SCOTTISH culture will be celebrated at a special event in Cheltenham.

Highland dancing and a Scottish pipe band will feature at the event, which runs from 10.30am to 4pm at the Pittville Pump Room on Sunday.

The city's Town Hall will host a summer ballroom dance festival from August 1 to August 3. Tickets for the weekend, cost £40, are available on 01242 227979.

The Parson's Pirates will be at the Bacon Theatre with Gilbert and Sullivan favou-rites on Sunday, August 3. Box office 01242 258002.