So many ways to fill your spare time Festivals and events Enjoy music, film, dance, food, literature and anything in between at one of the many festivals and events happening across Scotland year-round. Read more for Festivals and events
What's happening in Scotland Discover some of the ways to enjoy Scotland throughout the year Edinburgh Festival Fringe 4 - 28 August 2017 The World Pipe Band Championships 11-12 August 2017 The Scottish Highland Games From May-September 2017 Dundee Flower and Food Festival 1 - 3 September 2017 The Enchanted Forest 28 September - 29 October 2017 Edinburgh Hogmanay 31 December every year Celtic Connections 19 January - 5th February 2017 Burn's night celebrations 25 January 2017 Up Helly Aa 31 January 2017 East Neuk Festival 27 June - 1 July 2018
Scotland works for me I’m a big ambassador for the Scottish way of life and am always telling my friends at home they should come and try living here for themselves. Andrew Basekis, Greece, NCR Edinburgh Read more about Andrew Basekis, Greece, NCR Edinburgh Scotland is renowned as one of the leading centre for photonics and there were a lack of opportunities in the sector back home in Gdańsk. I’ve gained a lot from immersing myself in a different culture and meeting new people. Mateusz A Tyrk, Poland, Powerphotonics Read more about Mateusz A Tyrk, Poland, Powerphotonics I worked in energy and environmental consulting before coming to Scotland. I like the country’s approach to caring for the environment, including legislation and targets around energy and carbon use for businesses. Omega Young, Trinidad and Tobago, esave Read more about Omega Young, Trinidad and Tobago, esave I love the lifestyle in Edinburgh, Scotland, and it has provided me with lots of career opportunities. Ruymán Reyes Castro, Spain, Codeplay Read more about Ruymán Reyes Castro, Spain, Codeplay Lots of people say it, but it really is the people that make Scotland a great place to live. You feel like you’re part of the community straight away. Ramsey Selim, Egypt, Kaiam Europe Read more about Ramsey Selim, Egypt, Kaiam Europe It’s easy to get around and explore. I love the active lifestyle, beautiful scenery and welcoming people. Andre Duarte, Portugal, Coherent Scotland Read more about Andre Duarte, Portugal, Coherent Scotland “When I lived in England I was always coming here at weekends, hillwalking, cycling or canoeing so it made perfect sense to move here. Especially as the job prospects were good.” Chris Waring, England, A2E Read more about Chris Waring, England, A2E A 10 minute walk to work and golf and skiing on our doorstep are just added perks of living here. Ben Hampton, England, Standard Life Read more about Ben Hampton, England, Standard Life Andrew Basekis, Greece, NCR Edinburgh Mateusz A Tyrk, Poland, Powerphotonics Omega Young, Trinidad and Tobago, esave Ruymán Reyes Castro, Spain, Codeplay Ramsey Selim, Egypt, Kaiam Europe Andre Duarte, Portugal, Coherent Scotland Chris Waring, England, A2E Ben Hampton, England, Standard Life