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MERCHANT CITY FESTIVAL The most stylish part of Glasgow comes to life with this diverse arts festival. Streets and shops revel in the carnival atmosphere and there’s mix of food, dance, theatre and art activities for all ages. Glasgow, Jul. T IN THE PARK The daddy of all Scottish summer festivals takes place at Strathallan Castle. Expect a delicious blend of unsigned acts and big hitters. This year’s acts included Calvin Harris and Jess Glynne. Strathallan, Perthshire, Jul.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE The largest arts festival in the world is literally on your doorstep. The festival encompasses the very best in comedy, theatre, dance, music and performance of every kind and takes over the capital for the month of August. Edinburgh, Aug. EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL Charlotte Square Gardens is the perfect setting for a celebration of literature. High-profile guests such as Nicola Sturgeon and Ian Rankin mix with authors you don’t know you love yet in a programme covering writers, journalists, politicians and more. Edinburgh, Aug.
NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE This series of gigs has done loads to rejuvenate music scene in Edinburgh. Based at Summerhall, upcoming gigs include Kristin Hersh and the awesome Girl Band. Edinburgh, year-round. 1 Sep–3 Nov 2016 THE LIST 99