Events & Festivals

Edinburgh is Scotland's shining capital city: a place packed with history from its castle to its palace and every wynd and close in between.

Highland Games are a mix of sports, culture and community. These unique events still take place around Scotland, and the world.

Scotland's Winter Festivals celebrate our rich culture and heritage. So get out and about in Scotland this winter – there's so much going on!

St Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and on November 30 we celebrate St Andrew's Day with the rest of the world.

Hogmanay is one of Scotland's best-known and best loved traditions. Whether it's fireworks, live music, street parties or cosy pubs - we have it all.

On 25 January every year, Scots and Scots-at-heart come together to celebrate the life and works of our national poet, Robert Burns.

May 31 - June 30, 2018 Scotland's largest multi-cultural festival held in the west end of Glasgow encompassing over 400 events in over 80 venues.

27 - 30 June, 2018 World-class, critically-acclaimed music, art and literature converge on this corner of Fife.

20 - 24 June, 2018 The 32nd Glasgow Jazz Festival returns from 20-24 June 2018.

15 - 24 June, 2018 A series of walks in the varied landscape of Scotland's Malt Whisky Country.

20 June - 1 July, 2018 An exciting programme of masterclasses, onstage interviews, workshops, careers events and advice for young people interested in filmmaking and the moving image industries.

7 - 10 July, 2018 Weekend Festival of contemporary and Traditional music and songs.