Travel Reference
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May
Wildflowers on the Hebridean machair, hawthorn hedges in bloom and cherry blos-
som in city parks - Scottish weather is often at its best in May.
BURNS AN' A' THAT
Ayrshire towns see performances of poetry and music, childrens events, exhibitions and
more in celebration of the Scottish bard. See
www.burnsfestival.com
.
SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE
Based in the Moray town of Dufftown, this festival of whisky, food and music involves
five days of distillery tours, knocking back the 'water of life', cooking, art and outdoor
activities; held late April to early May in Moray and Speyside. See
June
Argyllshire is ablaze with pink rhododendron blooms as the long summer evenings
stretch on till 11pm. Border towns are strung with bunting to mark gala days and
Common Ridings.
COMMON RIDINGS
Following the age-old tradition that commemorates the ancient conflict with England,
horsemen and -women ride the old boundaries of common lands, along with parades,
marching bands and street parties. Held in various Border towns; Jedburgh
(
www.jethartcallantsfestival.com
)
is one of the biggest and best.
GLASGOW FESTIVALS
June is Glasgow's version of the Edinburgh festival, when the city hosts three major
events - West End Festival (
www.westendfestival.co.uk
), Glasgow's biggest music and
arts event; Glasgow International Jazz Festival (
www.jazzfest.co.uk
); and Glasgow Mela
(
www.glasgowmela.com
)
, a celebration of the city's Asian community.