Fariduddin Attar’s "The Conference of the Birds", one of the seminal works of Islamic mysticism, has recently been published in sumptuously illustrated German translation. It makes an excellent introduction to the Persian poet. By Gerrit Wustmann
Paisley Book Festival returns to the West of Scotland this week with many bookish delights while Los Bitchos bring their floor-thumping music to Stereo.
Art radio station Radiophrenia returns to CCA, Embassy Gallery hosts a month of Valentine's events and exhibitions, plus shows at Edinburgh Printmakers and Collective.