June brings the celebrations of Midsummer – the longest day when you will be reading by daylight until 10pm! Many places in Scotland celebrate this occasion with fire processions and events that hark back to pagan rituals. Find a ring of standing stones and have your own celebration!
JUNE
Music & Culture
Oban Live
Held at the famous Mossfield Shinty ground in Oban this wonderful outdoor live music festival captures a range of musical genres from Scotland and around the world. Oban becomes a festival town over the course of the event.
Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival
Kirkcudbright is a beautiful town and comes alive with sounds of Jazz from all parts of the world. Well known for a rich tapestry of artists and excellent quality.
http://www.kirkcudbrightjazzfestival.co.uk
Solas Festival
A festival of music, arts and activism in the heart of Perthshire
Sporting Events
The Rob Roy Challenge
Cycle and run in the heart of Scotland.
https://www.robroychallenge.com/home
Mountain Bike World Cup Nevis Range Ultra Trail Scotland
Gravity pulls you down and apparently these bikes move incredibly fast…downhill!!!
https://www.ultratrailscotland.com/#
Celtman
An extreme triathlon taking place in the Torridon Mountains in Wester Ross
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