Summer in Scotland means festival season and with so many to choose from up and down the country it can be difficult to know where to start. Gemma Armit, a Fife local and Scotland travel blogger at Two Scots Abroad has put together this great guide to the best summer festivals in Fife. I'm ashamed to say I've not been to any of these, however thanks to Gemma I've been inspired to check some out for myself and hopefully you will be too! One of the sweetest things about the Kingdom of Fife is the sense of community that spreads throughout summer in the form of its festivals. Towns and villages of all sizes club together to entertain visitors and celebrate tradition through music, theatre, food, sport and traditional highland dance. This guide is an insight into some of the best Scottish summer (and beyond) festivals in the region over the water from the capital, Edinburgh. Over one weekend in June, this food festival offers food stalls, educational talks, street music and chef shows in the town of Crail. Venues include Crail Harbour, BeechwalkPark and Crail Community Centre. Included in the itinerary is ‘Langoustine in a Box’ which content creators from the Feast of Fife press trip say is making waves so that is definitely one set to catch over this two-day culinary event. East Neuk Festival This 5-day music event is an explosion of culture set against the stunning backdrop of Fife’s East Neuk. Expect the unexpected as churches are transformed in concert halls in June! Previous venues include Anstruther Town Hall and Kilconquhar Church. July Byre in the Botanics No need to worry about the typical July Scottish summer weather at this Fife festival,
artists perform under a roof during this fully seated gig. Expect a show by Midge Ure and opera from Oliver-award winning, OperaUpClose in 2018. Aberdour Festival Aberdour Festival runs for a mammoth 10 days and is jam-packed with art exhibitions, music, comedy, fossil walks and scarecrow hunting! The event also includes a variety of sports coaching and challenges such as bowls, cricket, tea dances, raft racing and the famous Donkey Brae Run. Are you the star of the show? Check out Aberdour does Strictly this summer! Can pampered pooch win the pet show? They’ve really thought of everything in Aberdour. While you are there, swing out Aberdour Castle which features in the popular TV series Outlander. Fans should check out this guide to Outlander tours and locations for more |
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