Edinburgh has recently been in the news due to its status as the capital of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The city has a rich historical background, having been historically part of the county of Midlothian. Edinburgh is known for its stunning architecture, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the historic Royal Mile. The city is also famous for its annual festivals, such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is the world's largest arts festival.
Edinburgh is a vibrant and cultural city, home to numerous museums, galleries, and theaters. It is also a hub for education and research, with several universities and research institutions located in the city. Edinburgh's economy is diverse, with strengths in sectors such as finance, technology, tourism, and education. The city is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to explore its historic sites, cultural attractions, and scenic landscapes.
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Lead star Richard Rankin takes up the mantel from Ken Stott, who played the detective for ITV two decades ago
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Childish Gambino will perform at the OVO Hydro as part of his upcoming world tour.
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“From our very first pilgrimage to Italy in 2012, the team has constantly strived to raise the bar and retain our position as pizza pioneers” – Co-founder Thom Elliot
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Originally built to house the shipyard workers in the late 19th century the dilapidated estate is remembered fondly by some and still home to a few people. The Scotsman’s John Devlin went along to meet some of them
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The group reported pre-tax losses of £159.9 million for the year to February 29, against losses of £90.7 million the previous year.
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Jack Draper considered quitting the sport after a number of injury setbacks during the pandemic, he tells Tumaini Carayol
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Spurs collapsed again on Sunday, this time allowing Liverpool to race into a 4-0 lead, with the subsequent defeat extending an alarming trend that hints at a bleak future next season under Ange Postecoglou
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The Duchess of Edinburgh denounced Vladimir Putin’s forces for using rape as a “weapon of war” on her visit to Ukraine on Monday (29 April). The Duchess, who is the first member of the royal family to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian inv
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A former parliamentary researcher facing charges under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly gathering information for China arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, 26 April. Christopher Cash, 29, from Whitechapel in east London, alongside C
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Jamie Ross, a 29-year-old convicted prisoner, had been allowed out to attend a funeral but managed to evade his guards - with police now hunting him.
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The UN global plastic treaty could be as important as the 2015 Paris accords, says Steve Fletcher, professor of ocean policy and economy at the University of Portsmouth
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In parliament debates and council meetings we hear a lot about “joined-up thinking” and “collaborative approaches” and of course plans are always “holistic” and “follow extensive consultation with stakeholders”.
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Ray Nolton, a resident of Dalgetty Bay and member of the Scalefour Society’s East of Scotland 4mm Group, has built a highly detailed model of a typical rail served Scottish industrial site, as it might have looked in the 1950s/60s, called ‘Union Mills
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The average delay for flights across all airports was almost 20 minutes and 42 seconds - down from 23 minutes and 12 seconds in 2022.
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The round-of-16 tie was due to be played at the Hive Stadium in the city.
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Fraser Taylor, France-Lise McGurn and Sandy Moffat reflect on their storied careers at three new exhibitions
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Thirty years ago, one of the world’s most visceral bands unknowingly took the stage in a repurposed German airport hangar to play their last ever show. Mark Beaumont looks back at that storied night and its devastating aftermath to uncover exactly what
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The independent cinema has received a £1.5m grant from the UK government.
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Ron Hassner says school made sufficient commitments to ensure safety of Jewish students after series of incidents on campus, including pro-Palestinian protest that turned violent
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Move into new location follows merger of Morton Fraser and MacRoberts.