Visit Edinburgh in August and you’ll see sights you never imagined: a fancy-dress cow sunbathing in the meadows, a ballerina in full costume buying her lunch in a sandwich shop on Nicholson Street. Anything goes in August as Festival fever envelops the city; you’ll find it impossible not to get swept up in the atmosphere.
Edinburgh is considered to be the ‘birthplace’ of the Scottish Enlightenment; a period of 18th century Scottish history which was characterised by the outpouring of new intellectual and scientific ideas.
As July is the warmest month in the capital – with the average temperature approaching a whopping 20 °C – some may say that it is the best time to visit Edinburgh and study at the Summer School.
June sees the start of the UK summer, the beginning of Edinburgh’s summer Festival season and – of course – the Summer School 2016. Though Edinburgh is a popular destination all year round, the city’s tourist season really kicks off in June. Considering the range of activities, events and opportunities the city has to offer during the summer months it’s not hard to see why.
Josie: Sunday 2nd August - Wednesday 5th August.
Lauren: Wednesday 29th July - Saturday 1st August.
Jenni:Saturday 25th July - Tuesday 28th July 2015
Scotland is a nation rich in traditions, customs and homespun words of wisdom! With our at-a-glance guide to Scottish sayings, you’ll soon feel at home.
Craic
Pronounced crack, is a Scots word for news or gossip. So if anyone asks you ‘What’s the craic?’ you can tell them you’re coming to Bonnie Scotland for summer school in the beautiful capital, affectionately nicknamed ‘Auld Reekie’.
For when you need something more than a £3 meal deal from Sainsburys or Tesco; here are our favourite spots close to central campus to grab lunch after class ends.
1. Union of Genius Soup Union Of Genius, 8 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN
