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.
21. Motionless
Alan Miller-Hall of the National Student Theatre Company makes a world record attempt at staying motionless outside the Edinburgh Wax Museum during the Festival in 1977. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton
22. The Cherry Orchard
Gregor Fisher in The Cherry Orchard at the Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh, October 1977. | TSPL Photo: Denis Straughan
23. Demolition plans
Tenement housing in Valleyfield Steet, Tollcross, Edinburgh, was earmarked for demolition in February 1979 so that an extension to the King's Theatre could be built. | TSPL Photo: George Smith
24. John Grieve
John Grieve and James Cairncross in 'Mary' at the Edinburgh Festival in 1977 | TSPL Photo: Denis Straughan