| The annual Hebridean Celtic Festival - which is held in | | | | decide for yourself. |
| the Scottish islands every July - could be the perfect | | | | There are also a number of other festival venues |
| excuse to visit Scotland this summer. | | | | located around the islands of Lewis and Harris, each |
| Promising traditional and contemporary folk music as | | | | offering their own unique atmosphere to the festival. |
| well as a host of other activities, you're bound to find | | | | You could even carry on the Gaelic mood of the |
| something to keep you entertained during its | | | | event by finding Scottish castles to rent in the area, |
| four-day run. Booking accommodation in a castle is a | | | | allowing you to soak up all that the country's culture |
| great way to get you in the mood for all things Celtic | | | | has to offer. |
| before you even set foot in the festival grounds. | | | | Another great way to fully appreciate your trip to |
| The event does not take place at one venue, which | | | | the Hebridean Celtic Festival is to take part in one of |
| means that you can explore the Outer Hebrides while | | | | the Gaelic language taster workshops being held |
| taking in a range of folk music performances. Lews | | | | during the first three days of the festival. You might |
| Castle in Stornoway is one of the largest arenas for | | | | be surprised by how much of this ancient language |
| the shows, with the main festival tent due to be | | | | you can pick up in a short space of time. |
| erected on the Castle Green in front of the historic | | | | Alternatively, you could turn your attention to the |
| building. | | | | island of Harris, where one of the festival's rural |
| This tent can accommodate up to 5,500 people, | | | | venues promises something more than music. |
| which means that you should be able to find space | | | | Seallam hosts a year-round exhibition detailing the |
| for any of the concerts you want to attend. Acts | | | | history of the Outer Hebrides, as well as providing |
| due to take to the stage for the 2010 event include | | | | visitors with information about the natural |
| the 13-piece super group Treacherous Orchestra and | | | | environment on these Scottish islands. |
| Blazin' Fiddles. | | | | Choosing to stay in mansions in Scotland in or around |
| The latter performers are described as "one of the | | | | the Outer Hebrides in July promises to be plenty of |
| most exciting and memorable fiddle ensembles ever | | | | fun. With all the musical entertainment as well as the |
| to take to the stage". If you are new to the world | | | | opportunity to learn about Gaelic culture, the |
| of Celtic folk music, this endorsement could | | | | Hebridean Celtic Festival could be the perfect way to |
| encourage you to watch the group in action and | | | | spend a few days of a holiday in the area. |
