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Edinburgh in the festival season: why accommodation, trains and restaurants disappear before tickets for visitors
Find out why visiting Edinburgh during the August festivals is increasingly a test of precise planning. We bring an overview of the key dates for 2026, the pressure on accommodation, trains and restaurants, and explain when it pays to stay in the city and when to look for an overnight stay outside the centre in order to avoid higher costs, crowds and problems with late returns.
27.04.2026