There will be plenty of things to do in Scotland in July as it is the peak holiday season. If you want a more peaceful time and to get away from the crowds, consider taking some of the less well trodden routes or visiting some of the less populated islands. Jura and Colonsay offer the most amazing walks and their beaches and are incredibly peaceful.

Music and cultural events in Scotland in July 2026
10th to 12th July 2026. Attendance is capped at 2000 festival goers, so book early if you want to attend this music festival with an idyllic location on the beautiful island of Tiree. Along with the musical acts, you’ll be able to enjoy the white sand beaches and clear, blue seas of the ‘Hawaii of the North.’ The line up had not been announced at the time of writing so check the Tiree Music Festival website for announcements. There is a camping area set aside for campervans (maximum pitch size is 7m x 5m), book a campervan pitch when buying your ticket. Calmac ferries run to Tiree from Oban. Again, you will need to book ahead.

Now in its 36th year, this long established folk festival, Stonehaven Folk Festival, takes place from the 10th-12th July 2026. Listen to some of the best traditional and contemporary folk music in a stunning, coastal setting. There are many performances, sessions and workshops and singing lessons for all abilities.
Tickets are now on sale for The Kelburn Garden Party. Music lovers will love this event held in the extraordinary grounds of the equally extraordinary Kelburn Castle. This lively festival on the west side of Scotland has an eclectic line up of pop, jazz, groove and electronica with a magical atmosphere. It runs from 2nd-6th July 2026.

The Isle of Lewis is the heartland of Celtic culture in Scotland where Gaelic is still spoken today. It has a strong musical tradition with Gaelic songs being passed down through the generations. So where better to host the Hebridean Celtic Festival. This festival of traditional folk and Gaelic music will be held in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis on 15th-18th July. Alongside the main festival site on the Lews Castle Green, which has three stages, bars and food stalls, there are events running at several indoor venues in Stornoway.

Belladrum -Tartan Heart takes place between 30th July and 1st August 2026 on the Belladrum Estate, Beauly, Inverness-shire. This is a very popular music festival that has sold out every year for the last 15 years. Performers this year include James, Human League, Mika and Callum Beattie. The Festival accepts campervans but you must purchase a campervan ticket.
Outdoor Events & Activities in Scotland in July


More Highland Games!
The season for Highland Games around the country reaches its peak. There are dozens to choose from. Some of our favourites Luss Highland Gathering on 4th July at Loch Lomond, The Famous Alva Games in Johnstone Park near Stirling on 11th July, the Isle of Mull Highland Games, which has taken place for over 100 years, on 23rd July and The Inverness Highland Games, a spectacular traditional gathering in the heart of Inverness on 11th July 2024.

Big Sky Campers Campervans for Hire
Scotland
Whether it is a road trip to the Islands, doing the NC500 enjoying live musical at the festivals or visiting one of the Highland Games there are plenty of things to do in Scotland in July. Our campervan rental prices are fully inclusive of everything you will need for campervanning in Scotland. The only extras are for portaloo hire and additional drivers that you can add to your booking at a small additional charge. Everything else is included in the price, including gas bottles, bedding, towels, outdoor furniture and unlimited mileage.
Reviews

