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Tendering to Newhaven on August 8, 2024
Events
There are events taking place in our area on the day you're here.
Pittenweem Arts Festival
Saturday August 3, 2024 - Saturday August 10, 2024
Pittenweem Arts Festival, Pittenweem KY10 2LF
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Pittenweem in the East Neuk of Fife is home to around 30 artists and craft designers. The festival first started in 1982 by several of the resident artists. Every August since then, it has grown to include 100 or so artists and makers from all over Britain who exhibit in houses and studios, galleries and public spaces throughout the village.
In bringing international artists to this rural seaside village, we hope to inspire and surprise you.
Edinburgh international Festival
Friday August 2, 2024 - Sunday August 25, 2024
Venues throughout Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is known throughout the world as the Festival City. There is much more than just one 'Edinburgh Festival' making up the Festival City. In August alone, there are six different festivals running at the same time, including the International Festival. Visitors come to Edinburgh every year to experience the many different festivals which all present a diverse variety of artists and events throughout the year.
Www.edinburghfestivalcity.com is the umbrella website for all of the city's official festivals. Find competitions, news, video and sign up for emails to keep your finger on the Festival City's pulse.
Travellers' FAQ
At Newhaven, you tender in from your cruise ship at anchor. It is about a 10 minute journey.
Newhaven is close to the port of Leith, so you may find the information for arriving there useful.
At the quayside, taxis and the local city bus will be available.
The Service 10 is the most direct route into Edinburgh, although the no 7,11, and 16 all pass nearby. As does the hop on hop off bus service.
If you wish to organise a private tour, for yourself or your party, please visit the Private Tour link of the 'What is there to see' page.
