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IRN-BRU CARNIVAL

SEC, Glasgow Until Sunday THIS is the last weekend you can sample the thrills, games, arcades and more at this family-friendly carnival. Enjoy rides such as dodgems and the helter skelter as well as attractions including trampolines, face painting, whack-a-minion and more. irn-bru-carnival.com

SCOTLAND’S SPECIALITY FOOD SHOW

SEC, Glasgow January 21-23 ARE you a foodie enthusiast? Then don’t miss this three-day food show to celebrate all things meat, cheese, herbs & spices, tea and coffee, beers, confectionery and more. Tingle your taste buds with various samples, tastings and food halls and even buy some treats to take home to enjoy later. scotlandsspecialityfoodshow.com

BIG BURNS STRAMASH

Inverness, January 25-27 KICK off Scotland’s Year of Young People at the Stramash with events to suit young people, from toddlers to almost grown-ups. Take part in the Highland School Hoolie, a ceilidh for the wee ones, dancing, music, games and more. eventscotland.org/events/1268

PERTH RIVERSIDE LIGHT NIGHTS

Norie-Miller Walk, Perth January 27-February 14 ENJOY magical illuminations and themed nights for the upcoming Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day during this mesmerising light show in the city centre. There will be food, drinks and much more on offer too, so come along and experience Perth’s beauty. perthcity.co.uk/event/perthriverside-light-nights

UP HELLY AA

Lerwick, Shetland January 30 A TRADITION that began in the 1880s, this has since bloomed into a festival that occurs annually in the Shetland calendar to celebrate the history, culture and traditions of centuries past and for the townspeople to get together as a community. uphellyaa.org