Otherlands Music & Arts Festival

Otherlands Music & Arts Festival is tbc...

Otherlands Music & Arts Festival is located at Scone Palace, Perth PH2 6BD

Yes you must be 18 or over to attend Otherlands Music & Arts Festival. You may be asked to show photo ID.

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Otherlands will operate a cashless site. All bars and food traders will accept contactless payments or chip and pin only. 

You will be allowed to bring food into the campsite, although Otherlands will have many gourmet street food options available in the main arena and in the campsite. 

The following items are prohibited from Otherlands Music & Arts Festival:

• Aerosols over 250ml 
• Air horns 
• Animals (except assistance dogs) 
• Audio visual recording equipment (Professional) 
• BBQs 
• Balloons 
• Bicycles, scooters, roller skates, skateboards 
• Blow torches
• Cameras (Professional camera’s with removeable or fixed lenses over 4 inches) 
• Chinese lanterns 
• Drones 
• Fireworks / pyrotechnics 
• Flag with poles 
• Flares / distress flares / smoke flares 
• Gazebos 
• Gas cylinders 
• Glass 
• High Vis Clothing 
• Illegal substances (drugs) 
• Laser pens 
• Legal highs 
• Nitrous oxide / herbal highs 
• Megaphones 
• Penknives 
• Smoke bombs / canisters 
• Sound systems (including mini-rigs, boomboxes etc.)
• Spray cans 
• Weapons or sharp objectives 
• Any object that security feels could cause harm or danger to the smooth running of the event.

Due to the unpredictable nature of Scotland's weather we recommend you bring appropriate footwear such as boots or wellies and a waterproof jacket.

Otherlands is a place where you can be free and express yourself, so wear whatever you like.

However, we kindly ask that you do not wear a Native American headdress due to their protected cultural significance.

Perth station is the closest rail link to the festival site. 

Otherlands will be operating a shuttle service between Perth bus station and the festival that will pick-up & drop-off frequently on Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Monday.  

Otherlands are working with Big Green Coach Company to operate easy & affordable buses from most Scottish cities & towns, straight to the festival gates.

Tickets for these services are now on-sale at https://www.otherlandsfestival.com/shop/otherlands-festival-2022

For customers travelling from the rest of the UK & beyond we advise travelling to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee and then taking one of these buses.

There will be space for car parking and drop-off / pick-up on site, although please consider the environmental impact of this mode of transport and consider Otherlands' affordable train & bus routes instead. Book parking spaces in advance to avoid higher fees when purchasing on arrival at https://www.otherlandsfestival.com/shop/otherlands-festival-2022

Drive time:

• Glasgow 1 hour
• Edinburgh 1 hour
• Dundee 30 mins
• London 6 hours

For those wanting to drive to the festival Otherlands will have a car park on-site.

We advise booking this in advance as spaces are limited and pricing is cheaper than buying on the day at https://www.otherlandsfestival.com/shop/otherlands-festival-2022

Final entry times:

Friday 19th 10pm

Saturday 20th 5pm

Sunday 21st 5pm

Dundee Airport is the nearest airport to the festival site (22 miles). Logan Air operate routes between London & Belfast to Dundee and have kindly given Otherlands a 20% off discount code for all Otherlands travellers flying on these routes between Thursday 18th & Tuesday 23rd August - FLYSCONE22. The second closest airport to the site is Edinburgh Airport (44 miles).

Otherlands advise if flying into one of these airports to take a taxi direct to the site or to one of our bus shuttle stops.

Attendees planning to arrive via private coach (8 seats +) must complete the below form. A member of the Otherlands team will contact you with the relevant accreditation & guidance for arriving on site.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1OIBlDqV5izZxFTgF1DBCcowAjAcaEw0AU_OB92VnYBUL1g/viewform

Access to Otherlands standard campsite is included in all tickets - there is no extra charge for this.

 The campsite will open Noon Friday 19th and close Noon Monday 22nd.

