Scotland events highlights for August include the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the fabulous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the ever popular Cowal Highland Games.
Scotland Events August 2024….
Edinburgh Art Festival
9th July – 25th August 2024, Edinburgh
Brings together the capital’s leading galleries, museums and artist-run spaces, alongside new public art commissions by established and emerging artists.
Edinburgh Foodies Festival
2nd – 4th August 2024, Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Sample new wines, champagnes and cocktails in The Drinks Theatre. Eat delicious street food from around the world. Taste new flavours.
Fringe By The Sea
2nd – 11th August 2024, North Berwick
Music, comedy, family fun, literature, film, conversation, and all manner of curious delights – all served up with a healthy dose of Scottish sea air.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
2nd – 24th August 2024, Edinburgh
Spectacular event set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Hailed as one of the most spectacular shows in the world and watched by a TV audience of 100 million worldwide. Not to be missed.
Edinburgh International Festival
2nd – 25th August 2024, Edinburgh
More of the arts, with the Edinburgh International Festival offering live performances by internationally renowned artists, classical music, theatre, opera and dance.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2nd – 26th August 2024, Edinburgh
The world’s biggest celebration of the arts. Runs for three weeks with a mix of culture and art, theatre, music and dance, exhibitions, children’s shows and events.
North Berwick International Highland Games
3rd August 2024, North Berwick
Traditional Highland Games and Highland dancing. Pipe Band Championships with over 70 bands. Concludes with a spectacular massed pipe band display.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
10th – 26th August 2024,
The world’s biggest book festival. Meet authors from around the world. Discussions, lectures, debates and workshops.
The Kiltwalk Dundee
11th August 2024, Dundee
Raise money for charity.
The Gin & Rum Festival
16th & 17th August 2024, The Briggait, Glasgow
With over 100 different rums, cocktails, food and music from around the globe we are The Rum Party!
World Pipe Band Championships
16th & 17th August 2024, Glasgow Green
The World Pipe Band Championships are back with around 8000 pipers and drummers taking part.
Scottish Half Marathon
18th August 2024
Run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse.
Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair
22nd – 25th August 2024, Atholl Estates
Four days of equestrian sports, plus over 200 trade stands offering something to suit every taste and budget.
Lochaber Agricultural Show
24th August 2024, Castle Farm, Happy Valley
This annual agricultural/horse/food/craft show is held beneath the spectacular backdrop of Ben Nevis at Inverlochy Castle Farm.
The Cowal Highland Gathering
29th – 31st August 2024, Dunoon
The world’s largest Highland Games. Competitors are attracted from all over the world for dancing, piping, heavy events, athletics and shinty.
Nairn Book & Arts Festival
31st August – 8th September 2024, Nairn
Look out for our roving poet, who will pop up in unexpected places, alongside a raft of brilliant authors, exceptional musicians and a host of events to keep you entertained.
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