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Abbie Meehan

Eight times Edinburgh locals spotted celebrities going about their business

Edinburgh has had some famous faces grace its streets in the past, with people like Arnold Schwarzenegger cycling down Princes Street to George Clooney supporting Social Bite in 2016 (you can see all of them here).

But who has visited the beautiful capital of Scotland recently, to enjoy everything Edinburgh has to offer?

These are just some of the faces who have recently popped up in the city:

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Whoopi Goldberg having a meal in Cafe Royal

Whoopi Goldberg, who at the time was expected to join filming for the Amazon series Anansi Boys in Leith, was snapped at a restaurant in Edinburgh.

The Ghost actor was snapped at Cafe Royal on West Register Street in the capital back at the beginning of April 2022.

The restaurant took to Twitter, where they posted a photograph of the Sister Act star smiling as she posed with staff members.

Whoopi Goldberg in Edinburgh recently. (Twitter)

The managers were clearly won over with the Hollywood actress, as the photo’s caption read: “The lovely Whoopi Goldberg paid us a visit today!”

After months of speculation, it was recently confirmed that Goldberg has been cast in Amazon Studios’ adaptation of Anansi Boys.

This is currently being filmed in Edinburgh, and is set to end filming before the summer.

Lewis Capaldi spotted partying in the capital

Singer Lewis Capaldi was spotted partying in the capital as Scotland’s nightclubs reopened for the first weekend in January 2022.

The West Lothian star took photographs with fans outside Sneaky Pete’s in the Cowgate, and revelled in his freedom while recording his second album.

Lewis out partying in Edinburgh in January. (Submitted)

Nightclub bosses posted an image of the ‘Someone You Loved’ performer “dropping in” to sample a slice of Edinburgh nightlife in a post on Instagram.

Martin Compston frequenting an Edinburgh bar and naming a cocktail

Martin celebrating his birthday in the capital. (Rose Street Garden)

Line of Duty's leading man Martin Compston celebrated his 37th birthday in May 2021, and had his celebrations at none other than Edinburgh's Rose Street Garden.

In a clip shared by the city centre bar, Martin is presented with a huge sparkler as five members of staff hold out placards spelling the actor's name.

Since this night out, Rose Street Gardens have even named a cocktail after the Scottish superstar, called the 'Compston-politan' - complete with a photo of him on top.

The popular city centre spot has also welcomed the likes of boxer Josh Taylor.

Martin Compston's namesake cocktail! (Rose Street Garden)

The cast of Marvel's Avengers dining in Leith

Imagine being out for dinner then all of a sudden Thor appears at your table. Wild, right?

The cast and crew of Avengers: Infinity War were out and about trying out some of the top-rated restaurants and bars while filming in the city back in 2017.

This included shocking customers in the Roseleaf pub in Leith.

Elizabeth Olsen with Tom Kitchin in his Edinburgh restaurant. (Submitted)

Good Omens stars hanging out for lunch in the capital

Good Omens stars Michael Sheen and Jon Hamm were spotted in Edinburgh's streets filming the latest series of the show.

Filming for the Amazon show was set up outside Newington pub, Cask and Barrel which was transformed into 'The Resurrectionist' for filming.

Passersby on West Preston Street across from the pub managed to record some footage as Michael was seen walking down the street and enjoying a cuppa in costume.

Gordon Ramsay visiting old pals in Edinburgh restaurant

Gordon visited pal Tom Kitchin in Edinburgh recently. (Instagram)

Gordon Ramsay and his wife were spotted dining at fellow celebrity chef Tom Kitchin's Edinburgh restaurant back in December, as Ramsay also opened his own venue in the city.

Kitchin welcomed the world famous chef and TV star to the restaurant named after himself - The Kitchin - on Commercial Quay last week, posting a photo of the pair with their wives on Instagram.

Ramsay has also opened his own Edinburgh restaurant and bar, Bread Street Kitchen, on St Andrew Square, sending locals crazy.

Batgirl swaps Glasgow work for Edinburgh lifestyle

Leslie enjoying a coffee in Edinburgh recently. (Instagram)

Batgirl star Leslie Grace was spotted swapping stalking the streets of Glasgow while filming the HBO Max film, to enjoying a coffee in laid-back Edinburgh.

Leslie found a new home in Edinburgh after taking a break from filming the upcoming superhero blockbuster across the M8.

Leslie Grace, who will play the titular character in the HBO Max production, posted pictures of a trip to the capital as she sipped on a coffee at a popular Cockburn Street cafe.

Sean Kingston making his Edinburgh debut in ATIK

Sean Kingston made his Edinburgh debut in ATIK nightclub on a Sunday - what a night to be had.

In all of the places you'd expecting to be singing 'Beautiful Girls', not many people would imagine ATIK as the prime location!

Have you spotted any famous faces in Edinburgh recently? Let us know in the comments below.

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