Six myths about the Edinburgh Festivals debunked

This August will mark 75 years since Edinburgh began its remarkable festival journey, and The Scotsman has been there right from the start. Here, Susan Mansfield looks at how the festivals have evolved over the last three-quarters of a century, debunking some common myths and misconceptions along the way

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