September 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

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.

5 September 2008 to 6 December 2008, Mackintosh Re-interpreted, Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow. Original textile designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh alongside new interpretations, created and presented by the Centre. www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk list the full details of this event.

7th September 2008, Scottish Championship Bike Racing, Knockhill Fife. Scottish Championship Bike Racing, organised by the KDMC. Lots of thrilling action for bike enthusiasts. Further information can be found at www.knockhill.com.

13th September 2008, Shelby Lynne in Concert, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow. Award winning American country singer and songwriter Shelby Lynne is participating in a UK tour starting in Glasgow. Shelby will be performing her hits plus her new offering Just A Little Lovin’. Further details can be found at www.glasgow concerthalls.com

18th to 21st September 2007, Creetown Country Music Festival, Dumfries & Galloway. Scotland's best Country Music Festival, which is now in its' tenth year, offering something for all lovers of country music. Details of all the concerts and other events can be found at www.creetown-countrymusic-festival.com 

26th September to 5th October 2008, Wigtown Book Festival, Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway. The Scottish Book Town Festival is a celebration of the written word in Wigtown, our National Book Town, and spans over ten days. The town has a population of only 900 people, a malt whisky distillery and a quarter of a million books. The Wigtown Festival prompts a mass migration of bibliophiles to this green, pastoral corner of Scotland. And rest assured that, between events, there will be plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere in Scotland’s widest street or browse around our cavernous bookshops. Full details are at www.wigtownbookfestival.com .

September through to 28th October 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.

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