With Auld Reekie transformed into the world’s cultural capital, the scope of events attracts lovers of the arts each year without fail.
Inevitably, famous faces are spotted among the crowds, whether they are in the city to perform themselves or simply to take in the festival.
This year has been no exception, with the likes of Graham Norton, Dawn French and Gerard Butler all seen in the city.
We asked our readers to tell us about the celebrities they have come across during the festival, as well as consulting our own recent archives.
Here are 10 of the stand-outs.
This year has been no exception, with the likes of Graham Norton, Dawn French and Gerard Butler all seen in the city.
.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Bobby Davro
The '80s comedy icon was spotted leaving the Frankenstein Bar by one reader. Another saw the 'true gent' catching a bus on Princes Street. | Getty Images
6. Sheila Hancock
The legendary actress was seen by one reader walking down South Bridge. Photo: NEIL SPENCE
7. Jimmy Carr
Another reader came across the English comic in Starbucks | Matt Crossick - WPA Pool/Getty Images
8. Lorraine Kelly
The chat show host was interviewed by Edinburgh literary great Ian Rankin about her new book Escape To Orkney. Readers described her as 'lovely' as they told how they ran into her at the festival. | Getty Images