The Royal Mile becomes a gathering point for street performers and performers trying to increase their audiences by handing out flyers and offering a snapshot of their shows. It is always busy and can be a lot of fun.
All photos Alan Simpson Photography
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Edinburgh-born multimedia journalist and iPhoneographer.