1. Trainspotting Live
Falkirk Town Hall, today and tomorrow

The story of Mark Renton and his friends, living through the Edinburgh heroin scene of the ‘80s, is brought back to life again, this time in a 21st anniversary production special in which the Scottish cast creates a snappy and vibrant affirmation of the power and humour of the piece. In a punchy, 75-minute production recapturing the passion and controversy of the Irvine Welsh novel, the show is repackaged into an immersive production where the audience is brought in to be part of the show, including the notorious “worst-toilet-in-Scotland” scene.

Call 01324 506850 to book seats, which cost £25. Please note the show is for those aged 16 and over.

2. Scottish Real Ale Festival
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, today until Saturday

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will hold the event again at this great venue, which has been home to the festival since 2012. Aiming to add to the success of previous years, the festival will comprise more than 180 real ales from popular and well-established breweries and also from the many new ones springing up across the country. There will be a selection of real ciders, too, with an emphasis on Scottish producers. There will also be a wide choice of food, traditional pub games and beer trail.

Entry is £6 or £4 for CAMRA members. Head to sraf.camra.org.uk to know more.

3. Casablanca - The Gin Joint Cut
Oran Mor, Glasgow, tomorrow until Sunday

Starring Still Game’s Gavin Mitchell, this part-homage, part-affectionate spoof of the classic film returns to the west end venue having gathered rave reviews on an international journey. A play within a play, it begins in the backstage dressing room of a theatre company where audiences see three actors rehearsing and preparing to go on stage before whisking the audience away. Showcased in a tiny gin joint, the three cast members work to drown out the Nazis with a rousing chorus of the Marseillaise.

Tickets are £15 and are available from the venue. Also buy from ticketweb.co.uk where there is a booking fee. Show is for over-16s only.

4. Stonehaven Folk Festival
Stonehaven Market Square, today until Sunday

Established in 1989, the event has gone from strength to strength as it continues to bring a wide range of acts, many free, throughout the town from main stage concerts in the town hall to informal sessions and sing-a-rounds in the pubs and around the harbour. This year’s acts include Jarlath Henderson on uilleann pipes and whistles, Manchester-born flute/whistle and uilleann pipes maestro Mike McGoldrick and Frances Wilkins who is internationally recognised as a leading exponent of the English concertina. There will also a good workshop programme using performers at the festival to share their skills and knowledge.

Prices for an adult ticket start at £11. Head to stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk to know more and to book.

5. Village Storytelling Festival
CCA, Glasgow, until Saturday

As Scotland’s most innovative and participative storytelling festival, a selection of exhibitions, films, music, performances and cutting-edge storytelling from some of the most exciting storytellers around today will be taking part. This year, there will also be a packed children’s programme. Back by popular demand, organisers will be running a symposium alongside the event, with workshops, discussion sessions and the chance to think about what storytelling means to audiences.

Events are a mixture of free and priced. A full festival pass is £40 with concessions also available. Search the festival on eventbrite.co.uk to book.

6. The Railway Children
Theatre Royal, Glasgow, until Sunday

Adapted from Edith Nesbit’s now 101-year-old novel, The Railway Children has since been adapted for both stage and screen as the thrilling coming-of-age story follows the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis, whose lives are turned upside down when their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening. Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured family soon discovers new friendships and a secret that will change their lives forever.

Tickets cost between £11 and £27.50, plus booking fee. Book at atgtickets.com.

7. The Skye Festival: Feis an Eilein
SEALL at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle Of Skye, until August 28

Having kicked off on Tuesday, this event is a celebration of island culture and performing arts with a focus on Scottish traditional music, infused with jazz, theatre and much more. The festival hosts around 30 events, with a community-led fringe programme of house concerts, charity cafes, environmental days, food and drink, art exhibitions and ceilidhs. Tomorrow will see the return of “Let’s Circus” with an international cast and a show filled with comedy, acrobatics, juggling and aerial circus while Sunday will bring about a ceilidh.

Prices for events vary. For a full programme, visit seall.co.uk/feis-an-eilein-skye-festival.

8. Cirque Du Southside
Queen’s Park Arena, Glasgow, tomorrow to Monday

Head along and enjoy events focusing on sport and healthy lifestyles in the heart of the city’s south side as two local companies team up to provide a weekend with flying trapeze classes, circus skills taster sessions for under-16s and more, giving sports enthusiasts the chance to learn how to juggle and tightrope walk to get the adrenaline pumping.

Flying trapeze classes are £11.21, while circus skills taster sessions are free. Visit aerialedge.co.uk for more information and to book.

9. Brutal Broughty Walking Tour
Corner Park, Broughty Ferry, until Sunday

Back for Broughty Ferry Gala Week, Dark Dundee is returning with its sell-out tour from last year that reveals how it has not always been ice-creams at the beach for the people of the sleepy suburb. The tour will divulge all about the murder, shipwrecks and swinging fists the seaside town has seen its fair share of. Starting on the corner of Douglas Terrace and Dundee Road, the tour will last an hour and end at Fisher Street.

Tickets cost £12. Head to darkdundee.co.uk to book.

10. Maid of the Forth Cruise Evening Scottish Folk and BBQ
South Queensferry, tomorrow

The sightseeing cruise invites passengers to enjoy live music from Scottish and Irish folk band, Pure Malt. Watch the sun set against the backdrop of Edinburgh and Fife during a three-hour cruise departing at 8pm as the band plays a host of traditional and contemporary music giving passengers the chance to sing along and make requests. Guests will also have the opportunity to pre-order food from the barbecue. Vegetarian options available. Alcohol and non-alcohol drinks can be bought from the bar.

Spaces are limited and tickets cost £17. Book at maidoftheforth.co.uk.

DON'T MISS...
Summer Fun Days
Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, until August 14

To keep families occupied and entertained over the summer, the centre has an exciting programme lined up, including an interactive science show with experiments and games for older children and a puppet performance with singalong for the younger ones.  

Entry to all included with admission. Adult price is £8.95 and children’s is £4.95. Request tickets on arrival. Visit seabird.org for more information.