Edinburg Art Festival until 03.09. Scotland

The aim of the Festival is to place the visual arts at the heart of August’s international cultural mix by highlighting the quality and diversity of work being exhibited within the city. The Edinburgh Art Festival is developing into a major international visual arts event and this year it presents a wealth of experiences and new art for you to explore. Visit as many of the galleries as you can – most of the exhibitons are free – to enjoy art in all its forms, old and new. The Edinburgh Art Festival has something to offer everyone, whether you are looking to see some of the great masters, such as Canaletto and Van Gogh, or whether you are keen to discover contemporary work or to buy from one of Edinburgh’s prestigious commercial galleries.

There are also many events taking place around the exhibitions, including a special series of Talks and Walks, exploring themes and highlights of the Festival, hosted at the Edinburgh Art Festival Information Station at Stills on Cockburn Street.

Use the web site, with full listings and gallery map, as your guide to the best international, national and Scottish visual art exhibitions, projects, installations and events happening in Edinburgh this August.