Scotland events highlights for June include the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Glasgow International Jazz Festival, and of course, the fabulous Leith Festival.
Scotland Events June 2024….
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
25th May – 2nd June 2024, Edinburgh
With an emphasis on striking visual productions, the international programme continuously goes beyond expectations of children’s work, inspiring and delighting both the young and young-at-heart.
FyneFest
31st May – 2nd June 2024, Cairndow, Argyll
A weekend of escapism, accompanied by the best beer, food and music from Scotland and beyond, at the Fyne Ales brewery estate.
Kiltwalk Aberdeen
2nd June 2024
Raise vital funds to care for & support patients and their loved ones across Lanarkshire.
West Fife Agricultural Show
3rd June 2024, Easter Bucklyvie Farm, Crossgates, KY4 8ET
The show aims to provide a great day out for all the family as well as helping to educate everyone about agriculture and rural living.
Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art
7th – 23rd June 2024, Glasgow
Exhibitions, seminars, talks and events in this festival showing the best of contemporary visual arts and artists.
Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp
8th – 9th June 2024, Blairgowrie
Raising money for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity with a 54 mile walk in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains. Walkers of all abilities can take part in bronze (22 miles), silver (36.5 miles) or gold (54 miles) routes.
Leith Festival
8th – 16th June 2024, Edinburgh
Join in the fun with concerts & exhibitions, live music events, comedy, theatre, tours, gala day and parade at the Leith Festival.
Eden Festival
13th – 16th June 2024, Raehills Meadows, near Moffat
Energetic, vibrant and independent boutique festival, showcasing fresh music, electrifying performances, plus attractions to keep the kids amused.
Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival
13th – 16th June 2024, Kirkcudbright
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright holds its annual jazz festival, featuring Dixieland and Swing Jazz, a Jazz Church Service and Brolly Parade.
Borders Book Festival
13th – 16th June 2024.
This four-day extravaganza welcomes some of the biggest names from the world of literature, entertainment, and politics.
Tough Mudder
15th June 2024, Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Thornhill DGY, DG3 4AQ
The experience includes entertainment, authentic local eats, drinks and much more.
Glasgow Pretty Muddy Kids 10K
15th June 2024, Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3ED
Raise money for cancer and have a fun day running through the mud pit and taking on the obstacles.
Midnight Walk
15th June 2024, Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility
Start and finish at Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility.
Men’s 10K Run
16th June 2024, Glasgow
An event just for the men. Starting at the Riverside Transport Museum, the route heads east along the River Clyde.
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
19th – 23rd June 2024, Glasgow
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival features traditional and mainstream jazz, blues and contemporary.
Royal Highland Show
20th – 23rd June, 2024
Four day event with over 4,000 livestock on show. Demonstrations in cookery, crafts and fashion, and over 1000 stands selling anything and everything.
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
22nd – 23rd June 2924, Portsoy, Banff
Competitive racing and sailing on the opens seas.
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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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