The Edinburgh International Festival has had the city enthralled as it’s light installation, My Light Shines On, brightens the night sky.
Originally called The Ghost Lights, the lights mark the places, shows and performances that will no longer happen in the city.
Though many performances will move online to create the virtual festival, Scotland’s Capital hasn’t seen it’s streets this empty in August in decades.
Here are some pictures of the breath taking art work.
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1. Edinburgh skyline
Venues across the city including Edinburgh Castle, Festival Theatre and Usher Hall are taking part in the event that marks what would have been the opening weekend of the 2020 festival season. Photo: Jane Barlow
2. Calton Hill
The Edinburgh International Festival held its first ever event in 1947. Photo: Jane Barlow
3. Calton Hill
All Edinburgh festival's this year were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Photo: Jane Barlow
4. Edinburgh Castle
The lights can be seen from right around the Forth coastline. Photo: Jane Barlow