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Ed Fests 2026

Spectators sitting along a stone wall watching a coastal event on a sunny day in a Scottish fishing village, enjoying one of the best Edinburgh Fringe alternatives

Things Not Edinburgh: Escaping the Fringe for Arts, Culture and Community

We all love the Fringe (well, mostly all of us). Where else would you ...

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Zara Grew
Still from PANG showing a young woman sitting by a swimming pool holding an ice pop.

Edinburgh International Film Festival: Our Guide to International Cinema and Homegrown Talent

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has become one of our favourite ways to experience ...

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Sophie Kindreich
Bikini Body band members posing together outdoors under warm red lighting for Made in Scotland Gigs.

The Rhythm of The Fringe: Eight Scottish Acts to Soundtrack the Capital’s Beautiful Chaos

The rhythm of the Fringe is people racing from venue to venue, in search ...

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Andy Reilly
Andrew Doherty looking upward with a startled expression against a dark background, wearing a blue shirt and patterned scarf.

Interview: Andrew Doherty on Living with Two-Star Trauma in ‘Reviewers Welcome… TO DIE!’

Andrew Doherty is bringing his Scottish audience Reviewers Welcome… TO DIE!, a new Fringe ...

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Mona Montella
Kae Tempest wearing a grey coat and scarf against a red background, with their hand raised to their head.

Ten of the Best at Edinburgh International Book Festival

This year the Edinburgh International Book Festival runs between 15th and 30th August at ...

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Alistair Braidwood
A portrait of artist Emii Alrai sitting on a wooden chair, wearing a light blue patterned shirt and black trousers, positioned in front of a textured light-coloured backdrop.

Interview: Emii Alrai on ‘Guardian’ and Rebuilding the Temple of Babel on Calton Hill

Hot off the back of a residency at Tracey Emin’s Victoria House, Emii Alrai ...

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Beth Primrose
Sarah-Louise Young in costume as Bob Ross, featuring a curly afro wig and beard, holding a paintbrush against a landscape painting background.

Interview: Sarah-Louise Young on ‘The Bob Ross Effect’ and surviving 30 years of festivals

Sarah-Louise Young’s first appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe was 30 years ago, and in ...

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Arusa Qureshi
Craig Manson, in a blonde bob wig and gold sequined dress, lounging confidently in a blue leather armchair, holding a knife in one hand and a microphone in the other.

Interview: Craig Manson on ‘Bunny!’ and Murdering the Competition at the Fringe

If you’re active on social media, you might recognise Craig Manson for his wildly ...

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Arusa Qureshi