Days out, Gala

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

One of Scotland's biggest heavy horse shows, offering the chance to get up close to nearly 200 horses, from tiny Shetlands through to sturdy Highland ponies and giant Clydesdales. Watch show classes, donkey classes and agility courses in the ring, take a pony ride and join in with children’s craft workshops.

The ringside entertainment for Glasgow East's 5K Fun Run is an all-encompassing festival of music, drama, activities, storytelling, art and more.

Community arts festival based in the west end of Dundee, starting with a gala day, Big Sunday, on Magdalen Green that features live music and entertainment, kids' activities, stalls, food and drink. Throughout the week there's a mix of walks, talks, literary events, music, dance, theatre, art and film.

The vibrant community of Leith shows off its festival skills with a fun-packed programme of events. Among the line-up of exhibitions, concerts, walks, talks and films is the anticipated Leith Festival Gala Day on Leith Links.

Traditional and contemporary events including a Festival of Light and the Crowning of the Marymass Queen. This historic event dates back to the 17th century and celebrates history, tradition and heritage.

A family day out with lots to do including the Carnival Queen parade, stalls, stilt walkers, beer tent, balloon race and duck race.

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 only cross-platform multi-arts festival in the Borders takes the local landscape as its theme for 2013. The arts on offer include music by local performers, visual art representing the local area, author readings, newly-commissioned theatre performances, film, a crafts fair and tours with historical, humorous…

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

An ambitious outdoor arts programme working in partnership with five regions in Scotland, ensuring you'll see Transformers-style musical robots in Shetland, huge toppling sculpture in Ayrshire, an outdoor theatre takeover in Falkirk, a dance cycle in Dumfries and Galloway and a fire festival in Fraserburgh. Community…

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.

The oldest Gala Day in the East Neuk of Fife and harks back to the fishing tradition of Scottish coastal villages. A fun-filled family day, the highlight is the arrival of the Sea Queen Party onboard a restored antique sail-boat, while dockside there are stalls, a mini fairground and live music.