Edinburgh is host to a plethora of festivals – including the globally renowned Edinburgh International Festival and the largest arts festival in the world Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Edinburgh Book Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and the longest continually running film festival in the world, the Edinburgh International Film Festival bring hosts of visitors to the city in the summer months.

The world’s first and the UK's largest public celebration of science and technology, the Edinburgh Science Festival is a 12-day extravaganza of inspiring science events for people of all ages and interests.

And where better to celebrate the New Year than in the capital of Scotland? Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a four day festival celebrating the New Year. Visitors enjoy events throughout the city including the Torchlight Procession and the world famous Royal Bank Street Party.