Until 1st November 2009, The Enchanted Forest, Faskally Wood, Pitlochry. Scotland's top sound and light show returns to Faskally Wood near Pitlochry. The spectacular sound and lighting effects will be a pleasure to witness. www.enchantedforest.org.uk list all the details of this festival.

Until 22nd November 2009, sound 2008, Aberdeen City and Shire. 'sound' is an exciting music festival, unique to the north east of Scotland, arranged by local organisations with the aim of presenting an eclectic but very broad range of contemporary music, to a large and varied public. For details of full programme visit www.sound-scotland.co.uk

Until 7th November 2009, Voices in Paisley, Paisley. The Paisley Choral Festival is a unique event in Scotland. Fringe Voices which caters for those whose musical tastes lie in other vocal styles. Performers come from far and wide. Full details can be found at www.paisleyfestivalcompany.com

13th to 15th November 2009, Fiddle 2009, 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.

25th November 2009, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines with Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Usher Hall, Edinburgh. If you are expecting a concert of military band music – think again! The wonderfully versatile musicians of the Royal Marines together with the exuberant singers of the Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society combine to deliver a real musical treat. Find out programme details by visiting www.usherhall.co.uk

End of November through to December 2009, Glasgow On Ice, Glasgow. George Square's famous Christmas illuminations will provide a sparkling backdrop, you'll be able to show off your ice-dancing moves on one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in Europe, all set to non-stop music. www.glasgow-on-ice.co.uk lists 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.

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

Throughout November 2009 till 23rd December 2009. Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve, Wigtown Bay Visitor Centre, Wigtown. Bird migration is the theme of the Wigtown Bay Visitor Centre with thousands of visiting winter geese and the return of the Galloway Ospreys from Africa giving a true homecoming feel as they were born in Scotland. Full detailsl can be found at www.dgcommunity.net

From late November 2009 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.