Arcadia Scotland

With all of our students now in-country, in classes and taking Scotland by storm, February promises to be an exciting month!  Moving into student accommodation and finding one's way to classes and social events always takes a bit of adjustment, but we hope that as you get into routines and become more comfortable with your university, you will have the opportunity to explore the wealth of events that are taking place around you.

Scotland, and Edinburgh in particular, are known for their August festivals.  Notably, however, February also boasts a wide range of festivals across the country, which offer myriad ways to get involved and experience different aspects of Scottish culture.  We have listed a few February festivals below, which might be of interest, so do check them out!

Aberdeen

spectra: Aberdeen festival of light

9-12 february, various venues and times

The Festival of Light in Aberdeen celebrates Scottish history, heritage and archaeology through this year's theme of 'A New Light'. Check out the inspired installations, public works and other exciting events.

SCDA festival of one act plays 2017

23-25 february, Arts centre & Theatre Aberdeen, 7:30pm

For acting enthusiasts, this festival is annual competition to select the best youth and adult acting clubs in Scotland.  With diverse performances and competitive fervour, it promises to be an exciting event.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh iranian festival

9-16 february, various venues and times

Celebrate Iranian food, music, arts and culture over the course of this week-long program of events.

audacious women festival

18-26 february, various venues and times

Organised by and for women, this event celebrates the accomplishments, triumphs and future of women around the world.

edinburgh students arts festival

9-28 february, various venues and times

This student-run festival showcases art produced across Scotland's educational institutions.  Pop into the events to see upcoming artists and engage with diverse artistic traditions first-hand.

Glasgow

Glasgow film festival

15-26 february,  various venues and times

Check out some of the best international films of the year at some of Glasgow's most exciting and interesting venues. 

Celtic Connections

Through 5 February, Various venues and times

Celtic Connections is Glagsow's annual traditional music festival.  With some of Scotland's best acts performing, it is not one to miss!

take me somewhere

22-28 february, various venues and times

This festival celebrates contemporary performance from within Scotland and beyond.

St Andrews

St andrews fashion festival 

11 February, byre theatre, 4pm

This festival showcases the work local and national retailers and designers.

Fife Jazz festival

3-12 February, Various venues and times

Enjoy the musical stylings of some of the greats of the jazz scene.

Stirling

Scottish snowdrop festival: gargunnock house gardens

5-28 february, gargunnock house gardens

Enjoy the wintry beauty of some of Scotland's finest gardens.