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Aberdeen's 50+ Festival
Date	Location
A widely-varied programme of events aimed at people over 50, with equal emphasis on entertainment and education. Workshops, cookery demonstrations, art classes and keep fit sessions are complemented by live music performances, walks, exhibitions and plays, both in public venues around Aberdeen and on site in nursing homes. View full details
7 Sep–16 Sep Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

Aberdour Festival
Date	Location
The picturesque seaside town plays host to an action-packed family-friendly festival. There's something for all ages and all tastes, from a beach day with a sandcastle competition for children and raft race for adults, to food and wine tastings with twinned towns in Italy and France, as well as sports, magic shows, children's activities and live music over the course of ten days. View full details
20 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Aberdour

Aberfeldy Festival
Date	Location
A bigger and better version of previous years, with plans to expand the literary strand of this community affair. Saturday features a Family Fun Day and Traders Market, while the rest will be curated by a special guest, following up the work of last year's ideas man: Ian Rankin. View full details
2 Nov–3 Nov Times vary	Various Venues, Aberfeldy

Aboyne and Deeside Festival
Date	Location
A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick. View full details
13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside.	Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne

Active Aboyne
Date	Location
A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb… View full details
15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary	Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside

African Drumming Village
Date	Location
Scotland's only festival dedicated to drumming, with African beats echoing around the landscape of Glenisla. With the emphasis on friendly, relaxed fun, workshops are provided for all the family to learn how to sing, play and dance African style. View full details
31 Jul–4 Aug Times vary	Glenisla, Perth

Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Date	Location
Festival celebrating theatre, music and dance, as performed by youth groups from Scotland, the UK and abroad. Among the 2011 highlights were performances of new productions based on Shakespeare, Burns and Dumas, as well as the city centre Festival Parade and live music from the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Naturally, there's also a dedicated strand of children's events, including hands on workshops in music, percussion, dance and theatre. View full details
1 Aug–11 Aug Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival
Date	Location
A quirky film festival which points focus at work relating to the natural world and our relationship with it. Set against the backdrop of Hawick, this year's programme promises a range of short and full-length films, with children's workshops, Q&A sessions and special screenings to share passion for the moving image. Booking is essential. View full details
26 Oct–28 Oct Times vary	Tower Mill, Hawick

aLive Festival
Date	Location
Christian festival with live music, talks, conferences, worship and days out. View full details
16 Jun–23 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, Inverness

Angus Glens Walking Festival
Date	Location
Explore the Angus Glens with a selection of walks led by experienced rangers and mountaineers, with some strenuous numbers for the committed walker and easier jaunts for those just breaking in their boots. Evening events will be laid on for meet-ups after a hard day's hike. New walks for 2012 include Glen Clova and Glen Lethnot to Glen Esk. View full details
31 May–3 Jun Times vary	Angus, Angus

Annick Valley Outdoor Festival
Date	Location
Annual walking festival throughout the beautiful Annick Valley countryside with a mix of guided walks and family events. The event ties in with the region's Doors Open Day, giving visitors and locals alike the opportunity explore Kilmaurs, Stewarton and Dunlop inside and out. View full details
1 Sep–2 Sep Times vary	Various venues

Annuale
Date	Location
A chance for Edinburgh artist-led projects to show off their talents, supported by The Embassy. A celebration of all things grassroots and artist in Auld Reekie. View full details
8 Jun–24 Jun Times vary	Embassy, Edinburgh

Arbroath Sea Fest
Date	Location
Annual festival of maritime heritage, with events this year taking on a WWII theme. There are 1940s vehicle displays, music and song from the wartime era and a journey back in time from Arbroath Abbey Timetheme. On top of this are the usual attractions including the star of the show, the Smokie Trail – around 70 stalls packed with fresh seafood along Arbroath harbour, including the eponymous smoked fish delicacy, plus craft stalls offering everything from jewellery to confectionery. View full details
4 Aug–5 Aug Times vary	Arbroath Harbour, Arbroath

