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Your Guide to Gala Day

2025 Details coming soon

The Gala Committee is busy planning Gala 2025.  In the meantime, scroll down to see what was on offer during the 2024 Gala. 

2024 Gala Day is made possible with help from our sponsors

Please support the local businesses that support the Gala.

Black & Lizars Optometrists  | Davidson's Mains Roofing  | Destination Judo  | ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan Solicitors and Estate Agents | Farmers Autocare | JB Contracts (Scotland) Ltd. |  La Belle Dental Clinic  | Oak Tree Vet Centre  | Silverknowes Stores | J Smart & Co | The Works Therapy  | Twist & Bliss Yoga  | W N Thomson & Co Architects | Village Hotel Club  | Waterfront Dance Studio 


Parade Route

Parade details

  • The parade starts from The Green  
  • Turns Right onto and proceeds along Main Street
  • Turns Right onto Cramond Road South
  • Turning Right again into Lauriston Castle


Parade participants should assemble on The Green at 11:15 am.  All parade participants must have an entry wristband, see ticket detials below.

2024 - What's on?

Parade & Stage

Lauriston Castle Field

Lauriston Castle Field

Parade


11:30 am - Parade along Main Street


On Stage at Lauriston Castle


12:00 pm - Royal Proclamation from the Gala Queen, King and Court children and crowning of the Queen & King.


12:30 pm - Fancy Dress Competition - categories for under 5's and 6-9 years old

 

12:50 - Davidson’s Mains P6/P7 Choir

 

13:30 - Dansation

 

13:50 - Think Circus

 

14:10 - Stage Break

 

14:30 - Waterfront Dance Studio

 

14:50 - Magic Gareth

 

15:10 - Generation Edinburgh

 

15:30 - Stage End






Lauriston Castle Field

Lauriston Castle Field

Lauriston Castle Field

2:00 pm - Races for each year group


1:00 pm onward - Pony Rides


Throughout the day


  • Taylor's Fun Fair
  • ThinkCircus
  • Magic Garath
  • Punch & Judy
  • Bring your teddy for a checkup with the veterinarian
  • Alpacas
  • Glitter bar
  • Facepainting
  • Photo Booth
  • Emergency Services vehicle to explore
  • Bath bomb making
  • Dance workshops
  • Paper Mache / Decoupage
  • Beekeeping information
  • Competitions
  • Library Bus and stories
  • Crafts, dress up and other  activities offered by stallholders
  • Gala Tombola - proceeds go to putting on the Gala.
  • Beat the Goalie
  • Rhinos Rugby

2024 Market Stalls & Food Vendors

Market Stalls

Market Stalls

Market Stalls

Support local organisations and businesses by visiting their stalls.


  • 30th Craigalmond Scouts
  • Ally Smith Designs
  • Bambú Living Sustainably
  • Batchelor Davidson & Watson Veterinary Surgery
  • Bonnie Crafts & Clothing Boutique
  • Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
  • Davidson's Mains Christmas Lights
  • Edinburgh March Riding Association Ltd
  • Face Painting by Melanie
  • Facepainting BY SCARLETT
  • Fiona Lowry Author
  • Fizz Bomb Creations
  • Friends of Lauriston Castle Estate
  • Handmade by Dot
  • Kiss The Fish
  • Lewis Leap Scottish Charity
  • Melting heart tablet
  • Silverbean Jewellery
  • St Columba's Hospice Care
  • Sweet Bella's Ltd
  • That Tie Dye Place

Food Vendors

Market Stalls

Market Stalls

Hungry? These are just some of the options available.


  • 30th Craigalmond Scouts selling hot dogs, curry, home baking, tea, coffee and more
  • Bonnie Burrito
  • Luca's Ice Cream
  • Taylor's Burgers and chips
  • Taylor's Churros
  • Pizza Paddock
  • Melting Heart Tablet
  • Candy Floss by D'Mains Christmas Lights
  • Cake  & Home Baking Stalls
  • And more!

Tickets

By pre-purchasing and wearing your entry wristbands, it will help  us quickly admit hundreds of attendees entering Lauriston Castle  alongside the parade, and clear parade traffic off the road. Buy early and avoid the queues.

Where to buy

Thank you to Our Supporters

Clockwork Removals and Storage
Holy Cross Church
Scouts - 30th Craigalmond (Davidson's Mains)
Davidson's Mains Primary School
Davidson's Mains Parish Church
Lauriston Castle - Museums & Galleries of Edinburgh
100 Years in Davidson's Mains!

A special year for Scouts

This year the 30th Craigalmond Scouts are celebrating 100 years of Scouting in Davidson's Mains.  Please support thier Centenary Celebrations including their trip to Switzerland by visiting the Scout food stall during Gala day.

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