Table of Contents for
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Scotland

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  1. COVER
  2. Half Title
  3. CONTENTS
  4. DISCOVER SCOTLAND
  5. Welcome to Scotland
  6. Reasons to Love Scotland
  7. Explore Scotland
  8. Discover Itineraries
  9. Scotland Itineraries
  10. 7 Days On the North Coast 500
  11. Scotland for Outdoor Adventures
  12. Scotland for Wildlife Encounters
  13. Scotland for Spectacular Castles
  14. Scotland for Bookworms
  15. Scotland for Art Lovers
  16. Scotland for Music Lovers
  17. Scotland for Foodies
  18. Scottish Spirit
  19. Scotland for Families
  20. Scotland for Beachgoers
  21. Scotland on Screen
  22. A Year in Scotland
  23. A Brief History
  24. EXPERIENCE SCOTLAND
  25. Edinburgh
  26. Area Map - Edinburgh
  27. 2 Days
  28. Edinburgh’s Summer Festivals
  29. Quiet Escapes Edinburgh’s
  30. Edinburgh Castle
  31. The Royal Mile
  32. Calton Hill
  33. National Museum of Scotland
  34. Scottish National Gallery
  35. Experience More
  36. A Short Walk - New Town
  37. A Long Walk - Water of Leith Walkway
  38. Southern Scotland
  39. Area Map - Southern Scotland
  40. Culzean Castle and Country Park
  41. Abbotsford
  42. Experience More
  43. Glasgow
  44. Area Map - Glasgow
  45. 2 Days in Glasgow
  46. Glasgow’s Industrial Heritage
  47. Basilica di San Marco
  48. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  49. Experience More
  50. Central and Northeast Scotland
  51. Area Map - Central and Northeast Scotland
  52. The Veneto and Friuli
  53. Scone Palace
  54. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
  55. Stirling Castle
  56. Experience More
  57. The Highlands and Islands
  58. Area Map - The Highlands and Islands
  59. Highland Traditions and Culture
  60. Remote Island Getaways
  61. Ben Nevis
  62. Cairngorms National Park
  63. The Great Glen
  64. Isle of Skye
  65. Orkney Islands
  66. Shetland Islands
  67. Outer Hebrides
  68. Experience More
  69. A Driving Tour - Road to the Isles
  70. NEED TO KNOW
  71. Before You Go
  72. Getting Around
  73. Practical Information
  74. Scottish Vocabulary
  75. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND IMPRINTS
  76. Copyright
  77. Navigational Contents

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Edinburgh’s

Summer Festivals

First held in 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival has grown into the world’s greatest celebration of art and culture. There really is something for everyone, with spin-off events of every genre including theatre, music, dance, cinema, comedy and street art taking place from June to September.

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t Spectacular fireworks display above Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh International Festival

Combining performances by opera companies, ballet and contemporary dance ensembles, theatre groups and world premieres by the latest creative talents, this summer-long festival concludes with one of the world’s biggest pyrotechnic displays, when more than 400,000 fireworks explode above Edinburgh Castle, accompanied by a live symphony orchestra.

When to go: August

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

See some of the hottest names in jazz, blues and funk in seriously intimate venues. Free events include open-air Mardi Gras performances in the Grassmarket and the spectacular Carnival in Princes Street Gardens.

When to go: First two weeks in July

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Fringe celebrates both amateur and world-famous performers offering comedy, musicals, drama, dance and mind-bending performance art. The Pleasance Courtyard is a major hub of the Festival Fringe, with almost 30 venues hosting up to 250 shows each summer.

When to go: August

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Enjoy screenings of classic films, arthouse productions, world premieres and special events at artsy venues around the city. With stars and directors taking part, it’s a great opportunity for celeb-spotting.

When to go: Last two weeks in June

Edinburgh Art Festival

The focus is on adventurous and challenging new work at this veritable feast for the eyes. Exhibitions take place at established galleries and at less conventional pop-ups in unexpected places, and most are free to visit.

When to go: August

Free festival Experiences

There are more than 9,000 free shows held each year, all run by the Free Fringe, and the Royal Mile is packed with entertainers and musicians all summer long; they don’t charge, but they do hope for a tip. Or why not head up Calton Hill and watch the dazzling pyrotechnics of the Festival’s grand finale for free – and without being deafened.

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Book Ahead

Tickets for Edinburgh International Festival events go on sale at the beginning of the last week in March and they tend to sell out quickly. Buy online at eif.co.uk or call (0131) 473 2000.