Festivals & Events

Discover a collection of guides and reviews about Scotland’s best festivals and events.

Inner HebridesRegions of ScotlandThe Hebrides

Tiree Music Festival

The Tiree Music Festival (TMF) is a Scottish folk music event hosted annually on the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.

The TMF was founded by a member of the band Skerryvore and has gained a cult following since the first event was held in 2010.

A variety of music styles are played across three days and visitor facilities include food stalls, gift shops and arts and crafts workshops.

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EdinburghRegions of Scotland

Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay torchlight procession is a fiery spectacle in Edinburgh where over 20,000 torch-bearers carry burning candles through the city centre to celebrate the coming new year.

The procession ends in Holyrood Park where music is staged alongside a fireworks display. Discover this popular Edinburgh event with this complete visitor guide.

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EdinburghRegions of Scotland

Royal Highland Show

The Royal Highland Show is Scotland’s largest farming and countryside event. The show was founded in 1822 and is held annually at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh.

What started as a simple gathering for farmers to trade cattle has now become one of the country’s top events, attracting up to 200,000 visitors each year.

The RHS has something for everyone, whether it’s viewing the impressive collections of farm machinery, watching exciting equestrian and forestry competitions, or sampling the very best foods from across the farms of Scotland.

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Perth & KinrossCentral Scotland & TaysideRegions of Scotland

The Enchanted Forest

The Enchanted Forest is a spectacular outdoor event set in the beautiful Faskally Wood just north of Pitlochry.

This popular nighttime show uses the dramatic background of the autumnal woods as the stage for incredible light and sound experience.

Discover everything you need to know about the Enchanted Forest in this complete visitor guide.

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