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	January 2007
	Throughout January, 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 January 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.
	1st January 2007 The Loony Dook, South Queensferry, nr Edinburgh. To celebrate the first day of every new year, a growing number of hardy souls leap into the freezing waters of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry - fancy dress welcome, wetsuits not allowed and all monies collected go to local charities. You don't have to be loony to join in but it helps... To find out more about this fun event please visit www.theloonydook.co.uk
	17th January to 4th February 2007, Celtic Connections, Glasgow. The biggest winter music festival in the world, Celtic Connections features artists from around the globe alongside the very best Scottish talent at venues across the city. From concerts, ceilidhs and club-nights to drums, drams and dancing, January evenings will never be dull again! www.celticconnections.com
	Aviemore Sled Dog Rally (Dates to be confirmed) Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore. At this time of the year , mushers from throughout the UK gather in the area around Aviemore for one of the most challenging and prestigious of the British Siberian Husky Club's series of rallies. Hopefully the weather will proide plenty of snow to make it a real arctic experience. If there is no snow at ground level for the event, the races will still go on with mushers using a three-wheeled rig that looks like a bike without a seat. The program of events can be found at www.siberianhuskyclub.com
	30th January 2007 Up-Helly-Aa, Lerwick, Shetland. Britain's biggest and most spectacular fire festival features a torch-lit parade of almost 1000 people, dressed either as Vikings or in all manner of crazy fancy-dress costumes, the spectacular features the burning of a Viking galley, ceilidhs and all-night partying. Contact www.up-helly-aa.org.uk to find out more.
	31st January and 1st February 2007, Silk Painting, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, Perthshire. Anna Ford is hosting a 'Two Day Workshop' which includes all materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Let skilled artist Anna Ford direct you through the stages of silk painting, from the initial design process, through various materials and techniques, to the creation of your first silk painting. Tickets are priced at £85. Contact www.pitlochry.org.uk for further details of times etc.
	February 2007
	Throughout February, 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 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.
	1st February 2007, Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Fife. Band of H.M. Royal Marines Scotland. Ever-popular concert season embracing the full spectrum of music from popular classics and the big band era to challenging contemporary works and solo features which combine to produce an exciting programme. Contact www.carnegiehall.co.uk for ticket prices and concert timetable
	February/March 2007 Dalmeny House, South Queensferry. If you wish to undertake a walk with a difference in stately grounds then visit Dalmeny House during the months of February/March to witness a breathtaking display of snowdrops. Full details of dates and opening times can be found at www.dalmeny.co.uk nearer the time.
	14th February 2006 St Valentine's Day. Remember to send your loved one a card or flowers of perhaps a more expensive present for this special occassion. For ideas on this subject please visit our Adverts page.
	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
	March 2007
	Throughout March, 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 March 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.
	7th to 11th March 2007, Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Aberdeen. Performers from around the world will play at various venues across Aberdeen, in more formal concerts and intimate club settings. Instrument workshops for younger musicians and a programme of both famous and up-and-coming names from around the world ensure an all-inclusive festival catering for jazz enthusiasts of all ages. www.jazzscotland.com lists venues and ticket prices.
	14th to 18th March 2007, StAnza Poetry Festival, St Andrews, Fife. Scotland's regular festival dedicated to poetry, presents world-class poets and writers performing in exciting and atmospheric venues in the ancient university town of St Andrews. With workshops, children's events, performances, readings and visual-arts displays to inspire, entertain and delight. Visit www.st-andrews.ac.uk for information on events and venues.
	22nd to 25th March 2007, Country Living Magazine Spring Fair, Glasgow. The annual Country Living Magazine Spring Fair which spams four days brings together the very best in British crafts, garden and home accessories, jewellery and clothing, and homemade food and drink not available in the high street. Full details can be found at www.countrylivingfair.com
	31st March to 15th April 2007, Dumfries and Galloway Wildlife Festival, Across Dumfries & Galloway. The Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival hosts events arranged to allow you to see some of the region's special wildlife. So if you have never seen a red squirrel, red kte or badger, now is your chance. Experienced wildlife watchers and beginners will both find something of interest in the festival. www.wildlifefestival.org.uk list all the details.
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