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.

A close up shot of a red deer doe looking straight at the camera

Dumfries & Galloway Wild Spring Festival 2013

29 March - 14 April. The festival is packed full of exhibitions, food demos and wildlife walks and talks.

The John Muir Way, near Dunbar, East Lothian

John Muir Day

21 April 2013. Join the celebrations of the first ever John Muir Day on the 175th anniversary of his birth.

A taster examines a dram of whisky at the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

2 - 6 May. Celebrate the culture, music, heritage and unique whiskies of Speyside in a range of exciting events.

Loch Trool, near Newton Stewart, in the Galloway Forest Park

Year of Natural Scotland 2013 events

Be inspired by enchanting events which celebrate Scotland's natural beauty.

Crowds enjoy live music at the Hebridean Celtic Festival.

Heb Celt 2013

17 - 20 July, Outer Hebrides. Enjoy the very best Celtic music at festival venues across the Hebrides.

The third hole at Muirfield Golf Course near Gullane, East Lothian.

The Open 2013

18 - 21 July Muirfield, East Lothian. Register now for tickets to the 2013 Open Championship, last played here in 2002.

The burning of the wickerman at the end of The Wickerman Festival, Dumfries & Galloway

Wickerman Festival

26 - 27 July, Dumfries & Galloway. Keep up to date with the latest line up at this eclectic music festival.

Raspberries growing in Scotland

Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight

7 -22 September, nationwide. Uncover the very best of Scotland’s larder in venues across the country.

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Year of Natural Scotland 2013
Year of Natural Scotland 2013

Celebrate Scotland's natural beauty throughout 2013