Scotland Events August 2008
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Highlights of the month include the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the fabulous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Cowal Highland Games.
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
25th Jul - 3rd August 2008, Edinburgh Outdoor concerts on the streets and all sorts of venues, with international artistes performing in the longest-running jazz festival in the UK.
Speyfest
31st July - 3rd Aug 2008, Fochabers, Moray Northern Celtic Festival has a wonderful weekend with a special programme for young people. Modern music and concerts, Celtic rock and ceilidhs with musicians from all over the world.
Edinburgh Art Festival
31st July - 31st Aug 2008, Edinburgh Now in its' fifth year, the Edinburgh Art Festival returns with exhibitions of the works of Picasso, Andy Warhol, William Blake and Turner shortlist nominee Nathan Coley.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
1st - 23rd Aug 2008, Edinburgh Spectacular event set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Hailed as one of the most spectacular shows in the world and watched by a TV audience of 100 million worldwide. Not to be missed.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
3rd - 25th Aug 2008, Edinburgh. The world's biggest celebration of the arts. Runs for three weeks with a spectacular mix of culture and art. Theatre, music and dance, exhibitions, children's shows and events.
North Berwick International Highland Games
9th August 2008, North Berwick. Traditional Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions. Pipe Band Championships with over 70 bands. Concludes with a spectacular massed pipe band display.
Edinburgh International Festival
8th - 31st August 2008, Edinburgh. Another great celebrations of the arts, the Edinburgh International Festival offers live performances by internationally renowned artists, classical music, theatre, opera and dance.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
9th - 25th Aug 2008, Edinburgh. The world's biggest book festival. Meet authors from around the world. Discussions, lectures, debates and workshops.
The Cowal Highland Gathering 28th - 30th Aug 2008, Dunoon. The world's largest Highland Games. Competitors are attracted from all over the world for dancing, piping, heavy events, athletics and shinty.
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Major Events in Scotland :
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Book your 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo tickets now for this magnificent spectacle, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. An event not to be missed.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival One of the world's largest arts events, the Festival stages more than 2,000 shows in hundreds of theatres, inspiring people to put on shows ranging from Shakespeare to modern works.
Edinburgh Hogmanay Year after year the Hogmanay street party brings something new to the crowds: with a Torchlight Procession, Carnival, Street Theatre and a host of indoor & outdoor events.
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