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HEAVY SCOTLAND Corn Exchange, Edinburgh April 1-2

SCOTLAND’S metal festival makes its debut, featuring bands such as Arch Enemy, Behemoth, Grave, Dyscarnate, Blaze Bayley and Havok. Thrash fans definitely won’t want to miss this. heavyscotland.com

CEILIDH WEEKEND Orkney, April 14-16

JOIN this great social event which helps folk to come together to enjoy traditional Orkney music and dance. visitorkney.com/events/ orkney-ceilidh-weekend

THIRD HIGHLAND HAGGIS FESTIVAL Spean Bridge, Highlands April 1-2

EAT, drink and dance. Celebrate and learn about Scotland’s national dish at this fun festival, which boasts an exciting programme including a ceilidh, prizes and pre-festival events. highlandhaggisfest.co.uk

SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL April 27-30

AS the UK’s most northerly folk festival, this series of concerts is a prestigious event for performers,

locals and visitors. shetlandfolkfestival.com

ORKNEY RUGBY SEVENS Kirkwall, April 29

DON’T miss one of the most popular events in the Orkney sporting calendar. Local sides are joined by visiting clubs from all over Scotland, with a full day of rugby entertainment at Orkney Rugby Club’s playing fields at

Pickaquoy. visitorkney.com/events