Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in full swing, bringing the city alive after months of lockdown.
As ever, there’s an endless amount of things to see and do – comedy to cackle at, shows to amaze and delight, and delicious food to try.
But if you’re wondering where to even begin, we’ve drawn up a list of the venues which will be at the heart of all the action.
Here are 10 places you simply must not miss during Edinburgh Fringe this year.
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10 must-visit venues during Edinburgh Fringe (Photo: Lisa Ferguson) Photo: Lisa Ferguson
. The Royal Mile
A must-see part of Edinburgh at any time, the Royal Mile truly comes to life during Edinburgh Fringe. This magical stretch which runs from Edinburgh Castle has a bustling atmosphere during the Fringe, and there will be street performers near St Giles' Cathedral. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
5. Guilded Balloon Teviot
"A massive mini-Fringe under one roof," Guilded Balloon takes place in a neo-Gothic castle space, with nine performances spaces and six bars. It also has a benched garden area with bar, food stalls, and a cafe. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
6. Summerhall
Just off the Meadows, Summerhall will be presenting engaging, challenging and exhilarating theatre, music, dance and visual arts for people of all ages in the atmospheric buildings of Edinburgh’s former Royal (Dick) Veterinary College. There's food and drink at the Royal Dick bar and Summerhall Café, plus al fresco bars and street food in the buzzing festival courtyard. Photo: MIHAELA BODLOVIC
7. Edinburgh Book Festival
Starting on Saturday (August 14), Edinburgh's International Book Festival will be hosted at Edinburgh College of Art. More than 300 writers, artists, and thinkers will be taking part in the programme of events - including Scottish crime writer Val McDermid (pictured). Photo: Lisa Ferguson
8. theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall
theSpace at Surgeon's Hall is a multi-space destination venue which has been visited by the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge this year. Found at the Royal College of Surgeons, this 10-space hub is showcasing new writing, theatre, musicals, children's shows, sketch, improv, acapalla, dance, spoken word, comedy - you name it. There's a floodlit courtyard bar serving food and drinks from 10am-midnight. Photo: Supplied