1. The Stoats Creepy Crawl
Various venues, Scotland, Saturday and Sunday

Join the team at the National Trust for Scotland as they celebrate the nation’s Halloween heritage by revealing the country’s connections to the traditions that big and small kids enjoy each All Hallow’s Eve. Visitors will be tasked with completing eight creepy challenges, which include grave grabbing and apple dooking and tackling an enormous neep heap and guising. There will also be prizes on offer for the best costumes. Spooky activities and challenges will be taking place at 11 venues across Scotland, including  Bannockburn in Stirling, Pollok House in Glasgow, and Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Entry for a child starts from £4. Adults go free. Head to nts.org.uk/campaign/halloween for all the information.

2. Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, until Tuesday

The world’s largest celebration of live, traditional storytelling takes place as the seasons change in Scotland’s capital city. Reaching out across the nation, Scottish tellers merge with invited guests in celebration of oral traditions and cultural diversity, showcasing 69 events in Edinburgh and 29 events across Scotland, from Glasgow to Orkney. As the 12-day event prepares to wind down next week, there’s still plenty of time to catch international storytellers and musicians.

Events are a mixture of free and priced. Head to tracscotland.org for more information.

3. Dornoch Whisky Festival
Various venues, Dornoch, tomorrow to Monday

Now in its third year, the festival gives an opportunity to learn about and savour malt whiskies in the beautiful location of Dornoch in the North Highlands of Scotland. The events sees businesses and the local community come together to showcase just how well versed in the industry they are. The festival kicks off tomorrow with a blind whisky and gin tasting as well as a whisky-themed dinner at Dornoch Castle Hotel. Prices for events vary.

Book and see the full programme at dornochwhiskyfestival.com.

4. Science of the Stars
Aberdeen Science Centre, tomorrow

An after hours night aimed at adults only, rediscover your sense of wonder and discovery by joining the team and the Aberdeen Astronomical Society for a look at the skies. Visitors will take a look through telescopes at Neptune and Uranus, the Andromeda galaxy, the Ring Nebula and double star Albireo. In the planetarium, explore the stars and constellations of Autumn, Winter and Spring from the comfort of your own seat and learn how to locate some of our solar system’s planets.

Tickets cost £6. Visit aberdeensciencecentre.org to book.

5. Steam ‘n’ Scream
Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Saturday and Sunday

All aboard the decorated coaches for some Halloween treats in this spooky, family-friendly weekend where, as a special treat, visitors can also soak up the nostalgic atmosphere with a rare chance to see two Gresley designed engines working together. Be sure to go in fancy dress to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Tickets are valid all day and the Museum of Scottish Railways will be open where there is the chance to win a prize in a "Spot the Spook" game.

Prices vary. There is no need to pre-book. Trains will be running from Bo’ness at 10.45, 12.10 and 14.10. Be at the station in plenty of time.

6. Elaine Paige
His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, tomorrow

Actress, recording artist, producer, broadcaster and major modern musical star, it’s no wonder Elaine Paige has earned herself the title “The First Lady of Musical Theatre.” Having starred in numerous West End productions, on Broadway and in concert internationally, Paige sweeped to fame when she created her award-winning performance as Eva Peron in Evita in 1978. Now, see the legend herself in concert where she will perform some of the biggest songs from her illustrious career, including “Memory,” “Closest Thing to Crazy,” “Cry Me a River” and “Je Ne Regrette Rien.” shwe will also sing an array of her favourite tracks by contemporary songwriters.

Tickets cost between £36.50 and £76.50, plus booking fee. Purchase at aberdeenperformingarts.com. Paige then moves onto The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday.

7. Sound Festival
Various venues, Aberdeen, until November 11

Recognised as “Scotland’s Festival of New Music,” from today, visitors can enjoy genres from contemporary classical to electro acoustic music, traditional, vocal and jazz, as the festival brings together a wide range of different musical styles as well as cross artform performances in a variety of concerts, workshops, installations and talks. New works, world premieres, experimentation and unique collaborations can all be found at this innovative event.

Prices for events vary. Visit sound-scotland.co.uk to book and to see the full programme.

8. Private Hell
Black Market Barracks, Edinburgh, until Tuesday

In this interactive horror experience, the quick-thinking are being invited to come and test their nerves to see if they can avoid the infected at this military containment facility. Participants will be given an opportunity, escorted by an armed guard, to see what lurks in the rooms. Be very quiet and move with slow stealth, though, because any small noise will bring the undead out - very, very quickly - and they survive only to feed on humans and pass on their grotesque virus.

Event is for over-18s only. Tickets cost either £11.25 or £16.75, with booking fee, depending on the time slot booked. Purchase via privatehell.co.uk.

9. Patsy Cline: The Concert She Never Gave
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, tomorrow and Saturday

An evening of song, laughter and legendary stories is promised to audiences to head along to this enthralling tribute to the music, life and times of one of the world’s biggest country music stars. Just over 50 years since Cline left a great legacy of hit records, this wonderful show pays tribute to country music’s eternally shining superstar. Featuring the star of the West End production “Patsy,” the talented Sandy Kelly is set to leave audiences wanting more as she performs hits including “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.”

Tickets cost £22.50 and can be booked by calling the box office on 0141 332 1846.

10. AquaSonic
Tramway, Glasgow, until Saturday

An underwater concert created by Danish company Between Music, the group has worked with with divers, scientists and instrument-makers to have performers sing beneath the surface in vast tanks of water and play instruments custom-designed for underwater use. Don’t miss this transporting and utterly original event.

Tickets are £18, with booking fee. Purchase at tramway.org.

DON'T MISS...

Mercat Tours’ Halloween
Various venues, Edinburgh, tomorrow to Tuesday

Explore some of the capital’s horrible haunts and horrific history by delving into its ghoulish past with a jam-packed tour programme. "Gory Stories" reveals Edinburgh’s creepy history, including tales of witches, evil doings and punishment, "The Midnight Hour" tour descends into the Blair Street Underground Vaults in the dead of night in an adults only night, while "The Spirits of Halloween" leads visitors down the city’s winding medieval closes, through a world which once thrived on gore. 

Book your spot at www.mercattours.com.