Arthur Smith, the only comedian who was due to perform a sort-of 'official' show in Edinburgh this August has cancelled his run (or rather walk).

Smith was due to do daily versions of his legendary walking tour from August 9 - 15.

But he has tweeted: "I am heart broken to say that my Edinburgh walking tour has been postponed as we could not be certain to comply with Scottish health guidelines. Ticket holders will be issued a refund for the £10 ticket cost or invited to re-book for 2021. Sorry folks. Sad face emojis"

Smith has been hosting his legendary late-night tours of the Royal Mile on the fringe since 1977 and this would have been his 43rd festival.

Previous tours have included surprise celebrity guests Steve Coogan (as Sean Connery), Simon Munnery, Lucy Porter, Mike McShane, Shappi Khorsandi and Jonathan Ross.