Perth 800 is a year-long celebration in 2010 which marks the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion in 1210.

Many of Scotland's spectacular gardens open their gates to offer visitors a rare glimpse of the country's winter beauty in the second Scottish Snowdrop Festival. Spring is just around the corner!

New Territories 2010 - Scotland's international festival of live arts - showcases fresh, experimental performance, video, art installation and music by over 100 invited artists from Scotland, the UK, Europe and across the world.

The largest dedicated comedy festival in Europe, now in its eighth year, and one of Glasgow's top events of the year.

One of the most dynamic poetry festivals anywhere in the world, where music, film, dance and poetry work in harmony.