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Scotland Events October 2011
Scotland Events > October Events
Highlights of the month include the Enchanted Forest, Cowalfest, and the Royal National Mod.
Scottish Book Town Festival
23rd Sept - 2nd Oct 2011, Wigtown, Dumfries & Galloway. Known as Scotland's national book town, Wigtown hosts the festival with over 250,000 books. a great chance to meet some of the country's renowned writers.
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
2nd October 2011, Fort Augustus to Inverness 10K and 5K runs in one of the leading marathons in the UK, amidst breathtaking scenery. Along the shores of Loch Ness and finish in Inverness Queens Park stadium.
Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival
6th - 9th Oct 2011, Edinburgh. Focus is on adventure activities, promoted through films, lectures and exhibitions. A chance for would-be film directors to showcase their work.
Cowalfest
7th - 16th Oct 2011, Cowal Arts Festival and also the largest walking festival in Scotland. Cultural events, arts & walking to celebrate the natural world, mountains, lochs and woodland.
The Enchanted Forest
7th - 29th Oct 2011, Pitlochry. Choreographic creation of dramatic light and sound performances. A night time spectacular set in perthshire's Big Tree Country.
The Royal National Mod
14th - 22nd October 2011, Oban. Ceud Mile Failte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) from Oban! The Royal National MOD, Scotland's premier celebration of its Gaelic language, music and culture is back home to Oban, its birthplace. Relax with a ceilidh, concert, exhibition and a showcase of all things Gaelic.
Glenfiddich Piping And Fiddling Championship
October 2011, Blair Atholl. The annual showcase of the very best solo pipers and fiddlers, this weekend event in the grand setting of the Blair Castle ballroom, is a major date on Scotland's traditional music calendar.
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 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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