How Affordable Are Edinburgh's Festivals? Edinburgh's summer festival season is a celebration of art, music, and culture on a grand scale. However, beneath the surface lies a complex issue: affordability.
As the city attracts millions of visitors, concerns about soaring prices have grown increasingly vocal among locals.
For Kaitlyn Smith, who has attended the Fringe every year since moving to Edinburgh 10 years ago, the cost is not just an economic burden but also a social barrier.