Gary Flockhart
Gary Flockhart
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Richard Gadd has asked fans to stop speculating over the inspiration for his Netflix series Baby Reindeer.

Star of Baby Reindeer urges fans not to hunt real-life characters

Edinburgh’s Fingal has sailed to the top of the world’s best hotels list in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2024.

Quirky Edinburgh hotel named as one of the world’s best

Scroll through our photo gallery to see the 10 most expensive cities in Britain to get on the property ladder, according to Rightmove. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Britain’s 10 most expensive cities for first-time buyers revealed

Rocksalt Cafe is set to open on Haddington High Street, taking over the site previously occupied by Caffe Luca. Photo: Ian McNally

New cafe set to open on Haddington High Street

The Edinburgh Seafood Festival is returning to St James Quarter next month.

Edinburgh Seafood Festival returns to St James Quarter

East Coast, in Musselburgh, has been crowned as the best chippy in the whole of the UK. Photo East Coast

Beloved East Lothian chippy named 'best in the UK'

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a 'serious assault' in Edinburgh. Photo: Google Street View

Two charged over 'serious assault' in city centre

Basement Gelato Co is set to open on Queensferry Street in Edinburgh. Photos: Basement Gelato Co

Edinburgh set for new artisanal gelato shop

MakeBelieve, at Drumsheugh Place in Edinburgh, describes itself as a “stylish indoor play space designed for babes and their grown-ups to interact, laugh, and have fun”. Photo: MakeBelieve

New kids play centre opening in Edinburgh

Sean Clark and Paul O'Donoghue officially launched their new Edinburgh restaurant Under The Table, where they were joined by Hollywood director Joe Russo, who is an investor in the new bistro.

Hollywood director at opening of new city centre bistro

Italian restaurant chain Wildwood has closed its branch on Lothian Road in Edinburgh after a “challenging” start to the year. Photo: Wildwood

Family favourite Italian restaurant announces closure

Clockwise from left, Debbie Harry, Prince and The Beatles.

10 pictures looking back at legendary gigs in Edinburgh

On 11 September 2000, lorry drivers drove slowly through the city in protest to the tax on fuel.

15 photos to transport you back to Edinburgh in 2000s

Located on the corner of Gilmore Place, Mr Boni’s (which started life as the Empress Cafe in 1910) remained popular with locals for generations. The family owned cafe was forced to close in 2002.

19 pictures of lost Edinburgh restaurants and cafes

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh ranked as the second most overrated tourist trap in Britain.

City street named 'most overrated tourist trap' outside of London

The Oz Cafe Bistro, on Calder Road in Edinburgh, has gone up for sale after 20 years. Photo: Rightbiz

Beloved local cafe up for sale after 20 years

Peter Murrell, husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with alleged embezzlement of funds from SNP finances.

Peter Murrell charged with ’embezzlement’ of SNP funds
Peter Murrell quits SNP following arrest on Thursday

Where: 3-5 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2PR

20 amazing Edinburgh pubs everyone should visit

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has said it plans to close three of its Edinburgh branches.

Three local Royal Bank of Scotland branches to shut

Eamonn Gallagher, 38, of West Lothian, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, April 15 accused of assault to severe injury and danger of life.

Man charged over Edinburgh parking warden ‘attack’

The Snuts, left, have revealed why the band will never collaborate with Lewis Capaldi, right. Photos: PA

The Snuts on why they'll never collaborate with Lewis Capaldi

A man has been arrested after allegedly “threatening passengers and grabbing people” on an Edinburgh-bound flight. Photo: PA

Edinburgh Airport flight chaos as passenger is dragged off plane

Police were called to Greendykes Road in Edinburgh on Monday where they discovered a body. Photo: Google

Man found dead at Edinburgh high-rise tower block

Emergency services rushed to a Midlothian saw mill after a gang of youths reportedly set fire to the building.

