Spring Holidays in Scotland

The Ballater Walking Festival is now in its 28th year and started when the Chairman of Ballater (RD) Ltd and the CEO of Scottish Enterprise discussed a community engagement tied to our natural tourist resource – namely hills and walking.

The annual Atholl Highlanders Parade will return to Blair Castle on Saturday the 24th May 2025.

Entry to the parade is included with your Gardens ticket, which can be purchased online today. By booking online, you’ll enjoy two great benefits: quicker entry on the day and a discounted ticket price.

Loch Lomond Shores is thrilled to launch our Busking Competition, offering unsigned singer/songwriters the chance to showcase their talent at our upcoming Lomond Unplugged event in May!

We’re searching for passionate and talented buskers and singer/songwriters to bring their unique sound to our festival. Whether you’re a seasoned street performer or a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, we want to hear from you!

Strongmen from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out. Events include tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. There are plenty of other attractions, such as highland dancing, tug o’ war, solo piping, trade stands and refreshments to provide a fun day out for all the family.

Scone Palace Garden Fair will be the perfect day out for gardening enthusiasts and their families. In the Gardens at Scone Palace, come and experience a line-up of top nurseries selling quality plants, gardening workshops, competitions, and more.

The Culter Gala will take place on Saturday 31st May.

Drymen Show is a fun filled family day out on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Drymen Show offers a wide range of entertainment and educational attractions representing the best of our local farming and rural communities, 

The Cateran Yomp is the biggest, toughest event of its kind. Every year, hundreds of Yompers gather in the Scottish wilderness to battle through the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains, walking continuously for 54, 36 or 22 miles over 24 hours. Based on an infamous long-distance military training march, it takes every ounce of grit you possess.  And every single step helps our mission: to be there for soldiers, for veterans, for their families. For life.

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games is a cherished annual celebration of traditional Scottish culture, sport and dance for all ages. Escape the everyday and have a fun day out at our games.  Close to the bonny banks of Loch Lomond and the shores of the River Clyde.

Strathmore Highland Games Committee are delighted to once again share the traditions of Highland Games and can't wait to welcome you all. Come and join us in the glorious grounds of Glamis Castle in Angus for a truly Scottish day out!