Edinburgh is often referred to as the poor cousin to Glasgow when it comes to attracting the biggest names in music – but Scotland's capital city has seen its fair share of legendary gigs down the years.
Some of the biggest names in music have played here – including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Queen.
There have also been plenty of bands who visited either before they were famous or just as they were on the brink of superstardom, such as Oasis and Arctic Monkeys.
In the first of a two-part feature, we take a look at 10 legendary gigs that took place in Edinburgh – how many were you at?

9. Blondie, Odeon Theatre - 13 September, 1978
Two years after the release of their debut album, Blondie already had a huge following by the time they visited Edinburgh. The band, fronted by the iconic Queen of New York City cool, Debbie Harry, performed a set comprising hits such as X Offender and and Denis. Blondie have visited the Capital several times since, including another unforgettable gig at Edinburgh's Hogmanay Party in 2004, headlining alongside fellow New Yorker Scissor Sisters. Photo: Getty

10. The Cure, Odeon Theatre - 16 May, 1981
Led by the iconic Robert Smith, goth legends The Cure played two gigs in the Capital in 1981, both at the Odeon. This was the first of them, and the band played a typically long setlist comprising the likes of Three Imaginary Boys, A Forest, All Cats Are Grey, Killing An Arab and Boys Don't Cry. Photo: Third Party

