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Scotland offers a varied selection of events and festivals, some which are specific to the country and others which are enjoyed by the whole of the United Kingdom. Edinburgh and Glasgow are the hosts of many of the larger festivals while small rural towns often have their own local events and functions which, while not making it onto lists such as those below, can still be well worth attending.

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February Festivals

Glasgow Film Festival: a relatively new addition to the country’s festival scene, this event sees the best of independent movies, short films and documentaries aired at number of key cinema venues in the city. The event normally runs for 10 days.

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April Festivals

Edinburgh International Science Festival: head for Edinburgh for 12 days of science-based activities including workshops, talks, shows, interactive demonstrations and more.

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May Festivals

Children\'s International Theatre Festival: this cultural event aimed at the young sees theatrical performances at a variety of venues across the country with Edinburgh hosting some of the most prestigious.

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August Festivals

The Edinburgh Festival: perhaps the biggest event in the country’s calendar as far as cultural themes go, the Edinburgh Festival is an internationally reputable affair which is in fact comprised of a series of separate festivals running under the umbrella title. The Edinburgh International Festival is popularly considered the main event and is a combination of theatre, opera, music and dance.

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October Festivals

Halloween: officially the last day of the year in the Celtic calendar, the 31st of October is the evening before All Hallows day and a time for kids to get kitted out in spooky costumes and make ‘tattie bogles’ or ‘neep lanterns’ which are similar to Jack-o-Lanterns made in the US from pumpkins.

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And the most common of which is ‘first-footing’ involving the first person to cross the threshold after midnight carrying a piece of coal or shortbread or a glass of whisky. Endinburgh has become a very popular place to celebrate, particularly on Princes Street, where mass crowds have prompted ticket sales (much sought after) in recent years. Booking ahead is essential.

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