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 2019….
Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival
24th May – 2nd June 2019, Dumfries & Galloway
A host of events, including music, dance, literary and theatre, with local and international performers.
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
25th May – 2nd June 2019, 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.
Gardening Scotland
31st May – 2nd june 2019, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
A popular event with keen gardeners, food lovers, and almost everyone else.
FyneFest
31st May – 3rd june 2019, Cairndow Argyll
A weekend of escapism, accompanied by the best beer, food and music from Scotland and beyond, at the Fyne Ales brewery estate.
Islay Festival of Music and Malt
24th May – 4th June 2019, Islay
Traditional music, ceilidhs, Gaelic lessons, golf, bowling and whisky tasting.
West End Festival
30th May – 30th June 2019, Glasgow
Community cultural event, with music, local history events, exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, talks, guided walks, workshops and film screenings.
Juniper Festival
31st May – 2nd June 2019, Edinburgh
Gin companies (try before you buy), including gin talks, cocktails, food stalls and handmade fashions and crafts.
Taste of Grampian Food Festival
1st June 2019, 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
1st June 2019, 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.
The Kiltwalk
2nd June 2019, Aberdeen
Take a walk to support your chosen charity. Choose from the Mighty Stride, the Big Stroll or the Wee Wander.
Dundee Westfest
2nd June 2019, 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
6th – 9th June 2019, Raehills Meadows, near Moffat
Energetic, vibrant and independent boutique festival, showcasing fresh music, electrifying performances, plus attractions to keep the kids amused.
The Rum Festival
7th June 2019, The Briggait, Glasgow
With over 100 different rums, cocktails, food and music from around the globe we are The Rum Party!
Aberdeen Music Festival
TBC, Various venues, Aberdeenshire
Music, speech and drama festival, featuring free creative drama, and fiddle workshops. For a good cause and run entirely by volunteers.
Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp
8th – 9th June 2019, 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.
Leith Festival
8th – 16th June 2019, Edinburgh
Join in the fun with concerts & exhibitions, live music events, comedy, theatre, tours, gala day and parade at the Leith Festival.
Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival
13th – 16th June 2019, Kirkcudbright
The harbour town of Kirkcudbright holds its annual jazz festival, featuring Dixieland and Swing Jazz, a Jazz Church Service and Brolly Parade.
Cream O’ The Croft Weekend Festival
TBC, Comrie Croft, Perthshire
An amazing festival weekend, with all that is best in Scottish mountain biking for you and yours to enjoy.
The Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival
14th – 23rd June 2019, Moray
Short and long guided walks, talks and varied events including adventure outdoor activities and challenges.
Edinburgh Whisky Festival
15th June 2019, 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.
Men’s 10K Run
16th June 2019, Glasgow
An event just for the men. Starting at the Riverside Transport Museum, the route heads east along the River Clyde.
Race For Life
16th June 2019, Dundee
5K race (women and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Race For Life
16th June 2019, Dundee
10K race (women and children) for Cancer Research UK.
March For Men
16th June 2019, 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
19th – 23rd June 2019, Glasgow
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival features traditional and mainstream jazz, blues and contemporary.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
19th – 30th June 2019, 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
20th – 23rd June 2019, 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
22nd June 2019, From Kenmore.
Three options with different challenges, in Central Scotland.
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
22nd – 23rd June 2019, Portsoy, Banff
Competitive racing and sailing on the opens seas.
Race For Life
23rd June 2019, Falkirk
5K race (women and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Race For Life
23rd June 2019, Falkirk
10K race (women and children) for Cancer Research UK.
Festival of Wine
29th June, 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.
The Great Scottish Walk & Run Festival
30th June 2019, Edinburgh
5K & 10K runs, 10K & 20K walks, Golden Mile walks, the Great Scottish Toddle, junior races, and the Tattie Run.
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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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