One of most lauded celebrations of art and culture is about to come to a close in a flurry of light and sound.

With Edinburgh Castle forming the backdrop, the city's skyline will be ablaze on Monday night as the festival concludes with the largest fireworks concert in the world.

More than four tonnes of explosives and 400,000 fireworks choreographed to live orchestral music will rumble to life from 9.30pm, accompanied by Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet.

This year the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Estonia's Kristiina Poska, will perform the fabled love story alongside the spectacular display created by international pyrotechnician Keith Webb.

It will be the 34th annual Festival Fireworks Concert after the first was held in 1982.

STV weather presenter Jo Farrow has given a positive outlook for this evening's festivities with clear skies and mild temperatures ahead.

A number of paid areas have been set up including Princes Street Gardens, where the SCO will perform at the Ross Band Stand.

Thousands will gather at vantage points across the city to soak up the atmosphere, from up close on Princes Street, Waverley Bridge, or Castle Street to slightly further afield from Arthur's Seat.

Inverleith Park's free family area is also a popular choice, complete with a sound system for the live performance, and is open from 7pm.

Here are some popular spots recommended by you (and us).

Our Edinburgh reporter Kaye Nicolson said: "There are so many good viewpoints around Edinburgh, like the trusty Calton Hill or Arthur's Seat options, but I found myself standing on Ferry Road, beside the Goldenacre playing fields, last year.

"It has a spectacular panoramic view of the city centre, giving you an ideal spot to watch the fireworks while being a little further out of town.

"There was a great atmosphere with people gathered on either side of the road to see the display, and volunteers at nearby Inverleith St Serf's Church set up speakers outside so you could hear the accompanying orchestra music.

"I'd definitely recommend it if you want to do something different from standing on Princes Street with a larger crowd- it's clearly popular with residents on the north side of the city."

Edinburgh author Jonathan Whitelaw told STV: "Edinburgh has some fantastic view points for the fireworks every year and it's almost impossible not to get a good view of them.

"My favourite spot is Telford Road, just at the Western General Hospital. It's a little bit out from the city centre but there's a fantastic, clear view across the city to see the spectacular fireworks.

"And it's usually a bit quieter so you won't have to fight for a good spot."

Watch Edinburgh Festival 2016 weekdays from 5pm on your local STV Glasgow or Edinburgh channel, Freeview 8, Sky 117 and Virgin 159, or catch-up with the STV Player.