edinburgh fringe festival

The Fringe Festival tends to be more off beat than the main festival and is made up of all manner of professional and amateur performers.

As a result it tends to appeal to a younger audience. The Fringe side of the Edinburgh Festival is now regarded by the stage industry as so cutting edge and innovative that it is viewed by many as a showcase for new talent.

The Film Festival also dates back to 1947 and so is the oldest such festival in the world. It is now an established part of the film industry's calendar and features both mainstream and independent films.

• For more information visit: www.edfringe.com