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What’s on in Edinburgh in 2013? pt 2.

May 6, 2013 :

Earlier this year we have discussed all the things Edinburgh has to offer in the first part of 2013, now we will give you an update of what to expect in the second part. In the midst of summer July is the month of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues festi ...

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What’s On in Edinburgh?

Scotland’s capital is never short of activity and things to do. We try to highlight events and activities that our guests will enjoy in our blog. Make sure you check out our regular “What’s on this month” post.

Major Events Coming Up

What?

Where?

When?

Kiltwalk

Murrayfield Stadium

May 19th

Edinburgh Tango Festival

Teviot Row House, Adam House, Greyfrars Kirk

May 24^th – May 27^th

Edinburgh Marathon

Musselburgh

May 25^th – May 26^th

Edinburgh Whiskey Stramash

Surgeons’ Hall

May 25^th – May 26^th

Moonwalk Edinburgh

June 8th

Leith Festival

Leith

June 8th – June 16th

International Film Festival

June 19th-30th

International Magic Festival

June 28th-July 5th

Royal Highland Show

Ingliston

June 20th – June 23rd

Scottish Real Ale Festival

Edinburgh Corn Exchange

July 11th – July 14th

Market

Edinburgh has many interesting markets that are worth a visit. Whether you want to mingle with the locals, find the perfect souvenir, taste Scottish produce or just browse around for inspiration, a list of our markets;

Every Saturday	Edinburgh Markets	Leith Walk/York Place, outside St Mary’s Cathedral	10am-3pm
Every Saturday	Edinburgh Farmers’ Markets	Castle Terrace	9am – 2pm
Every Sunday	Stockbridge Markets	Saunders street/Kerr street	11am – 4pm
1^st Saturday	Portobello Organic MarketBruntsfield MarketsMorningside Makers Market	Brighton Park, Portobello219 Bruntsfield PlaceCollumcile Centre, Newbattle Terrace	9.30am-1.30pm11am – 4.30pm11am – 4pm
1^st Sunday	Antique Collectors Fair	Meadowbank Stadium
3^rd Saturday	Bruntsfield Makers MarketBruntsfield Markets	Christ Church, Morningside Road219 Bruntsfield Place	11am – 4pm11am – 4.30pm
Last Saturday	Out of the blue flea Market	30-36 Dalmeny street, Leith	10am-3pm

During the summer months there are several markets and stalls all over the city. Popular market places are: Castle Street, the Grassmarket and the Mound.

During the Christmas festive period there are Christmas markets on the Mound, in the Princess Street Gardens, on Castle Street, in Stockbridge, on York Place and we might have missed one as Edinburgh is a true market city. Have a look on this website for more info on markets.

Major Annual Events

It’s vital to book early each year if you are coming to Edinburgh when the following major events occur:

Rubgy Six Nations – 9 & 24 February, 9 March 2013
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – 3-25 August 2012
Edinburgh Festivals – June, August & September 2012
Hogmanay
Foodies Festival – 17-19 August 2012