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.

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An official allumni patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the stand-up was seen in a cafe off the Royal Mile. | Eddie Izzard Photo: Getty Images

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A city taxi driver picked up the former Willy Wonka child star as he visited the Capital for the festival. | Graeme Allan