Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025
Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival • Semi-professional company
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Google Edinburgh Traditional Building FestivalAbout Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival presents its annual event at Acheson House Community Garden as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This free four-hour programme covers essential information and practical demonstrations of roofing skills, sash and case windows, and painting and decorating for traditional homes, alongside talks on building repairs and climate-proofing in a sympathetic and enduring manner. Workshops take place outside in a courtyard under a gazebo; talks are held inside. Suitable for ages 14 and over.
Why see this show?
Practical, free and genuinely useful — this is the Fringe's most hands-on event for anyone who owns or loves a traditional building. Real skills, real demonstrations and accessible expert knowledge in a historic Edinburgh garden setting.
Free
Tuesday 19 - Thursday 21 August 2025
All performances at 10:30
3 performances
240 mins
9 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the event?
The event runs for 240 minutes.
What is the age guidance?
The event is suitable for ages 14 and over.
Where does the event take place?
The event is at Acheson House Community Garden as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
How much does it cost to attend?
The event is free.
Are there any accessibility considerations?
The workshops are held outside in a courtyard under a gazebo, and the audience will be standing throughout. For the talks, the audience will be seated inside. Those who require a seat during workshops can be accommodated if they notify organisers in advance.
What topics are covered?
The event covers roofing skills, sash and case windows, painting and decorating for traditional homes, and talks on building repairs and climate-proofing in a sympathetic and enduring manner.
About This Performance
Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025 is a exhibitions performance at Acheson House Community Garden during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 240 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.
Venue: Acheson House Community Garden
Acheson House Community Garden is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £null
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: Audience will be standing throughout, More information The workshops are held outside in a courtyard, under a gazebo. For those who require a seat one can be provided, if notified in advance. For the talks, the audience will be seated inside.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025 represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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