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Presenting VisitBritain's look at the biggest topics and trends across Britain right now! You can also discover new hotel openings and refurbishments in the Accommodation Update, and the latest restaurant launches in the Taste Update – all designed to whet the media’s appetite!

The Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh fringe festival. A street performer drawing a crowd in a summer performance. A living statue, man in silver on a bicycle in costume. Lothian, Scotland. Credit VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett

Looking ahead to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Wednesday 15 June 2022

An epic celebration of arts and culture, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe turns 75 this August....

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Top destination stories for 2019

Wednesday 10 October 2018

2019 is almost here! Here are the top destination stories for what you can look forward to...

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2019 Destination Hotspot: To London and beyond in 48 hours

Wednesday 03 October 2018

Discover how easy it is to pack in an awesome 48-hour break in cities within just two to three...

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60 minutes from… Edinburgh

Monday 18 June 2018

If you’re coming to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, to enjoy one of its many festivals, you’ll...

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7 British festivals foodies you should visit in 2018

Monday 14 May 2018

Let the British food festival season begin! Come for the amazing food and world-renowned chefs...

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15 incredible ways to celebrate World Gin Day in Britain

Monday 30 April 2018

Shaken or stirred, with tonic or in a cocktail, the popularity of gin continues to boom and,...

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Annual events - 2018

Tuesday 10 October 2017

From traditional and tasty to cultured and quirky, there are thousands of events of all...

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