Scottish islands to host autumn and winter events by Cheap Flights Booker UK

Travellers planning an autumn or winter trip to one of Scotland"s islands might have the opportunity to check out some of the events set to take place over the coming months.

Local cuisine will be showcased at the Shetland Food Festival, which will feature cookery demonstrations, producers" markets, a Christmas craft fair and more.

Holidaymakers planning a Christmas trip to Orkney can visit the island"s capital of Kirkwall on either the morning of 25 December or New Year"s Day to experience a local custom known as The Ba.

The event sees two teams participating in a game of street rugby that begins outside St Magnus" cathedral.

Another popular annual tradition is Up Helly Aa, which is billed as Shetland"s biggest fire festival.

On 31 January 2012, visitors will be able to see a series of reenactments celebrating the island"s history, culminating in a torch-lit procession and the burning of a Viking galley.

Focus will then shift back to Orkney for the Papay Gyro Nights arts festival, which will feature music, contemporary art, film screenings, architecture events and more between 6 and 13 February next year.


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