Midlothian youth charged after blaze at saw mill

Simpson Loan in Edinburgh was crowned the most expensive street to live on in Scotland, according to Rightmove. Photo Google Street View

Edinburgh street has Scotland's most expensive homes

Craigmillar Castle has been ranked as the number one ‘hidden-gem’ location in Edinburgh.

Outlander location named as Edinburgh's top ‘hidden gem’

A man was taken to hospital following a serious assault on Gorgie Road in Edinburgh.

Man, 49, rushed to hospital after 'serious assault'

The Hoppy, on Marionville Road in Edinburgh, was used as one of the locations for Baby Reindeer, a new seven-part drama series on Netflix.

Edinburgh pub proud to feature in new Netflix series
Edinburgh pub features in new Netflix drama Baby Reindeer

A sign in the widow of the former Chef Chi Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh informs customers of the opening of the Rising Tide cafe later this year.

New cafe to open following sad closure of Chinese restaurant

Edinburgh police locked down Muirhouse Parkway in Granton on Sunday afternoon after a suspected hit and run. Photo: Google Street View

Man arrested after 'hit and run' leaves woman in hospital

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 13 dramatic images of Edinburgh fires throughout history.

13 photos of devastating fires that changed Edinburgh forever

Have a scroll through our photo gallery to see 11 of Edinburgh's most haunted pubs. Photo: Google

11 haunted Edinburgh pubs where ‘ghostly figures roam’

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 10 most popular dog breeds in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh’s 10 most popular dog breeds named

We take a look at 11 legendary Edinburgh pubs we loved and lost – including Trainspotting venue The Volunteer Arms, pictured.

The Edinburgh pubs we loved and lost

Bar Italia Ristorante, on Lothian Road in Edinburgh, will serve its last customers on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Photo: Bar Italia Ristorante

Beloved Italian restaurant to close after 45 years

Liam Morris, pictured in action here, has been devastated by the loss of his bike and other speedway equipment from outside his family home in Livingston.

Appeal after thieves steal young speedway star's bike

Police are appealing for information following a break-in and theft from a Co-op store in East Linton. Photo: Google Street View

Four-figure sum of cash stolen from Co-op store

Edinburgh police find wanted man hiding in kitchen cupboard

The Jazz Bar, on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, has announced its sudden closure after nearly two decades. Photo: The Jazz Bar

Legendary bar and music venue announces sudden closure

Edinburgh police are appealing for witnesses to a crash which has left a man in critical condition in hospital.

Edinburgh pedestrian in ‘critical condition’ after being struck by van

A woman has been arrested in connection with a disturbance near the junction between Leith Walk and Crown Place in Edinburgh. Photo: Google Street View

Woman arrested after ‘disturbance’ at notorious trouble spot

Jason Manford said he will be performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe but will makes a financial loss. Picture: PA Photo/Comedy Central/Viacom CBS.

Jason Manford hits out at 'joke' Fringe accommodation prices

Four pubs across Edinburgh and the Lothians have been recognised among the very best in the UK - including Livingston Inn, pictured.

4 local pubs named among best in UK

Edinburgh-born TV personality Gail Porter says she's been priced out of performing at the Fringe this summer. Photo: Gail Porter

Gail Porter hits out at Edinburgh Fringe bosses

Lisa Charters, 34, and her husband Craig, 35, originally planned to turn a three-bed bungalow in Edinburgh into a £5m mansion.

Lottery winners sell 'dream' property for tiny profit

Where: 8 Young Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JB. Fans of local crime writer Ian Rankin will already ken this place well, an Edinburgh institution since its inception at the end of the 19th century (1893, in fact). Literary ties aside, the bar is a true throwback to the city boozers of yesteryear.

12 of the last 'proper' old-school pubs in Edinburgh

We take a nostalgic look back at the times Oasis has visited Edinburgh over the years

14 incredible photos of Oasis in Edinburgh over the years