Folk Festivals Scotland 2025. This list includes major festivals in edinburgh, plus national holidays observed throughout scotland. Celtic connections has unveiled its ambitious programme for 2025, with an estimated 1,200 musicians and artists playing around 25 venues across glasgow.
Be it the orkney or shetland folk festival or a fitting tribute to a former ac/dc frontman, we’ve taken a look at 17 festivals taking place across scotland throughout the year. Plan out your very own ‘best of scotland’ for the year ahead with our guide to 25 unmissable festivals, hip happenings, outdoor adventures, historic sites and cultural events.