Vox Pop: The Famous Spiegeltent

The Famous Spiegeltent has once again taken possession of George Square Gardens in the heart of Edinburgh and transformed it into one of the city's hottest spots.

There's vaudeville, cabaret, contemporary circus acts and live music…and a host of colourful characters from all over the world.

Sonya, Brisbane

"This is my third year in a row, coming to Scotland. Edinburgh is just the most aesthetically beautiful city, especially when you come from Australia. To walk around the streets and see castles, it's just amazing. It's mind blowing for us."

Antony, Queensland

"The best thing about Scotland is the fact that there's the biggest performing arts festival in the world here. And the Scottish people have got a great, great way of speaking."

Soshannah, Melbourne

"When I first came here it felt very much like coming home. I think there's a very big connection between Australia and Scotland. The thing I really love about Scotland is the honest brutality of the weather and the landscape. I find that really refreshing."

Tigerlil, Brisbane

"Scotland is pretty friendly. You can't really beat it. Last year I went for a two week trip around the country. The Isle of Skye was gorgeous – windswept and rugged and beautiful."

Rob, Edinburgh

"I'm originally from Croydon, South London. I moved to Edinburgh because I was working for a theatre company. The best thing about Scotland is whisky!"

Pierre and Pablo Caesar, Berlin

"We come from Poland and live in Berlin. This is our first time in Edinburgh. The city and architecture is very beautiful, and the food is excellent. Everything is easier, the people are nicer and the audiences are amazing."

Julie, London

"Edinburgh feels very cosmopolitan but you can walk everywhere as well. Everything's really accessible, and there are great bars and very sexy men! I would definitely come here another time of year."

Bojan, Slovenia

"I perform with the group Terrafolk here at the Famous Spiegeltent. It's our third Fringe festival. This time we are touring a little bit around and enjoying it more and more. I heard a lot about the festivals in the Shetland Islands and that's what people told me I should see."

Clare, North Yorkshire

"I'm a student here, studying fine art at the art college and at the uni. It's very cool, there's a lot going on. If my friends stay in Edinburgh once we graduate then I'll definitely stay here."