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How to Survive, and Escape from, Edinburgh’s Fesivals – Edinburgh, Scotland: Darren Craig gives his take on navigating Edinburgh in August.
Pubs and North Sea – Elgin, Scotland: Catherine Arnold locates the real, glowing heart of the country: in the town of Elgin.
Edinburgh Excursions – Edinburgh, Scotland: Looking for a day trip away from Edinburgh? Kate Cypcar knows where to go.
Edinburgh’s Excellent Attractions – Edinburgh, Scotland: Kate Cypcar details the best to-dos in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ghosts, Ghouls, & The Dead of Edinburgh – Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: Mark Tisdale creeps through the haunted areas of Edinburgh.
September 2001 – Edinburgh, Scotland: A 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Links for Edinburgh’s Festivals, 2001: Festivals 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 [...]
Edinburgh’s International Arts Festivals: 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. [...]