Scotland is the place to be for music festivals. Take the Fringe in Edinburgh, it's one of the largest music festivals in the world and it takes up the better part of August. Millions flock to Edinburgh for the music and entertainment of thousands of performers. It's not everyday you can attend a rock concert then cross the street and hear celtic music. The city is alive with energy. Places you'd never see the inside of are opened day and night for performances. It's a music lovers dream. Want to know more? Visit http://www.edfringe.com/ for a continuously updated list of events and venues.
Shetland Folk Festival
A beautiful location on the isles of Shetland, the Shetland Folk Festival prides itself on celebrating the best in folk music. This festival is perfect for the traveler. Unlike the Fringe, this festival is less crowded, features only folk and has all the highland charms. Many of the festival attenders are locals so you'll get a better perspective of Scotland and its people. The price is reasonable and camping is widespread, but you can only get there by ferry or plane, so plan accordingly.
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| Festivals celebrate many types of music from Scotland and around the world |
Something to cheer any soul in the bleak midwinter months, the Celtic Connections festival is held every January in Glasgow. The Festival also offers workshops, talks and films. High profile artists and bands make this a sellout weekend. If you can't get in to every event, Glasgow has much to offer and Edinburgh is just a short tram ride away. Try the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum or the People's Palace. Visit local pubs and stores to enjoy the local dialect of Glaswegian.
The Streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow
There's no place in the world like a bustling Scottish city. Many of the areas were built in the Middle Ages and music is heard often within pubs, halls and parks. Any day of the week you'll find ample music choices, but one of the great attractions is the spontaneous street music. Music for music's sake. Hear anything from Scottish fiddling and Celtic flutes to bagpipes and uilleann pipes.
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| This lovely accordion player is one of hundreds of spontaneous performers in Edinburgh, Scotland. Contribute one pound for a picture with the player or players. They be very grateful! |
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