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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Tel: 0131-225 1188 www.edintattoo.co.uk

Massed pipes and drums, and aweinspiring acts from around the world. This year marks Scotland’s Year of Young People and the RAF’S 100th anniversary.

Until 25 August

Edinburgh International Festival Tel: 0131-473 2000 www.eif.co.uk

The original festival, with opera, classical music, ballet and theatre, the event ends with the spectacular Virgin Money Fireworks Concert.

Until 27 August

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Tel: 0131-226 0000 www.edfringe.com

The biggest arts festival in the world, with around 3,000 shows covering dance, comedy, cabaret, theatre, circus… This year’s theme is “Into The Unknown”.

Until 27 August

Edinburgh Art Festival

Tel: 0131 226 6558 www.edinburghartfestival.com

Exhibitions, events, talks, tours and a programme of public art.

Until 26 August

Edinburgh International Book Festival

Tel: 0845 373 5888 www.edbookfest.co.uk

Hundreds of author events, debates and workshops in Charlotte Square and George St. Until 27 August

Edinburgh Just Festival www.just-festival.org Thought-provoking talks, performances and exhibitions. Until 26 August