Edinburgh, Scotland - April 2007 Festivals

From Ishbel R's comment, here is a list of happenings in Edinburgh in the month of April 2007.  Thanks Ishbel!

31 Mar - 4 Apr - Harp Festival Concerts: workshops and ceilidhs  (A Ceilidh (pronounced "Kay-lay", emphasis on 1st syllable) is many things. It derives from the Gaelic word meaning a visit and originally meant just that (and still does in Gaelic). It can also mean a house party, a concert or more usually an evening of informal Scottish traditional dancing to informal music. ) with some of the best tutors and players in the world.

7 April - 8 April - Easter/Spring Festival: An extravaganza for Easter including many PERFORMERS and a fabulous Easter parade around the centre of the City.

April 30 - Beltane Fire Festival: A celebration of the celtic Beltane quarter day that marks the start of Spring. This has been celebrated in recent years by a fire festival on Calton Hill. For the last few years it has been banned by Edinburgh Council. But it is hoped it will be be back this year.

Mar 12 - April 13 - Puppet Animation Festival: Performances and workshops from puppet companies around the world. The events take place in Edinburgh and central Scotland.

24 March - 15 April - Ceilidh Culture: The third year for this festival, with over 100 events planned across the city throughout April, ranging from concerts, recitals and workshops to lots and lots of dances.