3rd to 25th August 2007, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh. Scotland's most spectacular yearly outdoor military show set against the magnificent backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. The Tattoo has been called the most spectacular show in the world and is seen by an international TV audience of 100 million every year. Full details can be found on www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk

4th August 2007, North Berwick International Highland Games, North Berwick, East Lothian. A traditional Highland Games hostomg events such as throwing the Scots hammer, tossing the caber, and many Highland dancing competitions throughout the day. The games also hosts the Lothian and Borders Pipe Band Championships with over 70 bands from all over the world competing. The day ends with a spectacular massed pipe band display. www.northberwickhighlandgames.co.uk lists full details.

4th August 2007, Tartan Day, Aberdeen. This event gives local citizens and visitors to the city an opportunity to participate in a wide range of free activities including walking tours, music events and art exhibitions focussing on traditional local and Scottish culture and heritage. The full programme still to bo published

4th to 12th August 2007, Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem. This festival was founded in 1982 and since then has grown into one of Scotland's most popular and well known arts events. Each year, 80 plus exhibitions are housed in imaginative exhibition spaces created from artists' studios, garages, courtyards and gardens. Stroll around the village, see the artworks for sale and meet the artists. Details are at website www.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk

10th and 11th August 2007, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Belladrum Estate, By Beauly, Inverness-shire. A family-friendly celebration of music and the performing arts in the form of a two-day open air festival. The festival acts as a stage for young and unsigned bands, anything from cabaret to children's theatre, alternative healing, stalls, charities, kids' entertainments and a tipi reservation. To find out more please visit their website at www.tartanheartfestival .co.uk

17th to 19th August 2007, Thirlestane Castle Scottish Championship Horse Trials, Lauder, Borders. Scotland's premier equestrian event features dressage, show jumping and cross country over three days. The programme includes horse trials, carriage driving, dog contests, children's entertainment and a shopping village. www.thirlestane.org has full details.

17th to 19th August 2007, Innerleithen Music Festival, Innerleithen. This festival will suit all ages and tastes and truly has something for all the family. Concerts and music workshops are at the heart of this festival in picturesque Innerleithen. Full details of what is on offer can be found on www.innerleithenmusic festival.org

17th August to 28th October 2007, Gaelforce, Dumfries & Galloway. A multiple arts festival offering something for everyone. With country, Celtic, traditional and world-music events, which also includes book festivals, poetry, theatre performances, exhibitions and street processions. Please visit www.gaelforceevents.co.uk for their full programme.

21st to 26th August 2007, Marymass Festival, Irvine, Ayrshire. One of the biggest community events of its kind in Scotland which provides a wealth of special events and activities, especially the pageantry of the Marymass Parade with its origins in medieval times. Not to be missed is the torchlit procession. You can find more details of this on www.marymass.org

31st August to 2nd September 2007, Dundee Flower & Food Festival, Dundee. Dundee Flower and Food Festival is a three-day event of superb entertainment for all the family. Set in marquees in the magnificent grounds of Camperdown Country Park, the event showcases fabulous floral and garden displays and competitions and cookery demonstrations by famous-name chefs. There are also competitions, craft stalls, fashion shows and children's activities. Please view full details of events on www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com