The Winter Festival (26th November 2011 to 25th January 2012) brings together three of Scotland’s most culturally significant celebrations: St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and Burns Season. The festival will kick off with the lead up to St Andrew’s Day on 26th and 27th November 2011 with the Visit for Free weekend which this year will entail free or discounted entry to even more of Scotland’s best-loved visitor attractions. Popular Historic Scotland attractions, such as Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, will again take part with Camera Obscura, Discovery Point, Glasgow Science Centre and the Scotch Whisky Experience among those joining in this year.
There is also the launch of an international photo competition via the Blipfoto website to find the best image of the global celebrations, as well as the world’s biggest online ceilidh.
On the 30th November 2011, St Andrew’s Day parties and celebratory events will be taking place the length and breadth of the country and all across the globe.
