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Edinburgh Libraries Welcome you to explore Edinburgh's history through Stories, Images & Maps

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Famous faces of the Edinburgh Festival
This virtual trail takes you on a tour of festival venues and highlights some well-known faces who first made their mark appearing at the Edinburgh Festival or Fringe.

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