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Scottish festivals 2013 - An A-Z of the best summer festivals
17 May 2013
The best festivals of music, film, food, cycling and more taking place in Scotland 2013
When it comes to festivals, Scotland really doesn’t hold back. From Orkney to Byres Road, muddy fields to stately homes, the growing number of them cater to all tastes, styles and budgets. Our A-Z guide profiles Scotland’s best summer jamborees, the…
The best European music festivals you've never heard of
17 May 2013
Featuring Electric Elephant, Unsound, Oya and Sunsplash
1 All Tomorrow’s Parties Iceland Sadly coming to an end in the UK, hipster holiday camp hideaway ATP is once more branching out overseas, starting with this weekender on an ex-NATO air base starring Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Fall, Deerhoof and…
T-Break stage line-up announced for T in the Park 2013
17 May 2013
Upcoming bands selected include Machines in Heaven, Honeyblood and Hector Bizerk
Time for the reveal. The annual announcement of the unsigned Scottish bands chosen to play at T in the Park went out this morning. Not unlike the official T line-up on the main stages, which this year covers old and new US hip hop, synth-melting…
Rockness 2013: Bus information timetables
17 May 2013
Bus routes and times from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Dundee
Glasgow Outward Friday 7 June 8.45am–1pm 9.15am–1.30pm 9.45am–2pm 10.15am–2.30pm 10.45am–3pm 11.15am–3.30pm 12.15pm–4.30pm Saturday 8 June 9am–1.15pm Sunday 9 June 9am–1.15pm Return: Friday 7 June 1am–5.15am Saturday 9…
Jackmaster, We Were Promised Jetpacks and Kevin Saunderson set for Aberdeen festival The Big Beach Ball
17 Apr 2013
Festival season kicks off with mix of DJs, electronica and indie at Beach Ballroom
After a storming debut last year we’re pleased to announce that the Big Beach Ball is back with their handpicked boutique festival line-up featuring Jackmaster, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Kevin Saunderson and more playing across indoor and outdoor…
Amy Macdonald, The Enemy, KT Tunstall and Dexys join Primal Scream on Wickerman 2013 bill
7 Mar 2013
Music festival in south west Scotland takes place on Sat 27 Jul 2013
Primal Scream and Amy MacDonald are the two headline acts at the 2013 Wickerman festival. MacDonald, whose debut album This Is The Life went twice-platinum in the UK, will close the Dumfriesshire festival on Saturday 27th of July. Making her debut at…
T in the Park 2012: What to eat
25 Jun 2012
A guide to some of the tastier treats in store for T attendees
Health conscious partiers can take advantage of local Perthshire berries on sale in the Healthy T area. Other Scottish artisan produce will be on sale from Argyll-based producers, giving Balado an unexpectedly farmers' market-y vibe. So, you may lose a…
T in the Park 2012 - Glamping it up
25 Jun 2012
Luxury accomodation options at Scotland's biggest music festival
Alhough many won’t be intending to do much sleeping at this year’s T in the Park, there are plenty of places to hit the hay, catering to all budgets and tastes, should you hit a wall of tiredness. While you can pitch your own tent, Tangerine Fields will…
Interview: Scissor Sisters headline Wickerman festival 2012
15 Jun 2012
Collaborations, Calvin Harris, Olympics and new album Magic Hour
Having officially launched their fourth album Magic Hour at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire in May, enduring festival favourites Scissor Sisters will play only two more shows in the UK this summer: one at the Wickerman Festival in Dumfries and Galloway…
RockNess 2012 - Dores, Loch Ness, Fri 8-Sun 10 Jun
15 Jun 2012
Variety of headliners makes for game of three halves
As you amble down the gentle hill where RockNess resides you can’t help but be struck by the landscape, nestled in a valley surrounded by greenery and looking out across the mighty Loch Ness. Despite the mist, it’s a sight that makes the trip up north…
Wickerman festival 2012 line-up announced
18 Apr 2012
Scissor Sisters, Texas, The Levellers and Mike Skinner on Scottish festival bill
The official line-up for the 2012 Wickerman Festival has been announced, with New Yorkers Scissor Sisters will headline the Summerisle stage on Fri 20 July, and Scottish favourites Texas headlining the same stage on Sat 21 July. Scissor Sisters are…
Interview: Ben Sims gets ready for RockNess 2012
13 Apr 2012
The techno DJ/producer among names added to festival bill
DJ Ben Sims has been announced for 2012’s RockNess festival, where he joins Soma Records on the Arcadia UFO stage. With over 20 years of DJ experience, running his own Theory label (among others), he’s renowned for his DJ skills using vinyl, CD and…
Downhill Downtown 2012 line-up announced
12 Apr 2012
Fort William festival includes King Creosote, The Phantom Band and Admiral Fellow
