Festivals of Scotland
Scotland is home to a variety of festivals that celebrate its culture, music, and traditions. From the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the Highland Games, these events attract visitors from around the globe.
Popular Festivals
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe - The world's largest arts festival, featuring thousands of performances.
- Highland Games - A celebration of Scottish culture with traditional sports and music.
- Burns Night - A celebration of the poet Robert Burns, featuring haggis and poetry readings.
Participating in these festivals offers a unique insight into Scottish life.
Highland Games
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Scotland's Highland games are usually one-day events taking place in outdoor spaces across the country. They feature traditional Highland sports such as the caber toss, tug o' war and the hammer throw, Highland dancing and music, and lots of family fun such as food and craft stalls and games.
The Highland Games are a celebration of Scottish tradition, strength, and community spirit.
One of the most iconic events, where competitors must flip a large, tapered log (caber) end over end, aiming to have it land in a straight line
Athletes swing a heavy hammer (weighing 16 to 22 pounds) around their heads and release it for maximum distance.
Similar to the modern shot put, participants throw a heavy stone (weighing 16 to 22 pounds) as far as possible.
Teams compete in a test of strength by pulling on opposite ends of a rope.
