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Best time to visit
35 things to do in Edinburgh
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Boxing Day
The occasion has nothing to do with fists and punching, but rather boxes full of gifts
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Scotland Berries Season
Eat freshly picked berries at local farms in Scotland during the berries season
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Hogmanay (New Year's Eve)
Hogmanay is a unique way to celebrate the New Year with torchlights, bonfires, fireworks, and loads of music
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Edinburgh International Festival
A showcase of the world's best music, dance, theatre, and opera in Edinburgh every August
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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
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Beltane Fire Festival
Celebrate the arrival of summer in Scotland with music, bonfires, and uninhibited behaviour
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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!
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Swans
During winter Scotland hosts these elegant guests from Iceland and Siberia
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Ceres Highland Games
Ceres Highland Games are the oldest and most cheerful events celebrated in Scotland
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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
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Burntisland Highland Games
Burntisland Highland Games are the second oldest games in Scotland and are a perfect opportunity to have some quality time.
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Heather
Purple heather blooms on ornate open Scottish fields, heathlands, wetlands, and forests
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Stirling Highland Games
Multiple fun events combined with stalls full of local products are the main attractions at Stirling Highland Games
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The Burry Man
Follow the Burry Man throughout the streets of Queensferry as he drinks whisky and spreads good luck
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Langoustines, Crabs and Lobsters
The search for the tastiest langoustines, crabs and lobsters will take you to the most beautiful scenery of Scotland
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Burns Night Celebrations
Scotsmen respect their national poet and commemorate his legacy by cooking his favorite meal on his birthday
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A memorable representation of dance, military pageantry and music as part of the Edinburgh Festival
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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
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Oysters
Once the very Roman emperor deemed Scottish oysters as the best shellfish in the world
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Horse Flat Racing Season
Musselburgh Racecourse provides year round great racing action with 27 racedays
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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
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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
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Golf Season
The golf season welcomes every passionate golfer to practice their swing or to enjoy the wide range of tournaments
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Apple Season
Traditional apple scones, pies and scrumbles are the highlights of this delicious season
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Edinburgh Marathon
Fast and flat, this race can easily become one of your favorites
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Edinburgh Christmas Market
A winter wonderland in the heart of a fairytale city
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Christmas Lights
Edinburgh celebrates the most wonderful time of the year
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Halloween
Celebrate the transition from summer to winter in a traditional Celtic way
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Chinese New Year in Edinburgh
The largest Lunar New Year celebration in Scotland
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
10 days of excellent music with over 170 performances
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The Castle of Light
Scotland's largest projection show creates unforgettable memories throughout the holiday season