Highlight of our trip for sure!!
We spent a week traveling around Scotland, and the camper was easy to set up at our overnight stops. Its size was ideal for navigating some of the tighter roads, and driving it was a breeze—especially since we opted for the automatic transmission. One tip: remember to bring a USBC cable for the CarPlay satnav! We forgot ours, but George kindly loaned us one.
Dropping off the camper was just as easy as picking it up, and the location of Big Sky Campers is very accessible. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our rental experience. We’re already looking forward to hiring from Big Sky Campers again in the future!
The stay was fantastic! The van was ideal for this road trip in Scotland, it is super well equipped, you don't have to plan anything. Big Sky Camper remains available quickly if you have the slightest problem with the van.
We recommend with your eyes closed!
A super first impression.
The communications leading up to the hire day were very good and detailed.
On the day we picked up the van we got a full demo of how the van operated etc I’m aware of other companies who just send you a video. We thought this was very important. The van was immaculate when we picked it up.
The van itself had everything you needed for a trip. Cooking facilities, fridge, charging points, bedding, towels.
The van is easy to drive and can be parked in a standard parking space.
We asked a few questions prior to picking the van and always got a prompt response. I got the impression that Rob would try and do whatever he could to ensure his clients had everything they needed to have the best time on their travels,
This was also quite key for us they love dogs and had vans for hire catering for dogs.
All in we had a superb 5 nights and would highly recommend Big Sky Campers,
Paul, Susan and Frankie.
From time to time I encounter exceptional companies. And this is one of them. This is how you do the business. Rob goes beyond and tries to provide great holiday experience for his customers. We didn't need to be afraid of being ripped off or charged extra because of made up damages, strange insurance, extra equipment etc. Which is a common case in rental companies. Instead there is very human approach. The desire is provide a great experience for the customer. Money is not the strongest and the only motivation here. And that we really appreciate.
We wish all the best in the upcoming years! Keep it up :)
Thanks to Rob & Alex for being so helpful during the whole process! Highly recommend :)
Absolutely would rent there again! Warm recommendation for everyone who is looking for van for the holidays.
Great value(almost half price compared to big renting companies!), and they won't scam you out of your deposit!
Despite my first time driving a van, it was super easy. Thank you again to George, who sent us from and to the station, saving us precious time and money. Definitely recommend Big Sky Campers!
The cars are in very good condition.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time away. Thank you.
Quality vans, very good advice for the trip. Quick and efficient exchanges even during the rental and transfers from Inverkeithing or ferrytoll to go to the airport.
Thanks Rob and Alex!!
Everyone at Big Sky Campers was really, really helpful, friendly and professional with excellent customer service and as a plus, their website gives you some great tips for places to visit and how to make the most of your holiday.
Highly recommended, I am already looking to book my next break with Big Sky Campers and if you are looking to book a campervan break, you will not be disappointed!
They picked us up from the train station to the warehouse and vice versa when we returned the van.
Speaking of the van, it was delivered in excellent quality, with everything we needed, as promised.
It made our journey in the Higlands so pleasant.
Thank you so much for your excellent service. I definitely recommend Big Sky Campers for van rental.
Peterhead- Kinloss - Rothiemurchus,Braemar
Thank you
She was absolutely amazing and handled a few of the dodgy roads with absolute ease.
The van was in amazing condition, was comfortable and really was just great fun!
The team also were so helpful and nice to us when we picked the van, a pleasure to deal with.
An all round excellent experience!
Pick-up, hand-over and return of the hire was well arranged and super professional. Thanks to Rob and the team, we always felt in good hands!
Best, Martin and familiy
I can only recommend booking Wallace or one of the other camper vans with Big Sky Campers to explore Scotland! I especially liked the personal and individual style of the cars and service compared to the other car rentals!
Rob is very helpful and you notice right away that he loves what he is doing :)
Can only recommend - 5 stars :)
Car was perfect and we enjoyed it. VW T2 gave us retro celebrity feeling 😀
I can’t thank Big Sky Campers enough for making the whole experience so wonderful. They did a fantastic job in helping us plan our route and we got to see so many incredible sights as a result.
Alex and Rob were extremely accommodating, they answered any questions we had and gave us a thorough tour of the van before setting off. They were also super reassuring as I hadn’t driven a vintage van before and this extra level of care made the journey that much more rewarding ????
Thank you both for such an incredible experience, I will be recommending you to all of my family & friends!!
Right from the start we could not fault the service in any way, from the initial communications sent, the subsequent follow up's, through to the pick up (having never driven a campervan - Rob explained / demonstrated very thoroughly how everything worked), and finally the hand back....there was not a single hitch along the way.
Magnus was brand new and a dream to drive - totally immaculate throughout and very comfortable to sleep in.
Rob and Alex could not have been more helpful and just generally absolutely lovely people - and I really appreciated that they have a secure facility to keep your own car in while you are away.
I wouldn't think twice about recommending Big Sky Campers to anyone thinking about a roadtrip, we'll definitely be back and already planning our next trip away.
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