Are you struggling to decide what to do this weekend?
Then look no further, we have compiled a list of the top five goings on across the north and north-east for you to take your pick from.
From Shetland’s iconic fire festival to live theatre and even prehistoric adventures, there is lots of fun to be had over the next few days.
Up Helly Aa
Though Shetland’s main Up Helly Aa celebrations took place a couple of weeks ago, a number of communities across the islands are yet to have their fun.
Both Uyeasound and Nesting and Girlsta will host their legendary Viking festivals on Saturday.
The festival’s roots stem back to the 1800s with celebrations becoming more elaborate as the islands grew in population.
Jarl Squads have been hard at work making their costumes for the event, and both groups will have their galley ready and waiting to be set alight against the darkness of the northern sky.
Dino Days
Have a roarsome day out at Landmark in Carrbridge this weekend with their extra special Dino Days.
Walk among the dinosaurs that would have roamed Scotland millions of years ago, or try your hand at archaeology and hunt for fossils.
There are 22 magnificent moving and roaring beasts to meet, including a 20ft tall T-Rex.
Tickets for the event, running from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday can be purchased at landmarkpark.co.uk.
Hold onto your lunchboxes!
Grease
It is more important than ever in the years following the worst of the pandemic to support local and amateur theatre.
Aberdeen University’s Treading the Boards have brought toe-tapping hit Grease to the Arts Centre and there are still tickets left for this weekend’s performances.
Expect stunning renditions of your favourite classics like Summer Nights, You’re the One that I Want and, of course, Greased Lightnin’.
Performances will take place on Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and tickets can be bought at ticketsource.co.uk.
Get moving
If you want to get moving this weekend but are bunged up with the cold or frankly can’t be bothered venturing out then you are in luck.
There is a whole world of online classes and resources available to help you exercise without needing to fork out the money for a gym membership or rely on the weather being good.
Turn your living room rug into a yoga mat with lower intensity classes or have fun with an upbeat Zumba workout.
Greyhope Bay
Find out more about the beaches that surround Greyhope Bay on this walking tour with their learning and engagement officer, Rachel.
Walk along the sands to see what has been washed dup by the winter waves, learn more about the creatures that call the beach home and delve into rockpools to see what lies within.
The event takes place on Sunday from 10am to 12pm and tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.co.uk.
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