Choose from small cultural events throughout the year to one of our big annual festivals. These world-leading events promise authentic experiences and seriously good times. As the seasons unfold, discover a calendar filled with natural splendour, outdoor adventures, Highland games, fantastic music, whisky, arts festivals and more.

Scotland is renowned for its world-class sport events, live music, arts scene, and uniquely Scottish events that take place across the country all year-round. We have iconic venues which play host to events and stunning scenery that provides the perfect backdrop to make the event experience ever so special.

Feb 2, 2025 · Get ready for a weekend of soulful Scottish music, with folk-rock groups, Scottish dance bands, traditional musicians and singers, all taking place on the stunning Isle of Mull on the west coast. Good news, most of the events are usually free.

The links below give access to the most important Event Calendars in Scotland with listings of all the current events taking place today and those planned in the next weeks and months. Glasgow – Edinburgh – Dundee – Aberdeen – Inverness – Stirling – Perth – Oban – Scottish Borders – Argyll and Bute – Loch Lomond and Area ...

This list includes major festivals in Edinburgh, plus national holidays observed throughout Scotland. Many sights and banks close down on national holidays — keep it in mind when planning your itinerary.

More than 200 Scottish festivals are celebrated in Scotland each year. Here are the major events to experience during your trip.

Scotland's waiting for you. As the seasons unfold against remarkable landscapes, discover a calendar filled with natural splendour, outdoor adventures, Highland games, fantastic music, whisky, the world's biggest arts festival extravaganza and more. Are you ready for it? Start planning ahead now!

Scotland hosts on average 200 festivals per year, ranging from cultural, musical and arts. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the world's largest arts festival, and the country is also renowned for its hosting and organisation of sporting festivals and cultural events. [1] .

Jan 13, 2024 · Scotland music festivals provide us with a cultural treat, from traditional Celtic music to classical and pop music, in widespread venues the length and breadth of the country. This year’s calendar is as diverse and exciting as always, and all the old favourites are there, including some good folk and jazz festivals.

Here is our listing of festivals in Scotland throughout the year including cultural, historical, musical and religious events.