There is nothing more lovely than Scotland in the summer. And, if you're going to be in Scotland, there is a plethora of festivals to attend! Edinburgh, that wonderful city, is just packed with festivals in the summer.
Here is a list of Edinburgh Festivals for Summer, 2008.
May 27- June 2
Bank of Scotland Children's International Theatre Festival
http://www.imaginate.org.uk
June 18-29
Edinburgh International Film Festival
http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk
July 24-August 31
Edinburgh Art Festival
http://www.edinburghartfestival.org/
July 25- August 3
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
http://www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk/
August 1-23
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
http://www.edintattoo.co.uk
August 3-24
Festival of Spirituality and Peace
http://www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk
August 3-25
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
http://www.edfringe.com
August 8-31
Edinburgh International Festival
http://www.eif.co.uk
August 9-25
Edinburgh International Book Festival
http://www.edbookfest.co.uk
August 30-31
Edinburgh Mela
http://www.edinburgh-mela.co.uk
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