Dan's Festival City

Dan headshot 300x300 Photographer, blogger, world traveller and festivals fan Dan Flying Solo shares his experiences of the famous Edinburgh Festivals.

Explore his top tips and favourite festival moments...

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72 Hours at Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one of the world's greatest New Year celebrations featuring three days of spectacular events.

Video - Jazz in the City

Dan Flying Solo explores the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.

50 Tips for 5 Festivals

Dan puts together a 50 point plan for you to enjoy Edinburgh's August Festivals

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Video - Dan at the Fringe

See what Dan got up to as he enjoyed the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

5 Festivals, 25 Days, 30 Photos

5 Festivals, 25 Days, 30 Photos, Countless Memories. Dan reflects on an epic August in the festival city

A walk on the Royal Mile

Dan strolls up and down Edinburgh's famous old street savouring the energy and choice on offer

How do you curate a city?

Dan spent some time chatting to Sorcha Carey, director of Edinburgh Art Festival

International Festival Experience

Dan takes in some of the great theatre at the International Festival and revels in the audience involvement

Fitting 5 festivals into 1 weekend

There's far more in Edinburgh's August than anyone could ever try to see - Dan outlines a way to at least get a taste of it all in 1 weekend

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Video - Dan gets Tattooed!

Dan captures this year's spectacular show full of flair, precision and drama

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Video - Dan Unbound at Book Fest

Dan checks out the Book Festival's late night party events

Lighting up Leith

Dan heads to the city's northern port district to enjoy the great work on offer from three festivals

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Video - Dan tours the Art Festival

Watch Dan's video as he explores Edinburgh via the many spaces of Edinburgh Art Festival

See Edinburgh with the Art Festival

Dan takes a tour of the Scottish capital enjoying great work at Edinburgh Art Festival along the way

Halfway Highlights: Photo diary

Dan's halfway through his Festivals odyssey - and here are his highlights so far!

Into the (headphoned) Unknown

Dan discovers different ways to enjoy immersive experiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Not just festivals: a festival city

Dan discusses how hard it is to explain exactly what happens in Edinburgh during August

Photo story - the global Tattoo

Dan visits the Tattoo and enjoys the show's hugely international lineup

Top tips for a last minute visit

Think it's too late to come to this year's August Festivals? Dan has other ideas!

What is Dan's Festival City?

Want to know more about Dan's trip? Here's our story announcing the project!

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Check out Dan's photos from 2016

In 2016, Dan spent only a short time in Edinburgh - but that didn't stop him grabbing some great pics!

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Check out Dan's blog to learn about his past adventures

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