Throughout February 2007 at The Bein Inn, Glenfarg, nr Perth, Perthshire. A favourite venue for live music lovers. The Bein Inn plays host to a wide selection of different artistes. For full programme details please visit www.beininn.com.

8th to 11th February 2007, The Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show 2007, Glasgow. The fourth annual Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show at the SECC, Glasgow, with 120 exhibitors, this is a one stop shop showcase of the latest caravans, motorhomes, holiday homes, accessories, marine products, camping products, and related clubs and associations. There will be a number of specially built feature areas throughout the show including cookery demonstrations. Further details can be found on www.caravanshowscotland.com

26th to 28th February 2007, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, ScotHot. ScotHot is the largest exhibition for foodservice and hospitality in Scotland embracing food, drink, catering equipment, interiors, tableware and technology. It is an organisation well established within the industry and benefits from strong brand heritage and a reputation from exhibitors and visitors alike as a place to be seen, do business, network and launch new products. Further details can be found at www.scothot.co.uk

16th February to 3rd March 2007, Fort William Mountain Festival, Fort William. Two weeks of celebration of mountains and culture that surrounds them! Experience the best winter walking and climbing conditions of the year, the Festival offers a varied and very full programme of lectures, films, activities, exhibitions, plays and music to entertain visitors to the UK's outdoor capital. www.mountainfilmfestival.co.uk lists full programme of events

24th March to 15th April 2007, Ceilidh Culture, Edinburgh. A lively and vibrant celebration of Scottish arts, showcasing music, dance, poetry and storytelling from home and abroad. Individual performances, concerts, workshops and classes in traditional song, music, dance and storytelling all feature. www.ceilidhculture.co.uk will give you a taste of what to expect.

Throughout April, Every Friday 5pm to 8pm Live Jazz, Snafu, Aberdeen. Meet Simon Gall and his pack of jazz cats when they are let loose for some fine jazz music every Friday early evening. If you've just finished work and want to relax this is the place for you. Free entry, complimentary nibbles and if booking parties of over four a free bottle of house wine. To book a table visit www.clubsnafu.com

Throughout April 2007 at The Bein Inn, Glenfarg, nr Perth, Perthshire. A favourite venue for live music lovers. The Bein Inn plays host to a wide selection of different artistes. For full programme details please visit www.beininn.com.

14th April 2007, Melrose Sevens, Melrose. The largest and best of the Scottish Borders Rugby Sevens events. Melrose is the birthplace of Rugby Sevens and is a must to watch event for any rugby fan. Melrose Sevens draws thousands of spectators every year so come and join them and see the greatest game of all played at its traditional home. full programme details can be found at www.melroserugby.bordernet.co.uk

20th and 21st April 2007, Scottish Grand National Festival, Ayr. The ultimate event in the Scottish National Hunt calendar which attracts a quality field from across Britain and Ireland. The chase is the culmination of the Gala Casinos Scottish Grand National Festival, a glamorous two-day steeplechasing festival at the recently revamped Ayr Racecourse. Details of the racing can be found at www.ayr--racecourse.co.uk

28th to 29th April 2007, Scottish National Scale Model Show, Perth. The Dewars Centre in Perth welcomes the largest scale model show in Scotland. Attracting modellers from all over the UK and Europe, the show features the competition to find the Junior and Senior model-maker in Scotland, model displays and demonstrations of model-making for all skill levels. Visit their website at www.scotnats.org.uk for information on their activities.

28th to 30th April 2007, Feis Rois Inbhich, Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty, Highlands. Feis Rois Inbhich, is a unique and marvellous three day traditional cultural feast, offering daily tuition in the many traditional instruments, Gaelic language, Gaelic song, step dancing & reels, Highland culture and group playing. The Feis provides a first-class tutor team, sessions and ceilidhs set against the backdrop of stunning Highland scenery and a friendly atmosphere. www.feisean.org.uk

30th April 2007, Beltane Fire Festival, Edinburgh. The Beltane Fire Festival is a celebration of the arrival of summer, one of the most spirited and dramatic dates on Edinburgh's events calendar, with a mix of fire, costume, drums and pagan ritual on the dramatic setting of Calton Hill. Join the thousands of people who come at the traditional start of summer to see and take part in this colourful celebration of our Celtic year. www.beltane.org lists full details of this celebration.

28th April to 4 May 2007, Lomond & Clyde Springfest 2007, Helensburgh. Spring blossoms, guided walks of woods and hills, heritage and architecture, gardens and garden tours, art exhibitions and workshops, craft fairs, live music, mini Highland Games, farmer's market, food and drink are all on offer to help you shake off the winter blues. Futher information can be found at www.lomondclydespringfest.co.uk.