A Summer Break To Edinburgh!

Edinburgh, the beautiful city capital of Scotland has all things beautiful for a wonderful holiday visit

. If you are planning a visit this summer, it's an added advantage to you and your family. Because, it is festival time in Edinburgh. This summer in August you have a wonderful menu of events and festivals including Edinburgh Military Tattoo (6-28 August 2010), Edinburgh Festival of Fringe (6-30 August 2010), Festival of Spirituality and Peace (7-30 August 2010), Edinburgh International Book Festival (14 - 30 August 2010), Festival of Politics (17-21 August 2010) and Edinburgh Mela (6 - 8 August 2010)- youll be spoilt for choice. Add to this is the city's diverse range of attractions from Dynamic Earth and Edinburgh Castle to the Camera Obscura and Royal Yacht Britannia, you are in for a perfect time.

Edinburgh during the Festival is one of the most special places on earth. The city transforms into the most exciting cultural destinations. You will witness mass crowd of people

lined up at both end of the streets pressing each other to watch the International events. Summer is the peak festival time in Edinburgh. During this time the population doubles

as it plays host to hundreds of thousands of visitors and performers from all over the world. The huge range and number of artistic events, performances and exhibitions are sure

to make your trip to Edinburgh unforgettable!

For a capital city, Edinburgh is surprisingly a green landscape. Even at the heart of the city, you are never far from the wide open spaces, where you can take in amazing views, have a picnic, or just relax and enjoy the great outdoors all day or night. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture. If you are planning to explore Edinburgh for leisure, you'll come across views that make for perfect picture postcards, mysterious winding streets, elegant terraces and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants.

The surrounding coast and countryside of East, West and Midlothian is were you can discover tales of Scotland's past. Stately homes, dramatic castles and medieval chapels all provide a sense of Scotlands impressive history. Gullane or Yellowcraigs is perfect for beach walks. Or if you like taking a stroll along the countryside, the Pentland Hills and country parks like Beecraigs near Linlithgow is best to choose. The area also has a wealth of ideas for days out or longer stays with things to see and do like the Union Canal, The Scottish Mining Museum and The Scottish Sea bird Centre. Indulge yourself too with the vast array of places to eat with the many eateries of choice throughout the area, offering seasonal and locally sourced produce. With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, the City of Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary.

Plan your summer breaks in Edinburgh and be a part of the festivals that will fill your days in excitement!

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