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Haddington
A premium 1-bedroom apartment, ideal for exploring the coast and countryside of East Lothian.
1 Bedroom(s) 1 Bathroom(s)
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Aside from East Lothian's golfing coastline and historic castles, the region also offers an opportunity to enjoy many festivals.
From comedy and drama to world-class musical performances, both East Lothian and the capital city, Edinburgh, provide events to delight visitors.
With its glitzy premieres and cutting-edge independent films, the Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Edinburgh.
Many people will have heard of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, but events in fact take place throughout the year for the whole family.
When you book a Lettings of Distinction East Lothian holiday let you are never far from the action, with properties in the region and all a day trip distance from Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh festival season officially kicks off with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Almost a thousand musicians, pipers, drummers, singers and dancers from around the globe perform on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.
This unforgettable spectacle is brought to a close each evening with an impressive fireworks display.
The Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest annual celebration of visual art and attracts over 250,000 art lovers to the capital’s internationally renowned galleries, museums and artist-run spaces.
Admire specially commissioned public artworks created by both established and emerging artists.
You can also take your pick from an innovative programme of events including late openings, live music, film screenings, guided tours and family-friendly events.
The Edinburgh International Festival, founded in 1947, is the official centrepiece of Edinburgh’s festivals.
Running for four weeks, this performing arts festival has world-class displays of theatre, dance and music.
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs alongside the International Festival and, as Edinburgh's top comedy event, is the world’s largest art festival, with over 2,500 different shows last year.
As well as comedy and drama, the Edinburgh Fringe also features more unusual acts such as puppetry and circus performers.
For those who want their money to go a little further, there are also hundreds of free Fringe events.
Another August festival is the Edinburgh International Book Festival, staged at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.
The event regularly attracts a top selection of authors, with previous appearances from Margaret Atwood, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling and Ian Rankin amongst many others.
With around 700 events each year, including free evening and online events, you’re sure to find the right genre to suit your literary tastes.
Culinary tastes are also catered for during Edinburgh's festival season with the many top eateries and pop up foodie events across the city.
Discover everything from traditional Scottish dishes to high-quality seafood.
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We have various luxury North Berwick holiday lets within walking distance of the train station, allowing easy travel for a day out in Edinburgh.
Lofty Links, located in the heart of the town, is a pet-friendly property sleeping up to 8 guests.
Rooftops is a 2-bedroom apartment boasting stunning sea views and is ideal for a golfing break in East Lothian.
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The fortnight-long Edinburgh Science Festival is held across the Easter holiday.
With hands-on experiments, fascinating talks and many more family-friendly events and activities, this vibrant celebration of science and technology invites people of all ages and walks of life to delve into the mysteries of the world that surrounds them.
May sees the return of the Imaginate Festival, Scotland’s international festival of performing arts for children and young people.
Bringing the very best in children’s theatre from around Scotland and the world to Edinburgh, the Imaginate Festival always delivers a programme to delight both the young and young-at-heart.
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is held in August and shows a vast range of new films from around the world.
With its glitzy premieres and cutting-edge independent films, the Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival in July opens with a Mardi Gras in the Grassmarket.
This lively two-week festival brings some of the very best names in jazz and blues to venues across the city.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival in October is Scotland’s annual celebration of traditional and contemporary storytelling.
The festival joins together artists and audiences in entertaining and inspiring live storytelling performances, thought-provoking talks, workshops and discussions and fun family activities.
Nowhere else in the world throws a New Year’s Eve party quite like Edinburgh.
Celebrate the start of the New Year with three days of spectacular events held throughout the capital as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay.
The city's celebrations boast a programme of must-see events including the UK’s largest outdoor New Year ceilidh, a Candlelit Concert in St Giles' Cathedral, and the Concert in the Gardens, hailed by the Discovery Channel as one of the ‘Top 25 World Travel Experiences'.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party is set against the dramatic backdrop of Castle Rock and attracts tens of thousands of revellers from around the world.
Join in the fun as live bands and DJs transform the city centre into one big party.
Watch as the inky black sky becomes ablaze with a spectacular fireworks display on the stroke of midnight from Edinburgh Castle and carry on making merry into the wee hours.
The fun doesn't stop with Edinburgh's world-class festivals.
In the summer, the East Lothian boasts festivals such as Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick which has welcomed top artists over the years, including Texas and Sister Sledge.
Over the autumn and winter months, East Lothian also hosts festivals the Lammermuir Festival which celebrates classical music in the region's stunning landscape.
In addition you will find Highland games, local fairs and festivals throughout the summer in many of the towns and villages.
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Lettings of Distinction offers large holiday homes as well as smaller apartments across East Lothian and all are great options for enjoying the region's festivals.
Located in Gullane, Primrose Cottage is a beautiful period property sleeping up to 4 guests.
Further down the coast, in Dunbar, Greco's Close is a second-floor apartment featuring sea views and is well connected to Edinburgh via public transport.
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Whether you are looking to learn something new at the Edinburgh Science Festival or relax to music at the Lammermuir Festival, our region has something to enjoy throughout the year.
Book your next East Lothian self-catering break with Lettings of Distinction and be inspired by the many festivals on offer.
A premium 1-bedroom apartment, ideal for exploring the coast and countryside of East Lothian.
1 Bedroom(s) 1 Bathroom(s)
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