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Feast on food events in 2012

Tantalise your taste buds at one of the many food and drink events taking place across Scotland this year, including whisky festivals, foodie workshops, mouth-watering markets and more.
Research your Scottish roots

Researching your roots doesn’t have to be complicated; the best place to start is with you! You’ll be surprised at how much you can find out just from a name.
The Diamond Jubilee in Scotland

You are cordially invited to a host of spectacular events and exhibitions to help Her Majesty the Queen celebrate her 60 years on the throne.
Sleeping beneath Scotland's stars

Inject some glamour into your camping trip to Scotland and enjoy a totally relaxed getaway under the stars.
Surprising events in 2012

From major exhibtions to world-class events, the Year of Creative Scotland, 2012 Scotland is the place to be.
Starry-eyed surprises for visitors

Download a free pocket visitor guide to the UK’s first Dark Sky Park, and you could also win a stargazing break to Dumfries & Galloway.

Scottish Six Days Trial (4 - 12 May) Attracting over 275 competitors from all over the world, this international motorcycle competition really is in a league of its own.
The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival (7 - 14 May) is the largest and most successful performing arts festival for children and young people in the UK.
Perth Festival of the Arts (17 - 27 May) Nigel Kennedy and Jools Holland will be amongst the big name acts performing at this year's festival where you can enjoy great music from classical to rock, and comedy, but also visual arts and dance.
Festival of Museums (18 - 20 May) The festival offers one of Scotland’s most innovative and exciting programmes designed to ignite imaginations and celebrate Scotland’s wealth of culture.
RSPB Scottish Birdfair (19 - 20 May) There will be a wide range of informative talks, fun packed children's activities, guided walks and special workshops, with live music on Saturday evening, plus much more.