1 Knight at the Castle – Edinburgh Castle Spectacular for one night only, October 5. Explore the multi-coloured, neon-lit castle as a carnival descends. Wander round to encounter live musicians, DJs, street performers, free hands-on activities, a pop-up shop, delicious food, cocktails. Adults only, Tickets from https://tickets.historic-scotland.gov.uk
2 The 25th year anniversary of the World Porridge Making Championships, on October 6 at Carrbridge. Thirty competitors from all over the world compete for the coveted prize. There is a bar, whisky tasting, food market, pipers, books and, best of all, it’s free.
3 Kevin Bridges is at the Hydro all weekend. Going to see him? Get yourself down to the Acid Bar at SWG3 or the Finnieston with its hidden gem of a gin & tonic garden out the back, heated and comfortable with smooth sounds. The Finnieston Strip has loads to offer. Nip past the Sky Bar at Radisson Red for a sneaky pre show cocktail, you won’t be disappointed .
4 Justice for Sheku Bayoh Rally. The death of Sheku Ahmed Tejan Bayoh while in police custody in Kirkcaldy has left his family fighting for justice and the prosecution of the officers responsible. His family and legal team, led by Aamer Anwar, are asking people to assemble from 10am for 11am on Wednesday October 3rd Crown Office, 25 Chambers Street, EH1 1LA. See news report, main section.
5 Frightmare. An Aberdeen adult inflatable space at the beach (it’s the largest in Scotland), Frightmare is a haunted house of hell every weekend in October. Northern Frights, who co-created and ran Carnevil last year, have teamed up with Innoflate to run the event. More info at Northern Frights on Facebook. Tickets £10 from www.innoflate.co.uk
6 In Dundee next weekend, the comedians’ comedian, Susie McCabe, brings her stand-up show Domestic Disaster to the Gardyne Theatre in Broughty Ferry on Saturday October 6. Tickets at the box office £13.50
7 Dynamic earth explores the Dark Side of the Moon next weekend. Inspired by the music of Pink Floyd, this dome spectacular features the band’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon in explosive surround sound. With spell-binding abstract projections on the dome, audiences will be surrounded to create a truly astonishing experience. 12+ Bar open throughout the night from 5:45pm. £12 entry
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