Scotland events highlights for January (having recovered from the new year) include Burns night, Celtic Connections and the Irn Bru Carnival.
Scotland Events January 2024….
Edinburgh Winter Festivals
Through December 2023 – 6th January 2024
Lots to see and do.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
29th December 2023 – 1st January 2024, Edinburgh
The world’s greatest New Year party with days and nights of amazing events and fun, with the traditional torchlit procession, street performers, fireworks, concerts, ceilidh, and of course, the big Hogmanay party itself.
Irn Bru Carnival
22nd December 2023 – 14th January 2024, SECC Glasgow
Europe’s largest indoor fun fair, with over 60 rides and attractions, as well as new and exciting additions for thrill seekers, families and more kids rides than ever.
Lumphanan Detox 10K
2nd January 2024, Aberdeenshire
The 10km (almost circular) course begins with a long, steady incline – for about 2km.
MacTuff Scotland New Year
7th January 2024
Scotland’s toughest obstacle course race.
Macbeth
12th – 27th January 2024, Lowland Hall
William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Simon Godwin.
Celtic Connections
18th January – 4th February 2024, Lowland Hall
Scottish talent and artists from all over the world perform in ceilidhs and concerts across Glasgow, in what has become the worlds biggest winter music festival.
Edinburgh Winter Run 5K
20th January 2024, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
20th – 21st January 2024, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
A magical after-dark family adventure.
Scotland’s Trade Fair & Speciality Food Show
21st – 23rd January 2024, SEC, Glasgow
Clothing, Textiles, Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, Clan Products, Bath & Body, Stationery, Giftware and Gift Food.
Strictly Come Dancing
26th – 27th January 2024, The Live Tour
OVO Hydro, Glasgow.
MAJOR EVENTS IN SCOTLAND ….
Edinburgh Military Tattoo: You’ll have to book your Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets early if you want to see this magnificent spectacle, and internationally acclaimed event, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival: One of the world’s largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, and a lot more.
Edinburgh Hogmanay: Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new: Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and more.
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January – February – March – April – May – June – July
August – September – October – November – December
See the Scotland Travel Information page for all the information you will need for travelling to and within Scotland, including advice on passports and visas, currency, weather, holiday extras, useful travel links and more.