Events Events A group of walkers taking part in the Aviemore Walking Festival

Walking Events

Throughout Scotland you will find a wide range of events with a walking theme ranging from a short countryside ranger led walk to week long walking festivals amidst breathtaking scenery. Scroll down this page to find a selection of key walking events taking place throughout Scotland in 2006.

If you're looking for other Scottish events, other than those with a walking theme, visit the major events database by clicking here

Events Listing

Active Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival 2008
4 - 10 August 2008

Enjoy a great range of outdoor activities amidst the splendour of Royal Deeside with the Active Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival.

Midlothian Walking Festival 2008
15 - 18 August 2008

This new festival offers guided walks, cycles and horse riding trails with experienced local leaders through town and countryside and within easy reach of Edinburgh City.

Fife's Outdoor Access Festival
29 - 31 August 2008

Fife is leading the way in getting people outdoors and active.

Scottish Borders Festival of Walking 2008
30 August - 6 September 2008

One of the longest established walking festivals in Scotland, the programme for 2008 includes a fascinating range of walks for all.

East Dunbartonshire Walking Festival 2008
13 - 14 September 2008

Get your boots ready for the next East Dunbartonshire walking festival.

The Clackmannanshire Walking Festival
18 - 22 September 2008

Discover Clackmannanshire's magnificent scenery and interesting wildlife.

Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Walking Festival 2008
26 September - 2 October 2008

This festival offers a selection of walks over six days and a programme of convivial entertainment. At its heart are walks of some sections of the historic Cateran Trail.

The Carrick Way Festival
26 - 29 September 2008

Dust off your walking boots and dig out your rucksack.

Cowal Walking and Arts Festival (Cowalfest) 2008
4-13 October 2008

Cowal is a special place where the Highlands meet the Clyde coast. The perfect place to experience Scottish walking at its best!

Crieff & Strathearn Drovers' Tryst 2008
11 - 18 October 2008

Many of the walks celebrate the Cattle Drovers', Highlanders who made Crieff the cross-roads of Scotland at the turn of the 18th Century.

Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival 2008
17 - 19 October 2008

Featuring fantastic adventure films including the best action from climbing, kayaking, skiing and snowboarding.

The Enchanted Forest 2008
17 October - 2 November 2008

Take a mysterious trip into the forest and enjoy a light and sound extravaganza.

Dundee Mountain Film Festival 2008
26-29 November 2008

The Dundee Mountain Film Festival is one of the longest established mountain film festivals in the UK.

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