Year of Creative Scotland 2012

Scotland’s incredible influence on the world has encouraged invention, inspired creativity and fired imaginations for generations. Immerse yourself in Scotland’s arts and culture during 2012 as the country celebrates its creative contributions to the world during the Year of Creative Scotland.

Year of Creative Scotland 2012
Runners wearing light suits ascend a hill at night creating beautiful light designs as they run

Highlight events

Be inspired by the Year of Creative Scotland highlight events.

A French Horn player from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Year of Creative Spotlight

Be inspired by the Year of Creative Scotland 2012 spotlight and the country's five brilliant performing arts companies.

Performers from the Edinburgh Whisky Stramash at Surgeons' Hall

Music, theatre and dance

Enjoy fantastic music, theatre and dance performances across Scotland.

Portrait of a Lady in Black © Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Bequest of Mr & Mrs Robinson, The Art Fund, 1988

Art, architecture and design

Get ideas on where to see the very best in Scottish art, architecture and design.

The crowd at the main stage at T in the Park, Balado

Events & festivals

Search our comprehensive what's on listings for arts, culture, music and festival events and Highland games in Scotland.

The entrance tent to the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Charlotte Square

Literature and film

Celebrate the written word and Scotland's place on the silver screen.

Curator knitting at the Shetland Textile Museum at Weisdale Mill, Lerwick

Craft, textiles and fashion

Find stunning authentic crafts and fabrics from across Scotland.

The world's first and only rotating boat lift, the Falkirk Wheel

Science, innovation and technology

Be inspired by Scotland's science, innovation and technology.

The sign for West Kilbride, Scotland's Craft Town

Creative Place Awards

Celebrate Scotland’s Creative Place award-winners, including the country’s Book Town and Craft Town.

Quick Finder

Search Accommodation

Region
Or type a Location/Postcode
Type of Accommodation
Keywords

Select if you want to check for availability on a specific date

Check-in date
Guests in Room/Unit 1 Child Ages
Add Another Room

Search What's On

Region
Or type a Location/Postcode
Type of Event
Keywords

Search things to do

Region
Or type a Location/Postcode
Type of Things to Do
Keywords

Search Food & Drink

Region
Or type a Location/Postcode
Type
Keywords
Watch with VisitScotland
One of Andy Goldsworthy's Striding Arches on Bail Hill

My Shortlist