When the whistle blows in Glasgow's glass-roofed Queen Street station, and the train for Mallaig sets out, you are starting on a journey that is 164 miles long, and will leave an abundance of memories to treasure. On the way you'll see tiny villages, vast moors, towering mountains and historic glens. You'll see places you want to visit again, and explore more closely. Find out more.

Getting a positive review in The Scotsman never goes amiss and Edinburgh based Jakil hope to capitalise on the good publicity over the coming months.

The Scotsman featured Jakil in their best young band section - something that their followers have known (increasingly) for a while. What di they say?

"Go and see Jakil now, and when they get stadium- gig big say you saw them first. I first saw them at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh and was blown away. They have great original material, but the amazing thing was the audience joining in with their favourite numbers.

Their main influences include Coldplay, Maroon 5, Oasis, etc, but that"s narrowing it down; they are influenced by a vast array of artists and musical genres. Over the last four years they have progressed from gigs in the Bongo Club to selling out the Liquid Rooms. Last year they triumphed in the Edinburgh Battle of the Bands."

The annual Fife Golf Classic will again take place in June next year. For full information on this amateur golf event played over Kingsbarns, Ladybank, Scotscraig and The Dukes visit the website directly.

The annual Burns an' a' That! Festival which takes place across Ayrshire has been scheduled in for the dates May 18th - 23rd 2007. Check offers across Ayrshire by clicking here.

In a spectacular coup, Scotland has won its bid to host the 2007 Adventure Racing World Championships.  The event from May 28th to 3rd of June will bring hundreds of international athletes to Fort William in a high adrenaline, multi disciplined five day race. To check availability in the Lochaber area click the link. For more information on the event visit www.aceraces.co.uk