Scotcast - Can the Edinburgh festivals survive much longer?
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The Edinburgh festivals bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to our capital every year.
We talk to the BBC's Pauline McLean, who's covered the festivals for nearly three decades, about its evolution - and the possible impact of the city's new ‘tourist tax’.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
Published on Friday, 7th August 2026.
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