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Scotland Events October 2010

Scotland Events > October Events



Highlights of the month include the Enchanted Forest, Cowalfest, and the Royal National Mod.



Scottish Book Town Festival
24th Sept - 3rd Oct 2010, 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
3rd October 2010, 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.


Cowalfest
8th - 17th Oct 2010, 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 Royal National Mod
8th - 16th October 2010, Oban.
Ceud Mile Failte (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) from Oban! In 2009 the Royal National MOD, Scotland's premier celebration of its Gaelic language, music and culture is going home to Oban, its birthplace. Relax with a ceilidh, concert, exhibition and a showcase of all things Gaelic.


The Enchanted Forest
22nd Oct - 10th November 2010, Pitlochry.
Choreographic creation of dramatic light and sound performances. A night time spectacular set in perthshire's Big Tree Country.


Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival
22nd - 24th Oct 2010, Edinburgh.
Focus is on adventure activities, promoted through films, lectures and exhibitions. A chance for would-be film directors to showcase their work.


Glenfiddich Piping And Fiddling Championship
30th - 31st October 2010, 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 :

Military Tattoo
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.


Fringe Festival
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
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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