Scotland may not scream “poker” at first, yet the country is home to some fine poker festivals organised around casinos and hotels. Many of Scotland’s famous poker festivals are situated within the two major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, but there are also several in Dundee and Aberdeen. Here we list Scotland’s poker festivals taking place throughout the year of 2018 and where they are taking place. 1 Jan 2018, New Year’s Special, Dundee Hosted by Grosvenor Casino, the New Years Special starts annually from 5pm. 18 – 21 Jan 2018, Grosvenor 25/25 Series, Dundee Hosted by Grosvenor Casino. 17 Feb 2018, Maybury League Playoff, Edinburgh Hosted at Grosvenor Maybury. 22 – 25 Feb 2018, The Centurion, Edinburgh Hosted by Genting Club Edinburgh. 3 – 4 Mar 2018, APAT Scottish Amateur Poker Championship, Edinburgh Grosvenor Maybury hosts the Scottish amateur poker championship. 8 – 11 Mar 2018, Grosvenor 25/25 Series, Edinburgh As hosted by Grosvenor Maybury. 28 Mar – 2 Apr 2018, Easter Beast, Dundee Easter festival hosted by Grosvenor. 21 – 22 Apr 2018, The Gladiator, Edinburgh Hosted by Genting Casino Fountainpark. 22 – 29 Apr 2018, 2018 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour – GUKPT Leg 3, Edinburgh This poker tour is hosted by Grosvenor Maybury. 31 May – 3 Jun 2018, 2018 Genting Poker Series Mini – Leg 10, Glasgow Hosted by Genting Casino. 14 – 17 Jun 2018, Grosvenor 25/25 Series, Aberdeen Hosted by Grosvenor. 29 Jun – 1 Jul 2018, Unibet UK Poker Tour 2018, Glasgow Hosted by Alea Glasgow. 12 – 15 Jul 2018, Grosvenor 25/25 Series, Glasgow Hosted by Grosvenor Casino Merchant City. 6 – 9 Sep 2018, Grosvenor 25/25 Series, Edinburgh Hosted by Grosvenor Maybury. 2 – 7 Oct 2018, Genting Poker Series Main – Leg 14, Edinburgh Hosted by Genting Casino Fountainpark. Before settling on a festival in Scotland, develop your skills by learning to play better at home.