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Summer Festivals
Edinburgh is undoubtedly the festival capital of the world but there are plenty of other festivals happening all over the country. So, come to Scotland this summer to enjoy the very best international culture, theatre, music, dance and performance in some of the most spectacular historic and natural settings on the planet.
Edinburgh Festivals
All the festivals listed take place at various venues in and around Edinburgh throughout August. Follow the links to individual websites for more details about venues, times and tickets.
- Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Edinburgh International Book Festival
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh International Film Festival
Other Festivals
The Hairst (meaning ‘harvest’ in old Scots dialect) is an annual celebration of traditional Scottish music, dance and theatre. Takes place in July and August.
www.thehairst.co.uk
Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Aberdeen
Celebrating the best youth talent from all over the world every
August, the AIYF brings Aberdeen to life with 10 days of dazzling
entertainment, music, theatre and dance.
www.aiyf.org
Common Ground Festival Weekend, Ayrshire
The final weekend of the Common Ground Music and Arts Summer
School is a festival of traditional music that takes place in August.
www.commongroundscotland.com
Auchermuchty Festival, Fife
Community events, traditional music in the open air, ceilidhs, wine tastings and pub gatherings.
www.footstompin.com/articles/festivals/august/auchtermuchty
Nairn International Jazz Festival, Highlands
Featuring a line up of some of the world’s greatest names in jazz every August.
www.nairnjazzfestival.com
Mull of Kintyre Music Festival, Campbeltown
Enjoy four days of ceilidh bands, Gaelic choirs, pipe bands, modern
and Highland dancers, plus international folk and traditional music
from all over the world.
www.mokfest.com
Innerleithen Music Festival, Scottish Borders
Just 30 miles south of Edinburgh, enjoy an August weekend of music
in the beautiful Scottish Borders on the banks of the River Tweed.
www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org
Peebles Arts Festival, Scottish Borders
Lectures, film showings, craft demonstrations, live music and
exhibitions – a real community arts festival in picturesque Peebles.
www.peebartsfest.org.uk
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