Scotland, The Perfect Stage

From uniquely Scottish events like Piping Live! and the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, to music and literary festivals taking place across the country, and the diverse cultural programme of the renowned Edinburgh Festivals, Scotland is the perfect setting for events of all shapes and sizes.

Our scenery is universally praised for being truly breathtaking, with many a tale to tell. And the varied landscapes lend themselves to a vast range of outdoor activities, adventures and events, both across the mainland and on many of our stunning islands. These unique locations and their unrivalled atmosphere offer both visitors and locals alike an experience like no other.

The past ten years has seen us host major sporting events, such as the 2014 Ryder Cup, 2014 Commonwealth Games, 2015 World Gymnastics Championships, 2018 European Championships, The 2019 Solheim Cup and UEFA EURO 2020. This year, we are very proud to host the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, the inaugural edition of this major new event in the global cycling calendar.

Future highlights include the prestigious World Athletics Indoor Championships 2024 in Glasgow, World Orienteering Championships 2024 in Edinburgh, The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon and AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews also in 2024, followed by the 2025 Island Games in Orkney.

Find out more

To find out all about the exciting events taking place across the country, please go to visitscotland. com/events where you can also discover more fantastic things to do, holiday inspiration, places to stay, local tips and more.

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