The Edinburgh Fringe Festival kicks off this week. In between all the comedy, cabaret and theatre, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Here’s a taster from Herb Lester’s new guide to the city
Since it opened in a former fruit and vegetable market behind Waverley railway sation in 1974 , the Fruitmarket has become a significant showcase for international contemporary art. For those who find what’s on offer a little challenging, the bookshop has art and the local area as its focus, and there’s a cafe to mull things over, or just enjoy the view from the windows that run along one side.
• 45 Market Street, 0131-225 2383, fruitmarket.co.uk. Open Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm