What's On In Edinburgh

June

Royal Highland Show
Edinburgh
A Royal affair in spectacular surroundings - Scotland annual farm and food show.

July - August

Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
Edinburgh
The longest running jazz festival held in the UK - multiple venues across the capital.

August

Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Edinburgh
Annual outdoor military spectacular set against the breath taking back drop of Edinburgh Castle.

August

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh
The world's largest celebration of arts. Ideal for all those culture vultures out there!

August

Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh
Charlotte Square Gardens is the host to the world's biggest book festival. A real summer treat for all the family.

August

Edinburgh International Film Festival
Edinburgh
Celebrating the art of cinema for almost sixty years, the Edinburgh Film Festival pays homage to inspirational new movies.

August

Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh
A unique experience to revel in the excitement of live performances by internationally renowned artists.

Late November - January

Edinburgh's Capital Christmas
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a month long programme. Plenty of festive cheer to go around!

December

Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Edinburgh
Not to be missed…one of the Best New Year celebrations. A fabulous four day and night event packed with endless fun and laughter.

 

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Useful facts on Edinburgh

Population: 443,600

Time Zone:
GMT (EST+5, PST-8)

Telephone area code: 0131

Country: United Kingdom

Cafe/Bars: centuries-old pubs/cafe's brimming with history, to the latest in contemporary chic

Restaurants: Restaurants serve from 1200-1430 and 1800-2200 and are closed on Sundays

Shopping District: Quality, variety, fashion, and international Scottish design, are all descriptions of the shopping experience you can enjoy in Edinburgh.

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Edinburgh

Emergency number (police / fire / ambulance): 999

24 hour medical service:
0131 536 1000

Airport Information: 0870 0400007

Bus Station:
0870 5505050

Train station:
0845 7484950

Taxis:
0131 2292468

British Consulate:
0207 0081500

Tourist Office:
0131 332 2433

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