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UP HELLY AA
January 26, Lerwick, Shetland Don’t miss the largest festival of fire in Europe marking the end of Yuletide. With an impressive Jarl torch-lit procession, followed by the burning of a Viking galley, this event attracts visitors from across the world.
www.uphellyaa.org
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
January 12-16, Aberdeen The Cairngorms are alive with the sound of music! Bill Kenwright brings the world renowned musical to His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen for five days along with Lucy O’Bryne from the BBC’s The Voice as the leading lady, Maria.
Tickets priced from £22.50 to £37.50.
http://goo.gl/gTT71S
KELSO RACES
January 17, Kelso Racecourse Saddle up on January 17 for the Kelso Races. Two hours of nailbiting racing that are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat at Kelso racecourse. £15 entry with doors opening at 10.40am – it’s a great day out for all.
www.kelso-races.co.uk
AN EXPERIENCE WITH ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
January 20, Edinburgh Grab your boots, clothes and motorcycle, the Terminator is coming to town. Mr Schwarzenegger will be making an action-packed appearance in the capital with a live orchestra, an Arnold exclusive auction and an interview. Tickets start from £95 and doors are open at 6pm.
www.ticketline.co.uk
THE BURNING OF THE CLAVIE
January 11, Burghead Warm up your winter blues by celebrating Burghead’s second New Year just ten days after the first. The Burning of the Clavie sees a barrel full of staves carried around the town before being set alight to celebrate Burghead’s Gregorian New Year.
www.burghead.com/clavie