Festival map

Interactive map

The Interactive Summer Festivals Map highlights a snapshot of events across Scotland rather than a full listing of every festival. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure information is accurate, times and dates can change at short notice and we do not accept responsibility for any errors the guide may contain. Please check with the relevant festival before travelling and get in touch to advise of any inaccuracies.

Dalmore and Jura Whisky Tasting: Edinburgh

07 Jun 2012 6:00 PM; 26 Jul 2012 6:00 PM; 09 Aug 2012 6:00 PM; 22 Aug 2012 6:00 PM; 09 Sep 2012 6:00 PM

Come and join Dalmore and Jura in the stunning venue, Whiski Rooms, for a special night of wonderful whiskies. Let Graham Rushworth, Business Development Manager for Whyte & Mackay, guide you through a range of whiskies from the luxurious Dalmore Distillery from the Highlands and take you through the sublte complexities of the Jura Distillery.

Edinburgh

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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2012: Inverness-shire

03 - 04 Aug 2012 12:00 PM

Offering music and performing arts for all ages, Belladrum is Scotland's leading independent festival with its only very individual Highland character and in its own wonderful Highland setting. 'What every day life should be like, if only every day life didn't get in the way,' as one critic put it.

Inverness, Highlands, IV4 7BA

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The 2012 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Edinburgh

03 - 25 Aug 2012 Mon - Fri 9:00 PM; Sat 7:30 PM; 10:30 PM

Edinburgh hosts the 2012 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the world's most spectacular entertainment events, which draws together a host of creative talent from four continents to pay sparkling tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee and the year of Creative Scotland.

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Edinburgh

03 - 27 Aug 2012

Now in its 65th year, the Fringe is officially the biggest arts festival in the world, providing a typically diverse and exciting line-up comprising a staggering number of shows throughout the month of August. Thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste.

Edinburgh

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Piping Live!: Glasgow

06 - 12 Aug 2012

Piping Live! creates, showcases and celebrates the very best of current and emerging Scottish Piping. The festival includes pipers parade, ceilidhs, piping master classes, traditional Celtic music and song, and a showcase of international piping performances.

Glasgow

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Edinburgh International Festival 2012: Edinburgh

09 Aug - 02 Sep 2012

Every summer millions of visitors arrive in Edinburgh to enjoy three exhilarating three weeks of the very best in international opera, theatre, music, and dance. Echoing our founding aims, Festival 2012 explores the power of the arts to transcend geographical boundaries and differences - uniting people from around the world. Just as the world's elite athletes gather in London for the Olympics, so the world's elite performers gather in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

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Speed of Light: Edinburgh

09 Aug - 01 Sep 2012

NVA's Speed of Light is a fantastic fusion of sport and culture as part of Edinburgh international festival. During a series of ticketed night-time events, thousands of runners activate specially designed light suits, as they run set routes around Arthur's Seat.

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh International Book Festival: Edinburgh

11 - 27 Aug 2012

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is the world's largest public celebration of the written word and is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Writers and readers come together for seventeen extraordinary days this August to discuss their work, inspiration and great ideas.

Edinburgh

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