FESTIVALS abound in Edinburgh but the Fringe is the most colourful and attracts the most attention.

The fun starts on August 4 and with 20,342 performances you are sure to find something that will keep you entertained for an hour or two.

The Fringe site (www.edfringe.com) contains all these shows and loads more including photo galleries and useful advice on how to make a decision about what to go and see.

And you can book tickets online if you know what you like, and like what you read.