Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

1-5 May 2008, Glen Grant Distillery in Rothes

With over 200 events - five days packed with whisky talks, tours, dinners, walks and much more.

Details: www.spiritofspeyside.com

Food Lovers Festival, Greater Manchester

3-5 May 2008, Alexandra Park, Oldham

It will bring together over 80 of the region’s top quality food and drink producers in a village-like atmosphere, with some of the region’s most talented chefs performing exciting and informative cookery demonstrations and food seminars with members of the public.

Details: www.nwfinefood.co.uk

Festival of Food & Wine

Monday 5th, Jesmond Dene Houe, Newcastle

Details: www.finefoodworld.co.uk/default.asp?id=4…

Kerasma - the Greek festival

12-25 May 2008, London

A celebration of Greek ingredients in the heart of the capital. The first of its kind in the UK, the festival sees a selection of prominent London restaurnats join forces to celebrate Greek produce.

Islay Malt and Music Festival

24-31 May 2008

Each distillery has its own open day, putting on special events.

Details: www.islayfestival.org

Taste of Edinburgh, The Meadows

29 May - 1 June

Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival

31-01 June 2008, Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

With one of the grandest settings that any Food and Drink Festival could have, The Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival is a celebration and demonstration of great Scottish cooking and a showcase of excellent produce from within Scotland's first National Park, and throughout Scotland.

Details: www.lochlomondfoodanddrinkfestival.com