Community run events and festivals can be all shapes and sizes.

Seek out the local gala day, agricultural show or highland gathering and simply soak up the atmosphere – these are often run to raise money for local charities and your entry ticket alone is a welcome contribution.

But don’t stop at that as you’ll find lots of stalls where you can find out about local initiatives, buy local crafts and produce and take part in quirky competitions – which you may well win! Use festival activity to immerse yourself in the local area.