1 Trainspotting
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, today until October 8
Irvine Welsh’s generation defining tale of the Edinburgh heroin scene returns to the Citizens' stage this week.
Directed by Gareth Nicholls, the stage show follows Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie and Spud as they navigate their way through the dark backstreets of Thatcher-era Leith.
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Shooting is already underway on the Trainspotting film sequel so catch this while you can.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.citz.co.uk.
2 Angus Cycling Festival
Various venues, Angus, September 17-18
Celebrating mountain biking, the Angus Cycling Festival is gearing up to be unmissable.
The two-day event features an endurance race, the Forfar Funduro dual slalom, cycle skills courses, food, live music and the Scottish Cross Country Championships. Other highlights include smoothie bikes, family friendly cycle rides, good food, and airbag best trick and high jump competitions.
Entry is free. Visit www.anguscyclehub.co.uk.
3 Doors Open Day
Various venues, Edinburgh, today until September 25
Buildings across Scotland will fling their doors open to the public this week for the annual Doors Open Day.
Some of the most architecturally and culturally significant buildings in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands will be open this weekend, with Edinburgh following suit next Saturday.
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Buildings taking part in the event include Glasgow Central Station, St Andrews in the Square, Dundee’s District 10, Delgatie Castle and Cromarty House.
Entry is free. Visit www.doorsopenday.org.uk.
4 Celtic – The Musical
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, today until September 17
Celtic fans are in for a treat as the story of the Parkhead club comes to the Glasgow stage.
From its foundations to the signing of legendary players like Henrik Larsson and Jimmy Johnstone, the musical tells the team’s tale through the eyes of two families and features songs that have been sung at Celtic Park over the years.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.paviliontheatre.co.uk.
5 Three Lochs Book and Arts Festival
The Sunart Centre, Strontian, September 16-17
Set on the stunning shores of Loch Sunart, this literary festival has something for everyone.
The two-day event always attracts big names and this year is no exception with Tartan noir treasure Christopher Brookmyre and wildlife filmmaker Hamza Yassin both appearing.
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Other highlights include talks from Barry Hutchison, Malachy Tallack and Jean Rafferty, children’s sessions, workshops and live music from the Budapest Café Orchestra.
Ticket prices vary. Visit www.threelochs.co.uk.
6 Battle of Dunbar
Deer Park, Dunbar, September 17-18
History lovers will be able to put themselves at the centre of the action when the Scottish Battlefields Trust and the English Civil War Society re-enact the Battle of Dunbar this weekend.
The recreation of Oliver Cromwell’s most famous battle includes drill displays, a living history encampment and two battle recreations, complete with cannons, soldiers and horses.
There will also be childrens’ activities, food, drink and a special lecture on Durham University’s discovery of burials of prisoners captured at Dunbar.
Tickets are £6 for adults, £3 for children and £10 for a two-day pass. Under 10s go free. Visit www.scottishbattlefields.org.
7 Peter Hook & The Light
Barrowlands, Glasgow, today
The legendary Mancunian bassist will create quite an atmosphere when he performs Joy Division and New Order’s compilation albums, Substance, in full at the Barrowlands.
Originally created so Factory Records boss Tony Wilson could listen to New Order singles in his car, Substance has sold over two million copies in the US and features classic tracks like Blue Monday and Ceremony.
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Joy Division’s Substance, which was released in 1988, is packed full of seminal songs from the band including Transmission, She’s Lost Control and Love Will Tear Us Apart.
It’s one show music lovers will not want to miss.
Tickets cost £25 including admin. Visit www.peterhook.co.uk.
8 Glencoe Skyline
Kinlochleven Event Centre, Lochaber, September 16-18
Runners will be able to put their stamina to the test in gorgeous surroundings when this racing festival visits Glencoe.
The Salomon Glencoe Skyline is the headlining race of the three-day festival, which also includes the Salomon Mamores VK and Salomon Ring of Steall Skyrace.
The ultra-marathon event, which will become part of the Skyrunning World Series in 2016, involves a 55km race, 4,700 elevation and grade three scrambling.
Free. Visit www.skylinescotland.com.
9 Adult Takeover: The Science of Food and Drink
Aberdeen Science Centre, Aberdeen, September 16
Foodies will get the chance to explore the science of food and drink after hours as adults take over Aberdeen Science Centre this week.
Visitors will be sent on a voyage of discovery as they look at the science behind culinary favourites like chocolate and wine.
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Local food producers will also be on hand with some delectable delicacies.
Tickets cost £5. Visit www.aberdeensciencecentre.org.
10 Orkney Blues Festival
The Royal Hotel, Orkney, today until September 18
If you love the blues then this is the event for you.
The four-day festival is jam packed with performances from local and national talent, including Driftwood Cowboys, Polkadots and Cosmic Soup.
A special performance from the Gerry Jablonski Band, Robbie Hill Band, Tommy Bentz Band and Jeff Jolly Band will bring the blues extravaganza to a close.
Tickets prices vary. Visit www.orkneyblues.co.uk.
11 Andy Murray Live
SSE Hydro, Glasgow, September 21
Andy Murray will show off the skills that helped him become Wimbledon and Olympic champion during this evening which combines tennis and entertainment.
It features a Singles match with Gael Monfils and a Doubles between the Murray brothers, Monfils and Tim Henman. Profits will go to Unicef and Young People’s Futures.
Tickets cost £22.70-£113.50 including admin fee. Visit www.thessehydro.com.
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