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MacAulay and Co. events guide features a selection of festivals, competitions and galas happening in Scotland. To search for more events in your area, visit the Ö÷²¥´óÐã Things to Do website.

The Royal Highland Show 2011

23-26 June
Royal highland Show - Ingliston
The premier event of the Scottish rural calendar. Alongside the traditional livestock competitions there are country sports, food and drink demonstrations, children's activities, fashion shows and plenty of shopping opportunities.

24 June

Celebrate 800 years of history in Kirkintilloch with live music, street theatre, dancers, skaters, choirs and much much more...

24-26June

This small but perfectly formed arts festival takes place at Wiston this weekend, with our very own Mary Ann Kennedy performing along with lots of other Scottish musicians.

24-26 June
This music festival is going to take full advantage of the fine weather forecast. After a Friday night supper and ceilidh with some of Scotland's best young musicians , and , there's a Saturday afternoon gala and BBQ with crafts, Gaelic workshops, circus skills and an open mic session.

The big headline gig on Saturday evening this year features a double header with and Friends followed by . The Sunday sunshine will move the festival to the beach for the Piper's Picnic and an evening session by the sea at the Bistro. There's camping on the island and tickets for Saturday night can still be reserved.

25 June

Held in Annan for the second of a three year "deal" and run by Dumfries and Galloway Council in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association - Lots going on throughout the day, not least of which 134 Pipe bands.

25 June

Celebrate the Grand Opening of the play area in the park, for older kids 8-14 years old and any youngster who can manage a climbing rock, a twenty foot net structure, a communal swing and a rope bridge! The 'cutting of the Ribbon' will be performed by Stuart Murdoch of .

25 June

June sees the newly refurbished front entrance open it's doors to the visitors for the first time. The new Edinburgh zoo reception will have a designated fast track entry system for those with pre-paid tickets and groups.

25-26June

Head Ranger, David Finnis says 'Crafters from all over the region will be attending and displaying a variety of wares for sale. These will include candles & accessories, jewellery, stained glass, artwork, embroidery, handmade cards, textiles, pottery and a whole range of other homemade & handmade articles. In addition, the Tea Room will be providing their usual full range of home cooked refreshments'

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