Days out, Fairs

Join the 15th Century folk of the York City Levy as they take up residence within the castle walls. There will be demonstrations of various medieval past times and crafts depicting the variety of medieval jobs and positions in a castle.

Music, Christmas treats, street entertainment and Santa's grotto get a medieval twist this holiday season, as the festivities spread out across Caerphilly town centre.

Stamp collectors unite! Midpex is the largest philatelic event in the Midlands, with everything your heart desires under one roof.

Traditional agricultural show with livestock, trade stands a food fair and main ring entertainments.

For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…

The coastal town gets frosty with a series of activities, films, light shows and, of course, roller discos to celebrate the fluffy white season that carries the year to a close. There's even a chance Santa might stop by, when he gets a break from all that present preparation.

An agricultural show with horse, livestock and dog competitions along with nearly 100 trade stands featuring crafts and produce.

The Peeblesshire Agricultural Society holds its annual show with a variety of livestock categories, plus entertainment and stalls.

For those dreaming of a less British summer, now's the chance to check out your options in France, Portugal, Italy and Florida at this exhibition from the popular TV show.

The annual shindig returns with all the usual elements: gather from noon at the Scottish Parliament, before the march sets off at after speeches, winding its merry way up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge, before terminating at Bristo Square, where there'll be entertainment in Teviot and a performance space…

Join us for music, craft beer, authentic food, art and craft workshops, vintage clothing, face painting and kids activities.

Hundreds of lanterns wend their way through the town centre as drummers drum, dancers dance, street performers perform and fireworks, er, firework. Procession starts at the Caerphilly railway station park and ride.

A Scottish classic, raising a toast to Gaelic language and culture in all its forms. Competitions, concerts, shinty, dancing and more, courtesy of An Comunn Gàidhealach (The Highland Association).

Building on the successful events of the previous four years, The Saltire 2013 is a week-long festival of music, culture and heritage. East Lothian is the birthplace of the Scottish Flag and The Saltire Festival celebrates this fact alongside St Andrew's Day.

A large selection of collectables old and new, from rare treasures for the connoisseur to interesting and affordable pieces for anyone and everyone.

A wedding fair on a huge scale (there's a car showcase, catwalk shows, free makeovers, plenty of live performances from wedding musicians and around 140 exhibitors), to help you pick out a piper or decide on a dress for your big day.

Vintage and classic transport show with over 1,000 vehicle exhibits and an additional 150 stands offering amusements, attractions and catering.

A mixed arts festival held during the month of September in the town of Ayr, as the name suggests. Events run the gamut from piano recitals to rock bands, ghost story nights to local history evenings, and attract local and big named acts suitable for adults and children.

Stranraer Inshore Lifeboats adopt their land legs for a fundraising music festival featuring a range of local and familiar artists as well as craft stalls, fun fair rides and The Marine Lake with its pirate ship. On the Friday evening there's a new event – the Young Guns Night, which is a showcase for young local talent.

A one-day food and drink festival which allows visitors to discover and sample the wide range of quality produce available in the Grampian region. This year's celebrity chefs in residence are Nick Nairn and Simon Rimmer.

Folk and trad music are the stars at this festival, which was voted Best Small Festival at the Scottish Event Awards in 2012. The tiny Hebridean island, nicknamed the ‘Hawaii of the North’, plays host to a weekend of genre-spanning sounds as well as family activities and fringe events. This year's line-up includes…