Covid: As cases continue to rise here are the 11 Edinburgh areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dalmeny, Fairmilehead and Morningside

Here are the 11 areas of Edinburgh which have recorded the highest coronavirus rates over the last week as cases across Scotland continue to soar to record breaking levels.

The latest data published by Public Health Scotland breaks down the number of Covid-19 cases per neighbourhood over the last seven days.

The worst hit area in Edinburgh this week was Dalmeny, Kirkliston and Newbridge, the area recorded a total of 121 new coronavirus cases over the seven day period.

Here are the 11 worst hit areas of Edinburgh between August 28 and September 3.

5. Gracemount, Southhouse and Burdiehouse

Gracemount, Southhouse and Burdiehouse recorded 67 cases of Covid-19 between August 28 and September 3. This area has a population of 5,941 people. Photo: Google