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Tendering to South Queensferry on July 18, 2024
Events
There are events taking place in our area on the day you're here.
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival
Friday July 12, 2024 - Sunday July 21, 2024
Various Across Edinburgh,
Edinburgh Jazz Festival was set up in 1978 by banjo-player and guitarist, Mike Hart. Mike's initial focus was on traditional jazz and a host of events taking place for free admission in pubs. By the mid-80's the Festival had added ticketed events, and had broadened its musical policy to encompass swing and mainstream jazz and occasionally some more modern groups.
A Princes Street parade was established, and free events in the Grassmarket and Princes Street Gardens. A blues weekend centred on the Caledonian Brewery in Slateford was added. The administration became professional and significant sponsorship, especially from brewery companies, helped the Festival to present many major international names from the worlds of classic and swing jazz. Amongst the regular visitors were Buddy Tate, Warren Vache, The Black Eagles Jazz Band and the Hot Antic Jazz Band.
By the mid-90's the social landscape of Edinburgh had changed. Music in pubs was much reduced and the Festival's artistic approach serviced a much wider audience. By now, Edinburgh Jazz And Blues Festival presented music from most jazz styles and attracted audiences of all ages to almost exclusively ticketed events. The Mardi Gras in the Grassmarket and Jazz On A Summers Day in Princes Street Gardens remained as free events.
From the Festival's commencement the artistic policy has been to concentrate on musical excellence (rather than the "star system") and to champion spontaneous creativity: music making on the spot in Edinburgh. These virtues have been developed in the 21st Century with the production of a wide range of new music, the establishment of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra, and an on-going commitment to supporting Scottish musicians to realise creative ideas, and to link with international musicians. Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival has also grown its world outlook, presenting high quality musicians from all over the world.
Travellers' FAQ
Where can I change money?
Money exchange is available in the post office section of the local store.
Where can I find wifi?
South Queensferry, our many restaurants, bars and cafes offer free WiFi. Just ask our welcome team at the Pier and they will happily provide you with a list of outlets where you can get free WiFi.Is there an easy way to get to St Andrews?
If you have not booked an excursion on board you can either take a taxi – which might make sense if there are a few passengers travelling together – or train to the nearby station of Leuchars, from where you need to take a taxi or one of the local bus shuttles. Find out more about getting around »
Where can I go for a walk?
South Queensferry you can walk directly into the historic village, or along the coast into the Dalmeny estate. Some guided walks are also available. Find out more about walks in the area »
Do the taxis take credit cards?
Most of the taxis will take bank cards. Check with the driver before boarding.
