Show Season: Showcasing the very best of Scotland this Summer
Show season is upon us, and it’s always an exciting time for our local towns and villages to show the world what they are missing out on! Why not schedule your holiday to make the most of these spectacular summer events?
Turriff Show – 4th & 5th August
Over 25’000 people descend on the beautiful farming town of Turriff to enjoy Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural event, but there’s a lot more to the show than just farming, with over 300 exhibitors showcasing the finest food and drink, crafts, clothes, cars, flowers, carnival rides and so much more!
My favourite thing to do at the show (apart from bumping into many old friends) is spending an afternoon in the grandstand, watching the various entertainers, processions and fantastic animal displays. It’s a great family day out, and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. The show has also been attended by a number of royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth and more recently Princess Anne, the Princess Royal (who know’s who will visit this year..?)
Keith Country Show – 10th & 11th August
Keith Country Show (keithshow.org.uk)
Celebrating it’s 150th year, Keith Show actually has ties dating back to the Simmereve Fayre back in the 1700’s!
Showcasing some of the best of Scotland’s agricultural livestock and produce, the show is also well known for it’s terrific entertainment, highland dancing, vintage car displays and well received parades.
Well known as “Scotland’s First Toun”. Keith in itself is a beautiful town, with several independent shops, restaurants and places to go, the town proudly boats the worlds only kiltmaking school and is a very important stop along the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail, with Scotland’s oldest working distillery, the Strathisla, nearby.
Lonach Highland Games – 24th August
For over 200 years, the Lonach Highland Games have been celebrating and preserving Scotland’s traditions and heritage, originally founded to lift public spirits after the devastating post-Culloden Battle era.
Featuring a seven mile march from the immaculately kilted Lonach Highlanders, the event is a brilliant day celebrating Scotland’s traditional sports, music, dancing and entertainment. A true testament to sportsmanship, why not let the community of Lonach welcome you into their hearts and enjoy a fabulous day out of community spirit and good old family fun!
Speyfest 2024 – 19th – 21st July 2024
A brilliant celebration of Traditional and Celtic Scottish music awaits at Speyfest 2024, with a jampacked weekend of local artists Scottish folk singers and fantastic bands taking to the tented stage in Fochabers this year!
Headlining the festival this year are Skerryvore, Tide Lines and Trail West, and with various traditional Scottish craft and music workshops, food offerings and activities on offer, it’s a brilliant extravaganza that all of the family can enjoy!
