Leisure
A variety of social and cultural activities are available to students throughout the week, helping them to get to know Edinburgh and Scotland. To make the most of their time in Scotland, students can also choose from overnight and day trips at the weekends to famous castles and locations such as Loch Ness.
During August Edinburgh hosts several festivals. The most famous of these are the International Festival and the Fringe Festival, which aim to be the most exciting and accessible festivals of performing arts in the world.
For further information visit www.eif.co.uk and www.edfringe.co.uk
Sample weekly activities programme (summer)
| Week | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Bus and Boat Tour South Queensferry by bus then a boat trip on the Firth of Forth. See the magnificent Forth Bridges. Approx £12. | Skittles at the Sheeps Heid! Come play this ancient form of bowling at Scotland's oldest pub est. 1360. Over 18s only. |
| Tuesday | Rosslyn Chapel Leave the bustle of Edinburgh and be enchanted by the ancient Rosslyn Chapel featured in the Da Vinci Code. Approx £6 |
Ceilidh Night Come along and experience a ceilidh - live music and Scottish dancing with friends makes this unmissable! Approx £10 |
| Wednesday | Royal Botanic Gardens Explore the plant kingdom and have a relaxing afternoon |
Whisky Tasting Try some famous Scottish Whisky in Cranston House! |
| Thursday | Football and Frisbee Come and play a fun game of football and frisbee in the Meadows! |
Cinema Trip A fun film suitable for everyone at Cineworld! Approx £8 |
| Friday | Free Afternoon Enjoy an afternoon exploring Edinburgh at your leisure |
Pub night and Traditional Music - The Royal Oak Finish the week on a high with music, dancing and LOTS of fun! |
| Saturday & Sunday | Highlands and Loch Ness Trip - Approx. £95* *Includes all travel, accommodation, meals and entry fees |
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Activities shown are examples and may be subject to change
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