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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.
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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
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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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