The GrassMarkets was a pilot project produced by Unique which ran throughout the summer 2009. Monthly outdoor markets providing an offering of arts and crafts, food, drink, retro and vintage clothing, children’s toys and books, plants and flowers spread throughout the picturesque Grassmarket at over 45 stalls.

Each market was enhanced with additional attractions, events and live music, such as: The Film Festival Under the Stars, produced in collaboration with Edinburgh International Film Festival, and developed from the highly successful open air screenings previously held on The Mound. Films were selected to highlight the work of the EIFF patrons and featured Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and You Only Live Twice on a state of the art outdoor screen.

The Summer Dancin’ brought the Grassmarket alive with an eclectic mix of music and dance. Following the success of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay ‘The Dancin’ event and again produced in partnership with Dance Base, Scotland’s award winning National Centre for Dance, this celebration marked Dance Base students end of term with stunning demonstrations and participation for all with an early evening tea dance followed by the Summer Dancin’ Serenade a programme of light summer Latin music.

Unique also worked with The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival on the 2009 Mardi Gras, which took place in the Grassmarket with three hours of non-stop music over multiple stages and a New Orlean’s style parade.