Must-see entertainment in Scotland

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    King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

    Glasgow

    One of the city’s premier live-music pub venues, hosting bands every night of the week. A staple of the local scene, and a real Glasgow highlight.

  • Summerhall

    Edinburgh

    Formerly Edinburgh University's veterinary school, the Summerhall complex is a major cultural centre and entertainment venue, with old halls and lecture…

  • Glasgow Film Theatre

    Glasgow

    This much-loved three-screener off Sauchiehall St shows art-house cinema and classics.

  • Tramway

    Glasgow

    Occupying a former tram depot, this buzzy cultural centre has performance and exhibition spaces as well as a popular cafe. It's a real Southside community…

  • Filmhouse

    Edinburgh

    The Filmhouse is the main venue for the annual Edinburgh International Film Festival and screens a full program of art-house, classic, foreign and second…

  • Cameo

    Edinburgh

    The three-screen, independently owned Cameo is a good old-fashioned cinema showing an imaginative mix of mainstream and art-house movies. There's a good…

  • Citizens' Theatre

    Glasgow

    South of the Clyde, this is one of the top theatres in Scotland. It's well worth trying to catch a performance here. A major redevelopment was about to…

  • Hug & Pint

    Glasgow

    With bands almost daily in the downstairs space, this comfortable local is a great destination. It would be anyway for its excellent atmosphere, highly…

  • Hydro

    Glasgow

    A spectacular modern building to keep the adjacent 'Armadillo' company, the Hydro amphitheatre is a phenomenally popular venue for big-name concerts and…

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    Ayr Racecourse

    Southern Scotland

    Scotland's premier racecourse is a fun day out, with both flat and jump racing days and good facilities. The biggest event is the Scottish Grand National…

  • Rangers FC

    Glasgow

    One of Glasgow's big two football clubs, Rangers play in blue and traditionally represent the Protestant, pro-Union side of the divide. They recently…

  • Eden Court Theatre

    Inverness

    The Highlands’ main cultural venue – with theatre, art-house cinema and a conference centre – Eden Court stages a busy program of drama, dance, comedy,…

  • St Luke's & the Winged Ox

    Glasgow

    By the Barras market area, this repurposed church – stained glass and organ still in situ – is a fantastic spot hosting live music every weekend,…

  • Hootananny

    Inverness

    Hootananny is the city’s best live-music venue, with traditional folk- and/or rock-music sessions nightly, including big-name bands from all over Scotland…

  • Tunnels

    Aberdeen

    This cavernous, subterranean club – the entrance is in a road tunnel beneath Union St – is a great live-music venue, with a packed program of up-and…

  • Celtic FC

    Glasgow

    Playing in green and white hoops, Celtic are one of Glasgow's big two football clubs and traditionally represent the Catholic side of the divide. There…

  • Henry's Cellar Bar

    Edinburgh

    One of Edinburgh's most eclectic live-music venues, Henry's has something going on most nights of the week, from rock and indie to 'Balkan-inspired folk'…

  • O'Neill's

    Aberdeen

    Upstairs at O'Neill's you're guaranteed a wild night of pounding, hardcore Irish rock, indie and alternative tunes Friday to Sunday; downstairs is a …

  • Tron Theatre

    Glasgow

    Tron Theatre, located in the James Adam–designed Tron Kirk, fronted by an elaborate bell tower, stages contemporary Scottish and international…

  • Cafe Drummond

    Aberdeen

    A long-established stalwart of Aberdeen's alternative music scene, Drummond is a crowded, grungy student hang-out offering live gigs from up-and-coming…

  • Barrowland Ballroom

    Glasgow

    A down-at-heel but exceptional old dancehall above the Barras market catering for some of the larger acts that visit the city. It's one of Scotland's most…

  • 13th Note Café

    Glasgow

    Cosy basement venue with small independent bands as well as weekend DJs and regular comedy and theatre performances. At street level the pleasant cafe…

  • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

    Glasgow

    A feast of classical music is showcased at this concert hall, the modern home of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. There are also regular pop, folk…

  • Edinburgh Festival Theatre

    Edinburgh

    A beautifully restored art-deco theatre with a modern all-glass frontage, the Festival is the city's main venue for opera, dance and ballet, but also…

  • Traverse Theatre

    Edinburgh

    The Traverse is the main focus for new Scottish writing; it stages an adventurous program of contemporary drama and dance. The box office is only open on…

  • Lemon Tree Theatre

    Aberdeen

    Hosts an interesting program of dance, music and drama, and often has live rock, jazz and folk bands playing. There are also children's shows, ranging…

  • Tickets Scotland

    Glasgow

    For concerts, a useful booking centre is Tickets Scotland, in the Argyle St tunnel. Its website is a good place to browse upcoming gigs; there's a printed…

  • Centre for Contemporary Arts

    Glasgow

    This is a chic venue making terrific use of space and light. It showcases the visual and performing arts, including movies, talks and galleries. There's a…

  • City Halls

    Glasgow

    In the heart of Merchant City, there are regular performances in this beautiful rectangular auditorium by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish…

  • Clyde Auditorium

    Glasgow

    Also known as the Armadillo because of its bizarre shape, the Clyde adjoins the SEC Centre auditorium, and caters for big national and international acts.

  • Audio

    Glasgow

    In the bowels of Central station, this is an atmospheric venue for regular concerts by touring acts, particularly of the rock and metal varieties.

  • Belmont Filmhouse

    Aberdeen

    The Belmont is a great little art-house cinema, with a lively program of cult classics­, director's seasons, foreign films and mainstream movies.

  • Ironworks

    Inverness

    With live bands (rock, pop, tribute) and comedy shows two or three times a week, the Ironworks is the town’s main venue for big-name acts.

  • Usher Hall

    Edinburgh

    The architecturally impressive Usher Hall hosts concerts by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and performances of popular music.

  • Buccleuch Centre

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This modern theatre is a surprising find in such a small town and has a solid reputation for its shows and concerts.

  • King's Theatre

    Edinburgh

    The King's is a traditional theatre with a program of musicals, drama, comedy and its famous Christmas pantomimes.

  • Old Fruitmarket

    Glasgow

    In central Merchant City, this former market, a spectacular vaulted space, has concerts, both classical and rock.

  • Royal Lyceum Theatre

    Edinburgh

    A grand Victorian theatre located beside the Usher Hall, the Lyceum stages drama, concerts, musicals and ballet.

  • Murrayfield Stadium

    Edinburgh

    Murrayfield Stadium, about 1.5 miles west of the city centre, is the venue for international rugby matches.

  • Theatre Royal

    Glasgow

    Proudly sporting an eye-catching modern facelift, Glasgow's oldest theatre is the home of Scottish Opera.

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