Scotland events highlights for the month of September include the Braemar Gathering, the Dundee Flower and Food Festival, and the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run.
Scotland Events September 2019….
Largs Viking Festival
31st August – 8th September 2019, Largs
A great family event celebrating the Viking heritage in Largs, notably the Battle of Largs of 1263, which was the scene of the last Viking invasion in the UK.
Edinburgh Antiques & Collectors Fair
31st August – 24th November 2019, Royal Highland Centre
Excellent selection of quality antique, vintage and retro wares. Jewellery, silver, clothing, accessories, furniture, ceramics, glass and more.
Memory Walks In Scotland
1st September – 6th October, 2019
Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Arbroath, The Borders, Forth Valley, Ayrshire, and more. Find a memory walk near you.
Walk Together To Help Stop Bowel Cancer
1st September 2019, Edinburgh
Charity event: We walk through the heart of the city and journey through Edinburgh’s hidden asset, The Water of Leith. Discover the wonderful gems in Scotland’s capital.
Spirit of Speyside
6th – 7th September 2019, Elgin
‘Distilled’ brings the finest whisky and gin distillers, brewers and artisan producers in one region, under one roof. You can also enjoy street food and live music.
Dundee Flower And Food Festival
6th – 8th September 2019, Dundee
Say hello to Autumn with fabulous displays of floral art with the Flower and Food Festival. Nurseries and garden centres will be there, and a craft fair.
The Braemar Gathering
7th September 2019, Braemar
Possibly the most popular of all the Highland Games in the world, and the only one which guarantees the presence of a member of the royal family. Track events and displays, pipers and dancers.
The Dog Lover Show
7th – 8th September 2019, SEC, Glasgow
Brilliant performances and displays from some of the most talented dogs in the UK.
Perthshire Open Studios
7th – 15th September 2019, Perthshire
This annual 9 day event, now in its 8th year, involves 240 artists and craft makers across Perthshire and Kinross-Shire opening up their work spaces: studios, garages, kitchens, etc., to the public.
Pedal For Scotland
8th September 2019, Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Pedal for Scotland and help a worthwhile charity. Choose from cycling events to suit your level of stamina.
Nairn Book & Arts Festival
10th – 15th September 2019, Nairn
Look out for our roving poet, who will pop up in unexpected places, alongside a raft of brilliant authors, exceptional musicians and a host of events to keep you entertained.
Stranraer Oyster Festival
13th – 15th September 2019, Stranraer
Top chefs, inspiring speakers, amazing entertainers and some of the world’s leading oyster experts come together for the Stranraer Oyster Festival, a seafood celebration on the shores of Loch Ryan.
Pitlochry Highland Games
14th September 2019, Pitlochry
Everthing you would expect at a Highland games event. Highland dancing, pipers, track and field events, grand pipe band contest for grades 1 to 4 and novice juvenile, and a grand finale of massed pipe bands.
The Kiltwalk
15th September 2019, Edinburgh
Take a walk for your chosen charity. Choose from the Mighty Stride, the Big Stroll, or the Wee Wander.
Gin, Fizz & jazz
20th September 2019, The Castle Rooms, Uddingston
Live music from Georgia Cecile Smith and her band, plus a glass of fizz on arrival, 2 course supper and 2 complimentary gins
One Big Day
21st September 2019, Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Mobility Scheme: Huge range of cars, adaptions, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), scooters and powered wheelchairs on display. Free admission and parking.
Newmilns Food Festival
21st September 2019, Jamieson Park, Newmilns
Showcasing all the best Irvine Valley, Ayrshire and Scotland has to offer in food and drink. Live demonstration area, food court, outdoor vendors area and a licensed bar.
Disney On Ice
21st – 30th September 2019, Intu Braehead, Glasgow
High-flying jumps, breath-taking skating and lovable Disney friends.
Newmilns Arts & Crafts Festival
22nd September 2019, Jamieson Park, Newmilns
Over 80 stalls of arts & crafts vendors and community groups, a demonstration area, a 400 capacity Tearoom serving Afternoon Tea and a licensed Bar.
Scotlands Trade Fair
22nd -23rd September 2019, SEC, Glasgow
Clothing, Textiles, Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, Clan Products, Bath & Body, Stationery, Giftware and Gift Food.
Cowalfest
27th – 29th September 2019, Cowal, Argyll & Bute
Arts Festival and also the largest walking festival in Scotland. Cultural events, arts & walking to celebrate the natural world, mountains, lochs and woodland.
Wigtown Book Town Festival
27th September – 6th October 2019, Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway
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.
Still Game
27th September – 13th October 2019, The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Popular Scottish Comedy.
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run
28th – 29th September 2019, Glasgow
10K & half marathon for runners of all abilities, from the very young to the very old, and all those in-between.
Urban Rush Edinburgh
29th September 2019, Edinburgh
Experience Edinburgh like never before. Run a tough, unique 15-mile route from Queensferry, along coastal paths, through the historic city centre to Holyrood Park.
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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