A kaleidoscopic mix of fresh insights, challenging ideas and lively activities that build links between science and all the other aspects of human affairs, from art and music, to history and philosophy.Info: 01343 540844 or www.oisf.org

10 Days with 80 + events including school and community events and other special venues right across the Highlands. Info: www.blas-festival.com

Friendly festival featuring live music sessions and concerts, a ceilidh, street entertainers and a craft fair.Info: 01506 844392 or www.linlithgowfolk.com

 

Traditional Highland games with piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, track and field, grand pipe band contest for grades 1 to 4 and novice juvenile. There will also be a grand finale of massed bands.Info:  01796 473488 or www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

Vintage tractors, stationary engines, steam engines and agricultural machinery will be display, together with vintage cars, lorries and other vehicles at Scone Palace. Info: www.svtec.org

Traditional Highland Games featuring pipe band contest, Highland dancing, heavy competitions and stalls and trade stands.Info:01721 722129, www.peebles-highland-games.org

Traditional Highland Games including heavy athletics, Highland dancing, tug o' war, running, jumping and cycling events as well as trade stands and craft stalls.Info: 01863 766726 or www.invercharrongames.co.uk

Hosting the biggest names in books this exciting annual literary festival is a ‘must attend’ event in Scotland’s cultural calendar.Info:01988 403222, www.wigtownbookfestival.com

Traditional music festival featuring the best of Scotland's musical talent.Info: 01382 432473 or www.festnfurious.co.uk

Gentle – strenuous walks during day/entertainment in evening.Info: 01683 220 227 or E: walking@visitmoffat.co.uk

A long weekend of jazz and blues provided by over thirtry international, national and local bands at vatious venues in this eastern gateway town to the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.Info: Ph: +44(0)1877 331466, W: http://callanderjazz.info/

Scotland's largest walking festival, is now also a major arts festival with a 10-day programme of walks, arts, cultural and social events that celebrate landscape and the natural world's influence on creativity.Info: www.cowalfest.org

 

This celebration of Scottish culture includes a pipe band parade of judges and competitors, the official Toast to the Porridge, craft & produce stalls, live music, 3km & 5km Forest Run etc. World Porridge Day - porridge/ oatmeal events across the globe in aid of the charity, Mary’s Meals. Info: www.goldenspurtle.com  
 

Come and join Blazin' Fiddles and friends for a musical extravaganza in a week of classes, sessions, concerts and craic in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Info: www.blazininbeauly.com

Perthshire Big Tree Country's The Enchanted Forest, the award winning outdoor sound and light show, will delight the senses when it returns to Faskally Wood.Info:P: 0844 888 66 88 or www.enchantedforest.org.uk

Includes concert performances in an inspiring range of venues. Brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world who have been involved with Dougie MacLean over the years. Info: +44 (0)1350 724281 or www.perthshireamber.com

Come along and join spooky tales from Scotland’s history at Scone PalacePerformances will take place at 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm.Info:www.scone-palace.co.uk; T:01738 552300

Nationally known antiques and fine art dealers will be displaying items for sale including furniture, porcelain, glass, silver, jewellery, mirrors, sculpture, carpets and much more from early Georgian through to the 1930s.  Info: T 01423 522122, www.gallowayfairs.co.uk

A weekend packed full of great fiddle music! Concerts, workshops, recitals, talks, sessions, youth events and more at Assembly Rooms.Info: www.scotsfiddlefestival.com

Autumn Internationals 2010 rugby at Murrayfield Stadium,Edinburgh.Info: www.scottishrugby.org

With George Square's famous Christmas illuminations as a sparkling backdrop, you'll be able to show off your ice-dancing moves on one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in Europe.Info: 0871 2003940 or www.winterfestglasgow.com

 

Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland, and St. Andrew's Day is celebrated by Scots around the world on the 30th November.

The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers and friends and very Happy and Merry Christmas!

A New Year's Eve gala of traditional music and entertainment, complimented by a spectacular firework display.Info: W: www.stirling.gov.uk/hogmanay.htm

Street party with a diverse music program and events to suit the whole family at George Square. Info: Ph: + 44(0)141 302 2845  or www.winterfestglasgow.com

No ordinary festival - one extraordinary party!Now entering its 18th year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay promises to welcome 2011 in style with a packed programme of events throughout the festival.Info: www.edinburghshogmanay.com

The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers and friends and very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for 2011!

Scotland's premier winter music festival. Held in Glasgow and featuring favorite acts and the best new talent in more than 200 events over 19 days.Info: www.celticconnections.com

Fresh inspiration for the season ahead for over 30 years the primary market place for retail buyers and suppliers to meet and conduct business. A Scottish retail trade event only at the SECC.Info: www.scotlandstradefairs.co.uk

It's a night of celebration that marks the anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, born on 25 January 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire.