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This attractive four bedroom converted property comes with private gardens and an allocated parking space.

Property: Converted four-bedroom terrace house in former hospital

Waste left by travellers at the site at Granton Park Avenue.

Residents left fuming at mess left by travellers

Stylishly and carefully renovated to provide flexible living spaces and an ideal modern family home just a short distance from Edinburgh city centre, the house sits in extensive, secluded private gardens in a central location of the picturesque coastal town of South Queensferry.

Property: Beautiful Grade-B listed period five-bedroom house

Leith St Andrew's Playgroup faces closure unless it can raise £400,000 for a new home at Loaning Crescent.

50-year-old nursery desperately fundraising to avoid closure

A Søstrene Grene store elsewhere in the UK, with the Danish company set to open a brand-new Livingston store

Danish homeware and lifestyle brand set to open at shopping centre

This is a stunning six-bedroom townhouse, exuding luxury and sophistication as part of a meticulously converted B-listed Gothic Church by London Edinburgh Holdings, nestled in the vibrant district of Portobello.

Property: Stunning six-bedroom townhouse in converted Gothic church

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, comes in at number six with 2.2 miles between its top five attractions - a walking time of around 44 minutes. Insider Monkey said: "Edinburgh is the most walkable city in the UK, with clean parks and several sightseeing places. On average, Edinburgh residents are only 308m away from the nearest green space. The city has much better air quality than London and also has a slight tinge of sea breeze, which attracts many walkers."

Ross Fountain crowned UK's most picturesque water fountain

Police are keen to speak to three men dressed in black seen running away from a property at Eastcroft Court in Livingston following a housebreaking last week.

Jewellery and money stolen from property

All kinds of cannabis cultivation equipment was also seized by officers

Extensive cannabis cultivation recovered

The Wester Hailes Christmas Lights switch-on events is due to take place at Westside Plaza at 5.30pm on Thursday, December 1 at Westside Plaza, pictured, according to the City Of Edinburgh Council. Also, on Thursday, December 14 a Festive Celebration takes place 12pm-2pm at The Healthy Living Centre, with craft stalls, music, carol singing and a festive community lunch.

Popular takeaway submits plans for new 25-cover restaurant

Hollywood Bowl Group has announced its interim results for the six-month period ended March 31 2024.( Photo by Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

Shopping centre confirms plans for new 22-lane bowling alley

Midlothian Council leader Councillor Kelly Parry is pictured with operations manager at Midlothian Snowsports Centre James Pitcher on the left and service manager Dougie Harvey on the right. Behind them are three members of the council’s project partners, Robertson Civil Engineering, Steven Gillan, John Murchie and site manager, Gary Killkerr.

Scotland's first alpine coaster set to open on Saturday

The property has gas central heating and is double glazed. A large attic room also features, as well as front and back gardens.

Property: Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow with so much potential

These restored three-storey townhouses in central Edinburgh have come to market as part of a transformation of the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children.

Property: Eight five-bedroom renovated £1.5m+ townhouses up for sale

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine (Lib Dems) will raise the issue of travellers in Parliament on Wednesday, September 11.

MP to raise Drumbrae traveller issues in Parliament this week

Pale ale Chakk De Phatte will be officially launched on September 19, with The Pakora Bar saying it is the perfect drink to have with their Indian food.

The Pakora Bar launches Scotland’s first mango lassi pale ale

Staff from Bombay Lounge with their best Indian restaurant in east Scotland at the Spice Awards on Monday, September 9. Owner Michael Singh is pictured holding the award.

Midlothian Indian restaurant named the best in the east of Scotland

A Midlothian Indian restaurant was named the best in the east of Scotland last night and was one of the five nominees for the national award.

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Former takeaway manager Plamen Dimitrov, 26, claims Tony Macaroni is still due him £5,376.59 in unpaid wages following the Queensferry Road restaurant closing in March.

Another former Tony Macaroni employee still chasing wages

Jamie Boulton, 55, was found guilty of murder at the High Court in Edinburgh following the death of Mr O’Neill. Nathan Boulton, 49 (pictured) was found guilty of attempting to defeat the ends of justice. There is no image of Jamie Boulton for legal reasons.

Two brothers convicted in connection with 59-year-old man's death

An artist's impression of the proposed site at Maybury in Edinburgh, which include 100 homes and a hotel.

Public consultation on plans for 1000 homes and hotel

Historic Scotland’s ‘Siege on the Forth’ event returned to Blackness Castle on Saturday 7 and Sunday, September 7 and 8.

Visitors step back in time at Siege on the Forth

Set right on the waterfront in popular Musselburgh is this stunning six-bedroom, five-bathroom, detached and converted house at 4 Edinburgh Road, boasting uninterrupted sea views. Carefully extended and sumptuously renovated, the property is a seriously luxury proposition reminiscent of a five-star hotel – no wonder it’s the most popular property of the month! This property is still currently available at offers over £975,000.

