The Best Folk Music Festivals in Scotland
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Looking for a great folk music festival in Scotland? Check out our list of the best ones to attend in 2019!
The Hebridean Celtic Festival
The Hebridean Celtic Festival is a multi-award winning festival that takes place in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and intimate feel, and attracts some of the biggest names in Celtic music from across the world. The festival takes place over 4 days in July, and tickets usually sell out well in advance.
The Orkney Folk Festival
The Orkney Folk Festival is one of the most popular folk music festivals in Scotland. It takes place in the town of Kirkwall on the island of Orkney. The festival features a wide variety of traditional Scottish music, dancing, and storytelling. There are also workshops and competitions held throughout the week.
The Shetland Folk Festival
The Shetland Folk Festival is one of the most popular folk music festivals in Scotland. It is held annually in Lerwick, Shetland Islands and features a wide range of musical performances from both local and international folk musicians. The festival has been running since 1977 and usually takes place over a weekend in early May.
The Tiree Music Festival
The Tiree Music Festival is a annual music festival that takes place on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The festival has been running since 2003 and is one of the most popular music festivals in Scotland, with around 5,000 people attending each year. The Tiree Music Festival is a celebration of traditional Scottish music, with a wide range of acts performing on multiple stages throughout the festival site.
The Celtic Connections Festival
The Celtic Connections festival is one of the most popular folk music festivals in Scotland. Held in Glasgow, this festival attracts people from all over the world who come to enjoy the traditional Celtic music. The festival features over 2,000 musicians and 200 events, making it one of the largest festivals of its kind in Europe.
