Posts by Simon Clark
Introducing the Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage!
We’re excited to announce that Scottish Citylink has become the official naming partner of the newly titled Scottish Citylink Discovery Stage at Heartland Festival 2026. Returning to Pitlochry on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026, the Discovery Stage will once again showcase 14 emerging Scottish artists. The stage has become a key platform for…
Read MoreOur November 2025 Update
Welcome to our monthly update. We cannot believe we’re already in November. Standing among 8,000 people at the festival in June feels like a lifetime ago, as our focus has been on ensuring we get everything ready for you for #HF26. Ticketing & Artists It’s incredible how we are still 237 days away, and we…
Read More[HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT] – Marti Pellow
The wait is over. We’re delighted to announce Marti Pellow will headline our ‘An Evening With’ event on Friday 26th June 2026 in Pitlochry. Best known as the frontman of Wet Wet Wet and with one of the most iconic voices in British music, Marti Pellow has sold over 15 million albums and topped the…
Read MoreWe are now Partnered with Tixel for Safe Ticket Resales
We know plans can change, and sometimes you can’t make it to Heartland Festival after all. That’s why we’ve partnered with Tixel, a secure ticket resale platform, to make buying and selling festival tickets simple, safe, and fair. If you have a genuine ticket but can no longer attend, you can resell it through Tixel…
Read MoreYour Camping Options for #HF26
Following our recent announcement regarding the shuttle bus service, we have now updated our camping page here on the website. Click here to read more and book your campsite for 2026.
Read MoreOur October 2025 Update
It’s the first of the month, so that can only mean one thing: it’s our monthly update. Last month’s update was well-received on our social media platforms, as many of you commented that it was great to receive an update from the team on the latest developments here at Heartland. As you know, our goal…
Read MoreShuttle Bus Ticket Update for #HF26
We’re pleased to confirm that, following the success of the 2025 service, shuttle buses will once again be running to and from nearby campsites for Heartland Festival 2026. To help keep things fair and manageable for everyone, shuttle bus tickets will go on sale at 7 pm on Sunday 5th October 2025, via our website.…
Read More[HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT] – Skipinnish
We’re delighted to announce that Skipinnish will be headlining the Saturday night of Heartland Festival 2026. One of Scotland’s most iconic Celtic music acts, Skipinnish are known for their powerful blend of traditional Highland roots, unforgettable anthems, and electric live shows. Their rise has been nothing short of phenomenal — from Tiree to the OVO…
Read MoreDiscovery Stage Applications Update
A huge thank you to all of the budding Scottish artists who have sent in their applications to play on the Discovery Stage at #HF26. Without exaggeration, we must have received at least 500 applications in the last 12 months which we know is a massive compliment for the festival and the work that goes…
Read More[HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT] – Peat & Diesel
We’re thrilled to confirm that Peat & Diesel will headline the Sunday night of the Heartland Festival 2026, closing out the weekend in true Western Isles style. The Stornoway trio — Boydie, Innes and Uilly — have built a huge following thanks to their unique blend of trad-rock, storytelling and off-the-wall humour. What started as…
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