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– The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close partner for the first time to reveal a forgotten side of Edinburgh’s rich history – This summer, Edinburgh visitors and locals can delve beneath the city’s streets and explore not one, but two of its best-kept secrets thanks to a new underground experience that unites The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close for the very first time. Launching on Thursday 19th June and running every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 30th August, this exclusive dual-site tour invites guests to journey through two unique underground closes. The experience begins…

Organised by the China Shanghai International Arts Festival and co-organised by Branding Shanghai, the fourth edition of CHINA FOCUS 2024 has officially launched at the Edinburgh Festivals, presenting an impressive selection of eight exceptional Chinese theatre productions. This programme offers a sensory feast, merging both traditional and contemporary Chinese culture. This year’s lineup includes an exciting range of performances, such as Wu Man at the Edinburgh International Festival, Riding Alone, Look at Them!, Forging the Swords, Hi, Sid!, Hu Opera Love Bridge, Ancient Ship, and Beautiful Earth The Blue Bird at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. These productions draw inspiration from…