Catch flights to Edinburgh for a feast of culture

Flights to Edinburgh will be in high demand in August as the city hosts its annual festival of culture.

The Edinburgh International Festival will be held from August 14th to September 6th this year, bringing theatre, opera, visual arts and more to the Scottish capital.

Travellers enjoying city breaks in Edinburgh will be able to see festival events at a number of venues around the capital, including the Queen's Hall, the Royal Lyceum Theatre and the Traverse Theatre.

Highlights will include performances of three plays by Brian Friel, one of Ireland's greatest playwrights, at the King's Theatre from August 15th to September 5th.

The European Union Baroque Orchestra will perform at Usher Hall on August 25th, followed by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the same venue on August 26th and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra on August 31st.

Further details of the programme can be found on the festival website.

People interested in visiting this year can catch flights to Edinburgh with carriers including easyJet, British Airways and Flybe.

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