Throughout the month of August, Auld Reekie is like no other place on earth with countless thousands of tourists visiting the city to enjoy its world-class creative arts offering.
Although it cannot be denied that the festivals have boosted the Capital’s global profile immeasurably, most locals would be lying if they told you they didn’t have a complex relationship with this time of year.
It might seem like an inherent blessing to have such a unique cultural offering on your doorstep, but anyone who sees hordes of visitors flock to their hometown can’t be blamed for grumbling about the crowds.
So if you’re looking to stay in the locals’ good books during this year’s festival season, here are eight ways you can avoid annoying them.

5. Learn to pronounce the city's name
We'll give you a clue - it's definitely not pronounced like Ed-in-boorg | PA

6. Have your money ready when you board the bus
With contactless payments now an option on buses, it's easier than ever to use public transport without fumbling around in your pocket. If you absolutely need to use cash, make sure to have it ready so as not to cause delays for other passengers. | supplied

7. Consider a hotel
Although sites like AirBnB divide opinion in Edinburgh, many would prefer that tourists opt for hotels instead of short-term lets, which are considered by some to have exacerbated the city's housing crisis. Photo: LISA FERGUSON

8. Enjoy whisky responsibly
We Scots are known across the world for being big drinkers. But like anywhere else, people who live in the Capital aren't too keen on being woken up in the middle of the night by rowdy visitors who have had too many drams. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell