Some of Scotland's top musicians are preparing to bring their shows back home in 2013.
To ensure you don't miss anything, here are some of the Scottish gigs that are guaranteed to cause a stir this year
We've also put together a list of some of the year's best television, music, film and literature highlights. To see these click on the links below.
T in the Park
A haven for many music fans, the Balado festival will run from July 11-14. Acts already confirmed including The Killers, Mumford and Sons, Rihanna, Alt-J and Emeli Sande.
Tickets: £179-£199
Amy Macdonald
The Bishopbriggs singer/songwriter will play Edinburgh’s HMV Picture House on March 5 and the Aberdeen Music Hall on March 6 in support of her third album, Life in a Beautiful Light.
Tickets: £25
Biffy Clyro
Following the release of their much anticipated new album, Opposites, in January, the Kilmarnock rockers will play Aberdeen’s AECC on March 31 and Glasgow’s SECC on April 1.
Tickets: £28.50
Simple Minds
The Scottish group will bring their Greatest Hits tour to the Aberdeen Music Hall and Dundee’s Caird Hall on April 1 and April 2.
Tickets: £37.50
Big Country
As part of their latest Journey tour, the Dunfermline band will take to the stage at Glasgow’s O2 ABC and the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen on April 12 and 13.
Tickets: £22.50
The Fratellis
After a much-anticipated reunion, the Glasgow three-piece return to the Barrowlands with their infectious pop songs on April 19.
Tickets: £20
Frightened Rabbit
The indie rock band from Selkirk will play the HMV Picture House in Edinburgh on February 26 and the Barrowlands in Glasgow on February 28 in support of their new album, Pedestrian Verse.
Ticket: £15
Emeli Sande
Following her phenomenal success in 2012, the Aberdeenshire songstress will play Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on April 1.
Tickets: £25-£29.50
Edwyn Collins
The former Orange Juice frontman will perform at Glasgow’s O2 ABC on April 18 following the release of his eighth studio album, Understated, in March.
Tickets: £18.50
Roddy Woomble
The Ayrshire rocker turned folk musician will play Glasgow’s Oran Mor on May 10. The gig follows the release of the former Idlewild frontman's third solo album, Listen to Keep, in March.
Tickets: £12.50
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