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.
5. Brian Cox
Another claimed to have seen celebrated Scottish actor Brian Cox, who played a central role in Make it Happen at the Festival Theatre this month | X
6. Sir Tim Rice
One local had a ‘lovely chat’ with Sir Time Rice when he visited the capital | X
7. Bob Odenkirk
Breaking Bad star Bob Odenkirk surprised staff and locals at Piggs Wine and Tapas Bar on the Royal Mile on Monday, August 18 leaving staff and customers star-struck. Daniel Campos, who owns the Spanish restaurant said ‘he loved the food’ adding ‘he’s probably one of the most famous people we've ever had in the restaurant | Piggs Wine and Tapas Bar
8. Henry McLeish
Henry McLeish, who served as Scotland’s First Minister for just over a year, was also spotted in the crowds | Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images