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35 things to do in Edinburgh
Boxing Day
The occasion has nothing to do with fists and punching, but rather boxes full of gifts
Scotland Berries Season
Eat freshly picked berries at local farms in Scotland during the berries season
Hogmanay (New Year's Eve)
Hogmanay is a unique way to celebrate the New Year with torchlights, bonfires, fireworks, and loads of music
Edinburgh International Festival
A showcase of the world's best music, dance, theatre, and opera in Edinburgh every August
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A unique blend of thousands of known and less-known artists performing a wide variety of shows in smaller venues around the city
Beltane Fire Festival
Celebrate the arrival of summer in Scotland with music, bonfires, and uninhibited behaviour
Rugby in Edinburgh: Six Nations Cup
Scots love for rugby cannot be exaggerated. Visit the game of one of the oldest championships to witness it all!
Ceres Highland Games
Ceres Highland Games are the oldest and most cheerful events celebrated in Scotland
Haddock
Cold-smoked, hot-smoked, dried, canned, frozen, served with chips, drowned in milk, or in a Scottish soup—so many ways to eat Haddock
Burntisland Highland Games
Burntisland Highland Games are the second oldest games in Scotland and are a perfect opportunity to have some quality time.
Heather
Purple heather blooms on ornate open Scottish fields, heathlands, wetlands, and forests
Stirling Highland Games
Multiple fun events combined with stalls full of local products are the main attractions at Stirling Highland Games
The Burry Man
Follow the Burry Man throughout the streets of Queensferry as he drinks whisky and spreads good luck
Langoustines, Crabs and Lobsters
The search for the tastiest langoustines, crabs and lobsters will take you to the most beautiful scenery of Scotland
Burns Night Celebrations
Scotsmen respect their national poet and commemorate his legacy by cooking his favorite meal on his birthday
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A memorable representation of dance, military pageantry and music as part of the Edinburgh Festival
North Berwick International Highland Games
Dancers, world-pipe bands and other stunning events make North Berwick Highland Games the perfect place for a day full of fun
Oysters
Once the very Roman emperor deemed Scottish oysters as the best shellfish in the world
Horse Flat Racing Season
Musselburgh Racecourse provides year round great racing action with 27 racedays
Haggis
Sheep's insides are sewn into its stomach, boiled, and served with "tatties and neeps" and a glass of Scotch Whisley for Burns Supper
Braemar Gathering
The Gathering is famous for its hospitality, friendship, multitude of events and the presence of the Royal Family, and it's only a 2-hour drive from Edinburgh
Golf Season
The golf season welcomes every passionate golfer to practice their swing or to enjoy the wide range of tournaments
Apple Season
Traditional apple scones, pies and scrumbles are the highlights of this delicious season
Edinburgh Marathon
Fast and flat, this race can easily become one of your favorites
Edinburgh Christmas Market
A winter wonderland in the heart of a fairytale city
Christmas Lights
Edinburgh celebrates the most wonderful time of the year
Chinese New Year in Edinburgh
The largest Lunar New Year celebration in Scotland
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
10 days of excellent music with over 170 performances
The Castle of Light
Scotland's largest projection show creates unforgettable memories throughout the holiday season