Upon arrival at Prestonpans Station, most groups will be met by a licensed Scottish guide who will lead them on a half-day, guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh to include Holyroo Palace. Some groups may have their technical rehearsal this afternoon and would do their sightseeing on another day. After check-in at the University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls of Residence, dinner will be served in the dining hall, followed by a welcome reception with a traditional Ceilidh Scottish dance extravaganza for all to participate and get to know one another better. Day 5 Breakfast and lunch provided in the Pollock Halls dining room. Rehearsals continue for those groups who were sightseeing the day before.
Performances begin for some groups.
Day 6 Breakfast and lunch provided in the Pollock Halls dining room. Technical rehearsals and performances continue for some groups. Any free time during the afternoon can be spent at the outdoor Fringe Sunday even on the grounds of Holyrood Palace. Days 7-12 Breakfast and one other meal daily at dining hall. Performances continue each day of the week.