Welcome to the Summer Festivals

Welcome to
The Summer Festivals

Summer is the time for festival going and in Scotland we have a whole range from the world famous Edinburgh Fringe festival to T in the Park. We've given you all the information you need to choose the right event for you.

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Which festival are you?

Which festival are you?

With such a range of summer festivals in Scotland, which type of festival should you visit? Take our quick quiz and find out if you're a music, comedy, film, book or arts festival person and our recommendation for which Scottish summer festival would suit you best!

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The Highland Games

The Highland Games

Summer sees Highland Games season kicking off. In addition to events across Scotland, there are hundreds of gatherings across North America, New Zealand and Australia.

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Summer Festivals

Tossing the caber at Braemar Gathering

Festival of the Week

The Braemar Gathering has been in existence since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, 900 years ago. The Gathering is a traditional celebration of Highland Games, and is attended by the British Royal Family each year.

The Braemar Gathering

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