11 upcoming events in North Scotland
July 2026
The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun
A family-friendly children's theatre show with puppetry and songs at a venue in Oban.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2026
A three-day music and arts festival on the Belladrum Estate near Beauly, with 2026 headliners James, The Human League and Callum Beattie.
August 2026
Black Isle Show 2026
The Highlands' largest agricultural show at Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord, with livestock, crafts, food stalls and amusements.
Celebration of the Centuries, Fort George 2026
A large historical re-enactment event bringing the mighty Fort George near Inverness to life across the centuries.
Nairn Highland Games 2026
Traditional Highland Games held at Nairn Links near Inverness with heavy events, piping and Highland dancing.
Glenurquhart Highland Games 2026
Highland Games at Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness, featuring traditional Scottish sport and culture.
Argyllshire Gathering and Oban Highland Games
A prestigious Highland games at Mossfield Stadium featuring piping competitions, Highland dancing, heavy athletics and traditional Scottish culture.
Argyllshire Gathering Oban Games
A traditional Highland Games at Mossfield Stadium featuring solo piping, Highland dancing, heavy athletics and a hill race.
September 2026
Argyll Food Festival
A celebration of regional food and drink featuring local producers, live cooking demonstrations and family-friendly activities in Oban.
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2026
Rated by Runner's World as one of the top 100 races in the world, this point-to-point marathon traces the shores of Loch Ness before finishing in the Highland capital, Inverness.
November 2026
Oban Winter Festival 2026
A festive celebration with craft markets, illuminated Winter Woods, the Argyll Haggis Competition and community events across Oban.