The 22nd Edinburgh International Science Festival boasts an exciting and ambitious programme of over 220 events happening at 35 venues across Edinburgh from 3-17 April.

Perth 800 is a year-long celebration in 2010 which marks the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion in 1210.

The largest dedicated comedy festival in Europe, now in its eighth year, and one of Glasgow's top events of the year.

One of the most dynamic poetry festivals anywhere in the world, where music, film, dance and poetry work in harmony.

Celebrate the start of the summer at The Beltane Fire Festival: a unique and wild procession of fire, drumming and revelry on Calton Hill. Witness this spectacular revival of the ancient Celtic fertility festival in the heart of the Scottish capital.