Big Burns Supper is the largest community platform in the South of Scotland, with over 250 events each year, and the biggest contemporary Burns Festival in the world. Info: www.bigburnssupper.com

The UK's premiere celebration of roots music, will return in full force for 2022 with an exciting and eclectic programme of events. Info: www.celticconnections.com

Edinburgh’s flagship Burns festival Burns&Beyond returns for its fourth edition, sending messages of Luve, Hope and Kindness. Burns&Beyond celebrates the life and legacy of Robert Burns with an outstanding programme of traditional and contemporary art and culture, from across Scotland and beyond. This year’s event welcomes the return of live events with spectacular music, poetry, comedy and whisky, along with the Scottish premier ... Read more

The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ festival has been postponed for a second year and will return Tuesday, 31st January 2023. Info: www.uphellyaa.org

SPECTRA will once again light up the winter nights in Aberdeen encouraging audiences to get out and experience the city looking its best using interactive light sculptures, architectural projections and film to create new ways of exploring the city. Info: www.spectrafestival.com

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, joined by the RAF Central Scotland Pipes & Drums are delighted to be back in Perth Scotland at last - it's been a long wait! We have a fantastic show lined up including some favourites loved by our regular patrons - traditional music at its best, played by wonderful musicians who ... Read more

Planned as an in-person festival with a number of digital events. The festival's title will be 'Stories like starting points'. Info:

Trade only event for to source a wide range of Scottish products for retailers at SECC Glasgow. Info: www.scotlandstradefairs.com

One of the oldest, continuously-running independent arts festivals in Scotland, Perth Festival of the Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Each May, Perth Festival becomes the gem in Scotland’s cultural calendar. With performances in Perth Theatre, Perth Concert Hall and other venues, the 10-day Festival features the best in classical music, theatre, rock, folk, ... Read more

The Atholl Highlanders are a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. They are the only remaining private army in Europe and act as the personal bodyguard to the Duke of Atholl – Chief of the Clan Murray, with parade and Highland Gathering at Blair Castle. Info: www.blair-castle.co.uk

Held since 1870 on the park, an area of land loaned to the community by the landowner. A condition of the loan is that the Highland Games are held there annually in May. Info: www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk

Ardrossan has hosted a Highland Games since 1979, at Ardrossan Academicals Rugby Football Club. Info: www.ardrossanhighlandgames.org.uk

The all-day event incorporates the European Pipe Band Championships, and will see an influx of pipe bands, their supporters, Highland Dancers as well as tourists to Bught Park. Info: www.pipinginverness.com

The best local talent with leading Scottish, UK and world artists and brings together household names and emerging talent to provide a feast of music to appeal to all ages in the heartland of the Gaelic language and culture. Info: www.hebceltfest.com

Speyfest will return with a host of Scottish talent as they mark a quarter of a century showcasing the very best in traditional and Celtic music. Alongside the lively mix of concerts, ceilidhs and stomps, we’ll have our usual mix of: traditional music and singing workshops, non-denominational Celtic Kirk Service and more. Info: www.speyfest.com

One of the top Highland Games at Fife Station Park, in front of the Old Course Hotel. Info: www.standrewshighlandgames.co.uk

Tarditional Games at The Lump. Info: www.skye-highland-games.co.uk

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is set to return to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade once again. The Tattoo is an unforgettable event that combines military precision, live music, breath-taking lighting and special effects and fantastic entertainment. Info: www.edintattoo.co.uk

Experience Scotland’s capital come alive with vibrant colours, shows and events to suit everyone at the single greatest celebration of arts and culture on the planet. Info: www.edfringe.com

The EIF brings Edinburgh’s theatre venues to life with the very best music, theatre, opera and dance from around the globe. Info: www.eif.co.uk

One of Ayrshire’s premier cultural events. It is unique in capturing traditional Scottish heritage and strong community spirit within the picturesque setting of Royal Dundonald Castle. Info: www.dundonald-games.org.uk

Colourful pipe bands, elegant highland dancers, huge strongmen tossing the caber. A multitude of other events, stalls and entertainments spread out in a picturesque and historic setting. Info: www.bofagames.com

A stellar line-up of hundreds of writers, artists and thinkers from around the globe share their ideas and stories for a changing world. Info: www.edbookfest.co.uk

A full programme of traditional Highland games competitions, Highland Dancing, Heavyweights, Light Field, and Tug o War and also showcase several Piping performances throughout the day at Market Park. Info: www.crieffhighlandgathering.com

Traditional Highland Gathering at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park. Since 1848, The Gathering has been attended regularly by the reigning Monarch and members of the Royal Family. Info: www.braemargathering.org

A traditional Scottish Games at Bogles Field, Essendy Rd. Info: www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk

A traditional Highland Games with a full day of events. Info: www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

Designated Scotland's National Book Town in 1998, Wigtown is home to a community of booksellers and literary events. Info: www.wigtownbookfestival.com

More than 200 competitions will take place during the eight-day festival, ranging from traditional instruments like accordion, fiddle, clarsach and bagpipes to Gaelic singing, storytelling, poetry, sport and choral competitions. Info: www.ancomunn.co.uk