Braemar Royal Highland Gathering 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Scotland's most iconic Highland Games take place on 5 September 2026 in Braemar. Experience caber tossing, Highland dancing, world-class pipe bands and the presence of royalty in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Tickets from £20.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay – New Year Festival, Program & Visitor Guide
From 29 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, Edinburgh hosts its legendary Hogmanay festival featuring the Torchlight Procession, a 45,000-person Street Party, Concert in the Gardens and spectacular midnight fireworks over the Castle. Tickets from £32.
Up Helly Aa 2027 – Viking Fire Festival in Lerwick, Shetland
On 26 January 2027, over 900 torchbearers in Viking costume march through the darkened streets of Lerwick and burn a hand-built longship in one of Europe's most spectacular fire festivals. The procession begins at 19:30 and is free to watch from the streets.
Shetland Folk Festival 2027 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The 45th Shetland Folk Festival takes place in Lerwick from 29 April to 2 May 2027. The UK's most northerly folk festival brings together international touring artists and Shetland's own musicians for four days of concerts, sessions and workshops across the islands.
Shetland Folk Festival 2027 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The <strong>45th Shetland Folk Festival</strong> takes place 29 April to 2 May 2027 in Lerwick, Shetland. Four days of concerts, workshops and late-night sessions with international folk artists and Shetland's finest musicians. Tickets from £16 per concert.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026 runs 7–29 August at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Over 800 performers from Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, the USA and beyond gather under the theme A Call to Gather for 90 minutes of pipes, drums, military pageantry and fireworks. Tickets from £42.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2026 – Programme, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns for its 79th edition from 13 to 19 August 2026. Seven days of world premieres, retrospectives and In Conversation events with stars including Ewan McGregor across Edinburgh's finest venues. Tickets from £11.