5th to 13th June 2010, Nairn Book and Arts Festival, Nairn, Highlands and Islands. The nine day festival event will celebrate local and national literature, music, visual and performance arts against the background of Nairn's stunning scenery and Scotland's historic gems such as Cawdor Castle, Fort George and Culloden Battlefield. Further information can be found at www.nairnfestival.co.uk

Throughout June 2010. Solo Works, Various Venues throughout Scotland. David Hughes Dance Productions is delighted to announce an exhilarating quadruple bill of solo dance works touring throughout Scotland. This is an extremely rare and final opportunity to see David Hughes, one of the UK's finest exponents of dance. To find full details of venues and performance dates please visit www.davidhughesdance.co.uk

13th June 2010, RSNO Summer Pops, Usher Hall, Edinburgh. The City of New York has inspired great music – from bluesy Gershwin and jazzy Ellington to rip-roaring Bernstein. Enjoy an orchestral concert packed with popular classics and show-tunes, a melting-pot of New York’s unique, vibrant and celebrated cultural life! Programme includes Gershwin Cuban Overture, Bernstein Dance Episodes from On The Town, Morton A Tribute to Jelly Roll and much more. www.usherhall.co.uk list details of performances.

5th June 2010, Taste of Grampian Food Festival, Thainstone Centre. Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. The north east's superior food event celebrates the diversity of Grampian's food larder in a one-day food and drink festival that's a great day out for all the family. With music, children's entertainment, arts & crafts, fabulous local produce to taste and buy, cookery competitions and demonstrations with celebrity chefs and guests, a fun packed day for all. Complete program details and list of events can be found at www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk

17th to 20th June 2010, Borders Book Festival, Melrose. The creme de la creme of the literary world return to the beautiful Borders town for another lively programme of author talks, signings and book events. Further information can be found at www.bordersbookfestival.org list the full details.

16th to 27th June 2010, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Edinburgh. Edinburgh's International Film Festival is one of the world’s first international film festivals and has now become so pivotal to film culture in nations all over the world. It has grown into an important business hub for the United Kingdom and the international film industry. www.edfilmfest.org.uk lists full details of the films appearing at this years festival.

Throughout the year, The Scottish Storytelling Centre, John Knox House High Street, Edinburgh. The Centre is a unique venue the home of Scotland's stories on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The autumn and winter programme reflects the seasons and celebrations of St. Andrew's Day, Yule and the turning of the year, with live storytelling, theatre and family events. Please visit their web site scottishstorytellingcentre for all the relevant details.

Throughout the year Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh, provides an abundance of interesting events to suit the whole family from experiencing what it was like to be a servant in the castle in days gone by to art classes and discovering the exotic blooms which can be found in the gardens there is something for everyone. Full details can be found on their website www.cac.org.uk

25th to 27th June 2010, Spea FIM Trial World Championship, Nevis Range, Fort William. The SPEA FIM Trial World Championship is the thirty-sixth edition of the biggest, the most important and the best motorcycle trial competition series on the international calendar. It is the first time since 1992 that Scotland has hosted a stage of the World Championship series. Please visit www.ukworldtrial.com for full programme details.

27th June to 3rd July 2010, Mendelssohn on Mull Festival, Isle of Mull. A program of open rehearsals, recitals and concerts given by a group of young musicians on the brink of starting their professional careers. The week-long festival plays to packed houses on the island Mendelssohn himself admired so much. www.mullfest.org.uk lists full details.