In pictures: Scottish stunt-rider Danny MacAskill at the Edinburgh festival

Scottish stunt cyclist Danny MacAskill took to the air as part of the Edinburgh Art Festival and showed off some of his breath taking moves.

Originally from Skye, the cyclist shot to fame in 2009 after a video filmed on the streets of Edinburgh registered more than 30 million hits on YouTube.

He is taking part in the art festival, despite having undergone a back operation only five months ago. MacAskill was recently named as Adventurer of the Year 2012 by National Georgraphic.

Discussing the festival, he said: “Is what I do art? It’s quite funny getting permission to do this as a so-called artist.”