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Fringe Festival, EdinburghFringe Festival, Edimburgo

One of the most famous art festival in the world This art festival takes place in the city centre of Edinburgh during the month of August. It features an average of over 3,000 shows from different countries around the world in more than 250 venues, ranging from pubs, public buildings, churches, theatres and the streets.

Robert Burns Timeline Trip Edinburgh

Robert Burns night, 15 moments of the nightLa noche de Robert Burns

Also known as Rabbie Burns, is the Scotland’s favourite son. He is considered one of the most celebrated Scottish poet Included in the Romantic Movement in the 18th century, Burns wrote his poems in both English and Scots languages. Robert Burns became popular because he wrote about the Scottish culture and tradition and his works

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Hogmanay, the Gaelic new yearHogmanay, el fin de año celta

The Gaelic new year The origin of this festivity roots back to the celebration of the winter solstice among the Norse as well as the incorporation of some Gaelic customs like the Samhain, known as the end of the harvesting year. The Scottish Protestant Reformation saw Christmas as a “Papist” celebration so Hogmanay became more

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The paranoia for witchcraft in Edinburgh In the late Middle Ages some people were prosecuted in Scotland for harm done through witchcraft, which led to the passing of the Witchcraft Act in 1563 and those consulting witches or practicing witchcraft would be accused of capital crimes. The North Berwick Witch trials were the first major

Edinburgh International Book FestivalFestival Internacional del Libro de Edimburgo

Time for books and letters in the city Literature has been an important part of the Edinburgh’s history. In fact, the capital of Scotland was designated the first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004. It was not a casuality, during its history Edinburgh has seen lots of writers and it has been scenario of several