• HELLO SCOTLAND
  • TRAVEL
    • Travelling To Scotland
    • Find Cheap Flights
    • Currency Converter
    • Travelling In Scotland
    • Travel Insurance
    • Scotland Tours
    • Car Rentals UK
    • Airport Parking UK
    • Money Savers
    • Best Time To Visit
  • PLACES
    • City of Edinburgh
      • City of Glasgow
      • City of Stirling
      • City of Inverness
      • City of Dundee
      • City of Aberdeen
      • City of Perth
    • The Scottish Highlands
    • The Isle of Skye
    • Town of Pitlochry
    • Fort William
    • Loch Lomond
    • Dumfries And Galloway
    • Best Day Trips
      • Largs Day Trip
        • The Isle of Arran
        • Waverley Paddle Steamer
        • Oban Day Trip
        • Glasgow Botanic Gardens
      • St Andrews
      • Loch Katrine
        • Isle of Kerrera
      • Culross Village
      • Best Beaches
  • ACCOMMODATION
    • Hotels & Cottages
    • Castle Hotels
    • Holiday Rentals
    • Hostels In Scotland
  • ATTRACTIONS
    • Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
      • The National Museum
      • Royal Yacht Britannia
      • Scotch Whisky Experience
      • Edinburgh Zoo
    • Glasgow Science Centre
      • Glasgow Cathedral
      • Kelvingrove Art Gallery
      • Museum Of Transport
    • Glenmorangie Distillery Tour
    • Melrose Abbey
    • Wildlife Safari Park
    • The Falkirk Wheel
    • The Helix
    • 10 Must-See Sights
  • EVENTS
    • Agricultural Shows
    • Arts & Culture
      • Edinburgh Festival
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo
      • Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
    • Theatre Shows
      • Theatres In Scotland
    • Cycling Events
    • Drinks Festivals
    • Farmer’s Markets
    • Food Festivals
    • Highland Games
    • Music Festivals
    • Running Events
    • Walking Events
  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
    • Fishing
    • Golfing
      • Golfing Articles
    • Hiking
      • West Highland Way
      • Great Glen Way
      • Hillwalking Scotland
    • Cycling
      • Bicycle Hire
    • Kayaking
      • Inflatable Kayaks
    • Skiing
    • Horse Riding
    • Scotland Wildlife
  • HISTORY
    • Bonnie Prince Charlie
    • William Wallace
    • Robert The Bruce
    • Glencoe Massacre
    • Greyfriars Bobby
    • Profile of Robert Burns
    • Flag of Scotland
    • Clans And Tartans
    • Significant Dates
  • CASTLES
    • Culzean Castle
    • Glamis Castle
    • Dunnottar Castle
    • Edinburgh Castle
    • Eilean Donan Castle
    • Stirling Castle
    • Urquhart Castle
    • Castle Weddings
    • Castle Ghosts
  • CULTURE
    • Old Scottish Sayings
    • More of Your Sayings
    • Scottish Humour
    • Scottish Ancestry?
    • Scottish Weddings
    • About Scotland
    • Wee Jock’s Quiz
    • Fitba Daft
    • Visitor Comments

Scotland Welcomes You

Discover All There Is To See And Do!

Scotland Events: Something For Everyone Whatever Your Interests!

Updated 2 December, 2021

Scotland events have something for everyone. A busy and varied programme presents a cultural treat for lovers of the arts, music, outdoor activities, or something different.

Scotland Events

There’s something for all the family to enjoy, whatever your age, or the time of year.

PLEASE NOTE: If you’re planning to visit any area near the city of Edinburgh in August, then please remember to BOOK EARLY, because our capital city is absolutely buzzing with festivals and events that attract not only residents of Scotland, but overseas visitors in large numbers, coming to experience the true flavour of Scottish culture.

And it’s little wonder when you see what’s on offer!

Our events are booming, especially in the capital. The city of Edinburgh comes alive in both summer and winter, hosting some of the biggest and most popular events on our annual calendar, and attracting visitors from all over the world year after year.

SCOTLAND EVENTS…

Here is an introduction to some of our most popular Scotland events that take place throughout the year. Follow the links for a full page with more detailed information…

Edinburgh FestivalTHE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
The Festival runs for three weeks, and it is hugely popular, with workshops for writers, traditional music and dance, the 36-hours Festival Film Programme, free art exhibitions, puppet workshops and writing classes for children, and a great deal more besides.



