Festivals & Events
Over the last twelve months we listed around 700 events,
exhibitions, gatherings and activities which took place on our
inhabited islands. All drew on the drive, skills and talent of
people living on the islands and elsewhere and provided much
more than a glimpse of island culture and heritage. This promotion
of events continues into the Year of Creative Scotland
2012.
This is the ONLY website to provide comprehensive listings
of events across all of Scotland's Islands - a one-stop shop to
what's on.
All island events will appear on this page. Events on the
mainland and elsewhere which celebrate the islands and their
culture will appear on the "non-islands" page which you can
navigate to via the About button above.
Have a good look through the listings below. You can
search from any page on the website - see just how many music
events are planned in Orkney, say in June, narrow it down to a
single island or get really ambitious and seek out all the heritage
projects to visit in one fabulous island hopping holiday. You can
create a Pdf of your choices in "My favourites" and use the links
on the travel page to build an itinerary. The link to
VisitScotland's website will help you find suitable
accommodation.
Don't hold back. There's a huge range of events on offer
to cater for all age-groups and interests.
We add events as soon as we get details from organisers so
if you don't find what you're looking for just now, please come and
take another look soon or get in touch and we will be happy to help
- info@scotlandsislands.com
Currently showing 17 festivals/events.
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Event:
BBC Radio Scotland, Brian Taylor's Big Debate
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24 May 2013
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Orkney Mainland
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So have you heard something in the news thats got you shouting at the radio? We want you to tell us about it and have your say live on BBC Radio Scotland!
find out more
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Other
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Event:
Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends
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24 - 26 May 2013
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South Uist
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2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland - over the course of the year there are activities planned each month so why not try something new and come somewhere as natural as it gets!
find out more
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Heritage, Other, Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
Islay Festival
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24 May 2013 - 1 Jun 2013
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Islay
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Why don't you take a trip west this year and visit Fèis Ìle? Truly you will receive a warm welcome, kindness, songs, poetry, history, piping, food, classes for Gaelic song and language and more. You will be pleased you came!
find out more
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Other
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Event:
Arran Folk Festival
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6 - 9 Jun 2013
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Arran
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The 19th Arran Folk Festival will be held from Thursday 6th June until Sunday 9th June 2013 on the Isle of Arran, in Scotland.
find out more
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Music
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Event:
'Why Do You Stand There in The Rain?'
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8 Jun 2013
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Skye
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With a cast of twelve this theatre company tells a compelling true story. In 1932, 25,000 unemployed First World War veterans occupied Washington DC to peacefully petition the government for promised relief.
find out more
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Performing Arts
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Event:
Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends
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21 - 23 Jun 2013
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South Uist
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2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland - over the course of the year there are activities planned each month so why not try something new and come somewhere as natural as it gets!
find out more
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Heritage, Other, Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
BBC Radio Scotland, Brian Taylor's Big Debate
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28 Jun 2013
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Barra
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So have you heard something in the news thats got you shouting at the radio? We want you to tell us about it and have your say live on BBC Radio Scotland!
find out more
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Other
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Event:
Ceòlas
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7 - 12 Jul 2013
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South Uist
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The main focus of Ceòlas is a music and dance summer school featuring expert tuition in piping, fiddling, singing, Scotch reels and Quadrilles, step dancing and the Gaelic language.
find out more
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Heritage, Music, Other, Performing Arts
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Event:
Feis Bharraigh
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8 - 13 Jul 2013
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Barra
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This year we have some exciting options for older pupils including popular media class and band-work class.
find out more
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Arts and Crafts, Music, Performing Arts
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Event:
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
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12 Jul 2013
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Mull
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is internationally recognised as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Formed in 1974 with a commitment to serve the Scottish community, it is also one of Scotland’s foremost cultural ambassadors.
find out more
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Music
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Event:
Sail Stornoway - A Hebridean Maritime Festival
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15 - 20 Jul 2013
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Lewis
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The Sail Stornoway festival is held to promote and provide a week of sailing and related activities.
find out more
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Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
South Uist Highland Games
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17 Jul 2013
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South Uist
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Traditional Highland games with heavy events, junior events, piping and Highland dancing.
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Food and Drink, Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
Hebridean Celtic Festival
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17 - 20 Jul 2013
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Lewis
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Celebrating 18th annual festival in 2013, HebCelt is renowned for its truly special party atmosphere which radiates from its epicentre in the Castle Grounds to our outermost communities capturing the hearts and minds of all it touches.
find out more
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Arts and Crafts, Food and Drink, Heritage, Music, Other, Performing Arts
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Event:
Beinn Lee Hill Race
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3 Aug 2013
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North Uist
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Come and join in the 10.5km Beinn Lee Hill Race in Lochmaddy
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Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
North Uist Agricultural Show
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7 Aug 2013
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North Uist
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A great family day out with something for all ages.
This family orientated annual show of crofters stock, produce and home industries also includes a wide range of stalls and side shows including a dog and pet show, baking competitions, vintage tractor shows, food stalls, garden produce displays, children's entertainment and much more.
find out more
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Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
Storas Uibhist Activity Weekends
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16 - 18 Aug 2013
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South Uist
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2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland - over the course of the year there are activities planned each month so why not try something new and come somewhere as natural as it gets!
find out more
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Heritage, Other, Sport and Outdoor
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Event:
Askernish Golf Open Weekend
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23 - 25 Aug 2013
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South Uist
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Building on the success of 2012, The Askernish Open Golf Weekend 2013 will take place on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, and Sunday 25th August 2013.
find out more
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Sport and Outdoor
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Scotland’s Islands - the events, exhibitions and activities happening all year round.
We list every event we hear of, large and small, taking place on
the islands of Scotland or taking place elsewhere and relating to
Scotland's Islands. They provide a unique opportunity to savour the
diversity and excitement of island life. Check our our facebook
page for general updates too - http://www.facebook.com/ScotlandsIslands.
There has never been a better time for you to visit Scotland's
Islands, to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and unspoilt beaches, to
get close to dramatic wild-life, learn about our heritage,
participate in a great range of activities, and enjoy our music,
food and drink.
All this on some of our 99 inhabited islands large and small (and
many more uninhabited) accessible by sea and air in six regions:
Argyll & Bute, Highland, North Ayrshire, Orkney, Outer Hebrides
and Shetland.
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