10 famous faces who were spotted out and about in Edinburgh during the festival period

Today marks the final day of the Edinburgh festival period, bringing a close to one of the capital’s busiest months of the year that sees the population effectively double in size.

And among the thousands that visited Edinburgh this month, locals managed to spot a few famous faces, from a former First Minister to indie rock legends and Hollywood A-listers.

Here are 10 famous faces spotted in Edinburgh this month.

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