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Man in a kilt playing the bagpipes in the street in Edinburgh
Man in a kilt playing the bagpipes in the street in Edinburgh

Scotland's
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◆ Scotland's Events & Festivals

From the fire festivals of ancient tradition to the world's greatest arts gathering, Scotland's events calendar is one of the most extraordinary in Europe. Whatever time of year you visit, something remarkable is happening.

ALL EVENTS

FESTIVALS

HIGHLAND GAMES

MUSIC

FOOD & DRINK

TRADITIONS

FREE EVENTS

SPORT

7

AUG

• MUST SEE EVENT

FESTIVAL

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

The world's largest arts & culture festival returns to Edinburgh every August, with more than 3000 shows across 300 venues over 25 days. Theatre, comedy, dance, music, circus & cabaret performed by artists from all around the globe. Nothing on earth quite compares to it!

7 - 31 AUGUST 2026

• EDINBURGH

• FREE - £35

◆Coming Up

Events This Year

22 - 31

MAY

FESTIVAL

Islay Festival of Music & Malt

📍 Islay

18 - 21

JUNE

TRADITION

Royal Highland Show

📍 Ingliston, Edinburgh

11

JULY

TRADITION

Inverness Highland Games

📍 Inverness

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