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Summer Food & Drink Festivals

Scotland has a fantastic selection of events throughout the summer, from foodie festivals and your chance to taste the very best culinary delights, to special whisky trails which uncover how Scotland's national drink is made.

Scotland has a fantastic range of summer food and drink festivals, which showcase the country’s larder at its very best, giving  you the opportunity to experience the different regional flavours from across the country.

Crowds drink on a terrace.

Celebrate Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight 1 - 16 September 2012 »

Don't miss Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight, one of the biggest events in the calendar between the 1 - 16 September 2012. Sample seasonal flavours and learn about culture and tradition at the same time!

Burlesque dancers Cherry Shakewell and Missy Malone - photo by Laurence Winram

Foodies Festival 2012 »

Edinburgh’s Foodies Festival 2012 features fantastic cookery demonstrations from world-renowned chefs, world food pagodas, an on-site beach and hilarious food fights.

a tasting dish at Flavour Fortnight Festival

Dumfries & Galloway’s delicious Flavour Fortnight Festival »

Discover Dumfries & Galloway’s best producers and delectable dishes at the region’s fantastic Flavour Fortnight festival between 25 August - 9 September.

Glasses of whisky at a tasting session

Speyside Whisky Festival 2012 »

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival features over 200 exciting events over seven days including tutor-led whisky tasting and nosing sessions, unique distillery tours and classes in how to pair your favourite dram and dish.

Taste of Edinburgh 2012 »

Don't miss this top culinary event showcasing Scotland's national larder