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.
13. Gregor Fisher
Gregor Fisher and David Bannerman in the Lyceum Little Theatre production of 'Entertaining Mr Sloane' in April 1978. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand
14. You'll Have Had Your Tea'
Oxford Theatre Group with a chimpanzee at Edinburgh Zoo to promote their production of 'You'll Have Had Your Tea' during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 1979. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan
15. Lyceum chandelier
Keith Gunn and his colleague put the final touches to the massive new chandelier at the Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh in July 1978. The 10,000-crystal light fitting was gifted to the Lyceum by the Carlsberg Foundation. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand
16. Bill Simpson
Scottish actor Bill Simpson was appearing at the Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh in May 1979 | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton