Edinburgh International Festival Fireworks

Everyone loves a good fireworks display, and where better to see one than in Edinburgh………..and not just any old display, but the World’s largest annual Fireworks Concert!  That is some accolade, and one that Edinburgh lives up to and is proud of.  Each year, to celebrate the end of the International Festival, the City hosts a spectacular fireworks display to mark a sensational end to what has been a great month.  Set from Edinburgh Castle as a stunning backdrop it is an event not to be missed.  With the concert to take place this weekend it has inspired us to take a look at some of the best fireworks displays around the world

Edinburgh Fireworks

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-19438742

For details of this year’s end of Festival fireworks concert click here:  http://www.eif.co.uk/virginmoneyfireworks#.U_syImOOqBg

 

Sydney’s New Years Eve Fireworks

Sydney Fireworks

 

 

 

 

 

Sydney really knows how to do fireworks in style!  Possibly one of the largest and most spectacular New Year’s Eve firework displays, it really does make for a great start to the New Year

Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night (5th November)

Remember, remember the 5th of November.  The rhyme never forgotten once told.  The day of a series of fireworks across the country, the UK celebrates this to commemorate the day Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, had a foiled attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament.   Most places around the country have displays and it is a lovely

Bastille Day (Paris, France)

Paris fireworks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bastille Day is the French National Day, celebrated on July 14th each year and concluding with a spectacular fireworks display.  With the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop it really does offer an iconic display.

 

Independence Day (America – Macy’s 4th July fireworks spectacular)

NYC firweworks

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.nyconthecheap.com/2014/07/best-viewing-spots-brooklyn-macys-fourth-july-2014-fireworks/

Not to be outdone by competition around the globe, it is inevitable that America would feature in a round up of the top displays around the world.  Known for all things supersized, the 4th July firework displays, and Macy’s in particular, follow suit and will not disappoint!

 

With all this to inspire you, head to Edinburgh this Sunday for 9pm and witness for yourself one of the world’s best firework displays

 

 

 

Lily Allen to headline at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

Great news for all Edinburgh Hogmanay revellers for 2014/15.  The big announcement for this year is that Lily Allen will headline at the Concert in the Gardens.  It is fantastic news for all of our clients who have booked for this year, and it promises to be a great event as ever.

Bring in the bells Scottish style and join us for the party of all parties!

Click here to read more from the Edinburgh News website

 

 

Panda Tian Tian Expecting, Says Edinburgh Zoo

The news broke today that Panda Tian Tian is expecting a cub! The giant Panda, is displaying signs of pregnancy and all tests have suggested so.

If the news is confirmed this will be the first ever giant Panda to be born in the UK!

Read more about the news on the BBC article below

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-28755460

Visitors to next years Edinburgh Festival may have another attraction to visit at the Edinburgh Zoo.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Edinburgh Festival is now in full swing, the streets are vibrantly full of exciting sights and sounds. The main spectacle of the festival is of course the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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The procession features military personal and acts from all over the world. Gillian and Jess from our Edinburgh office attended on Saturday night, the photo’s don’t do justice to how thoroughly they enjoyed the experience.

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The Tattoo runs throughout the month of august and ends each night with a glittering display of fireworks that lights up the Edinburgh night skyline and can be viewed across the city.

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If you haven’t had the chance to take in the Royal Edinburgh Military you really should!