The Edinburgh Summer Festivals are renowned worldwide and feature an eclectic mix of art, music, performance, song, dance and more that takes over the city each year. The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival was founded in 1978 and is one of seven events that make up the Edinburgh Festivals. ...
“We simply can’t wait to welcome music lovers of all tastes to what promises to be one of the most eclectic, vibrant, and memorable festivals yet.” This year’s festival will also feature a special celebration ofAn Lanntair, the renowned arts centre in Stornoway, as it marks40 yearsas...
Scottish Festivals And Celebrations St. Andrew's Day St. Andrew's Day, celebrated on November 30th, honors Scotland's patron saint. It is a national holiday marked by various events and festivities. Traditions:Traditional music and dance, Scottish food and drink, religious services ...
It's officially festival season. Island events are some of the best experiences you've yet to have. Whether you're taking in an annual rural show, or you're off to one of a number of internationally acclaimed music festivals - you will be in for a treat. We've rounded up some ideas...
Events like Tartan Day and Scottish festivalsfeature traditional music, dance, and food, keeping the spirit of Scotland alive far from its shores. These global celebrations of Scottish traditions help to maintain a connection to the homeland and educate others about Scotland’s cultural contributions....
When not in school, Scottish actor Hans Matheson spent much of his childhood traveling around Britain attending various musical festivals with his hippie parents. Music was in his family's blood--his father was a musician, as well as his grandfather and great-grandfather before him. Matheson att...
Dornoch is not only steeped in history and nature but is also a vibrant cultural hub. Browse local art galleries featuring Scottish artists, or time your visit to coincide with one of the town's numerous festivals celebrating music, whisky, and Highland customs – catch the Dornoch Pipe Band...
Aside from his work in classical music, Patrick has a keen interest in both cabaret-songs, by the Austrian satirist and composer Georg Kreisler, as well as in jazz music, having received awards as a pianist at jazz festivals such as Chicago, and the ‘Outstanding Soloist Award’ from the ...
Planet Whiskies had a fantastic trip up to the Speyside Whisky region of Scotland in February 2024 to visit Angus Dundee Distillers Tomintoul Distillery within the Cairngorms National Park. Then, after the distillery tour and tasting, which was hosted by Iain Forteath, the master blender of Tomint...
Formed in 1974 and core funded by the Scottish Government, the SCO aims to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to hear great music by touring the length and breadth of Scotland, appearing regularly at major national and international festivals including the Edinburgh International F...