Free bus travel on offer for up to two thousand Spectra visitors

First Bus has teamed up with Scotland’s Festival of Light for the second year running to offer free bus travel to Spectra visitors. With an apt festival theme of Journeys this year, up to two thousand two-trip tickets have been made available, allowing visitors to claim free travel for First Bus services, as they make …

Spectra 2025 Programme Announced

Award-winning Scottish artist, Council Baby, and Scottish illustrator, Johanna Basford OBE, lead Scotland’s Festival of Light’s programme announcement Award-winning Scottish artist, Council Baby, the heartbeats of 60 Aberdonians, a 50m long multi-sensory walkway, a sprawling illuminated fungal network, and Scottish illustrator, Johanna Basford OBE, best known for her adult colouring book creations, are amongst a …

Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, returning February 2025

Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, will make a spectacular return to light up the skies of the north-east, from February 6th to 9th. Drawing visitors from across Scotland and beyond, the popular festival will transform iconic city centre sites into a vibrant illuminated canvas, with a programme of free artworks and events. Now in its …

Open Call for Spectra 2025

Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, is looking for artists, producers and creatives to submit work for consideration for the 2025 event to be held in Aberdeen city centre. This open call is available to any artist working with light and can include projection, large-scale installations, interactive pieces, street activation, performance, video and other mediums suitable …