See below for a variety of upcoming arts events and opportunities in rural areas of Scotland.
EVENT- Wasps Artists & Makers Summer Market – Inverness Creative Academy
Indoor market with free entry showcasing artists and makers from across Scotland.
6th and 7th of August
EVENT- HebCelt, Stornoway
The multi-award winning International music festival HebCelt set in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides celebrates their 25th anniversary this year.
13th – 16th July
EVENT- Nairn Book and Arts Festival, Highlands
Nairn Book and Arts Festival is the annual celebration of literature, art, music, drama and film in the Scottish Highlands.
27th August – 4th September
OPPORTUNITY- The Pier Arts Centre, Orkney
The Pier Arts Centre is inviting Orkney-based practitioners to submit proposals to deliver collaborative, community arts projects in Orkney as part of the Culture Collective Creative Practitioner Grants Round 2
Deadline – 24th June
EVENT- Wasps Artists & Makers Summer Market – Perth Creative Exchange
Indoor market with free entry showcasing artists and makers from across Scotland.
30th and 31st of July
EVENT – Under Canvas, Inverness
Eden Court presents 42 days of live music, performance, and DJ sets on their lawn by the banks of the River Ness
1st July – 27th August
EVENT – St Magnus Internation Festival, Orkney
Orkney’s annual celebration of the Arts throws a midsummer spotlight on a magical part of Scotland and delivers a diverse cultural offering to visitors from far and wide and also those who live on the islands.
17th – 24th June
EVENT – Findhorn Bay Festival, Moray
The 4th Findhorn Bay Festival will present a journey of exploration and discovery for Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, offering glimpses into the past and hopes for the future, and experiences of nature, culture and adventure.
23rd September – 2nd October
DEVELOPMENT – Scottish Sculpture Workshop
Courses 2022 – 2023
Aberdeenshire
OPPORTUNITY – Culture Collective Commission
An Lanntair is inviting artists and creative practitioners from the lsles of Lewis and Harris to submit proposals to deliver collaborative community arts projects in the Isles of Lewis and Harris as part of the Culture Collective Round 2.
Deadline – 10th July
EVENT – Wigtown Book Festival, Dumfries & Galloway
A ten day literary celebration in Scotland’s National Book Town.
23rd September – 2nd October
EVENT – Borders Book Festival, Melrose
Borders Book Festival presents four days of talks, comedy, live music, food & drink, and much more.
16th – 19th June
EVENTS – Lyth Arts Centre
Ongoing events
Caithness
EVENTS – @culturefeedscotland
Instagram account promoting arts and culture in Scotland
All Scotland
Rural Arts Network Scotland 