Lights, sound... action

THE first audience for the lavish sound and light show being staged on Arthur’s Seat as part of the Edinburgh International Festival gave the experience the thumbs-up.

Speed of Light features 200 runners wearing special suits fitted with lights who create dazzling effects by following a series of choreographed routes across part of the landscape before a backdrop of the city skyline. The show last night was to mark the international festival getting underway in the city.

Nathan Gove, 39, said: “I think people will love the show when they see it. Climbing up Arthur’s Seat is already the best thing you can do if you live in Edinburgh.”

Josie Booth, aged 32, said: “It was amazing. I run quite a lot up Arthur’s Seat anyway“You got a whole different experience from when you are running with the light suits on. We were lucky it was such a great night.”