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Mhairi Edwards, Evening Telegraph and Courier, Dundee's Flower and Food Festival has begun with lots of exhibits of flowers, food demos and fun for all. Picture shows; a lady looks at the Dahlias. Friday 1st September.

Our What’s On guide to the most vibrant, most unusual and most unmissable events in Scotland this weekend and in the coming week

Dundee Flower & Food Festival

Camperdown Park, August 31 – September 2

A three-day extravagaza of floral displays, cookery demonstrations, crafts, kids activities as well as appearances from celebrity gardeners and chefs.

Full programme here

Heavy Scotland

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, August 31 – Sept 2

This is the second year of this heavy metal festival, with arts including Carcass, Sisters of Suffocation and Martyrium,

Website here

The ELO Experience

King’s Theatre, August 30

This tribute band recreates the sounds of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, who enjoyed a string of hits in the 70s and 80s.

Tickets here

Northern Meeting Piping Competition

Eden Court, August 30-31

Only 100 pipers are deemed worthy enough to compete in this solo piping competition each year – so you can be sure the playing is of a high standard.

Website here

Largs Viking Festival

Largs, September 1 – 9

Live entertainment for all the family to celebrate Largs’ Viking past. Enjoy the Bratwurst and Bavarian beer night, and the Festival of Fire, amongst many more events.

Find Out More Here

Perthshire Open Studios

Across Perthshire, September 1 – 9

Now in it’s eleventh year, this event is getting more and more popular. Meet makers and creators in their workshops and studios, attend art workshops and discussions.

Programme here

Make sure to double-check event websites and weather warnings before travelling.

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