The new data shows that the highest numbers recorded of positive cases are from some of the most densely populated areas of the city.
The highest number recorded, 179 new cases, was in the Newington and Dalkeith Road area.
The data was recorded between October 3 and October 9 2020.
See the breakdown of the 12 areas in Scotland with the highest numbers of coronavirus cases.
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9. Duddingston and Portobello South
12 new cases were recorded in Duddingston and Portobello south in Edinburgh. This area has a population of 4,114 people. Photo: Google Maps

10. Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield in Edinburgh recorded 12 new cases over the course of the week between September 27 and October 3. This area has a population of 5,993 people. Photo: Getty

11. The Grange
With a population of 5,939 The Grange area of Edinburgh recorded ten new cases of Covid-19 between September 27 and October 3. Photo: JPIMedia

12. Broughton Street
Broughton South recorded ten new cases of Covid-19 in the last week. This area of the capital has a population of 4,871 people. Photo: Ian Rutherford

