SCOTS Rockers Idlewild are to headline an annual music festival.

Paisley's Spree Festival, run by Renfrewshire council, will see the folk rock group take to the stage for a one-off collaboration with the Royal National Orchestra.

The nine-day event will begin on October 9, with Idlewild and the orchestra performing in Paisley Abbey on October 16.

Renfrewshire council leader Mark Macmillan said: "The Spree is now in its fourth year and has fast established itself as a key date on Scotland’s festival calendar.

"Hosting events like this is really helping put Paisley on the map as a cultural destination and we will be looking to grow the Spree even more in the years ahead as we move towards the town’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021.

"In particular, the collaborations between contemporary rock bands and the RSNO in the unique venue that is Paisley Abbey have now become the signature shows of the festival and have received a great reception in previous years – we are looking forward to another great performance this year."

Joining Idlewild will be a host of Scots music stars including Scottish Album of the Year winner Kathryn Joseph and fellow nominees Happy Meals and Paws.

Previous award winners Aidan Moffat and Bill Wells play Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 11 October.

Much of the action will take place in a specially-erected Spiegeltent in County Square, which will also play host to a special edition of the Tae Sup Wi’ a Fifer club night featuring James Yorkston and Karine Polwart.

For details see www.thespree.co.uk