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Crowds on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (credit: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam) |
Festival City takes centre stage |
August is upon us and Edinburgh is once again set to showcase its world-leading status as the Festival City. This year, we are proud to be supporting Edinburgh Festival Fringe Street Events, Edinburgh International Festival Opening Event, Edinburgh Art Festival and the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). These festivals along with their spectacular sister festivals are recognised as a global and cultural phenomenon and a major contributor to Scotland’s reputation as the Perfect Stage for events.
Starting the festival extravaganza today is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2 to 26 August) and the Edinburgh International Festival (2 to 25 August). The Fringe Street Events will transform the capital city by bringing together one of the largest and vibrant gatherings of international performers anywhere. The Edinburgh International Festival Opening Event: Where to Begin will welcome visitors from near and far to come together and enjoy an immersive sensory multi-art form experience in the magical grounds of George Heriot’s School.
Next Friday, the Edinburgh Art Festival (9 to 25 August) will mark its 20th milestone anniversary and will showcase the work of over 200 Scottish and international artists in 30 venues across the city. The festival’s ambitious and diverse programme of exhibitions, events and works, much of which is free to attend, is a true testament to visual art in all its myriad forms.
The relaunched and supercharged Edinburgh International Film Festival (15 to 21 August) is celebrating its 77th edition with a plethora of World and UK premieres and pioneering works. Guests in attendance include Damian Lewis and Kelly Macdonald who will present the World Premiere of Euros Lyn’s The Radleys, along with Alex Garland and Andrew Macdonald who will headline the industry programme. Tickets are now on sale. |
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| EIFF industry programme launched |
Taking place over three days (16 to 18 August), the industry programme includes a range of panels, career talks and networking sessions.
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Scottish Parliament building (credit: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam) |
| Events Industry Advisory Group meeting summary notes |
The most recent summary notes from the Events Industry Advisory Group is now available including updates on Scotland's National Events Strategy, the Cabinet reshuffle, EURO 2028 consultation, the Visitor Levy Bill, Fair Work Taskforce, Police Scotland cost recovery, short term lets and more.
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Scottish Events Campus (credit: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam) |
| Sight Scotland accessible venues report |
A recent report highlights examples of best practice which venues are currently taking forward to improve accessibility for visitors with visual impairment.
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A mother and two children are waiting for their train at the station (credit: Scotrail) |
| Purple 365 webinar series |
As a benefit of VisitScotland's membership to Purple 365, tourism and event businesses throughout Scotland can access a series of monthly webinars, free of charge. The webinars cover a range of topics with a goal of improving disability awareness and the confidence of your staff in delivering high-quality disabled customer service.
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| Volunteer at Orkney 2025 International Island Games |
With less than a year to go, the Games are looking for volunteers to join the 600 already signed up! With 2,000 competitors and officials from 24 islands competing in 12 sports this is a amazing opportunity to be part of what is set to be Orkney's largest event to date.
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The Scott's View climb during the 2019 (credit: SWpix) |
| Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2024 Scottish Borders route revealed |
The opening stage of the Tour of Britain 2024 with start and finish in Kelso, taking in Coldstream, Gordon, Melrose, Denholm, Jedburgh, and St Boswells in the recently revealed Scottish Borders route.
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| 10 unmissable Piping Live! events for the 21st edition |
With Piping Live! starting in just over a week (10 to 18 August), they have shared their top 10 picks for the 21st edition of the festival which are not to be missed! With 700 musicians performing across nine days, this is the perfect starting point.
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ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open (credit: ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open) |
| ISPS HANDA sponsor Women’s Scottish Open |
ISPS HANDA, one of the most prolific supporters of golf in the world, has announced its sponsorship of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open taking place at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire from 15 to 18 August.
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Findhorn Bay Festival programme launch (credit: Mark Richards) |
| Findhorn Bay Festival launches 2024 programme
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The Findhorn Bay Festival has launched its 2024 programme with a theme of nature and the natural world. This fifth edition of the festival is set to be a spectacular ten-day cultural explosion, set in unexpected spaces and scenic locations.
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