Scotland Events January 2008
Scotland Events > January Events
Highlights of the month include Celtic Connections.
The Loony Dook
1st Jan 2008, South Queensferry Straight back into the swing of things at the Firth of Forth with people in fancy dress jumping into the water, with the money collected going to local charities. Mad maybe but it is for a good cause.
Dine Around Edinburgh 2008 7th January - 29th February 2008, Edinburgh Dine Around Edinburgh. Super discount prices at some of Edinburgh's top restaurants. If you enjoy eating, then this is your chance to savour some of the finest cuisine available at a fraction of the cost.
Highland Lights 12th Jan 2008, Inverness
The Highland capital marks the end of the old year with a torchlight parade and fireworks display.
Celtic Connections 16th Jan - 3rd February 2008, Glasgow Scottish talent and artists from all over the world perform in ceilidhs and concerts across Glasgow, in what has become the worlds biggest winter music festival
Up Helly Aa
29th January 2008, Lerwick, Shetland. Possibly the most spectacular fire festival in Britain with the burning of a Viking galley by people in fancy dress, followed ny a ceilidh and all night party. Could only happen in Scotland couldn't it.
Free brochure for Nature & Wildlife Tours
Free brochure for Art and Artist Vacation Packages
Free brochure for Language Schools and Study Vacations
Free brochure for Castle Hotels and Castle Tours
Major Events in Scotland :
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Book your 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets now for this magnificent spectacle, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. An event not to be missed.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival One of the world's largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, inspiring people to put on shows ranging from Shakespeare to modern works.
Edinburgh Hogmanay Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new to the crowds: with a Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and a host of indoor & outdoor events.
See the Scotland Travel Information page for all the info you need for travelling to and within Scotland. Advice on passports and visas, currency, weather, holiday extras, useful travel links and much more.
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