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.
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.
Year of Natural Scotland 2013 events
Be inspired by enchanting events which celebrate Scotland's natural beauty.
Tiree Music Festival
20 - 21 July. Enjoy a family-friendly festival on this beautiful island, featuring music from Capercaillie.
Traquair Fair
27 - 28 July, Scottish Borders. Listen to sixties music and take part in arts activities in the grounds of Traquair House.
Scottish 6 Days Orienteering
28 July - 03 August, Moray. Experience the largest orienteering event in the UK and compete on beaches, in forests and up hills!
World Pipe Band Championship
17 - 18 August, Glasgow. An outdoor celebration and competition featuring pipe bands from around the world.
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight
7 - 22 September, nationwide. Uncover the very best of Scotland’s larder in venues across the country.