Otherlands will have a campsite shop on site to stock all of your last minute camping needs.

 A small amount of alcohol will be permitted into the campsite - 8 cans or 1 bottle of wine. No spirits allowed. All glass bottles must be decanted into plastic bottles.

 Boutique camping is available as an add-on to your ticket and will be on-sale in February.

Yes, we will have a separate campsite to allow for campervans - there will be an additional fee to access this. Showers & toilets will be provided. More info coming soon.

Otherlands Festival is committed to being accessible. To ensure that guests with accessibility requirements are comfortable Otherlands are able to offer additional support across the campsite and arena. 

To discuss your needs, please contact Otherlands directly at accessibility@otherlandsfestival.com. Otherlands aim to get back to in 5-7 workings days.

If you require an alternative format or a phone call, email Otherlands and they can arrange this for you by email.

Otherlands offer facilities for accessibility guests across the campsite and arena, and have detailed these below. 

Bookable accessible facilities:

• A complimentary personal assistant ticket
• A complimentary car parking space in the accessible car parking
• A space in our accessible campsite, with access to accessible toilets, showers (limit of 6 people per group)
• A disabled viewing platform pass (for Main Stage) and 1 for a Personal Assistant.

If you would like to book the above facilities, please contact accessibility@otherlandsfestival.com. For bookable facilities you will need to include supporting documents for your disability to support your request. Your documents must include your full name. Otherlands accept any of the following:

• DLA
• PIP
• Blue badge parking & photo ID
• Medical professionals letter
• Nimbus Access card
• D/deaf or blind registration
• War Disablement Pension
• Armed Forces Independence payment
• CredAbility Access Card

If you do not have any of these forms of documentation and wish to discuss your needs further, please email accessibility@otherlandsfestival.com.

• 24 hour welfare and medical team available to support all customer needs.
• Fridge available in the medical tent to keep medications cool
• Accessible toilets across site secured with a RADAR lock
• Lowered bars and large print menus at vendors.
• Approved assistance dogs will be permitted into the site, provided appropriate certification from the owner. Please email us for more information. 
• Free drinking water will be available across site from designated water points.
• Seating is available in different areas across the site.

Whilst Otherlands is an open air event, it is important to note that crowds may build up in certain areas during the festival. We recognise that for those with mental health, emotional or sensory issues; the sounds, lights, smells and crowds have the potential to be overstimulating. Spaces such as Welfare, Info Point or the Accessible Campsite are available and our teams there will understand, do not hesitate to find us there.

Please do contact us on accessibility@otherlandsfestival.com to discuss any specific requirements.

The festival site is located in the Scone Palace Parklands, this area is largely flat with campsite and arena all on the same level. The ground is a mixture of grass and hard dirt tracks. There will be staff and signs prepared to direct you to the right place.

Detailed directions will be sent to all ticket holders closer to the time.

Accessibility parking will be next to check-in with an easy route into the festival for all accessible customers. If you are being dropped off, the accessible car park will also act as a drop off point for customers wishing to check in via accessible check-in.

As an open-air event it is important prepare as best you can for changes in weather conditions as this can affect the ground conditions

Approximate distances around site are listed below:

- Accessible parking > Check -in50m

- Check -in > Accessible Campsite100m

- Accessible Campsite        >Main Stage400m

- Accessible Campsite >Furthest Stage700m

If you require any more details please contact accessibility@otherlandsfestival.com.

Otherlands are an independent festival committed to being accessible and inclusive. It is our first year hosting campers and recognise that we can always be working to improve our services. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please contact us on accessibility@otherlandsfestival.com.

Head to the tickets section to find out the latest ticket prices.

Unfortunately we can’t issue you with a refund if you can’t make the event due to work commitments or your mates have dropped out. In these circumstances, we advise passing on your tickets privately to avoid losing out on the money spent. Refunds can only be offered if the event is cancelled or postponed, as agreed upon purchase.