March 2008 and throughout the year, Loch Rannoch Watersports Centre, Kinloch Rannoch. A multitude of activities are available to groups and individuals. Taster sessions for beginners are available all week, while those with more experience can benefit from further training or simply hire one of their boats. All activities are under the supervision of qualified staff, and all necessary equipment can be provided for a safe and enjoyable day, weekend or week away. You can choose from Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boat Hire, Mountain Biking, Quad Biking, Off Road Driving and Safari’s, Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, and multi-activity courses. www.goforth.co.uk

1st March, The Mighty Deerstalker, Traquair House, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders. The Mighty Deerstalker celebrates the heritage of the Scottish Borders with an Adventure Run of 10k/5k, along with a host of entertainment at Traquair House, including falconry, clay pigeon shooting, local live bands, mud wrestling, plus the famous Traquair Ale on tap. www.themighydeerstalker.com lists full details.

6th March to 23rd March 2008, The Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Glasgow. Glasgow's International Comedy Festival with over 150 events covering stand-up, theatre, film and special shows for children. City-wide venues from local community centres to city-centre theatres will host many of the performers from the already established to the next big thing. Full details of the venues can be found at www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com

14th to 16th March 2008, Niel Gow Festival, Dunkeld and Birnam. The Annual Niel Gow Festival was established in 2004 to celebrate the life and music of Perthshire's fiddle legend. This year's festival features some of Scotland?s top touring fiddlers. Programme details are at www.musicinscotland.com

22nd to 24th March 2008, Girvan Cycle Race, Girvan. This Cycle Race is one of the best cycle road races in Britain and the only stage race on British Cycling's Premier Calendar elite road racing series. Almost 100 riders will take to the roads in four separate stages for a feast of racing amidst the spectacular scenery of south-west Scotland. The route details can be obtained at www.girvanrace.info

25th March to 5th April 2008, Edinburgh International Science Festival, Edinburgh. Twelve days of non-stop shows, workshops and exhibitions, talks, tours and demonstrations with hands-on activities for kids, families and adults, showing just how much fun science can be. www.sciencefestival.co.uk lists full details

27th to 30th March 2008, Glasgow Art Fair, Glasgow. The biggest art fair in the UK outside London returns to George Square in Glasgow featuring over 40 galleries from around Britain and Europe, with over 1000 national and internationally renowned artists' work for sale. Full details can be found at www.glasgowartfair.com

28th March to 2nd April 2008, Edinburgh International Harp Festival, Edinburgh. The Festival features an exciting programme, with a line-up spanning Celtic nations, featuring particularly strongly. Specially commissioned work along with more familiar favourites in a series of concerts, courses, workshops and an exhibition, all celebrating this oldest of Scottish instruments. Come along and take part in the fun. Please visit www.harpfestival.co.uk for programme details.

Throughout the year to 16 Nov 2008, The Local Word and Image 500 Years of Printing in Scotland, Aberdeen. 2008 brings with it celebrations of 500 years of printing in Scotland. As part of these wider celebrations this exhibition will examine the history of printing in Aberdeen. Full details of venues are found at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk