This week saw the launch of the full programme for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, with a string of premieres and special guests for cineasts to enjoy.
It was the last of the Scottish Capital’s major summer festivals to show its hand - following the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Art Festival, and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Together they offer a bewildering array of thousands of shows and events to enjoy for three weeks in August.
There’s not long to go now, so if you’ve not bagged any tickets it’s time to get the highlighter out and go through the programme - as some shows are already selling out.
The festivals have always attracted plenty of famous folk - either to see a few show or to appear in them.
Here are 13 of the biggest stars you can see in Edinburgh this August.
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9. Jack Dee
Deadpan comic Jack Dee returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year for 'Jack's Joke Show' at the Assembly Rooms at 4.45pm from August 17-23. | Getty Images
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10. John Grisham
In a huge coup for the Edinburgh International Book Festival, John Grisham will be in Edinburgh this August. One of the most successful authors in history, he has written 52 consecutive number one bestsellers, which have sold 500 million copies around the world and been adapted into numerous blockbuster films. He'll be taking to Ian Rankin at the McEwan Hall on Tuesday, August 25, at 7pm. | Getty Images
11. Bruce Dern
Twice Oscar-nominated actor (and dad to Laura Dern) Bruce Dern is acclaimed for roles in the like sof 'Nebraska', 'Silent Running', 'The Hateful Eight' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. He's dropping by for a chat at the Edinburgh International Film Festival at Tollcross Central Hall Auditorium on Monday, August 17, at 3pm. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Julian Clary
Comedy legend Julian Clary is another performer making a welcome return to the Fringe with his show 'Fully Dilated' at the surprisingly early time of 5.30pm at the Assembly Rooms from August 14-23. | Getty Images