1 The Arenacross Tour
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, January 14
The Arenacross Tour will make a triumphant return to the Hydro on Saturday.
The high-octane event combines indoor Motocross Racing and freestyle Motocross with a stunning show packed full of lasers, lights, pyrotechnics and music.
With some of the world’s top professional racers lined up to take part, this is one event motocross fans will not want to miss.
Tickets cost £28.40-£49.95. Visit www.thessehydro.com.
2 Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven - The Emperor
City Halls, Glasgow, January 13
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra (SCO) will celebrate the work of one of the world's greatest composers when they perform this masterpiece in Glasgow on Friday.
Directed by Alexander Janiczek, The Emperor is one of the only piano concertos composed by Beethoven that was never played by the man himself.
The performance marks the end of a journey for Janiczek and Llyr Williams who have been taking the SCO through the concertos of Mozart and Beethoven for the past two years.
Ticket prices range from £6-£32.50. Visit www.sco.org.uk.
3 Crafty Tours: Brewery and Distillery Tours
City centre, Edinburgh, January 14
Beer and gin lovers will get the chance to explore the craft brewery scene in the Scottish capital during this tour on Saturday.
The guided gin and beer safari, which begins at West Parliament Square, will visit some of the best breweries, bars and distilleries Edinburgh has to offer.
Stops include Barney’s Brewery, Pickering’s Distillery and Andrew Usher & Co’s Brewpub.
Tickets cost £55. Visit http://craftytours.com/
4 University of Dundee Discovery Days
Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Dundee, January 13
The brilliant work taking place at Dundee University will take centre stage during this educational showcase.
The free event is packed full of fascinating short talks from the university’s professors and award-winning teachers about their latest research and discoveries.
The day also includes the announcement of the winners of this year’s Stephen Fry Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research.
Entry is free. Visit www.dundee.ac.uk.
5 Dig It 2017
Various venues, Scotland, today until December 31 2017
This year-long celebration of Scottish archaeology kicks off this week.
Co-ordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Archaeology Scotland, the programme of events aims to explore Scotland’s past using song, art, performance, digs, festivals and storytelling.
Highlights include the Made in Paisley exhibition, Gifts from a Jacobites Prince and the Hawick Reivers Festival.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.digit2017.com.
6 Insane Championship Wrestling
The Garage, Glasgow, January 15
Wrestling fans are in for a treat on Sunday when Scotland’s favourite wrestlers return to Glasgow.
Fighters including Kenny Williams, Lionheart, Kasey and Drew Galloway will show what they’re made of during the Garage show.
With everything from thumbtacks to staple guns and baseball bats allowed as weapons during bouts, this show is not for the faint hearted.
Tickets cost £15. Visit www.insanewrestling.co.uk.
7 King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, today until January 16, 18 and 21
If you’re searching for music that's going to make waves in 2017 then this could be the event for you.
King Tut’s has brought together all of the Scottish acts on course to hit the big time this year for it New Year’s Revolution shows.
Headliners include Civic Pride, The Van T’s, Sergeant, Divides and The Dead Settlers.
Tickets cost £8. Visit www.kingtuts.co.uk.
8 King Creosote
Bogbain Farm, Inverness, Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Dunkeld and Woodend Barn, Banchory, today, January 13 and 14
Indie troubadour King Creosote will bring his unique brand of eclectic folk to Perth on Friday.
The singer songwriter, also known as Fife’s Kenny Anderson, will perform tracks from his 2016 album Astronaut Meets Appleman alongside some classics during his set.
The new record follows on from his breakthrough record From Scotland With Love and Diamond Mine, his Mercury prize nominated collaboration with Jon Hopkins.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.kingcreosote.com.
9 Peter May: Cast Iron
St John’s Kirk, Perth, January 16
Award-winning author Peter May will discuss his latest work of fiction at this special event on Sunday.
Cast Iron tells the story of a case that's full of personal vendettas and false alibis that spread further than first appears.
The Scots author is also the man behind The Lewis Trilogy and Entry Island, which won several awards including the ITV Crime Thriller Club Best Book Award.
Tickets cost £6. Visit www.petermay.co.uk.
10 Edinburgh Expert: Old and New Town Walking Tour
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, January 14
Explore the Scottish capital’s Old and New Towns during this fascinating walking tour.
The tour covers everything from Edinburgh Castle to Carlton Hill, taking in the city’s history and architecture.
The walk also provides a glimpse into the kilts, Kings, people, glaciers and volcanoes that have shaped the capital and how it has changed over the last three thousand years.
Tickets cost £10 for concessions and £14 for adults. Visit www.edinburghexpert.com.
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