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Edinburgh is one of Scotland most popular regions for shopping and it has a variety of indoor and outdoor shops. The main region for shopping is Princes Street where you will find a number of designer stores and well known high street brands as well as the main indoor shopping centre.

If you go to the Royal Mile you will find numerous tourist shops where you can pick up a present or a souvenir.

There is always plenty happening in Edinburgh, but two of the most popular events are the Fringe Festival and the Military Tattoo both of which are in late summer.

The Fringe is an arts festival with various performances from sometimes undiscovered talets. The Military Tattoo takes place at Edinburgh Castle and is a hugely popular event, be sure to book tickets well in advance if you want to go!