Life on the Fringe

Clockwise from top: Edinburgh's annual Festival Fringe showcases thousands of comedians and other artists for three weeks at venues around the Scottish capital.

The Military Tattoo is one of the great spectacles of the festival, featuring both military and civilian performers.

The festival covers the full range of theatrical artistry, from street buskers and mimes to top-class singers.

The Fringe welcomes unknown acts and established entertainers from around the world.

A wander along the pedestrian-only Royal Mile will take you past numerous eye-catching street performers. Photos Provided to China Daily