Edinburgh is full…Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh Arts Festival…the list goes on! Come to Edinburgh and go wild, then disappear off to the outer reaches of Scotland in a campervan and relax or enjoy one of a multitude of other festivals and sporting events taking place around Scotland this month.

Cultural Events in Scotland in August 2025
Edinburgh Festivals
Edinburgh International Festival, the original festival celebrates the best of opera, theatre, dance and classical music and attracts thousands from around the globe. This year it will take place from the 1st to 24th August and explores the theme “The Truth We Seek”. Alongside the Edinburgh International Festival is the Edinburgh Fringe. It returns in 2025 between 1st and the 25th August. A rich and diverse selection of theatre, music, dance and comedy as well as a full programme for children and late night selections for those hardy enough to keep going. This year Edinburgh Arts Festival runs events throughout the city between 7th to the 24th August. The majority of the events are free.
Islay Book Festival
Community-led Islay Book Festival will take place from 28th – 31st August against the stunning backdrop of this island, famous for its whisky. This volunteer-run festival originally started as a book club! Events and participating authors tend to be announced on Facebook first so follow the Islay Book Festival Facebook page to keep abreast.

The Cowal Highland Gathering is the world’s largest Highland Games. It takes place in Dunoon, Argyll from 28th-30th August and attracts world class competitors from across the globe for dancing, piping, heavy events, athletics and shinty. Thousands flock to the Highlands each year for this spectacular event.

Piping Championships

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Scotland
There’s no shortage of things to do in Scotland in August. Stay in the city for the festivals and then hire one of our all inclusive vans for some rest and relaxation in the Highlands or Islands. All our campervans for hire near Edinburgh come fully equipped with everything you will need for campervanning in Scotland. Everything is included in the price with the exception of a portaloo that you can add to your booking at a small additional charge. We have a selection of top of the range VW automatic campervans for hire, VW T6s or classic style retro vans with modern engines.
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