As the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup takes place in Fort William this summer, music festival Downhill Downtown will bring its own brand of excitement to the town, with a host of Scottish musicians to keep the party going into the wee hours. Confirmed…
Interview: Andrew Weatherall set for RockNess 2012
30 Mar 2012
Esteemed DJ and producer on A Love From Outer Space and festivals
Andrew Weatherall is just one of the new announcements for 2012’s RockNess line-up where he’ll be joining Soma Records who are taking control of the new Arcadia UFO. It’s a Scottish Festival exclusive as he’s joined by Sean Johnston as they present an…
RockNess 2012 hosts Hudson Mohawke at Sub Club 25 year celebration
30 Mar 2012
Dave Clarke, James Holden and Andrew Weatherall among dance picks
RockNess today confirmed not only a plethora of new acts for this June’s festival, but a whole new stage designed for hard partying aficionado’s of dancefloor devastation, all in celebration of Sub Club Sound System’s 25 year anniversary. The Arcadia…
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2011 - Beauly, Inverness, 5-6 Aug
30 Aug 2011
Newcomers prove themselves at summer festival highlight
Selling out in record time once again, this year's Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival put up a good fight against the weekend's floods to deliver arguably its best instalment to date. Mule-packed with a dizzying array of arts performances, from the…
T in the Park 2011 - Running order
7 Jul 2011
Running order for T in the Park 2011
Scotland's biggest music festival takes place from Fri 8-Sun 10 July 2011. Here's the running order across all stages for each of the 3 days of the festival. This will be updated with new information as we receive it.
T in the Park: Citylink bus timetables, car share and parking information
28 Jun 2011
Transport information for those travelling to the festival
Bus Citylink provide services to T from pretty much every corner of Scotland. From Glasgow and Edinburgh buses leave every 30 minutes and take you straight to the campsite for £26 return from Glasgow Buchanan bus station or £22 from Edinburgh St Andrew…
T in the Park: More comfortable accomodation options
28 Jun 2011
The Residence offers a chance to do T in the Park with style
Book yourself into The Residence for a very special camping experience – one that does away with the camping in fact. If you’re prepared to splash the cash, you can choose to stay in a yurt, tipi, bunkpad or even a flat-pack hotel room. A yurt to sleep…
RockNess - Dores, Loch Ness, Fri 10-Sun 12 Jun 2011
21 Jun 2011
Something-for-everyone and friendly, if intense, atmosphere
At first glance, the RockNess 2011 line-up looked a little schizophrenic. Acts were mainly pulled from the distant camps of Scots indie rock (Glasvegas, Paolo Nutini, Frightened Rabbit), and pioneering electronica (Jamie xx, Chemical Brothers, Groove…
RockNess - Dores, Loch Ness, 10-12 Jun 2011
14 Jun 2011
Chemical Brothers, Paulo Nutini and Erol Alkan among highlights of festival
As T in the Park’s younger, ravey-er and arguably more affable sibling, the first 'biggie' of the Scottish music festival season kicked into gear on Friday under a cloudless cobalt sky. Situated near sleepy Dores on the banks of Loch Ness - the…
How to put on a festival: Essential dos and don'ts
30 May 2011
Organising your own music festival
There are days now when The List can barely pop out for a pint of milk without tripping over a pop-up shop, flashmob silent disco or warehouse rave; and that’s not just because we live in a particularly hip part of town, it’s because this is the age of…
Polar Bear, The Vaselines and Alasdair Roberts set for Doune the Rabbit Hole
30 May 2011
Music festival in leafy grounds of a Perthshire country house
Situated in the leafy grounds of a Perthshire country house, Doune The Rabbit Hole is a magical, family-friendly affair, inspired by Lewis Carroll and the early free festivals. Ursine jazzers Polar Bear headline on Friday, with The Vaselines and the…
Capercaillie, Lau and Eddi Reader set for Fringe by the Sea 2011
30 May 2011
North Berwick festival offers alternative to August in Edinburgh
What is there to dislike about Fringe by the Sea? For those in the capital mid-August sick and tired of being jostled by flyer-folk, it’s a wonderful opportunity to seek a retreat and still get a shot of culture. For residents in the North Berwick area…
Sons & Daughters, Quantic and JD Twitch head up Kelburn Garden Party
30 May 2011
Family friendly festival in beautiful location on west coast of Scotland
A treasure trove of hidden nooks and spaces around a scenic country glen, Kelburn Garden Party is certainly one of the most enticing festivals on this summer’s bill. Resolutely family friendly (under-13s go free) and based around a 13th century castle…
