Scotland Events May 2012Highlights include the Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival, Edinburgh Marathon, and Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art 20th Apr - 7th May Exhibitions, seminars, talks and events in this festival showing the best of contemporary visual arts and artists Spirit of Speyside 3rd - 7th, Speyside Fun for all whisky lovers, with 5 days of Whisky, Food, Music & Fun throughout Speyside. Isle of Bute Jazz Festival 4th - 6th, Isle of Bute Now running for nineteen years, The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival is one of Britain's most popular jazz weekends. Programme of traditional jazz music with some of the top UK and international musicians. Newton Stewart Walking Festival 11th - 17th May, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway Tackle the highest hills in the south of Scotland, exploring Galloway and learning about the local environment. Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival 13th - 18th, Aviemore The Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival gives you the chance to take part in ten guided walks through the Cairngorms. Try the mountain biking, kayaking, white water rafting, climbing, and canyoning, and finish with a ceilidh supper. Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival 25th May - 5th June, Dumfries & Galloway A host of events, including music, dance, literary and theatre, with local and international performers. The Edinburgh Marathon 26th - 27th May, Edinburgh Around 100,000 people will throng the capital to watch the marathon runners leave Princes Street and finish in Holyrood Park. A fun day out for everyone. 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 :
Book your Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets now for this magnificent spectacle, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. An event not to be missed.
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.
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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