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Events along the NC500
Highland Games, folk festivals, wildlife weekends, and craft fairs — discover what's happening along the route during your visit.
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Music
Wick Jazz Festival
8–10 August 2026
Wick, Caithness
A popular jazz festival held in historic Wick, bringing world-class musicians to the far north of Scotland.
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