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When thinking about a fun way to spend a summer in the UK, a visit to the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe may be top of your wish list.

The festival, which was started by a group of artists turned away from the Edinburgh International Festival back in 1947, is a celebration of all different types of art and as such, anyone and everyone can enter. There are no stipulations for people to fill so if you are feeling brave, you could even try your hand at a spot of stand-up or some singing.

As you would expect from the capital city of Scotland, there are various Edinburgh hostels ideally situated in the heart of the action. Such hostels are perfect for those on the lookout for cheap accommodation who would prefer to save their cash for checking out as many shows as possible.

However, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe also offers a great deal of free events, so whatever your budget, you will have a great time at the event.

This year's event is due to start on August 6th, with festivities making the historic city of Edinburgh a hive of activity right up until August 30th.

Performers at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe included famous poet Lemn Sissay and Four Poofs and a Piano, a fun foursome noted for serenading guests on the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show.

Over the years, the event has acted as a stepping stone for some household names to launch their careers - and no more so that the well known stand up show, So You Think You're Funny? Comedians including Alan Carr, Alex Zane and Johnny Vegas have all appeared at this event, with famous comperes including Graham Norton, Chris Evans, Mark Lamarr, Jo Brand and Eddie Izzard. Back in 1993, funnyman and star of Black Books Dylan Moran scooped the award, which is a sign of the side-splitting hilarity always on offer at the event at the fringe.

Who knows, you could end up watching an intimate gig by the Peter Kay of tomorrow.

As well as comedy, the fringe event boasts theatre, dancing, special kids' shows and arts and crafts, making it an ideal festival for anyone on a break to Edinburgh.