Scotland Highland Festivals & Events Guide — Edinburgh Fringe, Highland Games & Annual Events for Asian Travellers

Scotland Highland Festivals & Events Guide — Edinburgh Fringe, Highland Games & Annual Events for Asian Travellers

Scotland festivals and events complete guide. Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August): world's largest arts festival, 3 weeks, performers from 100+ countries, comedy/theatre/music/dance — visiting Edinburgh in August combines Highland journey with festival atmosphere; note: busiest and most expensive month, book hotels early. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August): military ceremony at Edinburgh Castle, mass pipe bands, spectacular lighting, tickets extremely sought-after, book months ahead. Hogmanay New Year (Dec 31-Jan 1): Scotland's New Year celebrations, Edinburgh Princes Street street party and fireworks, one of world's most spectacular New Year events. Highland Games season (June-September): 80+ events Scotland-wide, caber toss, stone put, hammer throw, pipe bands, Highland dancing; most famous is Braemar Gathering (September, Royal Deeside, Royal Family traditionally attends). Up Helly Aa (January, Shetland): Viking torch procession, one of Europe's most famous winter festivals. MegaSpace can arrange itineraries timed around festivals. Contact via WhatsApp or WeChat. 微信預約及微信收款服務可用。