| Now that the Edinburgh Festival is well and truly | | | | Located at the stables at Prestonfield and as part of |
| underway in 2010 its time to look at what is on offer | | | | the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this traditional evening |
| for those seeking out some traditional Scottish music | | | | of Scottish food and music has built an enormous |
| while in Scotland's capital for the next few weeks. | | | | reputation that so often precedes it. Now in its 37th |
| With so much on offer from Dance and Physical | | | | year, this is a truly unmissable experience where you |
| Theatre from Brazil, Opera from Italy to Comedy | | | | will not only be wined and dined with fine Scottish |
| from Dublin, there is just about everything you can | | | | cuisine, but you will also be treated to an evening of |
| want to see all within a few square miles, so here | | | | Scottish music and dance to give you a true sense |
| are a few of the best opportunities for listening to | | | | for the history and culture of Scotland. This runs |
| traditional music in a handy short list. | | | | from 2nd August - 5th September. |
| Military Tattoo | | | | Scottish Folk Roots and Offshoots |
| You can't get much more traditional than the | | | | In a quaint pub, on a side street of Edinburgh's old |
| Edinburgh military tattoo which takes place in the | | | | town you will find some of Scotland's premier |
| grounds of the castle almost every night (6-28th | | | | traditional musicians and Ceilidh bands playing for your, |
| August) of the Fest. This year is the diamond jubilee | | | | and as much their own enjoyment between the 7th |
| so look out for something extra special from the | | | | August and when the locals get tired of having to |
| performers. Along with gymnasts and motorcycle | | | | wait so long at the bar, around the 30th August. |
| display teams, the emphasis is always on the music | | | | Edinburgh's most intimate folk pub is the ideal place |
| which comes in the form of some incredible massed | | | | to hear some true Scottish Ceilidh music and voices |
| pipes and drums. Can you hear the bagpipes droning | | | | this summer, just make sure you get there early |
| already? | | | | because it is not called 'quaint' and 'intimate' for |
| World Famous Taste of Scotland Scottish Show and | | | | nothing (i.e. it's small). |
| Dinner | | | | |
