Edinburgh International Book Festival
The Edinburgh International Book Festival forms part of biggest arts festival in the world.
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Scotland’s literature is alive and thriving. The annual Edinburgh International Book Festival is the largest in the world, and the capital was also made the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. Of course it helps that the National Library of Scotland holds some 13 million printed items!
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Events
Edinburgh International Festival
Each summer people visit Edinburgh from every corner of the globe and enjoy...
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo is one of Scotland's most iconic events...
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Acts ranging from Amy McDonald to the Vatersay Boys grace the 2010...
Edinburgh Mela Festival
Leith hosts a thrilling weekend of theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is widely acknowledged to be the biggest arts festival...
Traquair Fair
A spectacular weekend of theatre, music, dance, children's entertainment...
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Returning for its 32nd year, the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is now...
Bletherings
The latest tweets from the Edinburgh Book Festival.
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Video Preview #2: author James Brabazon (@edbookfest) and his moving, powerful tale of friendship, loyalty and war: http:/ ...
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edbookfest: More tents appear on Charlotte Square. Just over 2 weeks to go! http://bit.ly/bux7gS
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edbookfest: We have 10 of the 13 #Booker longlisted authors at #edbookfest. Tickets still available for many of their events. http://bit.ly/c73b99
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leaving the office and 3 tents up already in charlotte square. my the lovely @edbookfest site crew work quickly!