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This month, the multi-award-winning violinist has started work as the first Scottish and first female director of the Edinburgh Festival since it began in 1947. Nicola Benedetti's passion for culture also extends well beyond performing; she's used her high profile to advocate for the importance of the arts in education. Mark Coles charts Nicola Benedetti's journey from first picking up the violin at age four to overseeing one of the world\u2019s biggest annual cultural events.

Researchers: Matt Toulson and Alice Struthers\nProducers: Ben Cooper and Bob Howard\nProduction Co-ordinators: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele\nSound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot\nEditor: Simon Watts