The largest city in Scotland is Glasgow. Glasgow (eng. Glasgow, Galsk. Glaschu) is Scotland's largest city and the third most populous city in the UK (after London and Birmingham). Glasgow hosts a variety of festivals all year round: Celtic music festival, international jazz festival, West End festival and others, bringing together tourists and visitors from around the world. During festivals, it's probably pretty noisy. But still the most bustling city of Scotland-it is probably the Scottish capital-Edinburgh, especially during a variety of festivals. In August the city hosts the world's largest annual Edinburgh festival, which takes place at the same time or several thematic festivals. During this period, the city's population doubles because of the influx of tourists. In General, Edinburgh attracts about 13 million tourists annually, thus being the second most popular (after London) tourist destination in the UK. Festivals Edinburgh international arts festival Edinburgh international film festival-held annually since 1946. The Edinburgh international festival of jazz and Blues Edinburgh international book festival-held in the second half of August every year since 1983. Edinburgh international science festival Edinburgh Fringe-from August 9 to 31, the fringe festival takes place-it is the largest and most famous art festival in the world. On him intends to the public from around the world. This festival of music and theater, by tradition, a parade carnival-on the main street of the city, "Royal mile" , a costume procession. For three weeks, the city has become a complete enchanting sight-more than 1,500 performances, concerts, shows and performances are played in theaters, clubs, pubs, schools and on the streets. The Edinburgh interactive entertainment festival The Edinburgh military tattoo is held during the first three weeks of August every year since 1950 In this grandiose musical-theatrical presentation attended by military bands from different countries, drummers, pipers, the procession of acrobats and cheerleaders. Hogmanay
