August is festival month
Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
In August the Edinburgh festivals fill the city. Rooms book out months ahead and prices rise sharply.
The lesson
Book well ahead for August, or visit another month for a quieter city.
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Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland's hilly capital, with a castle above the medieval Old Town.
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Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
In August the Edinburgh festivals fill the city. Rooms book out months ahead and prices rise sharply.
The lesson
Book well ahead for August, or visit another month for a quieter city.
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh's weather can change several times a day, and the top of Arthur's Seat is windy even in summer.
The lesson
Carry a waterproof jacket and a warm layer whatever the forecast says.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests that the city's festivals cause rooms to book out months ahead and prices to increase significantly during August.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests carrying a waterproof jacket and a warm layer regardless of the forecast, as weather can change rapidly and high points like Arthur's Seat are often windy.
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