, after the old spook shows.Glasgow 7.30pm · TheatreWill Pound & Jenn Butterworth | TOLBOOTH |The harmonica player Will Pound and the guitarist Jenn Butterworth, improvising a musical game of cat and mouse.Stirling 7.30pm · EventFred MacAulay - Good Evening!The Scottish comic and broadcaster on tour with a new stand-up show.The Corran Halls, Oban 7.30pm · MusicThe Johnny Cash Roadshow: The Prison Era UnleashedA tribute show to Johnny Cash in his prison concert years, touring for two decades.Perth 8pm · MusicKenny Watson - Dickson HallA night of live country music from Kenny Watson.Dickson Hall, Aberdeen 8pm · EventMetallica Reloaded - KrakatoaA Metallica tribute band, going since 2010.Krakatoa, Aberdeen 8pm · ArtDanceLive Grace - White & Givan - Aberdeen Art GalleryA dramatic new dance work from White & Givan, the Scottish dance duo.Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen 8pm · MusicClarinet Duo Yesnaby Home Gigs: Linndhu House, Tobermory, An Tobar and Mull TheatreThe clarinet and piano duo Yesnaby play a home concert by Tobermory, from Clara Schumann to Abdullah Ibrahim.Linndhu House, Tobermory 8.15pm · MusicNightmix presents Between Light and SoundAn electronic music night with hypnotic sets, immersive visuals and lighting, turning the auditorium into a dance floor.Shetland 8.30pm · MusicThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowThe cult musical film with Tim Curry, a camp spin on Frankenstein.Eden Court, Inverness 9pm · EventVibe X Back10 Presents HanàA night of underground house and techno in the Highland capital.Mad Hatters (upstairs at Hootananny Ceilidh Cafe Bar), Inverness 9.30pm · MusicDead PansA night of live music in Scalloway, put on by the local football club.Scalloway 10pm · MusicFly | Dance Forever Pres. Dart & MillionA late club night from Glasgow's underground dance promoter Fly, with the DJs Dart & Million.Glasgow All day · Dark skiesMoffat Community Observatory - Open NightAn open night at the town's community observatory, built by Moffat's astronomy club.Moffat Community Observatory, Moffat All day · MusicJudge JulesThe veteran club DJ and former Radio 1 presenter, with a line-up of support acts.Forfar All day · FamilyHallows Haunted EveImmersive Halloween theatre for children aged three to eleven and their families.Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen All day · MusicNorthern LiveA big Northern soul show, with an eleven-piece band and four singers playing over thirty hits.Edinburgh All day · Theatrea great dramaA new lunchtime play in the long-running series served with a pie and a pint.Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh All day · Art40 years of Gaelic Medium Education in GlasgowAn exhibition marking four decades of Gaelic-medium schooling in Glasgow, with work by the artist Ann NicLeoid.Glasgow All day · EventKyle of Sutherland Ukulele DayA day of ukulele playalongs and workshops for players of every level.Kyle All day · ArtFraser Taylor - Artist Talk | Gallery Suite | TalkThe artist Fraser Taylor talks about his work, from his student days in Glasgow on.Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock All day · EventDiscovery Day: Photos from the ArchiveA tour of old photographs from the archive of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and the stories behind them.The Fair Maid's House, Perth All day · HistoryAutumn Forest Bathing Walk in Inveresk GardensA slow, guided forest bathing walk through the woods and gardens at Inveresk, led by a trained guide. All day · FamilyMaya, Give Me a TitleA set of animated tales by Michel Gondry, each made from a title given by a girl called Maya, in French with subtitles.An Lanntair, Stornoway All day · MusicMusic Broth Travelling Instrument LibraryA travelling library of musical instruments, with plenty to pick up and play, for all ages.An Lanntair, Stornoway All day · EventPressureA wartime drama about the weather forecast that decided D-Day, with Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower.An Lanntair, Stornoway All day · FamilyScottish Opera presents Opera On Your Doorstep: Hansel & GretelScottish Opera tours Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, a fairy tale opera for the whole family.Byre Theatre, St Andrews All day · HistoryRiver Roaming Along the Back BurnA gentle walk along the Back Burn, a trout river home to otters, herons and dippers.Fife All day · FamilyDundee Model Railway Club Annual ExhibitionThe Dundee model railway club's annual show of layouts, a weekend out for families.Dundee All day · MusicMagic QueenA Queen tribute band celebrating the glamour of the 1970s.Arbroath All day · EventArbroath Library and Angus Archives Reopening CelebrationThe reopening of Arbroath's library after its refurbishment, with something for all ages.Arbroath All day · MusicJapanese Film ClubA screening of Linda Linda Linda, the Japanese film about a schoolgirl band that needs a new singer.Montrose All day · MusicThe Choral Pilgrimage: EdinburghThe Sixteen's annual choral tour, with Spanish Renaissance music and a new piece by Kerensa Briggs.Edinburgh All day · TheatreA Play, A Pie & A PintA lunchtime tragicomedy about a toxic relationship, served with a pie and a pint.Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh All day · FamilySISF Family Storytelling "FEATHERS & FOLKLORE"Stories of birds made and shared by two storytellers, for children aged four to nine.Dunfermline All day · FamilyUP A CLOSEA play of a Partick woman looking back on her life as she waits for her husband to come home.Dunfermline All day · TheatreJOHN BARROWMAN: MY LIFE IN MUSICALSThe Scottish-born actor and singer on the musicals that made his career, in song.Fife All day · MusicTHE BEST OF QUEENA tribute show to Queen, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Wembley.Rothes All day · FamilyDive in To Our Holiday EventsA programme for families about Scotland's seas, with live science shows, storytelling, beginners' birding and crafts.Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick All day · Food and drinkWhat to Forage in Autumn (1)A foraging walk and talk on the wild roots, fruits and fungi of autumn, with the ecologist Ian Edwards.Edinburgh All day · EventEclectic Vinyl Record and CD FairA record and CD fair for crate-diggers at the Foresters Arms in Aberdour.The Foresters Arms, Aberdour All day · EventBroxi's BeatsA family rave for little ones and their grown-ups at Edmiston House.Edmiston House, Glasgow All day · EventChamber Philharmonic EuropeAn evening of classical favourites from Chamber Philharmonic Europe in Holy Trinity Church, Ayr.Holy Trinity Church, Ayr All day · HistoryBroughty Castle weekend marketStalls, food and entertainment at the castle on the Ferry shore, one last weekend before it shuts for the winter.Broughty Castle, Broughty Ferry All day · ArtChasing & Repoussé with Katie WatsonTwo days of chasing and repoussé, a metalworking technique for surface decoration and sculptural detail, led by Katie Watson.Craft Central, Dunblane All day · HistoryMagical Autumn Wreaths [Adult Creative Workshops]A morning workshop making an autumn wreath, led by Margaret Findlay.Edinburgh All day · WorkshopsAutumn Lino Print Garland WorkshopPrintmaker Abbie Lois shows you how to make an autumn garland of lino prints.Made in Stirling, Stirling All day · ArtHalf-day workshop: Mixed-Media Mosaics on SlateMake a small mosaic on slate, such as a thistle, highland cow or flower, cutting tile and glass in a half-day workshop.Studio 164, Falkirk On 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, Dumfries On 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, Kirkcudbright On 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, Dalbeattie On now · FestivalsUntil 17 OctoberRoyal National MòdThe great festival of Gaelic language and culture, with competitions, concerts and ceilidhs across the city.Glasgow On 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, Pitlochry On 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, Caerlaverock On 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, Edinburgh On 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, Moffat On 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, Kirkcudbright On 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, Kirkcudbright On 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, Kirkcudbright On 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, Jedburgh On now · HistoryUntil 18 OctoberBig Living History WeekCharacters from Melrose Abbey's past, from a knight to a medieval musician, telling their stories.Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries On now · WildlifeUntil 18 OctoberDark Sky Gazing with Elizabeth TindalGuided evening talks round a campfire on the dark skies, near Kirkcudbright.Solway View Holidays, Kirkcudbright On 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, Ardersier On now · HistoryUntil 1 NovemberWhispers 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, Edinburgh On 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, Aberdeen On now · EventUntil 17 OctoberNightvision 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, Aberdeen On now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberJust 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, Aberdeen On now · EventUntil 17 OctoberDanceLive Alien Aquatic - Bon Accord BathsA dance piece imagining plastic waste in the sea mutating into a new alien species.Bon Accord Baths, Aberdeen On now · TheatreUntil 17 OctoberBuilding And Heritage ToursA guided tour of the Edwardian theatre building and its history.Glasgow On 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, Aberdeen On 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, Aberdeen On now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberRollers ForeverA tartan-clad musical on the Bay City Rollers, their songs and their devoted fans.Glasgow On now · FamilyUntil 17 OctoberEast is EastAyub Khan Din's comedy of a mixed-race family in 1970s Salford.Glasgow On now · TheatreUntil 17 OctoberThese Are Our NeighboursDocumentary and dance theatre about an immigration van on a street, and what the neighbours do next.Glasgow On 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, Aberdeen On 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, Aberdeen On now · ArtUntil 1 NovemberGlasGLOWA Halloween light trail through the city's botanic gardens, themed this time as a Zombie Zoo.Glasgow On now · ComedyUntil 17 OctoberVladimir Mctavish - Breakneck Comedy ClubStand-up from one of Scotland's longest-serving comics.Breakneck Comedy Club, Aberdeen On 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, Edinburgh On now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberAl Seed ProductionsA physical theatre response to Macbeth, told through movement, dance, text, images and original music.Tramway, Glasgow On now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberFazat? Live @ The Craigmile - (The Leys Hotel)A high-energy rock covers band playing for over three hours.Leys Hotel, Blackburn On 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, Helensburgh On now · BooksUntil 22 OctoberPublic SessionA hands-on science workshop for children at a discovery centre in Elgin, with plenty of messy play.Elgin Library, Elgin On now · ArtUntil 21 OctoberIntroduction to EtchingTwo evenings learning the basics of etching, leaving with a small edition of prints.Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee On now · FamilyUntil 19 OctoberCharleton Farm Owls and Forest SchoolOutdoor mornings for children, with owl masks, den building and a nature scavenger hunt.Montrose On now · FamilyUntil 20 OctoberCharleton Farm Animal VisitsChildren feed hens, ducks, piglets and goats and meet the Highland cows on a farm near Montrose.Montrose On now · SeasonalUntil 20 OctoberCharleton Farm Potion Lab for Little Witches & WizardsA Halloween potion lab for young witches and wizards on a farm near Montrose.Montrose On 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.Montrose On now · SeasonalUntil 18 OctoberHalloween at Peel FarmSpooky adventures for families at Halloween on a farm near Kirriemuir.Kirriemuir On now · MarketsUntil 17 OctoberFrankensteinMary Shelley's tale of a creature cast out by the man who made him, on stage.Arbroath On now · SeasonalUntil 31 OctoberPathhead Pumpkin PatchPumpkins, ponies and Halloween fun on a farm near Kirriemuir.Kirriemuir On 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, Perth On now · BooksUntil 18 OctoberFuture ActsSix Scottish short films imagining the future, with a talk on making work for the screen.Eden Court, Inverness On now · SportUntil 18 OctoberThe Big Bike Film NightA programme of short films about the fun and adventure of cycling.Eden Court, Inverness On 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, Inverness On now · FilmUntil 17 October(Dis)Connected - Shorts ShowcaseA programme of short films about belonging, isolation and the search for connection.Eden Court, Inverness On now · TheatreUntil 18 OctoberGreaseThe high-school musical of Danny and Sandy, with a sing-along night in the run.Eden Court, Inverness On now · FilmUntil 17 OctoberI Saw the TV GlowA dreamlike film about two teenagers bonded by a mysterious late-night television show.Eden Court, Inverness On now · TheatreUntil 22 OctoberDiggerA film about the most powerful man in the world, trying to save humanity from a disaster he caused.Eden Court, Inverness On now · MusicUntil 17 OctoberDogmaKevin Smith's 1999 comedy of two fallen angels, back on the big screen after years hard to find.Eden Court, Inverness On now · WalksUntil 24 OctoberSpookfest at Landmark Forest Adventure ParkA Halloween fortnight at the forest adventure park in Carrbridge, with ghoulish fun for families.Cairngorms On now · HistoryUntil 18 OctoberBig Living History WeekA week of living history events at venues across Edinburgh.Edinburgh On now · FamilyUntil 25 OctoberBlock by BlockA drop-in family design challenge in the October holidays, building surreal streetscapes and windows.V&A Dundee, Dundee On 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, Dundee On 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, Inverness On 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, Dunfermline On now · ArtUntil 19 OctoberBreath: paintings by Claire BurtonAn exhibition of paintings by Claire Burton at the Northlight Gallery in Stromness.Northlight Gallery, Stromness On 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, Glasgow On 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, Southwick On now · EventUntil 25 OctoberPumpkin AdventuresHalloween fun for families in Callendar Park, Falkirk, over the October holidays.Callendar Park, Falkirk On now · ArtUntil 25 OctoberParallels 4Four artists, Anna Gormezano Marks, Fiona Luing, Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie, show art, illustration and jewellery at Coburg House.Coburg House, Leith, Edinburgh On 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, Glasgow On 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, Kirkcudbright On 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, Greenock On now · WorkshopsUntil 23 OctoberCharleton Farm Pumpkin Cakepop WorkshopChildren make and decorate six pumpkin cake pops to take home.Montrose

The big ones this season

Exhibitions, festivals and gatherings we have been to and photographed, with their dates.

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

More info3 April to 17 JanuaryV&A Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion ShowDundee

France-Lise McGurn: The Charm Offensive

More info22 August to 15 NovemberFrance-Lise McGurn: The Charm OffensiveDundee

More info1 September to 26 NovemberDrawing InspirationGlasgow

More info5 September to 30 NovemberJohn Bellany: AnchoredAnstruther

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The Enchanted Forest 2026

More info8 October to 8 NovemberThe Enchanted Forest 2026Pitlochry

More info9 to 28 OctoberLiz Myhill at Gallery An Talla DeargIsleornsay

More info9 to 18 OctoberSouth of Scotland Dark Sky FestivalDumfries and Galloway

The Royal National Mòd 2026

More info9 to 17 OctoberThe Royal National Mòd 2026Glasgow

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Whaligoe Steps, Caithness

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