The annual Hebridean Celtic Festival - which is held in the Scottish islands every July - could be the perfect excuse to visit Scotland this summer.
Promising traditional and contemporary folk music as well as a host of other activities, you're bound to find something to keep you entertained during its four-day run.
Booking accommodation in a castle is a great way to get you in the mood for all things Celtic before you even set foot in the festival grounds.
The event does not take place at one venue, which means that you can explore the Outer Hebrides while taking in a range of folk music performances.
Lews Castle in Stornoway is one of the largest arenas for the shows, with the main festival tent due to be erected on the Castle Green in front of the historic building.
This tent can accommodate up to 5,500 people, which means that you should be able to find space for any of the concerts you want to attend.
Acts due to take to the stage for the 2010 event include the 13-piece super group Treacherous Orchestra and Blazin' Fiddles.
The latter performers are described as "one of the most exciting and memorable fiddle ensembles ever to take to the stage".
If you are new to the world of Celtic folk music, this endorsement could encourage you to watch the group in action and decide for yourself.
There are also a number of other festival venues located around the islands of Lewis and Harris, each offering their own unique atmosphere to the festival.
You could even carry on the Gaelic mood of the event by finding Scottish castles to rent in the area, allowing you to soak up all that the country's culture has to offer.
Another great way to fully appreciate your trip to the Hebridean Celtic Festival is to take part in one of the Gaelic language taster workshops being held during the first three days of the festival.
You might be surprised by how much of this ancient language you can pick up in a short space of time.
Alternatively, you could turn your attention to the island of Harris, where one of the festival's rural venues promises something more than music.
Seallam hosts a year-round exhibition detailing the history of the Outer Hebrides, as well as providing visitors with information about the natural environment on these Scottish islands.
Choosing to stay in mansions in Scotland in or around the Outer Hebrides in July promises to be plenty of fun.
With all the musical entertainment as well as the opportunity to learn about Gaelic culture, the Hebridean Celtic Festival could be the perfect way to spend a few days of a holiday in the area.