Amused Moose Comedy Award winner (EdFringe) and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2015, Larry Dean (SCO) makes his Auckland debut with his brand new hour of "Hysterical" (Herald Sun) comedy following his world stand-up tour and appearances on The Melbourne Comedy Allstars Gala 2016 & 2017. Info: www.comedyfestival.co.nz

A prime mover was Kate Sheppard, a Scotswoman, as were others. National Archives’ Stefanie Lash will take us on a tour of the Suffrage Exhibition at the National Library; she led the curatorial team with the Victoria University of Wellington Scottish Interest Group. Info: www.wellyscots.wordpress.com

This story is told mostly in song and is that of a young New Zealander doing their OE and following their Celtic Connections. They travel through Wales, Ireland and Scotland meeting many interesting locals along the way at the Woolshed, Mahoe St. Info: www.talos.nz

Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected]

This will be one of the great Arrowtown autumn nights. Don’t miss the village’s Scottish party night Channel your inner clan, dig out your tartan, and head to the Athenaeum Hall for a happy night to remember. Info: www.acas.nz

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub

A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com

Celebrate Shetland with the Shetland Society of Wellington. Info: www.shetlandwellington.org.nz

St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]

An evening of whisky tasting presented by Whisky Galore, concert entertainment from the Scottish Society of NZ Pipe Band including special guests, continuous canapes throughout the evening, special fundraising auctions and fantastic fun at the distinctive and unique setting of the “Cardboard” Cathedral. Info: www.pipeband.scottishsocietyofnz.com

Meteorologist James Renwick, a climate scientist at VUW, will give an overview from his 30 years’ research in this science, weaving in some Scots’ key roles in the understanding of it e.g. origin of the ice ages (James Croll), formation of clouds (John Aitken), discovery of carbon dioxide (Joseph Black), and notably William Speirs Bruce ... Read more

Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected]

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub

The Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic inspire the music of the duo Norðan, Tory Island in the Northwest of Ireland, the Hebridean Island of Staffa, the Shetlands, Lofoten in the East, Iceland in the North and right in the middle: the Faroe Islands at 4th Wall Theatre, 11 Baring Tce. Info: 0800 484 925.

Retired VUW School of Architecture Associate Professor David Kernohan enjoys extolling the work of this internationally known Scottish Architect and artist who designed the Glasgow School of Art and other buildings and their furnishings; completed the concept of Glasgow’s Willow Tearooms (reputedly the first tearooms in the world), and was part of the group who ... Read more

St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]

Celebrate your Scottish heritage and wear some tartan today on the anniversary of the Repeal Proclamation of 1782 annulling the Act of Proscription of 1747, which had made wearing tartan an offense punishable.

Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected]

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub

A wearable art event celebrates heritage, community, and creativity, using tartan as a symbol of connection at Waipu Celtic Barn. Info: www.waipumuseum.com

St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]

One of Scotland's top music exports live at the Powerstation as part of the World Hits Tour 2018. Info: www.metropolistouring.com

St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]

A brilliant day of Scottish celebration at New Zealand's largest Scottish event with pipe bands, athletics, Scottish dance, Clan lane and more at Hororata Domain. Info: Cindy Driscoll 021 366 606 or www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz