Scotland events highlights for June include the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Glasgow International Jazz Festival, and of course, the fabulous Leith Festival.
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Scotland Events June 2020….
West End Festival
29th May – 28th June 2020, Glasgow
Community cultural event, with music, local history events, exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, talks, guided walks, workshops and film screenings.
Strictly Come Dancing: Live Tour
2nd – 4th June 2020,
Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow (2nd June)
Edinburgh Playhouse (3rd & 4th June)
See your favourite celebrity and professional dancers as they waltz their way across the UK for Strictly Come Dancing.
The Rum Festival
5th June 2020, The Briggait, Glasgow
With over 100 different rums, cocktails, food and music from around the globe we are The Rum Party!
FyneFest
5th – 8th june 2020, Cairndow, Argyll
A weekend of escapism, accompanied by the best beer, food and music from Scotland and beyond, at the Fyne Ales brewery estate.
Taste of Grampian Food & Drink Festival
6th June 2020, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Northeast celebration of Grampian’s food and drink, with emphasis on local produce. Celebrity chefs, music, children’s entertainment, and arts & crafts guarantee a great day for the whole family.
West Fife Agricultural Show
6th June 2020, Hilton Farm, Kelty, Fife
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.
Meadows Festival
CANCELLED
A free, volunteer-run annual event featuring live music, kids’ activities, a dog show, sports, performers, Edinburgh largest outdoor market and loads more.
Edinburgh Whisky Festival
6th June 2020, Assembly Rooms.
Sample the best home-grown whiskies from Scotland, and all corners of the globe. The Whisky Festival attracts distillers from as far afield as Taiwan, India, Japan and the USA.
Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp
6th – 7th June 2020, Cairngorm Mountains
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.
The Kiltwalk
7th June 2020, Aberdeen
Take a walk to support your chosen charity. Choose from the Mighty Stride, the Big Stroll or the Wee Wander.
Dundee Westfest
7th June 2020, Dundee
Enjoy the live music, funfair, attractions, food stalls, arts & crafts, childrens rides and much more. Fully licensed, and a great day out for the whole family.
Eden Festival
11th – 14th June 2020, 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
11th – 14th june 2020, Kirkcudbright
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright holds its annual jazz festival, featuring Dixieland and Swing Jazz, a Jazz Church Service and Brolly Parade.
Eat And Drink Festival
11th – 14th June 2020, SEC Glasgow
Celebrating the exciting trends in modern cuisine, mixology & street food, you won’t want to miss Eat & Drink Festival Scotland.
The Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival
12th – 21st June 2020, Moray
Short and long guided walks, talks and varied events including adventure outdoor activities and challenges.
Festival of Wine
13th June 2020, Glasgow
Glasgow’s very own Wine Festival is brought to you by Tom Cannavan, award-winning wine writer, broadcaster, and proud citizen of the city.
Midnight Walk
13th June 2020, Motherwell
Walk in memory of a friend or loved one, as a way of keeping fit or simply to do something a little different on a Saturday night.
Leith Festival
13th – 21st June 2020, Edinburgh
Join in the fun with concerts & exhibitions, live music events, comedy, theatre, tours, gala day and parade at the Leith Festival.
Race For Life
14th June 2020, Dundee
5K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Race For Life
14th June 2020, Dundee
10K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Port Glasgow 10K
16th June 2020, Port Glasgow
The run starts and finishes at the Coronation Park, located in the centre of the town.
March For Men
TBC, Pollockshaws Country Park, Glasgow
Take part in this charity walk for a good cause. Help Prostate Cancer UK, by walking a distance of: Short (2.5k) Medium (8k) or Long (16k).
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
17th – 21st June 2020, Glasgow
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival features traditional and mainstream jazz, blues and contemporary.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
17th – 28th June 2020, Edinburgh
The best in British and world cinema is celebrated, showing some of the latest new movies at The Edinburgh International Film Festival. You have the chance to meet some of the artists involved.
Royal Highland Show
18th – 21st June 2020, Edinburgh
Four day event with over 4,000 livestock on show. Demonstrations in cookery, crafts and fashion, and over 1000 stands selling anything and everything.
Martin Currie Rob Roy Challenge
CANCELLED 2020, Kenmore.
Three options with different challenges, in Central Scotland.
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
20th – 21st June 2020, Portsoy, Banff
Competitive racing and sailing on the opens seas.
Race For Life
21st June 2020, Falkirk
5K race (adults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Race For Life
21st June 2020, Falkirk
10K race (dults and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Ben Nevis Trek
26th – 28th June, 2020
Enjoy stunning views as you conquer the highest mountain in the UK.
The Great Scottish Walk & Run Festival
28th June 2020, Edinburgh
5K & 10K runs, 10K & 20K walks, Golden Mile walks, the Great Scottish Toddle, junior races, and the Tattie Run.
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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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