1 November · Dornoch
Dark Dornoch Walk
Dornoch keeps some strange stories, and as the nights draw in its museum takes you round the town to hear them.
Art and exhibitions · Crafts and workshops
Scottish Yarn Festival
AugAugust
The Scottish Yarn Festival takes place across two days at Perth Concert Hall in late August. Marking its tenth anniversary in 2025, the event welcomes exhibitors from across Scotland and beyond, specialising in natural fibres, hand-dyed yarns, tools, and accessories. A programme of talks and workshops runs alongside the curated marketplace, with social meet-ups and evening events for those staying in the city. Visitors range from experienced makers to newcomers exploring fibre crafts for the first time. Tickets are available in advance.
When30 to 31 August · 10am to 5.30pm
WherePerth
Perth
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Also on in November.
1 November · Forres
Logie Steading Photography Walk
Logie Steading, on the Logie Estate at Dunphail near Forres, makes a lovely setting for an afternoon with a camera.
1 November · Brodick
Ormidale Open Conker Championship
Autumn on Arran brings out the conkers, and the Ormidale Hotel in Brodick is putting them to good use with its Open Conker Championship on Sunday 1 November.