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Several leading Scottish players have already shown their commitment to Edinburgh rugby by agreeing new deals for the 2009/2010 season.
The Council and Chess Scotland are inviting chess players from around the world to the Open Scottish Chess Championship at the City Chambers in the High Street from 11 to 19 July.
To celebrate all things animated, cinematic and creative, Made In Edinburgh is a series of screenings of movies, documentaries and TV dramas showcasing the talent and the picturesque beauty of Scotland’s inspiring capital.
Edinburgh will be staging its first ever Festival of Sport from 18 to 28 June.
Cities across the UK will honour Britain’s fighting men and women, past and present on 27 June.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is the UK’s largest women only fundraising event, where women come together to walk, jog or run 5k to help beat cancer.
Supported by Activcity, and unique in the fact that it’s held mid-week in the summer evening, the 5km jogscotland run on 30 June has something for everyone.
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Edinburgh’s Mela Festival aims to bring a great blend of local and international acts to Pilrig Park in Leith this August, promising to once again showcase a varied range of culturally diverse performances.