Property: ESPC's top 10 most viewed properties in August

This charming double upper flat is close to the tram stop and the wonderful amenities The Shore has to offer.

Property: Two-bedroom double upper for sale

This stunning three-bedroom executive flat within the award-winning Springwell House development is in immaculate, turn-key condition.

Property: Three-bedroom duplex in a sought-after development

An artist's impression of the New Darwin building to replace the existing Darwin Tower at the University of Edinburgh’s King’s Buildings Campus for the School of Biological Sciences.

University submits plans for ‘New Darwin’ bioscience hub

Just a few steps away from Haymarket Station is Platform 5, which is serving pints of Tennents for £2 this month. The pub, which serves up a wide range of ales and spirits, as well as a huge food selection, has 4 stars on Google.

15 city pubs currently offering thirsty customers pints for just £2

Khasha Smith, 35, who has not been seen since October 10 and has not been in touch with her "very close" family since then.

Man arrested in connection with the death of missing mum

The spacious bay windowed living room with multi-fuel stove.

Property: Two-bedroom Bruntsfield flat is show-stoppingly stylish

This two-bedroom Bruntsfield flat is show-stoppingly stylish with incredible interiors, and is currently available for offers over £395,000.

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The fatal road crash happened on the A89 between the villages of Armadale and Westrigg.

21-year-old man arrested and charged for fatal crash last year

Plans have been submitted to turn the TSB bank at Hanover Street into a bar and restaurant.

City centre bank set to be transformed into new pub and restaurant

This unique home, forming a duplex apartment within a converted C-listed former Mariner's Church, offers exceptionally spacious and light-filled accommodation brimming with character and boasting a full width terrace to either side, ideal for outdoor relaxation.

Property: Unique four-bedroom penthouse situated inside former church

Police have said enquiries are continuing to find missing Edinburgh woman Khasha Smith.

Police 'doing everything we can' to find Khasha Smith

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment forms part of an established development in Abbeyhill, arranged over the fifth and sixth/top floors and presented in a move-in condition, with modern fixtures and fittings and neutral décor. The penthouse balcony can be seen to the far left of the building.

Property: Three-bedroom penthouse apartment with private terrace

The currently vacant site at 23 Hanover Street, Edinburgh.

Plans for a new convenience store approved

The sinkhole on the Longstone to Stenhouse pathway which first appeared in May. Locals have had to keep putting the barriers back up as they constantly get blown over by the wind.

Sinkhole remains on popular pathway three months after it appeared

The site of the former post office at 101 Albert Street, Edinburgh, which will now be converted into a two-bedroom flat.

Plans to turn former post office into two-bedroom flat approved

Parents gathered at the Edinburgh City Chambers on Tuesday, September 3, to protest against a proposed 50 per cent cut to the budget for school holiday care for children with disabilities.

Parents protest against plans to cut disabled kids' service

Stephanie Watson, 26, who was in a Bulgarian hospital in intensive care after she was hit by a car while on holiday.

Mum left fighting for her life after Bulgarian crash to return home

Legendary radio DJ Tony Blackburn will be in Edinburgh next summer with his Sounds of the 60s shows at the Playhouse.

Playhouse show for Tony Blackburn’s Sounds of the 60s live tour

The M8 will be closed between Junction 4a and Harthill services during the night on April 13

Motorists warned of delays due to major roadworks on the M8 this week

Sam Brown, 20, was sentenced to seven years in jail on September 2 for sexual offences, including the rape of four girls between March and December 2022.

Man jailed for seven years for a series of serious sexual offences

This Wester Hailes property has been provided with an allocated car park space as well as with storage space for a bike.

Property: Modern three-bedroom apartment for sale

Former Edinburgh property firm office manager Emma Hunt, 38, who was imprisoned for three years in August last year after a jury found her guilty of fraud and embezzlement, was made subject of a confiscation order at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in August. The order shows Hunt, of Coldstream, is estimated to have benefited from criminal conduct by £925,000 and an order has been made for £211,574,67 to be paid back. During her trial, the court heard Hunt spent thousands on parties, hospitality at sporting events, hotel stays, a five-star Caribbean holiday, cars, and designer goods after stealing money from McLean Properties and fraudulently obtaining money from some of its clients.

11 criminals handed sentences at court in August

A section of West Approach Road in Edinburgh will close for five weeks.

Month of West Approach Road closures underway

Jamie Wilson, 34, was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, August 30.

Man jailed for violent and sexual offences against women

A truck makes its way through rising water on the Edinburgh City Bypass

Rain affecting morning rush hour traffic with thunderstorms expected

The property's beautifully bright living room with gas-fired stove and surround.

Property: Three-bedroom Georgian main-door flat in Gayfield Square