Arches LIVE
Date	Location
A vibrant programme of new and experimental dance, visual art and theatre events that takes over the myriad nooks and crannies of the Arches. 2011 featured Stef Smith's Jamais Vu, Ross MacKay’s The Medium and a collaboration between Cara Berger and the Flatrate Theatre Company based around the book of Genesis. View full details
17 Sep–29 Sep Times vary	The Arches, Glasgow

Arran Folk Festival
Date	Location
The island known for being Scotland in miniature presents a weekend of folk, with sessions, concerts and ceilidhs centred in Brodick. View full details
14 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Isle of Arran (various), Isle of Arran

Auchinleck's Alive and Kicking Festival
Date	Location
Concerts by mainstream folk and rock and pop covers bands and a dinner dance in the evenings are complemented at this local festival by a daytime programme of art exhibitions, craft fairs, a football tournament and a funfair. View full details
27 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Auchinleck, Auchinleck

Auchmithie Arts Festival
Date	Location
Held in the home of the Arbroath Smokie, the Heritage Arts Auchmithie Residents (HAAR) have put together their second annual weekend featuring pottery, paintings, photography, jewellery, and prints from local artists and craft workers. There will also be a tearoom serving up home-baked treats and tea. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary	Auchmithie

Auchtermuchty Festival
Date	Location
A selection of formal and informal traditional music events, including ceilidhs, competitions, concerts and workshops set around the historic village of Auchtermuchty. Events include a pageant, featuring local children and a Grand Open Air Dance to end the festival with a whirl. View full details
10 Aug–12 Aug Times vary	Auchtermuchty, Auchtermuchty

Ayrshire Burns Brightly
Date	Location
A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless. View full details
31 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, South Ayrshire

Ballater Victoria Week
Date	Location
The Ballater community has been hosting Victoria Week since 1987, making this year a silver jubilee to go with the Queen's Diamond celebrations. In honour of all those years of royalty, the programme of events includes a film night, book fair, exhibitions, safari and children's disco. View full details
4 Aug–12 Aug Times vary	Various Venues, Ballater

Ballochmyle Outdoor Festival
Date	Location
Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Times vary	Various venues

Barrafest
Date	Location
Scotland's most westerly music festival boasts two nights of top quality traditional music. View full details
27 Jul–28 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Barra

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
Date	Location
A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all. View full details
29 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Bught Park, Inverness

Bell Rock Blues Festival
Date	Location
A weekend of jazz and blues music from some of the finest local and visiting musicians, taking over a host of venues around the coastal town. View full details
24 Aug–26 Aug Times vary	Various Venues, Arbroath

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Date	Location
The line-up at Belladrum is always a great mix of (usually) Scottish mainstays and rising stars 2012 features Travis, The Wombats, Beverly Knight, Frightened Rabbit, We Are Scientists, The Bizzcocks, Vintage Trouble, Slow Club, Fink, Treacherous Orchestra and many more. But the line-up almost takes second place to the warm, family-friendly atmosphere in place – every year has a new fancy dress theme, and there's street theatre, spoken word events, craft and puppetry classes and more for a bit… View full details
3 Aug–4 Aug Times vary	Belladrum, Inverness

Best of the West Festival
Date	Location
Held in the grounds of supposedly-haunted Inveraray Castle, this festival offers food from Argyll to sample (Loch Fyne Oysters are a sponsor), whisky and real ale to try, live music, crafts and kids' entertainment. View full details
15 Aug–16 Aug To be confirmed	Inveraray Castle, Argyll

Bfest
Date	Location
Boasting its status as the northernmost mainstream music festival in the UK. For 2012, they’re planning more facilities for families, including kids’ fairground rides and a family viewing area, as well as a little comedy and the usual outdoor and indoor music stages. The Proclaimers headline with La Fontaines, Fatherson, Kazabian, The Imagineers, The Maydays and more. View full details
10 Aug–11 Aug Times vary	Riverside, Wick

