If you are wondering why Batesville is famous for the Scottish festival, here are a few reasons. Lyon College, which was established in 1872, hosts the annual festival. The campus features a chapel and various student clubs, and Lyon students can even attend the famous Arkansas Scottish Festival. Lyon College is also home to the oldest independent college in the state. Visitors will find the small town quiet and unpretentious, but there are some fun things to do in Batesville.