Festival Escape
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VISIT LITTLE SPARTA
When we say ‘escape', we really mean it. Wouldn’t you like to go to a place where nobody knows your name, and they definitely don’t want you to come and see their Fringe show? Visit Ian Hamilton Finlay’s beautiful classical garden, tucked away in the Pentland Hills. The stones. rivers and bridges of Little Sparta, recently voted the nation’s greatest work of art, are carved and sculpted with the late poet and artist’s words and works. Hop on the bus. and don‘t bring your friends.
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Janice Forsyth, radio presenter, bon vivant and woman of culture, spends her lunchtimes interrogating a daily-changing roster of Fringey guests on the BBC Scotland Radio Café. We turned the tables on her
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4 things you love about Edinburgh in August? 3 things you hate about Edinburgh in August? 2 of the best things you’ve seen this month?
1 person you definitely don’t want on your show?
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EAT, DRINK, RECOVER
=2: Foodies at the Festival The first ever dedicated foodie event at the l estival, wrth a bewrldering array of Scottish produce on hand to sample and a chance to watch Michelin starred chefs Tom Kitchin and Martin Wishart at work in the Chef's Theatre. We're giVing away 20 pairs of tickets: see preView. page/9 Roxburghe Hotel, Sat 78— Sun I 9 Aug.
=2: Whisky Fringe. Alternatively. you could proceed straight to the hard liquor course. It's the sixth year of the festival of the amber stuff, run by dedicated experts in the field Royal Mile Whiskies, who will be on hand to guide you through 150 different types of dram. The List is obviously in favour of responsible drinking, and doesn't recommend that you try them all. Mansfield Traquair Centre, Sat 78—Sun 79 Aug. Reiki in the Botanics. In case you need a clear head in the morning, this intensive one or two-day masterclass has been designed to teach you the techniques of hands—on healing. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sat 7 8—Sun I 9 Aug. =2: Drop-in Massage Sessions if even that feels a little bit much for you. Neal's Yard are offering Indian head massage and reflexology sessions, open to anyone feeling a little bit over- Festivalled. Neal's Yard Remedies, throughout Fest/val. >1: Visit Little Sparta Get right away from Edinburgh in all its noisy. flyer-shoving, headache-making glory. and step into another world. See Big Picture. left. Buses leave from Ing/eby Gallery at 7pm every Wednesday throughout August. Call 0775 466 9375 for information.