1 Soundfestival
Various venues, Aberdeen, today until November 6
Taking new music to unexpected places, this innovative festival has something for everyone.
The festival specialises in exploring new, challenging compositions in unusual venues, including museums, galleries, churches and bothies.
Highlights include Simon Callow performing Der Tribun on Saturday, contemporary compositions for string quartets and the world premiere of John De Simone’s new work.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.sound-Scotland.co.uk
2 Up Close with Burke and Hare
Mercat Tours, Edinburgh, October 31
Just in time for Halloween, this spooky show explores the lives of two of Scotland's most infamous killers.
Starting in St Cuthbert’s graveyard, the one-off tour, guided by Burke and Hare, takes visitors on a journey to 1820s Edinburgh, walking through the city’s cobbled streets, graveyards and mortuaries before ending in a candle lit tavern.
Featuring tales of grave robbing, a visit to the killing ground and appearances from characters including Burke and Hare’s neighbour, this tour is not for the faint hearted.
Tickets cost £8. Visit www.mercattours.com.
3 Traquair House Historical Ghost Tours
Traquair House, Innerleithen, October 28-29
Set in the atmospheric surrounding of Traquair House, this ghost tour is guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit.
Featuring a few unexpected surprises, the tour brings the spooky history of the house to life.
Visitors can also enjoy a glass of mulled wine in the spectacular 18th century dining room at the end of the tour.
Tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for children aged eight and over. Visit www.traquair.co.uk.
4 Night at the Museum
The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Perth, October 29
History lovers will get the chance to spend the night in a museum on Saturday when Black Watch Castle opens its doors for this special event.
Visitors will explore the museum by torchlight, meet the ghosts of the Black Watch’s past and hear spine-tingling stories during the spooktacular evening.
There will even be hot chocolate and shortbread to help settle your nerves afterwards.
Tickets cost £6. Visit www.theblackwatch.co.uk.
5 Justin Bieber
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, today, October 29 and 30
Global pop sensation Justin Bieber will send fans into a frenzy when he brings his Purpose world tour to Glasgow tonight.
The Canadian pop star, famous for hits including Sorry and Baby, will perform tracks from his new album, Purpose, alongside some classic tracks during the show.
Support comes from MiC Lowry and The Knocks.
Tickets cost £56.75-£136.20. Visit www.thessehydro.com.
6 The Illuminator Run
Aboyne and Deeside a Community Education Centre, Aboyne, October 29
Runners will be able to put their skills to the test on Saturday when Scotland’s toughest night half marathon returns to Aboyne.
Racers will light their way with a head torch as they walk, run or jog the gruelling 15 dark mile course which passes through rugged hill trails and Glen Tanar’s glorious Scots pine forest.
There will also be a spectacular light show at the half-way point.
Tickets cost £36. Visit www.illuminatorrun.co.uk.
7 Monsters Ball for Macmillan
Comlongon Castle, Dumfries, October 29
If you love dressing up and raising money for charity then this is the event for you.
Macmillan Cancer Support will host its fiendishly fun evening at the appropriately spooky Comlongon Castle on Saturday.
The event includes a vampire piper, a two-course supper with hog roast, desserts and creepy cocktails, dancing and ghostly tales.
There will also be a live charity auction and raffle, magician, tarot readings, a photo booth and a fancy dress competition.
Tickets cost £45. Visit www.dumfriesmonstersball.co.uk.
8 Dornoch Whisky Festival
Various venues, Dornoch, October 28-30
Raising a glass to Scotland’s amber nectar, this festival is a must for whisky lovers.
Returning for it’s second year, the three-day event features tastings, master classes, and tours of Teaninich and Brora distilleries.
There will also be a tasting with whisky expert Charles Maclean, a showing of ‘The Angel’s Share’ in Balblair Distillery and gala whisky paired dinners.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.dornochwhiskyfestival.yapsody.com.
9 Dundee Science Festival
Various venues, Dundee, October 29-November 13
Celebrating science, engineering and technology, this exciting festival is every budding scientist’s idea of heaven.
Led by Dundee Science Centre, the festival boasts a packed programme of events for all ages, covering everything from space, animals, forensics and jewellery to lasers, medicine, fossils and computer games.
Highlights include Saturday Science Live, Makerspaces & 3D Modelling and Animals, Destination Space and The Environment Weekend.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www,dundeesciencecentre.org.uk.
10 Kenny Rogers
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, October 31
Country superstar Kenny Rogers will play Glasgow for possibly the last time on Monday when he brings his final world tour to the city.
The Grammy award winner will celebrate his 58 year in music during the show, playing an array of classic tracks from his glittering career.
Support will be provided by special guest Linda Davis.
Tickets cost £36.90-£48.25. Visit www.thessehydro.com.
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