Spring is really underway by April. The countryside and city parks are green, there will be an abundance of daffodils and primroses on roadsides and blossoms will be filling the trees. April can sometimes hit temperatures of 22 degrees but the average is 8 to 13 degrees.

Food & Drink Festivals
Scotland April 2025
There will be hundreds of whiskies to sample from 40 distilleries at the fourth Clackmannanshire Whisky Festival at Alloa Town Hall on Saturday, 12th April 2025. Alongside the whisky, you can learn about Clackmannanshire’s Whisky heritage, which dates from the 1700s, including a live display of the traditional art of coopering.

Music and Cultural Festivals
Scotland April 2025
Glenfarg is a village just south of Perth and could easily be passed by as you drive north if you weren’t aware of the folk festival that takes place each year. On 12th & 13th April 2025 you will be able to enjoy a mixed line-up of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music. This year there’s also an original humorous song competition. Check the Glenfarg Folk Club website for details of the festival line up in 2025.
The Mull Music Festival is a weekend of Scottish music with music from folk-rock groups, Scottish dance bands and traditional musicians. It is held each year in various venues in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. In 2025 it runs from the 24th to 27th April. Best of all the events aren’t ticketed – but it does get crowded! Full details on the Mull Music Festival Facebook page.

This long running event comprises a programme of performances and short courses from musicians from all around the globe. It runs from 11th to 15th April at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. You can see the latest programme details on the Edinburgh International Harp Festival website.

Experience the vibrant Celtic tradition of Beltane on Calton Hill on Wednesday, 30th April between 7:30pm and 1am. Since 1988, Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Society has gathered people to keep the spirit of this ancient Iron Age tradition alive. This year, Beltane explores rewilding—not just restoring nature. From handmade costumes using foraged materials to a symbolic seed exchange led by the May Queen participants are invited to explore their connection with the land.
There will be storytelling, fire displays, drumming, dance, and theatrical performances as ancient myths are brought to life.
Sporting Events in Scotland in April
This is a great charity cycling event to take part in or go along to cheer on the participants. A 66 mile (106 km) circuit around the banks of beautiful Loch Ness starting and finishing in Inverness. There are no more places available for individual riders, but you can still take part riding for Team Macmillan with a minimum fundraise of £150. The event takes place on 27th April and is open to cyclists aged 17 and over.

Ok, so this is not going to be for everyone but the Ultra Tour Arran is a 60km, off-road running race through wild Arran. The route takes in forests, coastal paths, mountains and glens. This two day event takes place 5th-6th April 2025.

Get your kilt on, have a bit of fun and raise money for charity at the same time with the Glasgow Kilt Walk on 26th & 27th April 2025. There are three different events to take part in The Mighty Stride (23 miles), The Big Stroll (14 miles) and the Wee Wander (just 3 miles). For those with the legs for it, The Mighty Stride sets off from Glasgow Green and takes you all the way to Balloch, Loch Lomond. Last year the event sold out so this year they have added an extra day to allow more people to take part.

Big Sky Campers Campervans for Hire
Scotland
April is a great time of year to go campervanning in Scotland. Spring is well underway and there are plenty of things to do in Scotland in April. Big Sky Campers campervan rental in Scotland includes everything you will need for your campervan holiday. Our campervan rental price is fully inclusive so there are no hidden charges. The only additional extras we charge for are additional drivers and the hire of a portable loo.
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