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A city that is cultural and fun
It may be famous the world over for its summer festivals , but while you ’ re studying , there is plenty to see , do , eat and drink all-year round in Edinburgh .
Edinburgh ’ s population of around 490,000 swells every summer as the city plays host to several arts festivals . The world-famous Edinburgh Fringe takes place throughout August when around 50,000 performances of more than 3,000 shows , many of which are free , take place in hundreds of venues across the city . The Film Festival , the Book Festival and numerous other smaller events delight the city ’ s occupants , both permanent and temporary throughout the year .
The Shore , Edinburgh