Edinburgh in August: A 2-Day Itinerary and the Military Tattoo

Everyone says avoid Edinburgh in August. I went anyway with my mum and two aunties for the Military Tattoo. Here's our 2-day itinerary and an honest verdict.


Everyone says avoid Edinburgh in August. I went anyway with my mum and two aunties for the Military Tattoo. Here's our 2-day itinerary and an honest verdict.

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