Big Tent
Date	Location
Three-day event mixing entertainment with environmentally-minded education. With creative workshops, puppet shows and storytelling for children, exhibitions, displays and debates for adults, and a festive ambience provided by world music artists, the festival will provide serious fun for all ages. This year's line-up includes Karine Polwart, The Treacherous Orchestra, Breabach, The Proclaimers, Alex Reid & Rob van Sante, The Horndog Brass Band and many more. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Times vary	Big Tent, Falkland

Biggar Little Festival
Date	Location
The name is something of a red herring as this small Lanarkshire is really punching above its weight with a programme of around 70 varied arts events put on by different community groups and local businesses, plus a couple of big name touring artists booked by the festival committee. Covering comedy, theatre, exhibitions, walks, dance and music of all kinds, the festival offers affordable local access to the arts for all. View full details
18 Oct–28 Oct Times vary	Various Venues, Biggar

Black Isle Words
Date	Location
In the cosy setting of the Old Brewery, this festival places an emphasis on local writers and an informal environment. Events include a ceilidh without dance, where authors are encouraged to freely improvise and collaborate together, as well as a number of literary workshops. View full details
7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary	The Old Brewery, Cromarty

Blas Festival
Date	Location
Attracting thousands of festival-goers for its authenticity, the Blas festival celebrates the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland, with international, national and local performers in venues across the region. The festival, which includes a school and community programme, delivers up to 80 events, while also giving opportunities for young musicians and communities in remote areas to experience live music. View full details
7 Sep–15 Sep Times vary	Highlands, The Highlands

Blazin' in Beauly
Date	Location
The brainchild of Blazin' Fiddles, designed to immerse visitors in the music of the Highlands and Islands through concerts, sessions, talks and workshops - making this one of the finest fiddle festivals around. View full details
15 Oct–19 Oct Times vary	Beauly, Beauly

Bloody Scotland
Date	Location
Scotland's first festival dedicated to crime fiction has picked a good time to start – 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story, the 35th anniversary of William McIlvanney’s Laidlaw (generally reckoned to be the start of Tartan Noir), and the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Ian Rankin’s Rebus novels. More than 40 crime writers will be attending the festival to share their views on the genre. View full details
14 Sep–16 Sep Times vary	Stirling, Stirling

Books, Borders and Bikes
Date	Location
A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes through literature and other art forms, visitors can also join woodland walks and storytelling cycle rides around the grounds. Past guests include Mark Thomas, Sir Menzies Campbell and David Starkey. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Times vary	Traquair House, Innerleithen

Bootstock
Date	Location
The Bootstock Association started this festival to fund projects to help disadvantaged children in Nepal. As well as live music, there are a number of family activities including a raffle, sports and games. Arts and crafts from Nepal will be on sale. View full details
1 Sep 2pm	Resolis Memorial Hall, Dingwall

The Border Gaitherin – Coldstream 2012
Date	Location
The Border Gatherin offers a chance to camp near the River Tweed in Coldstream before taking in a weekend of traditional music and dance. Local talent will be showcased in an open stage competition, plus there are workshops and ceilidhs for those who want to join in the fun. View full details
1 Jun–3 Jun Times vary	Coldstream

Borders Book Festival
Date	Location
Taking place in the National Trust's Georgian Harmony Garden, the Borders Book Festival attracts world-class literary figures, this year featuring Iain Banks, Hilary Mantel, Ian Rankin, Liz Lochhead, Andy McNab and Kathy Lette, as well as stars including Sir David Frost, Rory Bremner and Jeremy Vine. The Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction is also announced, and family events include sessions based on popular books, as well as book printing, writing competitions, and storytime and… View full details
14 Jun–17 Jun Times vary	Harmony Garden, Melrose

Braemar Gathering
Date	Location
A high-profile highland games event – it is often attended by members of the royal family as well as spectators from around the world – the Braemar Gathering features caber tossing, highland dancing, running on the track and the hill, tug of war and both solo and ensemble piping. View full details
1 Sep 9.30am	Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar

