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A level results day
A level results day usually falls on a Thursday in mid-August.
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Thursday, 13 August 2026
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View all →Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Culture & eventsThe Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs each August.
7 Aug 26
Grouse season — the Glorious Twelfth
Countryside & field sportsThe grouse shooting season opens on 12 August every year.
12 Aug 26
Perseids meteor shower
Stargazing & astronomyThe Perseids peak around 12 August each year — the UK's most-watched annual meteor shower.
12 Aug 26
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