- Brick Wonders, Glasgow Cathedral, Until September 23
This free exhibition is allowing visitors to experience the seven wonders of the world through the medium of LEGO. The exhibition, created by acclaimed LEGO artist Warren Elsmore and his team of highly-talented designers, focuses on pivotal moments and amazing sights from around the globe. It includes portrayals of scientific discoveries from the Big Bang Theory to DNA, and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings.
Visit warrenelsmore.com/brickwonders for more details.
- Vegan Festival, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Sunday
This family run, multi-award winning event travels the UK, promoting veganism. Enjoy a vast selection of cruelty-free foods, drinks and clothing along with information on veganism and interesting speakers. Ideal for those looking to take the next step to veganism, or those simply looking for a healthier lifestyle, there will also be educational stalls with plethora of information on the benefits of going vegan.
Tickets are £2. Buy at veganfestival.co.uk.
- Carnoustie Flower Show, Carnoustie Leisure Centre, Tomorrow and Saturday
Enjoy an impressive display of horticulture with entries from all areas of Angus. See the fabulous displays of floral art, classes for cut flowers, vegetables, fruit, pot plants, baking, preserves, handicrafts and photography classes. There will be around 200 classes in nine different sections. Feel free to compare the exhibits with your own efforts and consider taking part next year.
Entry is £2 and children to free. Visit carnoustieflowershow.btck.co.uk for more information.
- Summer Foraging Courses, Glamis Castle, Angus, Tomorrow and Saturday
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Look no further. The course on the grounds of this stunning 14th century castle starts with a 20-minute introduction on how to forage safely and sustainably. This is followed by a slow walk around the grounds, identifying the different edible and poisonous plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms. Homemade refreshments will be made available, including wild mushroom soup and elderflower champagne, followed by lunch at the pub.
Tickets are £45. Buy at wildfooduk.com.
- The City of Perth Salute, Perth City Centre, Sunday
International artistes will join local bands in the parade at noon, from the South Inch to the North Inch, along Tay Street culminating in an arena performance. This breathtaking display of military choreography will include a 50-minute show featuring a selection of the centrepiece acts. Free to attend and no booking is required. Remember to take along bring along your own seating. After the performance, join organisers for boating on the Tay and other City Centre attractions.
- One Night of Queen, King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tomorrow
This spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time, is back for one night only to rock you. Gary Mullen takes centre stage as Freddie Mercury. The singer won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history where the record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.
Tickets are £24.50, plus booking fees. Buy at atgtickets.com.
- My Land, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh, Until August 26
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the creators of last year’s hit, Paris de Nuit, present their new creation, a show of light and shadow crafted by six circus artists fusing awe-inspiring skills and raw talent. Join the performers in an unforgettable event where their personal stories unfold into mesmerising images centred around tradition, freedom and love.
Tickets are £12.80, with booking fee, at tickets.edfringe.com.
- City of Elgin Food and Drink Festival, Various venues, Elgin, Saturday
The eighth annual event returns to the Plainstones with lots to see, do and taste on the day. Headline acts are John McCruden and head chef Ed Blackhall from Pittodrie House Hotel. The Cannonbawz run will see 65 cars set off from the Lossie Wynd car park at 11am on an epic journey around the north of Scotland. A dedicated kids’ zone will be back, plus bungee trampolines and lots of other activities to keep the young ones entertained at Commerce Street. Finally, the giant street market will be as big and diverse as ever with bookings from food and craft stalls from all over Scotland. The day kicks off at 10am and winds down at 5pm.
Free entry. See embraceelgin.co.uk/whats-on for more details.
- LIVE! / BEÒ! Festival, Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre, Inverness, Saturday
Explore the battlefield like never before for surprising pop-up performances, music and more as organisers bring the historic site to life. See a brand new exhibition of art created by young people in the Highlands exploring what it means to be a young Highlander today and
reflect on the importance of Culloden. The fun continues into the evening with a closing party ceilidh celebrating the Year of Young People.
Free to attend. Visit hyah.co.uk.
- Fòcas: Document, Platform Easterhouse, Until September 9
In 2017, Fòcas Scotland marked the 70th anniversary of Indian independence by commissioning six artists from India and Scotland to make new work exploring what connects us in today’s world. Now, the artists have addressed what it is to be an individual in our highly networked, and global, societies. Their work reveals the diversity of stories that new artists tell through photography.
Free to attend.
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