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After wowing fellow app users by creating a giraffe, a snail, and a unicorn on the Capital’s winding roads, Peter has now unveiled his Christmas creation; Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.

Mystery runner creates brand new festive ‘Strava artwork’ in shape of Rudolph

Scotland has recorded one death from coronavirus and 677 positive tests in the past 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon said. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon: 1 new Covid-19 death and 677 new cases

Coronavirus in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon LIVE: First Minister holds coronavirus briefing

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh this morning, ahead of the nationwide rollout of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo by Russell Cheyne - Pool/Getty Images)

Sturgeon visits Western General ahead of coronavirus vaccine rollout

Edinburgh could be moved to Level Two of the regional lockdown system this week after the directors of Public Health Scotland advised the Scottish Government that the city has met all of the criteria. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you will be able to do if Edinburgh enters Level Two this week

Ms Muzambe, who moved to Scotland from Zimbabwe when she was 12 years old, won her first cap in 2019 against England, but said she initially had no idea she was the first black player to represent her country. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group/ SRU)

First black woman capped for Scotland rugby team vows to inspire BAME players

Confirmed cases of the virus have now reached 98,686, an increase of 966 on the day before. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

John Swinney: 41 new Covid-19 deaths and 966 confirmed cases

Queensferry Crossing closed during rush hour due to falling ice from the cables as snow causes chaos on Friday morning. Dec 4 2020

The Queensferry Crossing reopens after safety concerns forced closure

The ear-splitting sound of thundersnow, which woke tens of thousands of Edinburgh residents in the early hours of Friday morning, has been caught on camera. (Credit: Alison Beattie Jarvie)

Deafening crash of last night’s thundersnow caught on camera

Drivers have been told not to get caught out this morning as Scotland wakes up to another day of heavy snowfall.

Snow and ice cause disruption on Scottish trunk roads

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms the latest coronavirus figures for Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon: 51 new coronavirus deaths in Scotland as cases rise by 958

Police in West Lothian have issued a stark warning to drivers in the region, after a night of heavy snowfall in places.

West Lothian police urge ‘extreme caution’ after heavy snowfall

Several of Scotland’s busiest roads are facing delays after Scots woke up to the nation’s first blanket of snow this winter.

Major disruption on some of Scotland's busiest roads after snowfall

Lothian Buses is investigating after a video showing a bus driver overtaking a cyclist at a close distance was posted on social media. (Credit: Tomas Bjoardaeln)

Lothian Buses investigation after close cyclist overtake caught on video

Lothian Buses is investigating after a video showing a bus driver overtaking a cyclist at a close distance was posted on social media. (Credit: Tomas Bjoardaeln)

Lothian Buses investigation after close cyclist overtake caught on video

Thieves are thought to have stolen 27 Cheviot and Swale ewes at some point between Sunday, November 15, and Sunday, November 22.

Midlothian Police appeal after two dozen ‘high value’ sheep stolen

Scots are preparing for an influx of wintery weather today after forecasters predicted snow and ice across the Lothians in the next two days.

This is when snow and ice could hit the Lothians today

Scots are preparing for an influx of wintery weather today after forecasters predicted snow and ice across the Lothians in the next two days.

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A train manager acting in the “spur of the moment” has captured a rare set of images of the Forth Bridge shrouded in fog. (Taylor Bennie)

‘Mystical’ photos show Forth Bridge cloaked in fog from rare angle

A woman has been taken to hospital after an incident near Musselburgh High Street this morning, police have confirmed.

Woman hospitalised and Musselburgh High Street shut during police incident

Coronavirus in Edinburgh and the Lothians. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon: 48 new cases of coronavirus in Edinburgh and the Lothians

83 per cent of Edinburgh residents always wear a mask on public transport, a new survey has found. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh ranked second in UK-wide coronavirus rules compliance survey

It is understood that officers dispersed the crowd at around 4:30pm, but that no arrests were made.

Edinburgh police called as dozens of youths gather on the Meadows

National 5 exams have already been cancelled in Scotland due to the Covid-19 pandemic but a decision on the more advanced tests have been given the provisional go-ahead by John Swinney. (Photo by Fraser Bremner - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Go-ahead for Higher exams to be decided before February deadline

Figures released by the Scottish Government this afternoon reveal that coronavirus deaths in Scotland have risen by 44 since yesterday. (Photo by Andy Buchanan-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

44 new Covid-19 deaths as cases rise by 788

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has issued a stark warning after reports of a spate of text scams targeting Scots who are shielding from coronavirus. (Photo by Andy Buchanan- Pool/Getty Images)

Jeane Freeman issues stark warning after spate of coronavirus text scams

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is set to collapse within days, putting around 15,000 jobs at risk, according to Sky News.

