Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, comes alive in August, playing host to a month long, internationally renowned celebration of the arts. Music, drama, comedy, art, literature – with thousands of performances taking place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, there is something for everyone at the Edinburgh Festival and you will certainly be spoilt for choice! “The Festival” is actually several different events which run simultaneously including the International Festival, the Festival Fringe, the Book Festival and the International Jazz & Blues Festival. It is estimated that the population of the city doubles in August as visitors and performers alike descend on Scotland’s capital. And there is nothing better on a warm August afternoon than strolling up the Royal Mile, watching the street performers and soaking up that unique festival atmosphere.
The other major happening in Edinburgh in August is the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo, an amazing spectacle of music and dance that takes place in the open air on the
parade ground of Edinburgh Castle. A highlight every year is the Massed Pipes and Drums, which is a stirring sight no visitor would want to miss.
For advice on where to stay and what to see, and for tickets to the Tattoo and other festival events, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
*If you’re travelling in the Highlands just now please be advised to avoid the Glenmore / Loch Morlich area due to wildfire 🥲**UPDATE - 14:15 on 16 July
Emergency services and partners continue to tackle a large-scale fire near Ryvoan Bothy. The emergency response is being coordinated at a national level involving the Scottish Government, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, RSPB Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, the Park Authority and multiple other partners.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have shared that the fire is currently affecting an area of approximately six squared kilometres. We are asking the public to follow the following guidance:
- Please do not travel to the area or attempt to access Glenmore Forest Park, Loch Morlich or the surrounding area while firefighting operations are ongoing. A strict cordon remains in place and road closures continue to support the emergency response.
- Those impacted by evacuations will have been contacted and we would ask everyone to cooperate fully with Police Scotland and other relevant authorities for their safety.
- Residents in Aviemore and surrounding areas are asked to close windows and doors to prevent smoke entering.
-Anyone with known respiratory conditions nearby is encouraged to contact 111 if they experience any difficulties. Contact 999 in an emergency.
Thermal drone footage captured by Park Authority staff last night has helped inform fire fighting efforts and highlight the scale of the fire, but the extent of the damage and the cause is not yet known.
Overnight emergency services, gamekeepers, NGO and estate staff were on the scene working tirelessly to control the fire. We are deeply grateful for their efforts, and those of the businesses and local community providing support to those affected.
We will provide further updates when we have them.
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Did you know Edinburgh Castle is home to one of the earliest depictions of the Star Spangled Banner outside of North America?
Deep inside the vaults of the castle, back in about 1780, Americans captured during the Revolutionary War were incarcerated in the castle prisons. One prisoner scratched out a faint image of a ship flying the Stars and Stripes on his wooden cell door. A quiet act of defiance by a sailor far from home, you can still see this if you visit the vaults today!
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