JK Rowling wrote portions of Harry Potter at the Elephant House in Edinburgh.
The Fringe and a slew of summer festivals light up the area with music, comedy, theatre and a creative vibe unparalleled in the world
Is participating in an arts festival or big event really worth it? Artists, venues and event organisers offer sage wisdom.
We polled our team to find the top local picks for restaurants, pubs and attractions in Edinburgh. All spots are local tested and local approved. Enjoy.
DIY touring artist or Fringe festival participant? Use this marketing resource guide before you plot your next production.
Whatever you’re into, chances are Edinburgh has a festival dedicated to it. August hosts a slew of festivals, including Fringe, but there’s plenty going on year-round. Whether you dig music, art, science or film, Edinburgh has a festival for you.
Layton is the creator and performer of Magdalen, a powerful one-woman show that made its original debut at the New York International Fringe Festival in the summer of 2012. Read what it was like to do Fringe for the first time.
With more than two thousand performances at Fringe, landing the coveted five-star rave review from The Scotsman is like running 50 kilometers backwards. In short: extremely difficult. Read on for some pointers for attracting press to your performance.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe may be a worthwhile investment paved with golden opportunity after opportunity … or it may be a learning experience with a hefty price tag. Here’s how to create a Fringe budget that works.
The Acoustic Music Centre operates during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and showcases roots/acoustic/Celtic music at St Bride’s near Haymarket. Read to find out the founder’s tips to Fringe first-timers.
Planning to take your act on a U.S. tour? Read this guide for musicians and performers touring the U.S.
On tour? Don’t forget your merchandise. Plan carefully to avoid baggage fees, customs hassles and storage issues.
Ready to take your act from the land of castles and scotch to the land of Elvis and blue jeans? Not so fast friend. Read advice on booking shows in the States.
Find out where joy resides, and give it a voice far beyond singing.
Robert Louis Stevenson
JK Rowling wrote portions of Harry Potter at the Elephant House in Edinburgh.
Unicorn is Scotland’s national animal—a fantastical creature for a magical land.
Scotland has more than 700 islands, most uninhabited.
First-ever international association football match was Scotland vs. England in Partick. Final score? 0-0.
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