Edinburgh events in August

For those of my followers who live in or near to Edinburgh - or those planning a visit:

This is Edinburgh in August August - the busiest month in Edinburgh's calendar - is here! We're welcoming people from all over the world for the festivals; the atmosphere is buzzing, and we can't wait to enjoy some of the best talent on earth in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet! With so much going on, it can be daunting to know where to start - so find your guide to What's On in Edinburgh below, and get an overview on what you can see and do throughout August. Discover the sights you don't want to miss with our guest blog post from Gareth Davies of Edinburgh Expert, where he shares some of his top tips. Need a breather from the chaos and excitement going on this month? We've got you covered: below is your survival guide with our favourite tips to enjoy diving in and ducking out of the festivals during August. If you've always considered visiting during August but have yet to make the trip, look no further than Eve Livingston's 17 Reasons to Visit Edinburgh's Festivals - you're bound to find the one for you! Finally, we've teamed up with the Scotsman Hotel and Bright Bus Tours to give you and a friend the chance to win a Bright Edinburgh experience! Find details of how to enter below. Read on to find out how to make the most of Edinburgh in August... What's on in Edinburgh this August Edinburgh comes to life this August as the summer festivals descend on the Capital. Five of Edinburgh's biggest festivals, the Edinburgh International Festival, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and of course the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are all happening this month. Lots of great events are coming to Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe too, including Dynamic Earth's famous Dome Nights, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious series which includes a jam-packed programme of free and fascinating talks, exhibitions and workshops. Read about all these events and more in this month’s What’s On guide. Insider sightseeing tips from Edinburgh Expert It always helps to have a guide in the know to show you around Edinburgh, so we welcomed Gareth Davies from Edinburgh Expert to share with us his top insider sightseeing tips to help you get started when you visit Auld Reekie. Click below to find out how to get the most out of the city and experience it like a seasoned Edinburgh explorer... Edinburgh Festivals – Will you Dive In or Duck Out? Every August Edinburgh welcomes performers and artists from all over the world as the city hosts the world’s biggest arts festivals. While there are lots of festival activities to experience at this time of year, there are also plenty of ways to take a break from the action if you need a little breather. Take a look at our blog and discover our favourite ways to Dive In or Duck Out of the festivals this month. 17 Reasons to Visit Edinburgh's Festivals​ Not yet persuaded whether you should come to Edinburgh for its famous Festivals? It's not too late!Eve Livingston gives us seventeen reasons why you should drop everything and head for the capital this August, from weird and wonderful venues to some of the biggest names, with amazing food and a party atmosphere creating a truly unique experience, you're bound to find something to like. Win a Bright Edinburgh experience for two This month we've teamed up with Edinburgh's newest - and brightest – bus tour to offer you a Bright Edinburgh experience! You could win two tickets for the brand-new Bright Bus Tour, an overnight stay with breakfast at the Scotsman Hotel and a special Scottish survival kit with everything you need to make you feel right at home in the Capital. For your chance to win, simply enter via our website below…  This is Edinburgh 26 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 2JR edinburgh.org/privacy     Like     Tweet     Share     Forward