EDINBURGH is raising a glass to Belgium National Day this weekend, celebrating the passions it shares with Scotland for street food, music, art and culture … Oh – and beer.

Heverlee at New Waverley – a free, three-day micro festival takeover – was unveiled yesterday and transformed the derelict New Waverley arches into a Belgian beer garden.

Aside from Heverlee’s classic lager and two limited edition brews, visitors can enjoy sweet Belgian waffles and hot dishes, as well as DJ sets and street music.

Wendy Espie, Heverlee’s senior brand manager, said: “Given that Belgian beer was awarded Unesco Cultural Heritage status last year, Edinburgh’s Old Town, one of Scotland’s most famous Unesco World Heritage sites was the natural location choice. We’ve worked hard to get the perfect mix of Belgian and Scottish contemporary art, culture, food and drink, it is shaping up to be a high energy weekend that won’t disappoint.”