Haddowfest have announced a series of eight shows in Edinburgh during the Festival in August. These include Kid Canaveral collaborating with classical crossover wonders the Cairn String Quartet, and a rare Scottish appearance by Art Brut.

Under the banner Haddow On The Fringe, seven different Edinburgh venues will accommodate the string of gigs between Aigust 1st and 16th. Other headline acts include The Cribs, Alabama 3, Broken Records, Twisted Wheel, Capitals and Greg Pearson.

Full lineups at www.haddowfest.co.uk or at the Haddowfest Facebook page.