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FESTIVALS


SCOTLAND’S countless festivals see thousands of people coming to the country to enjoy the very best in music, film and literature the whole year round. Every summer some of


the biggest names in music descend on Balado in Kinross- shire. Audiences see bands like Coldplay and the Foo Fighters play the main stage at T in the Park – one of the most popular summer music festivals and recently voted Festival of the Year in the 2011 Music Week Awards. Other music festivals drawing


the crowds are Rock Ness, with arguably the most beautiful surroundings for a festival with Loch Ness as its backdrop, and the Wickerman Festival (pictured on the front cover) with a strong folk music influence, held in Dumfries


and Galloway every year. The country also hosts a


number of festivals that allow for more exposure of the Scottish arts scene such as the Aye Write! book festival in Glasgow and the international film festivals that see some of the industry’s


“Other music festivals drawing the crowds are Rock Ness, with arguably the most beautiful surroundings for a festival”


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biggest names heading to Glasgow and Edinburgh to celebrate the very best in cinema. Undoubtedly, the largest


festival and one that draws the biggest international presence is the Edinburgh International Festival and the Festival Fringe. These happen every August in the city and cover everything from theatre and dance to street performances, opera, cabaret, exhibitions and comedy.


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Scotland has plenty of cultural events and sporting activities to keep you entertained all year long


The world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracts visitors from around the globe


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