Speed of Light: Edinburgh
09 Aug - 01 Sep 2012
NVA's Speed of Light is a fantastic fusion of sport and culture as part of Edinburgh international festival. During a series of ticketed night-time events, thousands of runners activate specially designed light suits, as they run set routes around Arthur's Seat.
EdinburghBen Nevis Race: Inverness
01 Sep 2012
An amateur race up and down Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.
InvernessThe Braemar Gathering: Braemar
1 September
The Braemar Gathering has been in existence since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, 900 years ago. The Gathering is a traditional celebration of Highland Games, and is attended by the British Royal Family each year.
BraemarOrkney International Science festival: Orkney
06 - 12 Sep 2012
Orkney's dark skies will be highlighted in this year's Orkney Science Festival.The view of constellations displayed across an Orkney night sky on a fine frosty night is spectacular but in many other parts of the world it's something rare, due to the volume of light emitted from towns and cities. Increasingly, people are travelling in search of dark skies.
OrkneyDundee Flower and Food Festival 2012: Dundee
31 Aug 2012 11:00 AM; 01 - 02 Sep 2012 Sat, Sun 10:00 AM
The premier show of its kind in Scotland, Dundee Flower and Food Festival is a three-day extravaganza of superb entertainment for all the family. Featuring over two acres of marquees set in the magnificent Camperdown Country Park, the event provides a showcase for fabulous floral and garden displays and cookery demonstrations, as well as featuring competitions, craft stalls, fashion shows and children’s activities
DundeeBritish Science Festival: Aberdeen
04 - 09 Sep 2012
The British Science Festival shall feature a programme of events for people of all ages and interests. It will include leading academics, award-winning commentators, science communicators, authors and performers set against the backdrop of an international media presence
Aberdeen