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LOOK AGAIN VISUAL ART & DESIGN FESTIVAL Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Until May 1

CELEBRATE the very best of contemporary visual art and design, showcasing local and internationally acclaimed talent in Aberdeen. Look Again encourages its audience to ‘become a tourist in your own city’ and take time to look at the unique places around you.

lookagainfestival.co.uk BALCORMO POINT TO POINT Balcormo Mains, Leven April 29

ENJOY a great day out in the countryside where people come together to enjoy this amateur horse racing event. Watch steeplechase and pony races, and enjoy a picnic or some food from one of the outlets on site before the races start.

balcormoraces.org COLONSAY BOOK FESTIVAL Isle of Colonsay, Argyll April 29-30

THIS is one of the most remote literary events in Britain, held on the beautiful island of Colonsay in glorious springtime. It may be small but the two-day event attracts big names from the Scottish literary scene, including Alexander McCall Smith, pictured.

colonsaybookfestival. org.uk TOUR OF AYRSHIRE CYCLING FESTIVAL Kilmarnock April 29-30

THE Tour of Ayrshire comes to Kilmarnock tomorrow so make sure you are there to cheer on the world-class cyclists. Starting and finishing in Kilmarnock, this 12mile road race will be filled with adrenaline fuelled excitement.

tourofayrshire.com ORKNEY WINE FESTIVAL Orkney May 13 – 20

THE Orkney Wine Festival celebrates its 11th birthday this year – still the only event of its kind in Scotland. Enjoy a mix of tastings, special meals, a wine fair, a film show and live music.

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