| No matter what time of year you visit Edinburgh | | | | from across the world the film festival is supported |
| there should be something happening to capture your | | | | by the likes of Sir Sean Connery, Tilda Swinton and |
| interest. From international festivals to local farmers | | | | Robert Carlyle, who are all patrons of this annual |
| markets, Edinburgh has something for everyone. | | | | event. |
| Hogmanay is the world famous New Year festival | | | | August is by far the busiest month of the year when |
| held in Scotland’s capital city. Best known for the | | | | it comes to Edinburgh events with seven festivals |
| New Year's Eve street party which attracts upwards | | | | held during this time every year. Edinburgh |
| of 120,000 people every year, this is the largest New | | | | International Festival offers a varied array of classical |
| Year event in the world and is not to be missed. | | | | music, theatre, opera and dance events and is one of |
| There is a range of celebrations and activities for all | | | | the most important cultural celebrations to take place |
| ages so regardless of whether you’re part of a | | | | in the world. |
| family with children or are looking for a romantic | | | | Edinburgh Fringe Festival also takes place in August |
| getaway, Edinburgh makes a special destination for | | | | and is the largest arts festival in the world. A medley |
| anyone to welcome in the year ahead. | | | | of theatre, comedy, dance, music and street |
| March heralds the commencement of the Ceilidh | | | | performers make this an experience to remember |
| Culture Festival where traditional music, dance and | | | | with over 31,000 performances, 2000 shows and |
| song can be enjoyed. | | | | 18,000 performers who entertain more than 1.5 million |
| April is host to Beltane Fire Festival, held during the | | | | people in 250 venues across the city. |
| night of 30th April on Calton Hill in the city’s east | | | | Edinburgh International Book Festival is another |
| end. Around 12,000 people attend every year to | | | | August favourite and is the largest event of its kind. |
| share the fun and the event has become a | | | | After summer there are plenty of autumnal treats |
| much-loved favourite on the Edinburgh calendar. | | | | with special eerie events for Halloween and the |
| Science lovers will be thrilled by Edinburgh | | | | Scottish International Storytelling Festival also taking |
| International Science Festival which is also held in April. | | | | place in October. |
| This is Europe's largest public celebration of science | | | | Before another New Year arrives make sure you |
| and technology and stretches across 26 venues in | | | | visit the Winter Festival in Edinburgh where all things |
| Edinburgh and beyond. | | | | festive are brought to life and the traditional |
| June makes way for Edinburgh’s International | | | | Christmas markets and outdoor skating rinks give the |
| Film Festival which has, for more than half a century, | | | | city a little extra sparkle. |
| presented some of cinemas most important and | | | | Edinburgh hotels are plentiful but it is best to book in |
| exciting moments and played host to the world's | | | | advance if possible as Scotland’s bonny capital is |
| greatest filmmakers. Delivering the best new films | | | | a popular tourist destination. |