After three years of pandemic disruption - Edinburgh Festivals are back: Event organisers unveil their importance
Amidst a crippling cost-of-living crisis, the festival season returns in full force, drawing millions to Scotland's capital
4th August marks the start of the Edinburgh Festival season, comprising the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh Art Festival and the Edinburgh International Book Festival. With the festivals being disrupted by the pandemic over the past three years, this year marks the first that the events are back in full-force, and with the population of the Scottish capital doubling during the month of August, it beckons the question of how integral festivals like these are to the nation's cultural identity. Digby Vollrath, CEO and co-founder of events marketplace, Togather.com - which matches organisers to the nation's leading independent vendors - delves into the profound role that the Edinburgh festivals play. Amidst the challenges posed by the cost-of-living crisis, it is imperative that both the government and the public rally behind these festivals, recognising their significant contributions to society.
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