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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1. Newington and Dalkeith Road
With a population of 6,519, the area of Newington and Dalkeith saw 189 new positive cases of coronavirus between September 27 and October 3. Photo: JPIMedia
2. Marchmont and East Sciennes
79 new covid-19 cases were recorded in Marchmont and East Sciennes in Edinburgh over the seven day period. This area of the city has a population of 4,844. Photo: Google
3. Meadows and Southside
58 new cases were recorded in the Meadows and East Sciennes area of Edinburgh. This area has a population of 8,441 people . Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street recorded 58 new cases of Covid-19 over the last week, this area has a population of 6,689. Photo: Lisa Ferguson