Scotland events highlights for January (having recovered from the new year) include Burns night, Celtic Connections and the Irn Bru Carnival.
Scotland Events January 2025….
Edinburgh Winter Festivals
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Lots to see and do.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
TBC, 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
20th December 2024 – 12th January 2025- , 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.
Celtic Connections
16th January – 2nd February 2025, Glasgow
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. 2025, 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 2025, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
TBC, OVO Hydro, Glasgow
A magical after-dark family adventure.
Scotland’s Trade Fair & Speciality Food Show
19th – 21st January 2025, SEC, Glasgow
Clothing, Textiles, Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, Clan Products, Bath & Body, Stationery, Giftware and Gift Food.
Strictly Come Dancing
17th – 29th January 2025, 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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