Scotland · 4 to 6 days · about 180 miles

Edinburgh Fringe and a Highlands Escape

August festival nights, then lochs and glens.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe fills the city every August. Book Old Town early, then drive north to Pitlochry and the Highlands once you have seen enough shows.

Official event site: Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 3 nights

   Edinburgh, Scotland

   Walk to Royal Mile venues.

   Our pick: The Balmoral

   Boutique inns in EdinburghPrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Pitlochry, Scotland

   Highland town with whisky and theatre.

   Our pick: Atholl Palace Hotel

   Boutique inns in PitlochryPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

Most of August.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe page before you book.

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