Festivals are something that binds humankind. They unite people of different age groups and nationalities. If you are a student living in Scotland, there is so much to learn about the culture and traditions of this country. One important aspect of culture is the festivals celebrated in a country. There are many popular festivals in Scotland, celebrated with zeal and festive spirit throughout the year. During your stay in Scotland, you will come across some of these festivals that we have mentioned in this article. Keep reading to find out more!
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Hogmanay
New Year’s Eve in Scotland is popularly known as ‘Hogmanay’. It is among the most popular festivals in Scotland and one that unites the Scottish people. The festival is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and you will find a lot of people attending and hosting parties during Hogmanay. The Hogmanay festival traces its roots back to the time of Vikings, who celebrated the period of winter solstice with bonfires. You will find a cheery vibe in the entire Scotland, especially Edinburgh, where celebrations mark the beginning of a fresh year with new hopes and positivity.
Burns Night
Burns Night is celebrated in honour of Robert Burns, the famous 18th-century writer, revered in entire Scotland. The writer is loved by the Scottish people so much so that there is an entire festival dedicated to him. Each year the Scotts pay regard to the national poet by celebrating this festival around the date of his birthday, 25 January. Burns Night is among the most popular festivals in Scotland and you’ll find people celebrating it through traditional dancing, speeches, poetry readings, and a haggis dinner. Students living in Scotland must mark their calendars for this festival and also read the poet’s famous work ‘Auld Lang Syne’!
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Celtic Connections
The list of winter festivals in Scotland does not end! Another popular festival in Scotland celebrated during the winter is Celtic Connections. Celtic Connections is all about music, particularly folk music. This fantastic music festival is held for almost 3 weeks starting from mid-January. You’ll notice the top venues of Glasgow to be decked up for music concerts to celebrate this festival. Students can plan a trip to Glasgow during this festival and also explore the top places to visit in Glasgow. The festival is also a chance to meet new people and fellow students, so don’t miss this one during your time in Scotland!
Highland Games
So far we discovered the festivals celebrated in winter. There are also some fantastic festivals celebrated in Scotland in summer which you should take advantage if you are living in a nearby housing for students in United Kingdom. One such festival is the ‘Highland Games’, a series of traditional athletic competitions. Among the many games and activities that you’ll find during this festival are hammer throw, tug-of-war, races, caber toss, and bagpipe processions (obviously!). While these games are executed, the audience is entertained with lots of dancing and music too. These festivals start in May and continue until September; July and August are the months when the festive celebrations are at their peak.
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Spirit of Speyside
Did you know that Scotland has a dedicated festival for whisky too? We are talking about the Spirit of Speyside! The festival is usually held in the month of May and is celebrated for a whole week in Speyside- a region located in northeast Scotland and is one of the biggest whisky-producing regions of the country. If you are a whisky drinker then you must explore this festival as it is one of the most unique traditions in the world. You’ll also get to know about the history of whisky production and distribution. You can also take a distillery tour in Speyside and partake in whisky tasting to learn more about Scottish whisky.
FAQs
There are many popular festivals in Scotland. One of the most popular is Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve).
The popular celebrations in Scotland include Highland Games, a festival where multiple games are played and Spirit of Speyside, a festival for celebrating Scottish whisky.
You can experience Scottish culture by learning about Scotland’s history and culture. One way to do is to explore some popular festivals in Scotland like Celtic Connections and Burns Night and know their significance.
Some of the popular festivals celebrated in winter include Hogmanay, Burns Night, and Celtic Connections.
Scottish festivals celebrated in summer are Highland Games and Spirit of Speyside.
This blog was all about popular festivals in Scotland. If you are visiting Scotland you must know the ins and outs of the country. While there are certain things not to do in Scotland, there are a few other things that one must be aware of. These things include knowing the culture of a country, its lifestyle, the food, and of course its famous festivals.
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