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THE TRUTH WE SEEK

1–24 AUGUST

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Our 2025 Edinburgh International Festival invites you to explore The Truth We Seek — a journey into the elusive nature of truth, in our personal and public lives.

Nicola Benedetti, Festival Director

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Dougie MacLean, Donald Shaw and the Next Generation of Rising Stars

19 June 2025

Start Your Festival on a High NoteSun 3 Aug, 4.00pmGet your tickets! Scottish national treasure Dougie MacLean, the composer behind the iconic anthem…

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18 June 2025
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