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Artists from Barely Methodical Troupe in their latest show Kin at the Assembly Rooms. Edinburgh is awash with visitors and Fringe performers this August, but questions remain over the organisation of the summer arts spectacular in the capital, writes Stephen Jardine. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The Fringe has walked into a perfect storm of its own making - Stephen Jardine Columnists

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