Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival has been running since 1947 and came about as an alternative option to the large International Festival that takes place in Edinburgh every year. Annually in August hundreds of acts gather in Edinburgh in order to display their talents. Children's shows, comedy acts, dance troupes, theatre acts, circus, music, opera and many more acts entertain the crowds, while many displays take place on the Royal Mile and are totally free to view.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle dominates the Edinburgh skyline as we approach the castle down the Royal Mile. The castle is steeped in centuries of history and is a must see for those who are visiting the city. Here we take a look at what you can expect to find today when paying the castle a visit.
National Musuem of Scotland
The National Museum Scotland has a remarkable collection of more than 20, 000 captivating artefacts. Their impressively varied collection will take guests through an inspiring historical journey about Scotland’s history, exploring culture, nature, science and other amazing discoveries, all in one building.
National Musuem of Flight
The Museum of Flight, based at Fortune Airfield, near Edinburgh, is known as the best aviation site in the world. It houses a massive collection of war planes and other essential flying paraphernalia. The Museum started out as an RAF airship and fighter base in World War I. We provide a brief account of the museum's history and what guest can expect to see during their visit.
War Museums in Edinburgh
Here are 5 war museums that any interested in WWII and older wars must visit during their trip to Edinburgh: The National War Museum, National Museum of Flight, The National War Memorial, Scottish National War Memorial & Nelson Monument. We give details about what you will see.