As the Fringe returns in full force for the first time since 2019, organisers and performers reflect on what the festival means for the Scottish capital
Art & Culture
Get lost in the plethora of museums, galleries and theatres that make Edinburgh one of the world's cultural capitals
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10 of the best comedy shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
From buzzy newcomers to stand-up giants
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15 of the best theatre shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
Cut to the chase with our pick of tickets to fight for
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11 of the best jokes and one-liners ever told at the Edinburgh Fringe
TV channel Dave has been valiantly trying to determine the best joke at the Fringe for over a decade
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10 of the best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
It’s not just fun for adults: there’s lots for the little ones too
Where to get your culture on
![Scottish National Portrait Gallery Scottish National Portrait Gallery](https://media.timeout.com/images/101695291/750/562/image.jpg)
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
This 1889 gothic-style building tells the tale of Scotland since the 16th century
![Summerhall Summerhall](https://media.timeout.com/images/101693637/750/562/image.jpg)
Summerhall
Formerly a veterinary school, Summerhall is now a cutting-edge art and performance space
![National Gallery Of Scotland Complex National Gallery Of Scotland Complex](https://media.timeout.com/images/101710999/750/562/image.jpg)
National Gallery Of Scotland Complex
In the heart of the city, the gallery hosts a permanent collection of classical art
![Stills Gallery Stills Gallery](https://media.timeout.com/images/101710915/750/562/image.jpg)
Stills Gallery
This photography centre built in 1977 offers production facilities and educational courses
The best museums and galleries in Edinburgh
![Museum Of Childhood Museum Of Childhood](https://media.timeout.com/images/101721765/750/562/image.jpg)
Museum Of Childhood
This institution combines a vast collection of toys with artefacts from childhoods past
![Fruitmarket Gallery Fruitmarket Gallery](https://media.timeout.com/images/101695241/750/562/image.jpg)
Fruitmarket Gallery
Expect exhibitions by a range of influential British and international artists with a particular emphasis on Scots
![Museum of Edinburgh Museum of Edinburgh](https://media.timeout.com/images/101769873/750/562/image.jpg)
Museum of Edinburgh
Set in a 16th century townhouse and its adjoining properties, this museum overflows with history
![Ingleby Gallery Ingleby Gallery](https://media.timeout.com/images/101710101/750/562/image.jpg)
Ingleby Gallery
This repurposed former gig venue is now a versatile exhibition space