Edinburgh Military tattooTHE EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
With the Castle providing the background, The Tattoo is considered by many to be the most spectacular of Scotland events. It’s the largest outdoor event in Edinburgh, and it attracts a worldwide television audience of 100 million, and over 200,000 attending the live show.



ChristmasEDINBURGH’S CHRISTMAS
Most of the action takes place around Princes Street Gardens, with Santa’s Reindeer Garden, The Traditional German Christmas Market, The Edinburgh Wheel, The Light Night, The Great Scottish Santa Run and Winter Wonderland to get you going in time for the Hogmanay Party.



Edinburgh's HogmanayTHE EDINBURGH HOGMANAY PARTY
Another of our popular events not to be missed is the much celebrated Edinburgh Hogmanay Party, which is the world’s biggest New Year bash. It has earned the reputation of being one of the safest and friendliest outdoor events. You have to book this in advance.



Highland GamesSCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES EVENTS
May to September sees a packed programme of Highland Games events in many areas of the country. One of the last of the year is the Braemar Gathering, on the first Saturday in September each year, and is always attended by a member of the Royal Family.



Music FestivalsSCOTLAND MUSIC FESTIVALS
Music events in Scotland cater for lovers of popular, classical, jazz and traditional Scottish music, in venues all across the country, even on the islands.



Running EventsSCOTLAND RUNNING EVENTS
With competitive events including marathons, half marathons, 10K and 3K runs, you’ll find something to suit your personal fitness level. More experienced runners can tackle some of our stamina-sapping hill races.



Walking in ScotlandSCOTLAND WALKING EVENTS
With our fabulous terrain for outdoor activities, and the nation’s obsession for keeping fit, it’s no surprise that walking events are becoming more popular. But you don’t have to wait for scheduled events, The West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way are available anytime.



CyclingSCOTLAND CYCLING EVENTS
We also have many great cycling events on the calendar, and a lot of them are to raise funds for good causes. Excellent cycle tracks, not to mention some fantastic scenery, have helped to encourage more and more people to take to the saddle, regardless of age or ability.



Art & CultureSCOTLAND ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVALS
Scotland Arts & Culture Festivals provide a comprehensive and varied programme of events to cater for anyone wishing to capture the true nature and diversity of the country.



Drinks FestivalsSCOTLAND DRINKS FESTIVALS
Scotland drinks festivals cater for lovers of real ales, fine wines, and exquisite whiskies. Enjoy a wonderful experience as you satisfy your thirst and/or tickle your taste buds. If possible, take in one of these events, for the opportunity to sample fine wines, malt whiskies, and real ales.



Pasta saladSCOTLAND FOOD FESTIVALS
Our food festivals cater for lovers of fine food, and those who are keen to learn new and exciting recipes from top chefs. Sample many culinary delights from some of the best chefs, working their magic with the finest produce available. Vegans & vegetarians catered for.



PlayhouseTHEATRES IN SCOTLAND
Check my list of theatres around the country and follow the links to find out what’s on, and when. Not every town in Scotland hosts a theatre, and the most popular shows can be found in the Edinburgh Playhouse, and the King’s Theatre in Glasgow.



MarketSCOTTISH FARMER’S MARKETS
Many visitors head to our Scottish farmer’s markets, which tend to attract good crowds, looking for quality produce. All around the country, you can pick up some of the best meat, vegetables, fruit and seafood on offer.



Agricultural ShowsSCOTLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
Scotland’s Agricultural Shows & County Fairs provide an entertaining day out for the whole family. The destinations for these popular events stretch the length and breadth of the country, so wherever you are in the country, you won’t be too far away from one.


In addition to those listed above, there are events every month of the year…

CHECK EVENT LISTINGS BY MONTH….

January – February – March – April – May – June – July
August – September – October – November – December


Cheap Flights: Search facility returns results and price comparisons from hundreds of travel companies to provide you with the lowest air fares.


FIND HOTELS IN SCOTLAND

Filed Under: Events

SEARCH FLIGHTS / SKYSCANNER

Theatre Shows

*** NATIONAL HOLIDAYS ***

Save on your hotel - hotelscombined.com


Contact | Disclosure | Privacy | Terms

Copyright © 2023 ScotlandWelcomesYou.com
All rights reserved.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT