Magnificent movie events AFRICA IN MOTION

▼ EDINBURGH

The world’s longest continually running film festival attracts star names and premieres every June.

▼ HIPPFEST

Scotland’s silent cinema festival offers a unique line-up every March in Bo’ness.

▼ DISCOVERY

A festival for young audiences, with a series of creative workshops and events, in Dundee every October.

▼ PEEBLES OUTDOOR

Three days of adventure films, inspiring speakers and outdoor sessions in the Tweed Valley each January.

▼ BANFF MOUNTAIN WORLD TOUR

A wide selection of films about the outdoors, which tours venues throughout the UK.

▼ DEAD BY DAWN

Edinburgh’s independent festival of horror has been scaring audiences since 1993 and is the UK’s longest running genre film festival.

▼ CROMARTY

Surely the only UK film festival that projects a movie on to the side of a lighthouse? And in November, no less.

▼ LOCH NESS

The non-profit grassroots festival takes place in July and features all types of productions and genres.

▼ DUNOON

The weekend festival with an eclectic line-up takes place in the Burgh Hall and The Studio Cinema.

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A touring event that allows Scottish audiences to engage with African stories and industry professionals from the continent.