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 2022….
Islay Festival of Music and Malt
27th May – 4th June 2022, Islay
Traditional music, ceilidhs, Gaelic lessons, golf, bowling and whisky tasting.
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
23rd May – 5th June 2022, 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.
Riverside Festival
2nd – 4th June 2022, Glasgow
Bank holiday weekend of music, Glasgow.
FyneFest
3rd – 5th June 2022, 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
4th June 2022, 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
4th June 2022, 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.
Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp
4th – 5th June 2022, 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.
Meadows Festival
TBC
A free, volunteer-run annual event featuring live music, kids’ activities, a dog show, sports, performers, Edinburgh largest outdoor market and loads more.
Eden Festival
9th – 12th June 2022, 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
9th – 12th June 2022, Kirkcudbright
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright holds its annual jazz festival, featuring Dixieland and Swing Jazz, a Jazz Church Service and Brolly Parade.
Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art
TBC, Glasgow
Exhibitions, seminars, talks and events in this festival showing the best of contemporary visual arts and artists.
Three Peaks Challenge
TBC, Fort William
Ben Nevis Trek
TBC
Enjoy stunning views as you conquer the highest mountain in the UK.
Festival of Wine
TBC, 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.
Leith Festival
TBC, Edinburgh
Join in the fun with concerts & exhibitions, live music events, comedy, theatre, tours, gala day and parade at the Leith Festival.
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
TBC, Glasgow
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival features traditional and mainstream jazz, blues and contemporary.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
TBC, 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.
Ed Sheeran
16th – 17th June 2022, Hampden Park, Glasgow
Plus more venues throughout the UK.
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
18th – 19th June 2022, Portsoy, Banff
Competitive racing and sailing on the opens seas.
Men’s 10K Run
19th June 2022, Glasgow
An event just for the men. Starting at the Riverside Transport Museum, the route heads east along the River Clyde.
Royal Highland Show
23rd – 26th June 2022,
Four day event with over 4,000 livestock on show. Demonstrations in cookery, crafts and fashion, and over 1000 stands selling anything and everything.
CHECK THE SPECIFIC EVENTS CALENDARS FOR….
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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