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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!

Swans
During winter Scotland hosts these elegant guests from Iceland and Siberia

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

Halloween
Celebrate the transition from summer to winter in a traditional Celtic way

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