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We are excited to bring you this year's Saltire Festival programme of events.
The Saltire Festival is an annual celebration to mark St Andrew's Day, bringing together the very best of Scotland in the Home of the Flag. The Festival takes place throughout East Lothian, taking in the stunning beaches, rolling countryside and pristine towns and villages of East Lothian.
2022 is Scotland's Year of Stories and the Saltire Festival is perfect opportunity to showcase events shining a spotlight on stories inspired by, written or created in Scotland.
Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.
READ MOREFormerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.
READ MOREThe 19th edition of Manipulate Festival will take place between 4th and 10th February 2026.
READ MORERed Red Rose Street returns for 2018 with a festival of Burns’ music and words running from 25th - 27th January.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh International Festival is an unparalleled celebration of music, theatre, opera and dance performed across our beautiful city.
READ MOREFounded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival works with local and international partners to present an ambitious and meaningful programme of exhibitions, events and projects across the city.
READ MOREThe Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics takes place in August, with a three-day programme of over 30 events, taking place in the home of Scottish politics at Holyrood.
READ MOREEdinburgh Deaf Festival is an accessible celebration of deaf culture, language and heritage. Join us for a variety of performances and events throughout the week.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Horror Festival is one of the most popular Hallowe'en events in Edinburgh. Incorporating theatre, comedy, magic, spoken word, movies, games, improv, workshops and more!
READ MOREAudacious Women Festival encourages and empowers women to break personal, political, institutional barriers, and celebrates inspirational women.
READ MORECurious is the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s annual festival of knowledge – a free, open-to-all celebration of ideas, discovery, and conversation.
READ MORERare Books Edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable and important books and the history of the book.
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