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Scotland Events and Festivals
All throughout the year in Scotland you will find events and festivals, some more famous than others. The best known are probably Burns Night, the Edinburgh festival and the Braemar Gathering. Some celebrate Scotland's history and literature, or sports and culture, and some are just pure fun.. Whatever the occasion I know you will enjoy them. If you happen to be either in Scotland, or on your way there, check through the months and see what's on. Wherever possible I have provided a website for you to find more information about each one. However, as with any celebrations, the weather and other factors can render the dates subject to change, so always make sure in advance of the dates and locations.. January
1st January in Orkney : The Ba' - a game of riotous fun for residents and tourists alike. 25th January is Burns Night and haggis (cheiftain o' the puddin' race) is consumed with tatties and turnips all over the world. Mid to late January: The Celtic Connection is a festival of Celtic Culture and Music and is held in Glasgow. February
March
Shetland Islands : Local and international folk music acts are here for the Shetland Folk Festival and folk-music lovers will be in their element. Held in late March. April
Rugby: Rugby fans take note....Rugby Sevens Rugby tournament beginning in Galasheils and Melrose! These seven-a-side tournaments also take place in various towns in the border regions of Scotland. Beltane Fire Festival is held on Carlton Hill in Edinburgh - have some weird and wonderful fun on Carlton Hill to celebrate the end of winter 30th April! May
Through late May folk music fans will thoroughly appreciate the jam sessions, workshops and evenings of folk music entertainment. For football fans this is the best time to be at Glasgow's Hampden Park ..the football association final! June
Royal Highland Show is Scotland's national agricultural show and is held in late June in Edinburgh. July
August
This is one of the best known of all festivals in Europe and attracts millions of visitors to the capital of Scotland every year. The Edinburgh International festival is a veritable feast of the cultural arts. It runs from mid-August through to early September.Book early and remember that accommodation in Edinburgh will be scarce to non-existent during this time.. From mid to late August this international selection of films will be a delight to movie-buffs everywhere. Lovers of bagpipes and pageantry will be in heaven. A thoroughly memorable and stirring spectacle held at Edinburgh Castle. September
October
Check the website at
www.the-mod.co.uk
for further details. December
31st December - Hogmanay! Scotland brings in the New Year in a big way with street parties and lots of other fun and celebrations. The street party in Edinburgh is the largest on 31st December. Hogmanay means big celebrations all over the country. You've never seen the New Year in at all if not in Scotland! For an unusual celebration, the Stonehaven Fireball Festival is held on 31st December in Stonehaven which is close to Aberdeen. Local people swing large orbs of fire and finally pitch them into the sea on 31st December among all the other Hogmanay fun.
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