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Edinburgh

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The Loony Dook
January
Bringing in the New Year with a chilly swim.
South Queensferry
Website: www.theloonydook.co.uk

Six Nations Rugby
February-March
Rugby tournament with teams from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy and England.
Murrayfield
Website: www.6nations.net

Edinburgh International Science Festival
April
International science festival.
Various venues
Website: www.sciencefestival.co.uk

Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition
April-May
Annual arts exhibition.
The Mound
Website: www.royalscottishacademy.org

Royal Highland Show
June
Agricultural show.
Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston
Website: www.royalhighlandshow.org

Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival
July-August
International jazz and blues festival.
Various venues
Website: www.edinburghjazzfestival.co.uk  

Edinburgh Military Tattoo
August
Military parades, dancing and demonstrations.
Edinburgh Castle
Website: www.edintattoo.co.uk

Edinburgh International Festival
August
Theatre and high art festival.
Various venues
Website: www.eif.co.uk

Edinburgh International Fringe Festival
August
Fringe ‘alternative' theatre festival.
Various venues
Website: www.edfringe.com

Edinburgh International Book Festival
August
International book festival with authors from all around the world.
Charlotte Square Gardens
Website: www.edbookfest.co.uk

Edinburgh International Film Festival
August
Film festival with films from all over the world.
Various venues
Website: www.edfilmfest.org.uk

Edinburgh International TV Festival
August
Delegates from around the world attend this international TV festival.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Website: www.mgeitf.co.uk  

Hogmanay
December
Massive New Year celebrations throughout the city, including a ticketed street party.
City centre
Website: www.edinburghshogmanay.org

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