Are you thinking of travelling to Scotland in your Easicampers Motorhome or Campervan?
August 2025 in Scotland offers a diverse range of events, including the prominent Edinburgh Festivals and numerous Highland Games. The Edinburgh Festivals, including the Military Tattoo, International Festival, Fringe, Art Festival, and Book Festival, dominate the first half of the month. Additionally, Highland Games are scattered throughout August, with notable events in Dunoon, Largs, and Braemar.
Edinburgh Festivals (August 1-25, 2025):
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo: A spectacular display of military bands, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
- Edinburgh International Festival: Featuring music, dance, and theater performances.
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival: The world’s largest arts festival, offering a wide variety of performances, including theater, comedy, and music.
- Edinburgh Art Festival: Showcasing contemporary art in various galleries and public spaces.
- Edinburgh International Book Festival: A celebration of literature and writing, with author talks, readings, and events.
Other Notable Events:
- Cowal Highland Gathering: One of the largest Highland Games in Scotland, held in Dunoon.
- Largs Viking Festival: A celebration of the town’s Viking history, with re-enactments and a Viking village.
- Braemar Gathering: A traditional Highland Games held in the village of Braemar.
- Piping Live!: A festival dedicated to the art of piping, held in Glasgow.
- World Pipe Band Championships: A major piping competition held on Glasgow Green.
- Scottish Half Marathon: A running event taking place in Scotland.
- The Gin & Rum Festival: A festival dedicated to gin and rum, held in Glasgow.
- Fringe by the Sea: A festival in North Berwick with music, comedy, and more.
- The Kiltwalk: A fundraising walk taking place in Dundee.
Highland Games:
- A large number of Highland Games are held throughout the month, including those in Dornoch, Inverkeithing, Newtonmore, Aboyne, Aberlour, Mey, Bridge of Allan, Isle of Skye, Killin, Assynt, Aberfeldy, Brodick, Strathpeffer, Tain, Ballater, Helmsdale, Stirling, Crieff, Lonach, Strathardle, Glenurquhart, Argyllshire, Birnam, Braemar, Blairgowrie & Rattray, Pitlochry, Bowhill, and Trebsen.