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s empire set to collapse ‘in days’

Emergency services were called to the scene on Leven Road at around 9pm on Tuesday, November 24.

Fife man in ‘serious’ condition after Kennoway balcony fall

The 35-page Care Inspectorate report for the Scottish Parliament, published details of all its care home inspections undertaken in the last fortnight.

Edinburgh care homes fail to follow PPE and hygiene guidance, new report finds

The findings of a report into conditions at two Edinburgh care homes have been labelled “extremely concerning” by a local MSP, after it found staff were failing to follow PPE and handwashing guidance correctly.

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Bruntsfield-born Spark shot to fame in 1957 with the publication of her first novel, The Comforters, but is best-known for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), set in Edinburgh. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Ian Rankin reacts to hilarious no-nonsense writing advice from Muriel Spark

The First Minister is expected to set out the rules for socialising over Christmas in more detail this afternoon. (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

When will Sturgeon speak at FMQs and will she tighten Christmas restrictions?

Dundas Street in Edinburgh's New Town.

Cyclist taken to hospital after Dundas Street crash

Peter Sawkins already knows how he fared in this year’s Great British Bake Off finale - but the rest of us will have to wait to find out tonight.

Edinburgh Evening News backs Peter in tonight’s Great British Bake Off Final

The former leader of the Conservatives in Scotland has become the latest figure to warn against plans to cut the overseas aid budget. (Photo by Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Ruth Davidson joins former PMs in criticism of foreign aid budget cut

An enigmatic runner has spent his lockdown months running routes along Edinburgh’s streets that map the outlines of extraordinary animals on the exercise-tracking app, Strava.

Meet the unknown man who creates ‘Strava artwork’ by running around Edinburgh

Coronavirus in Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon LIVE: FM says no decision yet on Christmas Covid-19 rules

A Currys PC World outlet in Edinburgh has denied that it instructed staff not to reveal that it had closed due to a Covid outbreak.

Edinburgh Currys PC World denies telling staff not to reveal Covid-19 cases

David Field, chief executive of the RZSS, revealed that the charity has lost £2.5m this year. (Photo by Lesley MARTIN / AFP)

Nicola Sturgeon promises Scottish Government support for Edinburgh Zoo

Each level of Scotland’s regional lockdown system comes with different restrictions on things like household gatherings, travel, and which businesses can operate. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

This is everything you can and can't do in Edinburgh and the Lothians from today

Officers said the incidents happened in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, on two quiet streets in the Capital less than a mile away from each other.

Edinburgh police appeal for witnesses in double assault case

A primary school in Edinburgh has told parents that it will remain closed until next week, after a parent crashed into the building’s gas store on Wednesday morning.

Edinburgh school closed until Monday after parent crashes into gas store

A sign at Edinburgh Castle that describes British soldiers who fought in the Siege of Lucknow as “heroes” will be replaced with one that is “accurate and balanced”, officials have said.

Edinburgh Castle agrees to re-word sign that 'pandered to imperialism'

The eastbound A720 is closed this evening.

Edinburgh Bypass closed by police after crash near Straiton

A local MSP has urged Edinburgh City Council to review its “Spaces for People” project, after safety concerns were raised by a sight loss charity. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)

‘Spaces for People’ project ‘hazardous’ for people with sight loss, says MSP

Dramatic images from the scene show the articulated lorry, which was carrying a cargo of pigs, lying on its side across both lanes of the carriageway.

Dozens of pigs ‘suffocated’ inside overturned lorry after A1 crash

There are just four bakers left in the tent, and the judges turn up the heat. Will mild-mannered Peter survive?

How did Edinburgh student Peter fare in the GBBO semi-final?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce the results of the Scottish Government’s review of its tiered local lockdown system across the country today. (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

What time will Nicola Sturgeon announce the new Scottish lockdown levels today?

Members of the public have been weighing in on the latest addition to Edinburgh’s skyline, as a tweet highlighting the new St James Quarter hotel goes viral.

Public reacts to new St James Quarter hotel finishing touches