Highlight events
Make the most of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013 by enjoying a great selection of events. We’ve listed some highlights below including festivals of wildlife, food and drink, art and heritage. Come back and check this page each month to find more inspirational ideas about events which celebrate Scotland’s natural beauty.
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
8 - 9 June, Highlands. Join thousands of spectators in Fort William, the Outdoor Capital of the UK.
RockNess 2013
7 - 9 June, Highlands. Soak up the best indie, dance, hip hop and pop music on the banks of Loch Ness.
Year of Natural Scotland 2013 events
Be inspired by enchanting events which celebrate Scotland's natural beauty.
Royal Highland Show
20 - 23 June, Edinburgh. Celebrate the best in Scottish food and drink, countryside and farming in a packed programme of events.
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
22 - 23 June, Aberdeenshire. Join in the martime celebrations and sample great food and drink, music and events
Shetland Nature Festival
29 June - 7 July. Discover Shetland's stunning wildlife through excellent nature events for all the family.
Heb Celt 2013
17 - 20 July, Outer Hebrides. Enjoy the very best Celtic music at festival venues across the Hebrides.
The Open 2013
18 - 21 July Muirfield, East Lothian. Register now for tickets to the 2013 Open Championship, last played here in 2002.
Wickerman Festival
26 - 27 July, Dumfries & Galloway. Keep up to date with the latest line up at this eclectic music festival.
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight
7 - 22 September, nationwide. Uncover the very best of Scotland’s larder in venues across the country.
