Edinburgh Fringe 2015

Hailed as the biggest arts festival in the world, Edinburgh Fringe provides entertainment from music and dance to drama and comedy.

By day the performers gather on the Royal Mile handing out fliers and puting on short previews of their act.

The public gather round the makeshift stages and enjoy the colourful entertainment.

With people coming from all corners of the world to take part and also to spectate, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to come in August.

A man in his underpants juggling machettes
while balancing on top of a latter

Performers from 'The Korean Beautiful Performance' parade along the Royal Mile

'Fourth Monkey' actress handing out fliers

'Swingerella' possibly looking for a handsome prince

Music and dance from 'Split Second'

Hats with sunflowers

Girl playing her violin

'Afropella Night' a cappella singers from Ghana

Asian dancer

Dramatic poses underneath Adam Smith's statue

Cast member from 'Distinguished Gentlemen'

A tribute to 'The Blues Brothers'

'Hansel &Gretel' actress

Strathaven Balloon Festival

I think this may be my first time seeing a hot air balloon. It's definitely the first time I have seen so many at the one time.

On the Saturday evening we were treated to an Evening Glow where the balloons assembled on the ground after dusk and lit their burners in time to the music being played through the P.A. system.

A large crowd had gathered to witness this colourful spectacle and enjoyed the display.

The balloons also made some flights over the course of the weekend. The weather was perfect on the Sunday evening when I made a return visit to Strathaven. From a vantage point overlooking the town the assembled crowd were able to see the balloons rising and drift lazily over the town.

I'm sure I will be visiting this wonderful festival again in the near future.

Evening Glow

Evening Glow

Evening Glow

Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Every August Edinburgh plays host to the largest Arts festival in the world.

Acrobats, singers, actors and human statues all competed for the public's attention along a pedestrian only part of the Royal Mile. The public were only too happy to take in the colourful entertainment.

The performers were all happy to pose for photographers and hand out fliers for their theatre performances.

Day Trip

I have a very enjoyable change of scenery today, visiting a place I have not been for several years.

I had forgotten what a busy and vibrant place it was, especially at this time of year.

Just off the bus and I could see a ferris wheel and feel the buzz going around

Market stalls were set up and entertainers kept their audiences entertained.

The castle is visited by thousands from around the world every day.

The view from the castle extends over the town to the sea beyond.

I have not mentioned where I am, but I'm sure most people will recognise it.