British Science Festival
Date	Location
The touring science fest alights in Aberdeen for a week of exhibitions, workshops, talks, activities, film screenings and more, all on a science theme and with something for adults, families and schools alike. View full details
4 Sep–9 Sep Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

The Bruce Festival
Date	Location
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel. The centrepiece is Bruce Live in the Glen, a medieval village teeming with craftsmen, jesters, soldiers and knights, with storytelling, battle demos and plenty of hands-on activities to get involved with (sticking wounded soldiers back together at the medieval hospital being just one rather gruesome example). View full details
24 Aug–26 Aug To be confirmed	Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

Burns an' a' That! Festival
Date	Location
One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns. View full details
30 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, Ayrshire

Bute Linedance Festival
Date	Location
The 21st annual line dance festival on Bute, offering the chance to dance to country, blues, Irish and Latin tunes from bands like Calico and Magill. The weekend is open to all dancers, no matter what level of expertise. View full details
21 Sep–23 Sep Times vary	Isle of Bute, Isle Of Bute

Callander Jazz and Blues Festival
Date	Location
Scotland's largest rural jazz and blues festival features more than 50 live performances, from open mic sessions to headline sessions in the Theatre Yurt and the afternoon Jazz Cruise on Loch Katrine. Highlights from 2011 included Russia's Pervoe Solnce, America's Kent Duchaine and Scotland's own Sound of Seventeen Big Band. View full details
28 Sep–30 Sep Times vary	Various Venues, Callander

CAMRA Aberdeen Grampian and Northern Isles Beer Festival
Date	Location
The Campaign for Real Ale's most northerly festival features a range of real cider, perry and bottled continental beers alongside its massive selection of 100 real ales from around the UK. Among the events in the 2012 edition is the Olympic-themed 'Thirst Among Equals' session. View full details
31 May–2 Jun Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 3pm–midnight; Sat noon–11pm	Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen

Cantilena Festival on Islay
Date	Location
A celebration of classical music that has been going for over 30 years, this week of concerts aims to bring together audiences and artists of diverse backgrounds in a grand Hebridean setting to enjoy works by traditional composers. Professional musicians rehearse and perform with a pool of young musicians in informal surroundings, as a way of breaking down musical barriers and making the music available to the people of Islay. View full details
1 Jul–6 Jul Times vary	Various Venues, Isle Of Islay

Ceol Cholasa
Date	Location
With a population of only 120, the island of Colonsay is one of the most secluded areas in Scotland, so it makes sense that it should be the setting for an extremely intimate folk festival. Artists who have performed here in the past include Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Karine Polwart, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Roddy Woomble and Heidi Talbot. View full details
13 Sep–16 Sep Times vary	Colonsay, Isle of Colonsay

Ceolas
Date	Location
Run in tandem with a summer school offering tuition in Scottish music and dance, the Ceolas concerts showcase the finest in Gaelic performing arts traditions, with ceilidhs, dances and music from tutors and guest artists. Piping quartet Seudan and singers Rona Lightfoot, Mairead Stewart and Kathleen MacInnes were among the highlights in 2011. View full details
1 Jul–6 Jul Times vary	Various venues, South Uist

Coloursfest
Date	Location
Coloursfest is Scotland's longest running dance event and each year brings together 10,000 clubbers and a roster of superstar DJs. This year's line-up includes Paul van Dyk, Laidback Luke, Paul Oakenfold, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Bryan Kearney, John O'Callaghan, Artic Moon, Indecent Noise and John Askew. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun 5pm	Braehead Arena, Glasgow

Cowalfest
Date	Location
Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and abilities, there are also live music performances, bike and horse rides and art exhibitions and workshops. View full details
5 Oct–14 Oct Times vary	Cowal, Cowal Peninsula

Craignish Arts Festival
Date	Location
Primarily a visual arts festival in the West Highland community of Craignish, the festival also encompasses a variety of live music nights, storytelling sessions, markets, sporting competitions, guided walks and family events, in particular a range of arts workshops and the incredibly popular Pirate Parade. View full details
21 Jul–5 Aug Times vary	Various venues, Craignish

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