And the city’s theatre scene has a rich heritage, stretching back into the mists of time, or in this case the 1970s.
Here are some fascinating old photographs selected from the Evening News archives showing some highlights from the Capital’s theatre scene back in these halcyon days.
Scroll through the pictures and get a flavour of memorable moments from Edinburgh nearly five decades ago.
5. The Android People
Patrick Malahide and Tammy Ustinov - daughter of Peter Ustinov - take to the Edinburgh streets dressed as robots to promote The Android People at the Traverse theatre during Edinburgh festival Fringe 1978. | TSPL Photo: Joe Steele
6. Troilus and Cressida
William Hoyland in the Bristol Old Vic production of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida at the Assembly Hall during Edinburgh Festival 1979. | TSPL Photo: Denis Straughan
7. Walpurgisnacht ballet
Ballet dancers during a rehearsal of 'Walpurgisnacht' at the Church Hill theatre in Edinburgh July 1979. | TSPL Photo: Joe Steele
8. Anthony & Cleopatra
Robert Eddison and Derek Jacobi in 'Anthony & Cleopatra' at the Edinburgh Festival 1977. | TSPL Photo: Hamish Campbell