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JON SCHUELER EXHIBITION

Until September 18 Resipole Studios & Fine Art Gallery, Acharacle, Inverness-shire This award-winning arts venue provides the perfect backdrop to Schueler’s work, which is enveloped by the very landscape that inspired the US artist. The exhibition runs for six weeks and features a number of events celebrating Jon Schueler’s centennial. www.jonschueler.com

DUNOON REVIVAL BIG WEEKENDER 2016

August 12-13 A fantastic weekend of Northern Soul, Mod and Ska tunes in Dunoon, Argyll, not to mention the stunning Vespa and Lambretta scooters that will be in town. www.dunoonpresents.co.uk

WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

August 12-13 Glasgow This don’t-miss event, above, returns to Glasgow Green and will see around 40,000 spectators enjoy the stirring sounds of 230 bands competing in the world-renowned event. www.theworlds.co.uk/Pages/home.aspx

NORTH HOP

August 21-22 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness This is the second hop-filled craft beer festival for the Highlands! Over the two days celebrate craft beer, artisan gins, creative cocktails, Scottish food and home-grown music, the Highland way. The festival will see the return of the outdoor themed Beer Hall filled with beer, cider and live music acts on the Hop Stage. www.northhop.co.uk/festivals

ELECTRIC FIELDS

August 26-27 Drumlanrig Castle, near Thornhill, Dumfriesshire A weekend of music set in the stunning grounds of 17th century Drumlanrig Castle, with acts such as Primal Scream, The Charlatans and some of music’s best current acts taking to the stage to entertain the crowd in this picturesque setting. Weekend camping tickets available. www.electricfieldsfestival.com