Scotland Events highlights for the month of October include the Edinburgh Cocktail Festival, Enchanted Forest, Callander Jazz & Blues Festival, and Royal National Mod.
Scotland Events October 2025….
Wigtown Book Town Festival
26th September – 5th October 2025
Known as Scotland’s national book town, Wigtown hosts the festival with over 250,000 books. A great chance to meet some of the country’s renowned writers.
Ayrshire Real Ale Festival
TBC, Troon Concert Hall
Showcasing over 150 real ales from around the UK, plus a range of real ciders and perry from around the country.
Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
2nd – 6th October 2025, Callander
Live jazz, blues, soul and boogie. From solo artists to big bands, over 200 musicians ensure a long weekend of great music in the autumn splendour of the Trossachs.
The Enchanted Forest
2nd October – 2nd November 2025, Pitlochry
Choreographic creation of dramatic light and sound performances. A night time spectacular set in Perthshire’s Big Tree Country.
Blairgowrie, Rattray & The Glens Book Festival
T4th & 5th October 2025, Blairgowrie Community Campus
The aim of the festival is to foster and encourage a love of literature in all its forms by sharing our passion for reading and writing in a friendly environment.
The Royal National Mod
10th – 18th October 2025, Paisley
Ceud Mile Failte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes)! The Royal National MOD, Scotland’s premier celebration of its Gaelic language. Relax with a ceilidh, concert, exhibition and a showcase of all things Gaelic.
Edinburgh Cocktail Week
3rd – 12th October 2025, various venues
A week-long programme of events & parties across the city, including a Cocktail Village at Festival Square on Lothian Road.
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
22nd October – 2nd November 2025, Edinburgh
Enchanting performances, workshops, talks and events centred around traditional storytelling.
St Andrews Golf Week
Various Dates Available, St Andrews
Follow in the footsteps of the great and play not only the legendary Old Course but also the other excellent St Andrews courses.
Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival
24th – 26th October 2025, SEC Centre, Glasgow
An Aladdin’s cave of gin and craft spirits await all that attend as gin distillers old and new unite to take you on the ultimate gin adventure.
Ness Book Fest
2nd – 4th October 2025, Inverness
Events in Central Library, Town Hall, local schools, Waterstones Inverness, and more venues to be announced. Most events will be ticketed but free of charge to attend.
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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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