Edith Bowman previews the Edinburgh Festival

Edith Bowman, the UK festival queen, knows just how to make the most of this year's Edinburgh Festival from the main events to the fringe.

So for a guide to what's on offer, watch Edith Bowman in the video giving you the lowdown on the Edinburgh festival summer season along with advice from the locals on what you can find around every corner.



Edinburgh is renowned as the world's festival city, but Scotland's inspiring capital has a lot more on offer besides. Most of us have heard about the city's world famous annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, but there is a whole host of events planned during August and throughout the year.

Literary fans can lose themselves at the International Book Festival, art-lovers will discover all sorts of artistic inspiration at the Art Festival, music fans will find plenty to keep them entertained at the Jazz and Blues Festival, while those looking to celebrate a range of world cultures need look no further than the Mela festival.

And that's just the half of it - with the National Museum of Scotland reopening its doors on 29th July after a multi-million pound refurbishment and spaces like the prestigious Signet Library in Parliament Square opening their doors as a pop up venues, a summer break to the Edinburgh Festivals offers a fascinating cultural adventure for all.

For more information visit, www.visitscotland.com.

27 July 2011