'What's On'
Aberdeen Jazz Festival

1st to 6th March Aberdeen Jazz Festival. Last year’s festival was a huge success and this year promises to be even better. Internationally renowned saxophonist Chris Potter will be starting his European tour at the festival, major new singing star Jacqui Dankworth coming up from London, and Tommy Smith’s Scottish National Jazz Orchestra paying tribute to Stan Kenton, and that’s only for starters... Visit www.jazzaberdeen.com for full programme of events.

 

Braemar Telemark Festival

11th to 13th March 2005 Braemar Telemark Festival.  This  Festival  is now in its seventh year and is established as the highlight of the UK telemark season, irrespective of what the winter brings in the way of snow. It's all about fun and is for any telemark skier; complete novice or expert. For further information please visit www.telemarkfestival.co.uk

Joan Rivers

16th and 17th March 2005 at Theatre Royal, Glasgow. Joan Rivers appears in 'Broke and Alone'. This show was hailed as 'Triumphant' by the Guardian, 'Hilarious' by the Teleraph a must to see. Performances commence at 7.30pm. Ticket prices are £20/£22/£25. Please call 0141 332 9000 to make a booking.

Julian Clary

19th March 2005 at The Academy, Glasgow. Julian Clary is appearing in 'Natural Born Mincer' at The Academy. Performance commences at 8.30pm. This will be a colourful daringly revealing and extravagant evening's entertainment. Ticket price £19.50/£17.50. To book your ticket/tickets visit wwww.glasgowcomedyfestival.com or call 0870 771 2000

Paul Merton

25th March 2005 at The Academy, Glasgow. Paul Merton is appearing in this show which commences at 8.30pm. "They turned my grey cells psychedelic" quoted the Hindu Times. To obtain tickets priced at £19.50/£17.50 please contact 0870 771 2000

Ayr Races
15th to 16th April Ayr Races Scottish National Ayr Racecourse will be hosting the 'Scottish National' over this weekend. More details can be found on their website www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Shetland Folk Festival

28th April to 1st May Shetland Folk Festival The Shetland Folk Festival is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to presenting the best folk music from around the globe to the local community and visitors alike. A heady mixture of talented local performers and visiting musicians and artistes from many parts of the world will be entertaining their audiences during the above dates. For details of the full programme visit www.shetlandfolkfestival.com

 

Speyside Whisky Festival

29th April to 2nd May 2005 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. With a packed programme of events from 28th April to the 2nd of May 2005, the organisers are confident that there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Festival reflects the rich heritage of whisky-making which is an integral part of the lives of the Speyside communities. Please visit www.spiritofspeyside.com for full programme of events.

 

Isle of Bute Jazz
28th April to 2nd May Rothesay, Isle of Bute One of Britain's most popular traditional jazz weekends on one of Scotland's prettiest seaside resorts. A full programme listing artists and events will be available one month prior to commencement of festival on www.butejazz.com
Aviemore

7th to 15th May Aviemore 2005 Walking Festival, Highlands Come and enjoy the best of British countryside with fine walks designed to accommodate walkers at all skill levels, through magnificent scenery at Aviemore's Annual Walking Festival. For a full programme of the events taking place visit www.aviemorewalking.com

 

Perth Festival of Arts
19th to 29th May 2005 Perth Festival of Arts This year's festival offers a stunning world-class programme featuring an impressive line up of well known names. For further information and details of all events and venues visit www.perthfestival.co.uk

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