Edinburgh Articles
Scottish Salad Bars and Crones – Edinburgh and Inverness, ScotlandWhen Libby Batten encounters an androgynous crone hovering above her, arms bent and twitchy, like a T. Rex that can’t decide which way to go, she thinks it may be time to leave Inverness.
Past Edinburgh Festivals – Scotland, UKArchived guides and information on Edinburgh’s previous summer festivals.
Travel Guide to the Edinburgh Festival – Scotland, UKGuide and information on the many festivals taking place in Edinburgh in the
month of August.
Nothing was going to stop Jennifer Morawiecki from
September 2001 – Edinburgh, ScotlandA Sudden September
I took a stroll through Edinburgh this morning, relishing what would be one of the last days of summer. Although the sun was still shining, its rays weren’t as warm as last week, and a crispness was evident in the air. The streets I walk down are getting quieter, and with the holiday [...]
Military Tattoo (2 Aug 2001)Normally the Esplanade is the walkway to the Castle, but during Festive August it becomes the showground for the Tattoo’s performers. (More photos coming soon!)
2 August 2001
Against a backdrop of an illuminated castle, and scenery in colours only Kodak could supply, what better way to start the Festival than with a big bang – and [...]
Mama Mia – Here I Go Again! (2 Aug 2001)The basement bar of Bentley’s, on the corner of Home and Tarvit streets, is a refuge for mike mavens.
2 August 2001
Mama Mia – Here I Go Again!
As the pubs and clubs in Edinburgh extend their opening hours for the festive season, those with a desire to perform outside of the Fringe gather for their 5 [...]
Links for Edinburgh’s Festivals, 2001Festivals List
Jazz & Blues Festival
July 27-August 5
Office: 32 Market Street
Box office: 0131 225 1188
Performers from all over the world turn the city into one big jazz club.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
August 2-25
Office: 32 Market Street
Box office: 0131 225 1188
Military and civilian performances from Scottish and worldwide forces and organizations.
Festival Fringe
August 5-27 [...]
Edinburgh is in it’s prime this month. Warm, lazy days and long summer nights are filled with excitement and discovery as the city’s streets come to life with street performers and music. For August has brought with it Edinburgh’s international arts festivals and the hundreds of shows, exhibitions, performances and activities that make it all.
Unrivalled [...]
An Insider’s Guide to Festive Edinburgh (1 Aug 2001)1 August 2001
Imagine yourself slightly overwhelmed: surrounded by people you don’t know, events you can’t control, and weather that constantly seems to work against you. Now, that’s just me on a good day.
Add a few thousand tourists and the excitement of eight simultaneous festivals – and you’re right where I want you.
My name is [...]
