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EDINBURGH IRANIAN FESTIVAL

Various venues, Edinburgh February 9–19

Celebrate this showcase of Iranian culture featuring the arts, film, music, food, entertainment, dance fashion and more! This non-political festival focuses on the contemporary talent and celebrates the country’s rich and vibrant heritage.

ediranfest.co.uk

DIG IN AT THE DOCK

Bo’ness February 19

Forming the final round of the Super Quaich Cyclocross Series, see some of the UK’s top riders compete against each other. The elite race starts at 1.30pm at Bo’ness Docks.

ukcyclocrossevents.co.uk

RODDY WOOMBLE, KATHRYN WILLIAMS & RACHEL SERMANNI

Abriachan ViIlage Hall, Highlands February 23

Come along and enjoy a unique night of musical entertainment from Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble and acclaimed singer songwriters Kathryn Williams and Rachel Sermanni, pictured. This is a unique chance to see these great performers in such an intimate setting.

moniackmhor.org.uk

GRANITE NOIR

Aberdeen February 24–26

This book festival will feature a great programme of authors, workshops and discussion panels along with film screenings and staged readings. There will also be a chance to help ‘solve’ a historic crime. aberdeenperformingarts.com

CEILIDH AGAINST WALLS

St. Mary’s Church Hall, Inverness February 25

Music and ceilidhs bring out the best in people, so join this fundraising ceilidh for The Highlands Support Refugees with very special guests Rachel Sermanni and Laurence Made Me Cry as well as local band, Joe Hill’s Wake.

rachelsermanni.net