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SOUND FESTIVAL

Various venues, Aberdeen Until November 11 GET set for a sonic adventure in the North East with Sound Festival, a new and wide-ranging celebration of new music. You’ll have the chance to listen, compose and even make ceramic instruments. There are familyfriendly and late-night events in a string of venues, from concert halls and arts centre to museums, church, bothies and bars. sound-scotland.co.uk

THE REAL ALE FESTIVAL

Alloa Town Hall, near Stirling Today and tomorrow SAY cheers to some of the finest tipples around at the 26th Alloa Real Ale Festival. Your ticket includes your own festival glass, and be sure to keep it with you so you can sample the wares . Food is available, too, with live music both nights. forthvalley.camra.org.uk/ festivals.html

WASPS OPEN STUDIO

Meadow Mill, Dundee Tomorrow and Sunday GO behind the scenes of the studio and meet the artists to learn about their creative processes and discover how they bring their ideas to life. You can also buy unique, handmade products direct from the makers. Meadow Mill was the first building WASPS turned into artist studios almost 40 years ago. Open noon to 5pm. waspsstudios.org.uk

DENHOLM FOLK FESTIVAL

Various venues, Borders November 2-5 A WEE folk festival for a wee village. This 14th annual event celebrates music and performance with evening concerts, workshops, free sessions, fireworks and plenty of brilliant, toe-tapping tunes. denholmfolkfest.co.uk

NEON DIGITAL ARTS

Various venues, Dundee November 7-12 North East of North (NEoN) is a four-day international celebration of new media arts. There will be digital masterclasses, workshops, fringe events and talks at a range of creative hubs across the city, including Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre, Dundee Science Centre, and The Mills Observatory. northeastofnorth.com