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A Summer of Scottish Festivals!
July
Hebridean Celtic Festival
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
A festival of the best of traditional and modern Scottish music plus pipe bands, street art and workshops and get a warm welcome at the informal after party at the arts centre.
And try your hand at sailing different types of boats at the Stornoway Maritime Festival, running at the same time.
August
Whisky Fringe Festival
Edinburgh
A great chance to sample lots of malt whiskies including rare vintages, Swedish whisky and even rum.
Arbroath Sea Fest
Arbroath, Angus
This once busy fishing town celebrates its maritime history with fishing displays, cookery demonstrations, raft racing. It has over 70 stalls selling seafood, crafts and confectionary.
Belladrum Tartan Heart
Beauly near Inverness
A chance to see big names and newcomers to the world of music and comedy in the beautiful You can find poetry and debate, weird and wonderful cabaret and performance art as well as join in a good old fashioned Ceilidh dancing. There's even a fancy dress ball to close the weekend.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh City Centre
The world's biggest book fair. Mingle with international stars of the book world in the tented village in one of Edinburgh's beautiful new town squares. Interviews, discussions and book signings plus children's entertainment.
Hydro Connect Festival
Inverary, Argyll
In its second year, this contemporary music festival is set in the spectacular grounds of Inverary castle on the banks of Loch Fyne.
September
Black Bottle Islay Jazz and Blues Festival
Islay, Western Isles
Venues throughout Islay play host to jazz artists from around the world. Quite possibly the most friendly and relaxed jazz festival you will find anywhere.
Blas
Throughout the Highlands
Celebrating the Highlands rich Gaelic culture and wealth of Scottish music talent.
Dundee Flower and Food Festival
Camperdown Park, Dundee
Demonstrations, competitions, children's activities. A chance to see top British chefs and gardeners. There are stalls selling the best local produce. A true feast for the senses.
October
Aberfoyle International Mushroom Festival
Aberfoyle
An annual festival all about mushrooms which feature cookery demonstrations, concerts, a photography competition, ceilidhs (traditional Scottish group dance), mushroom picking and plenty of local music talent.
Don't forget that you can find accommodation for all of these events and more. Take a look at the link below and see what we can offer or if you would like a suggestion of where to stay, why not Ask Scottie?
Hotels, Guest Houses and Apartments across Scotland.