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Hebridean Celtic Festival

HebCelt brings world-class Celtic music, Gaelic culture and a touch of circus to the Outer Hebrides, set against the castle grounds and shores of the Isle of Lewis.

15 Jul 2026 · annual, July
Stornoway, Western Isles, Scotland
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