Until 2nd November 2008, The Enchanted Forest, Faskally Wood, Pitlochry. Scotland's top sound and light show returns to Faskally Wood near Pitlochry with 'Creation'. The spectacular sound and lighting effects will be used to illustrate the earth's history from its early volcanic state to the Ice Age and the Jurassic era right through to modern times. www.enchantedforest.org.uk list all the details of this festival.

Until 8th November 2008, Voices in Paisley, Paisley. Voices in Paisley has two strands this year, The Paisley Choral Festival, a unique event in Scotland, and Fringe Voices which caters for those whose musical tastes lie in other vocal styles. Performers include The King's Singers, The Valaam Ensemble and The Taylor Wilson Jazz Trio. www.paisleyfestivalcompany.com lists full details

31st October to 1st November 2008, Whisky Live Glasgow, Glasgow. Whisky Live brings the very best Scotch Whisky to one venue for the enthusiast and the novice alike. Expert advice is on hand with the chance to learn about whisky basics, Whisky Live Glasgow offers the ultimate whisky experience with varied tastings, masterclasses, live music and regular nose-off competitions. Further information can be found at www.whiskylive.com

1st November 2008 Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. The famous Scottish Fiddle Orchestra returns to the Hall, under the baton of its Principal Conductor and Director of Music, John Mason M.B.E, for an evening of beautiful airs, singers, dancers and the toe-tapping music which has made the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra internationally famous. full details are on www.glasgowconcerthalls.com

21st to 23rd November 2008, Fiddle 2008, Edinburgh. Scotland's ultimate fiddlefest is back at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms. You will be jumping to the foot-tapping rhythms of some of the finest players around. With lively recitals, talks, workshops, sessions and ceilidhs. Please visit www.scotsfiddlefestival.com for full details.

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 address www.scottishstorytellingcentre .co.uk for all the relevant details.

15th November 2008, Lanark Christmas Continental Market, Lanark. Traders from all over the UK will be selling a range of unusual gifts, specialist crafts, food and drink on both sides of the town's High Street. Father Christmas will also be arriving in a reindeer pulled sleigh to help switch on the town's Christmas lights. A fairground and all day live entertainment, from choirs and bands to panto will get everyone into the Christmas spirit. To find out more please visit www.lanarkmedieval festival.co.uk

Continuing till November 2008, 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.

From late November 2008 onwards, Edinburgh's Christmas, Edinburgh. One of Europe's greatest Christmas festivals returns with a month-long programme full of warmth and festive cheer as the city transforms itself into a magical winter wonderland. Activity is centred around the world-renowned Princes Street Gardens. Please visit www.edinburghschristmas.com for complete programme of events.