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Scotland Events in October 2010

• 1st - 9th October 2010: DanceLive - Aberdeen
  The DanceLive festival presents the very best of contemporary dance and live music. The event consistently commissions and showcases innovative and high quality dance and cross art performances. A programme of community and professional development workshops, taster sessions and talks and events is run alongside the performances.
• Friday 1st - Sunday 31st October 2010: Brodick Castle Guided Tour - Brodick
  Take a guided tour of Brodick Castle and see collections of art, furniture and silver.
• 3rd October 2010: Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running - Inverness
  The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is one of the UK's leading marathons and consists of a point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery, along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, and then crosses the River Ness to finish along the river at Bught Park.
• 3rd - 11th October 2010: Peterhead Fish Festival - Peterhead Fish Market
  Started in 2006 to celebrate the fishing industry of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire in Scotland.
• 10th October 2010: Autumn Woodland Walk - Meet at Camellia House
  A walk to see colours galore in the autumn woodland, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• 10th October 2010: Golden Spurtle World Poridge Making Championships - Carrbridge
  The 17th annual World Porridge Making Championships takes places on World Porridge Day in the Highland village of Carrbridge. The event features an international field of chefs all competing for the prestigious Golden Spurtle Trophy awarded to the competitor producing the best traditional porridge made from oatmeal.
• 13th October 2010: The Lothian Games - Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
  The communities of East Lothian and Midlothian celebrate the Delhi Handover Ceremony with this two day programme of events showcasing dance. The programme will feature a number of education workshops and dance presentations taking place at various community venues across East Lothian and Midlothian followed by a final showcase event at Queen Margaret University
• 15th - 17th October 2010: Rally of Scotland - Perth & Kinross and Stirling
  Rally of Scotland returns for a second year and will be the eleventh and penultimate round of the prestigious Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). Broadcast live on Eurosport to an audience of millions worldwide, this year's Rally of Scotland will again be decided by three days of competitive driving over timed Special Stages on closed Forestry Commission Scotland gravel roads in Stirling and Perth and Kinross. The route will also feature a ceremonial start, central service park and ceremonial finish. Rally of Scotland
• 16th, 17th and 18th October 2010: Ayr Jazz Festival - Various Locations
  Now in its 7th year the Ayr Jazz Festival showcases New Orleans, Dixieland, Ragtime, Swing, Hot Club, traditional, jazz and blues bands and music from the 20's and 30's from top UK musicians.
• 16th October 2010 - 1st November 2010: The Enchanted Forest: Scottish Myths and Legends - Faskally Wood by Pitlochry
  A magical autumn experience for all ages consists of a sound and light show in Faskally Wood.
• 17th October 2010: Jedburgh Castle Jail Ghost Event - Jedburgh Castle Jail
  There have been many reported paranormal occurences at Jedburgh Castle Jail such as apparitions, many reports of a ghostly piper seen standing on the battlements, strong presences and strange lights have been witnessed. Come and see for yourself at the edburgh Castle Jail Ghost Event.
• 22nd - 25th October 2010: Trossachs International Mushroom Festival
  A festival of food, music, fantasy and fun all based on the humble mushroom. Featuring cookery demonstrations, traditional Scottish music and dance, walks and golf.
• 23rd October - 1st November 2010: International Storytelling Festival - Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh
  Inspiring live storytelling performance featuring music, song, film, workshops, talks and international guests.
• 25th October 2010 - 11th November 2010: Doric Festival
  A unique festival that celebrates Aberdeenshire's local heritage and involves local communities across the North-east to help celebrate the language, music and traditions.
• 30th October 2010 - 22nd November 2010: SOUND Festival
  An exciting festival of new music across a number of venues in Scotland with the aim of encouraging the audience to explore sound in new ways. From classical, contemporary, improvisation, traditional and popular music to jazz, experimental, ambient, sound art and electro-acoustic, there is a variety of genres as well as concerts, talks, installations, and workshops.

Scotland Events in November 2010

• 5th November 2010: Aberdeen's Winter Festival Fireworks Night - Aberdeen Beach
  The annual City of Aberdeen Fireworks Display features a 20 minute colourful, noisy, high ariel fireworks, complete with a musical accompaniment and walkabout entertainment. Evening entertainment starts at 7pm with the fireworks at 7:30pm.
• 6th - 28th November 2010: Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Glasgow and Edinburgh
  The RSNO perform with Scotland's classical superstar Nicola Benedetti. There is a St Andrew's celebration with Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham to end the year of festivities.
• 11th November 2010: NEoN Digital Arts Festival - Dundee
  NEoN is a four day celebration of digital media arts featuring moving image, music and information technologies and includes a two day conference, talks from leading professionals and a series of master classes and workshops. There will also be an international exhibition, performances, interactive installations and road show style fringe events. NEoN is suitable for all the family and the 2010 Festival promises to be an exciting and informative four day event in the heart of Dundee
• 19th November 2010: Christmas Light Night - Dundee
  Dundee launches the start of its festive season on the 19th of November. There will be street entertainment and art, markets, music, a Torchlight procession, storytelling, heritage trails as well as a programme of beautiful illuminations throughout the city and a spectacular fireworks display. The event is free to all, and more details will be announced soon.
• 26th - 28th November 2010: The House Folk Music Festival - 26th Kinlochard village Hall, 27th Blairhullichan House, 28th MacGregor's Barn
  Three nights of Scottish traditional music at the House Folk Music festival with top artists performing bagpipe, strings and flute music fusing traditional and contemporary Scottish styles that have influenced the folk scene around the globe.
• 26th - 30th November 2010: Dumfries Fling 2010 - Dumfries
  Dumfries will celebrate Scotland's national day with a full five day programme of music, dance, drama and children’s entertainment. Highlights include the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and the Singing Kettle at DG One, four days of free music from the town centre’s Plainstanes stage. Young musician showcases, pub sessions, street theatre, dance, a drama production and a ceilidh will enliven the after dark offering around town. There will be dancing in the street on St Andrew's Eve and single ladies will be coached in the 'traditional' methods of identifying theirfuture life partner
• 27th - 30th November 2010: Homecoming Scotland's Finale Weekend Celebrations
  A fantastic programme of events will stretch across the weekend – and the country – providing plenty of opportunities to join Homecoming Scotland's Finale Celebrations and celebrate St Andrew's Day.

Scotland Events in December 2010

• 3rd - 12th December 2010: European Curling Championships - Curl Aberdeen Rink
  Over 30 European nations will come together to fight for the men's and women's titles in what is the last major international curling event before the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.
• 31st December 2010: Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony - Stonehaven
  A unique and colourful night time festival where participants parade up and down the High Street in the Old Town of Stonehaven, swinging home-made 'fireballs' above their heads. The fireballs are thrown into the sea at the end of the parade and there are fireworks, a pipe band and other entertainment.
• 31st December 2010: Aberdeen's Winter Festival Hogmanay Street Party - Castlegate