Scotland is home to numerous traditional winter festivals, many of which find their origins in ancient Norse and Celtic celebrations of the winter solstice.

It has also become synonymous with the arts festival, a more contemporary feature of the cultural landscape, which offers artists and arts organisations a valuable opportunity to showcase their work before the public, professional critics and prospective promoters.

Use the navigation bar on the left to read more about traditional and arts festivals in Scotland, or alternatively make direct contact with Scottish festivals and festival support organisations through our extensive database of KEY CONTACTS.