Artline: Open Doors Weekend
Various venues, Fife, Saturday and Sunday
Eleven venues along the East Coast railway mainline are opening their doors this weekend in an expanded lineup of art, poetry and heritage. A growing number of artists based in refurbished station buildings will open up their studios to the public alongside local heritage centres. Connected by the famously scenic main railway line linking London, Edinburgh and the South to Aberdeen and the North, the venues will showcase painting, craft, poetry, jewellery and local history. Some work is for sale.
Head to theartline.co.uk/open-doors-weekend for more information.
Glasgow Walking Lunch
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, Saturday
Travel through 1,000 years of the Glasgow history with food and travel writer Andrea Pearson as she leads hungry explorers on a guided tour to unearth the city’s fascinating past, all while enjoying plenty of food in some of Glasgow’s top eateries along the way.
Tickets are £39.95, with booking fee. Search the event name on eventbrite.co.uk to purchase.
Ethical cocktail night
Harry’s Southside, Edinburgh, Sunday
Social enterprises Ginerosity and Harry’s Southside will help save the world while mixing up cocktail favourites in one of the capital’s newest bars. An expert mixologist will have goers shaking, stirring and mixing-it-up as they guide you through three cocktails, providing all the spirits, mixers and garnishes needed to create a trio of cocktail goodness. All profits go towards good causes.
Book a spot at airbnb.co.uk/experiences/199379. Costs £20 per person.
BonFest
East Muirhead of Logie Farm, Kirriemuir, tomorrow to Sunday
He’s been hailed as one of the greatest frontmen of all time and the sleepy burgh of Kirriemuir in Angus has never forgotten the lead singer of AC/DC Bon Scott. Born in Forfar and raised in the burgh until he was six, this three-day international festival is expecting to see rock fans from across the globe bring Kirriemuir to life as it remembers its most successful son for a 12th year. As well as the evening events, there will also a host of free live music gigs in local venues.
Tickets are limited and day passes start from £25, plus booking fee. Visit bonfest.com for more information.
Music at Paxton
Paxton House, Sunday
In conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland, the extremely successful free one-hour taster concerts Music at Paxton…Plus return to the Music at Paxton Festival. This year, the festival welcomes Scelerisque Duo on Sunday. Music at Paxton…Plus gives members of the public the opportunity to experience exceptional chamber music in the beautiful surrounds of the Picture Gallery. These taster sessions are designed to be informal and because they are free and last just 60 minutes, they are an ideal way to experience chamber music for the first time.
Free to attend. Head to hubtickets.co.uk/musicatpaxton for more information.
Beer and Music Festival
Bandstand Bar and Restaurant, Nairn, until Monday
The tenth annual event is the largest indie beer and music festival in the Highlands. Boasting more than 140 real ales, ciders, and craft beers from both Scotland and all over the world, visitors can expect live music, speciality food, whisky, charity stalls, and a barbecue.
Entry is free, however charitable donations are welcome. Visit braevalhotel.co.uk for more information.
Drake Music Scotland 20th anniversary
Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Saturday
Drake Music Scotland marks two decades of creating music making opportunities for people with disabilities. A celebratory showcase, Centre Stage, will feature the Digital Orchestra, Junior Digital Orchestra, Equilibrium, Liveheart, The Varifocals, Audability, and a range of solo performances. The event is being created in partnership with Aidan O’Rourke.
Head to thequeenshall.net for ticket information.
Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment
AECC, Aberdeen, until Sunday
Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, live on ice, and rev up for non-stop fun with four of favourite stories. Prepare to be thrilled with high-speed stunts with the crew of Cars, dive into adventure with Ariel in The Little Mermaid’s enchanted undersea kingdom, get up to no good with the Toy Story gang and enter the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa from Frozen. Don’t miss the chance to warm up at the pre-show party.
Tickets start from £28.25, with booking fee, from ticketmaster.co.uk.
TradFest
Various venues, Edinburgh, until Sunday
This vibrant 11-day showcase of Scotland’s thriving traditional arts prepares to wind down this weekend. Celebrating activity that is already happening throughout the year, it showcases the many diverse cultures that exist in the capital today, including the Battle of the Folk Bands at Pleasance Theatre on Sunday which showcases a quintet of rising traditional musicians pairing heritage with a contemporary spin.
Visit tracscotland.org for more information.
Elie Scarecrow Festival
Various venues, Elie, tomorrow to Monday
Over 40 scarecrows will be placed around the villages of Elie and Earlsferry in Fife. Buy a map for just £2 from a local shop, then find your way around the displays, marking your favourite three. Event is ideal for families, Coastal Path Walkers and romantic strolls.
Search the event on Facebook for more information.
DON’T MISS...
Jay Rayner: The Ten (Food) Commandments
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Sunday
Join the Masterchef judge and award-winning restaurant critic for an audio-visual romp through his Ten Food Commandments. The original commandments have very little to offer when it comes to the complex business of how and what we eat. Luckily, Rayner has stepped up to the plate to offer his new rules including, “always worship leftovers” and “do not cut off the fat.” Join the chair of BBC Radio 4’s Kitchen Cabinet as he sets out to provide hilarious guidance. Includes Q&A and book signing.
Tickets are £15 from pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com.
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