MacAulay and Co. Weekend Events Guide - 03 June 2011

MacAulay and Co. events guide features useful suggestions of how to make the most of the weekend and hopefully, sunny weather. Visit the BBC Things to Do website for more activities happening around Scotland and the UK.

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle Official Palace Launch: 03 - 05 June

A Palace fit for a Queen! The official opening of the royal palace takes place this weekend.

Glasgow's West End Festival: 03 - 26 June

Over 600 events ranging from classical and choral music, folk, rock, jazz, theatre, dance, children's authors, guided walks to local gala days.

Glasgow Science Festival: 01 -18 June

The fifth annual Science Festival is back - something for all ages. Free and ticketed events.

Gardening Scotland: 03 - 05 June

The annual gardening and outdoor living show is back from Ingliston - stalls, displays and fun for all the family.

Mountain Bike World Cup Fort William: 03 - 05 June

The world's top riders will be gathering in Fort William for one of the most successful mountain bike events in the world.

Flisk East Farm - Clearing Himalayan Balsam - 05 June

Scottish Native Woods Conservation Volunteers will be pulling out or cutting down this very pretty pink plant which is rapidly taking over British watercourses, and having a serious effect on wildlife.

Taste of Grampian - 04 June, 0930-1630

Taste of Grampian, a one day food and drink festival featuring celebrity chefs Simon Rimmer and Jean Christophe Novelli. A great day out for all the family. Free event.

World Oceans Day - Macduff Marine Aquarium - 05 June

Dolphin watching, rock pooling, bird watching with the RSPB, There will also be face painting, food, craft and games and the highlight of the day will be the divers feeding the fish.

Listen again to the show to hear more from the organisers or if you know of any other events happening around Scotland, why not share the details in the comments box.