Scotland Events August 2010
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Highlights of the month include the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the fabulous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Cowal Highland Games. Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival 30th Jul - 8th August 2010, Edinburgh Outdoor concerts on the streets and all sorts of venues, with international artistes performing in the longest-running jazz festival in the UK. Speyfest 29th July - 1st August 2010, Fochabers, Moray Northern Celtic Festival has a wonderful weekend with a special programme for young people. Modern music and concerts, Celtic rock and ceilidhs with musicians from all over the world. Edinburgh Art Festival 29th July - 1st September 2010, Edinburgh Now in its' fifth year, the Edinburgh Art Festival returns with exhibitions of the works of Picasso, Andy Warhol, William Blake and Turner shortlist nominee Nathan Coley. Edinburgh Military Tattoo 6th - 28th Aug 2010, Edinburgh Spectacular event set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Hailed as one of the most spectacular shows in the world and watched by a TV audience of 100 million worldwide. Not to be missed. Edinburgh Fringe Festival 6th - 30st Aug 2010, Edinburgh. The world's biggest celebration of the arts. Runs for three weeks with a spectacular mix of culture and art. Theatre, music and dance, exhibitions, children's shows and events. North Berwick International Highland Games 7th August 2010, North Berwick. Traditional Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions. Pipe Band Championships with over 70 bands. Concludes with a spectacular massed pipe band display. Edinburgh International Festival 13th August - 5th September 2010, Edinburgh. Another great celebrations of the arts, the Edinburgh International Festival offers live performances by internationally renowned artists, classical music, theatre, opera and dance. Edinburgh International Book Festival 14th - 30th Aug 2010, Edinburgh. The world's biggest book festival. Meet authors from around the world. Discussions, lectures, debates and workshops. The Cowal Highland Gathering 26th - 28th Aug 2010, Dunoon. The world's largest Highland Games. Competitors are attracted from all over the world for dancing, piping, heavy events, athletics and shinty. Free brochure for Nature & Wildlife Tours Free brochure for Art and Artist Vacation Packages Free brochure for Language Schools and Study Vacations Free brochure for Castle Hotels and Castle Tours Major Events in Scotland :
Book your Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets now for this magnificent spectacle, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. An event not to be missed.
One of the world's largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, inspiring people to put on shows ranging from Shakespeare to modern works.
Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new to the crowds: with a Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and a host of indoor & outdoor events. Visitor Information : See the Scotland Travel Information page for all the info you need for travelling to and within Scotland. Advice on passports and visas, currency, weather, holiday extras, useful travel links and much more.
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