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Issue 49 - A year awaits

Scotland Magazine Issue 49

Scotland Magazine Issue 49
February 2010

 

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A year awaits

We preview some of the must see and go to events in the Scottish calendar.

A year awaits (Issue 49)

There is plenty to do in Scotland in the coming year from fire festivals to music festivals, Highland games to literary events, there is truly something for everyone. This is your guide to the year ahead, there are of course countless other events happening in this fair nation at both a local and national level. If you are in town then check with the tourist information board that is happening locally, then go and get involved, you can expect a hearty welcome if you do.

April 29 – May 2
Shetland Folk Festival
Shetland
The UK's most northerly folk festival is
regarded as a prestigious event for
performers, locals and visitors alike.
Concerts are organised throughout the isles,
consisting of some of the best International,
British and Shetland music that the world
has to offer. Shetland heritage and folk music
are so unique and the event is so popular
with Shetlanders as well as visiting
enthusiasts that this festival is like no other,
and an experience not to be missed.
www.shetlandfolkfestival.com
April 29 – May 3
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside, Moray
The Whisky Festival includes tastings,
tours, maltings, whisky fair, specialist
dinners, cooking with whisky
demonstrations, walking the smugglers'
trails, crafts fairs, highland dancing, pipers,
kiltmaking competitions, ceilidhs, traditional
music, heritage railway... And all of this set in
the stunning surroundings of Speyside,
combined with the best of Scottish hospitality.
www.spiritofspeyside.com
April 30
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