Events & festivals in Scotland
From folk festivals to orchestral concerts, local art exhibitions to major international showcases, classical ballet to local ceilidhs and everything in between, find out what's on across Scotland with our comprehensive events listings. During the Year of Natural Scotland 2013 there is a great programme of events taking place across the country, which celebrate Scotland's natural beauty and landscapes.
Highlight Events of Scotland
Scottish Opera celebrates 50th anniversary
Celebrate Scottish Opera’s 50th anniversary with La Traviata
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Combining brilliant music and military theatre with a matchless setting, the Edinburgh MilitaryTattoo is a real must-see event.
Year of Natural Scotland
Celebrate the country’s outstanding beauty during the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.
Scotland's traditional festivals
Celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland throughout the year at its many traditional festivals.
Burns Night
Burns Night commemorates the life and works of Scotland's greatest work with a supper of haggis, whisky and poetry recitations.
Rugby events
Soak up the atmosphere, banter and the friendly rivalry at packed calendar of Scottish rugby events throughout the year ranging from full internationals to club cup finals.
Golf tournaments
If you want to see some of the best golfers, play on the most challenging golf courses, come to Scotland - The Home of Golf. Scotland hosts some of the biggest tournaments in golf each year and in 2014 the Ryder Cup will take place at Gleneagles.
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Common Ridings
The Scottish Borders boasts an ancient equestrian heritage that is celebrated every year during the Common Ridings Festival.
Walking and outdoor events in Scotland
Discover a variety of Scottish walking festivals and other outdoor pursuits.
Jazz festivals in Scotland
Find out about the variety of vibrant jazz festivals taking place around Scotland.
