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all things woollen. The week-long celebration of Shetland’s world renowned wool features exhibitions, classes and events covering everything from weaving and spinning to dyeing and lace knitting.
Highlights include a design-aknit a toorie masterclass, yoga for knitters and an exhibition of works by Ruth Brownlee and Mary Fraser. Ticket prices vary. Visit www.shetlandwoolweek.com. Showcasing some of the most astonishing sights in nature, this visually stunning exhibition will take your breath away.
The exhibit, which is on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, features 100 award-winning wildlife and landscape images from this year’s competition.
The contest, which launched in 1965, receives over 42,000 entries from 96 countries each year. Entry is free. Visit www.nms.ac.uk. visits Scotland. It show features many of the group’s greatest hits, including Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Sweets For My Sweet and Stand By Me.
There will be an extra treat for Drifters fans as some of the legendary group’s former members will also perform during the show. Tickets cost £26. Visit www.paviliontheatre.co.uk and www.alhambradunfermline.com. The Hydro will play host to one of the most historic events in Scottish Mixed Martial Arts history on Saturday when ACB arrives in Glasgow for its UK debut. The action-packed