If you are considering a holiday in Scotland during July and August this year then you may be interested to know that the Highland Games is on. If music and the arts is more your thing, then why not think about going to the Wickerman Festival held near Kirkcudbright over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of July.

Tickets are still available for this great summer adventure on East Kirkcarswell Farm in the midst of the beautiful Galloway grassland. There is a top line-up this year, with eight arenas offering diverse acts from indie bands Ocean Colour Scene and The Charlatans to Tony Christie and 808 State.

As well as the music there are plenty of other things to enjoy at this excellent family friendly event including an art deco palace cinema and a children’s area.

At the festival there is a dedicated caravan and campervan field, free from tents and kept away from most of the noise. If you need to book accommodation for the weekend then be sure to check out campervan hire from a top rental company.

The highlight of this popular little festival is, of course, the torching of the giant Wickerman, keeping in with the theme of the film of the same name.