Visit Edinburgh
Edinburgh - The Festival City
Festivals - what Edinburgh does best. The Edinburgh Festival is a
generic term used to describe the cultural explosion which takes place in the
city in August each year. It is in fact made up of a variety of festivals and
events including the International Festival, The Fringe, Book Festival, Film
Festival, Military Tattoo, Jazz festival and Edinburgh Mela.
Later in
the year, the city comes alive during the Winter festivals which feature the
month-long Edinburgh's Christmas and culminates with the world famous Hogmanay
celebrations.
Spring time sees Ceilidh Culture and the Science festival
providing the entertainment while the Children's Festival starts the summer with
playful exuberance.
As home to the most vibrant calendar of
international festivals and events, you can be sure that there's always
something to tempt you during a stay in Edinburgh.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval
Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. You’ll
see views that make for perfect picture postcards, mysterious winding streets,
elegant terraces and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Edinburgh is a
MUST SEE destination whilst you are here.
Distance from the cottage - only 35 miles by direct motorway
connection. Excellent train and bus services operate daily.