Name: EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
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The Edinburgh International Festival is one of several festivals that take place in the City. Beginning in 1947, it aims to offer the best in the performing arts - theatre, music, opera, dance, film etc - from around the world, as well as talks and workshops.

Region/Nation

Scotland

Location/Address

The Hub
348-350 Castlehill
Edinburgh

County

Lothian

Post Code

EH1 2NE

Main Historic Period

N/A

Useful Website Address

Website for the Edinburgh International Festival

Tip/Nearby

Also see Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Royal Military Tattoo

Primary Management

Other

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Linda on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchHello Mike, I hope you are doing well! I really appreciate this, and all your posts, they are fascinating and informative. Lovely photos as well. Thank you so much for sharing, and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
John Mitchell on Lawrence of Arabia’s bolt-holeThis is a very feeling and appropriate article. I have been a Lawrence enthusiast ever since I saw “Lawrence of Arabia” when I was 13. I commuted to England monthly in 1996-1997 to work with Oxford Instruments. I packed in as much sight-seeing as possible, but failed to reach Clouds
Lisa Gutierrez on The dastardly shooting of LornaThank you so much for this rich insight into ‘Lorna Doone’. I read the book years ago and the story remained in my heart. I appreciate the words and language greatly. Recently, I have had the immense pleasure of listening to the story in audio format, and this opened a
Hels on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchWhat were the influences left by Celtic tribes, Norsemen, French raiders etc - language, food, clothes, weapons, building styles?
Suzy B on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchThanks, Mike. A great article about lesser known areas of Britain. You may like to know that hogback graves are also found in Cornwall, notably St Tudy and Lanivet.
Lisa G. on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchSo, did she like it, Mike? I assume so, with such an entertaining and knowledgeable father. The Giant's Grave stones are an attractive memorial, I think. The cross with the holes - I wouldn't want to hang there! What is meant by a "close"? That always puzzles me. I picture
joannerambling on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchYour posts are so interesting
Jennie on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchI really enjoyed this post, Mike, especially the tale of Arthur and the giant's grave. Thank you!
Tish Farrell on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchFabulous post, Mike. I can't believe I've been to Penrith and missed seeing 'the Giant's Grave'. Better get ourselves back there :)
Helen Devries on A giant’s grave, lost lake, missing castle and misplaced churchThat took me back years to when those legends fascinated me..... and what brilliant descriptions which take the reader along with you!