Food & drink festivals calendar
Chronological listing of Scotland’s notable food and drink festivals. Dates are confirmed each year — always double-check before booking.
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside
29 April 2026 – 4 May 2026
Speyside’s answer to Fèis Île, across all the major distilleries. More accessible by car than Islay and slightly easier to book.
Oban Seafood Festival
Oban
2 May 2026 – 3 May 2026
Oban’s quayside seafood festival brings together west coast boats, cooks, and producers. Shellfish straight off the boats, demos, and tastings.
Fèis Île (Islay Whisky Festival)
Isle of Islay
22 May 2026 – 30 May 2026
Nine-day celebration of Islay whisky. Each distillery hosts its own open day. Festival bottlings sell out in minutes. Accommodation books out months in advance.
Crail Food Festival
Crail, Fife
13 June 2026 – 14 June 2026
A charming coastal village takeover by East Neuk producers. Famous for its lobster lunches and Fife fruit and veg.