Brace yourself for the Edinburgh Fringe

The Caley Picture House. Edinburgh (Scotland)

Every year Scotland's much loved capital plays host to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the biggest arts festival in the world. Dominating every bar and theatre in town throughout August, this must-visit festival should be high on your world travel bucket list.

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Despite its small size, Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, lonely landscapes, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down-to-earth people. Sip the water of life, whisky, in an ancient pub, trace the trails of the clanspeople fleeing Glen Coe, or play a round in St Andrew’s, golf’s spiritual home; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Scotland and begin your journey now!

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