The Wallace Monument
© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam
Wigtown Book Festival - 26 September - 5 October 2025 - celebrate Scottish literature in our National Book Town this autumn, with events, workshops, theatre and more.
Royal National Mòd - 10 - 18 October 2025 - Scotland's main Gaelic cultural festival brings together a huge range of traditions, including music performances, singing, Highland dancing and even the sport of shinty. It's in Lochaber this year.
Scottish Storytelling Festival - 22 October - 1 November 2025 - with a huge range of live storytelling events, there are plenty of tales to get swept up in during this 18 day festival in Edinburgh. Settle in and listen as storytellers from Scotland and beyond weave their tales around you.
Aye Write - 6 - 16 November - Glasgow's book festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025, with a series of pop up events held across Scotland's largest city.
St Andrew's Day - 30 November - celebrate the national day of Scotland's patron saint, St Andrew, at events all over the country, including history events and food and drink extravaganzas.
Hogmanay - 31 December - no one throws a New Year's Eve party quite like the Scots! Join us for an unforgettable start to your new year.