As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at what made the headlines in Edinburgh in 2023.
Part one covers the first three months of the year, from January to March, and includes big moments like Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, as well as the return of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations for the first time after Covid and why a city care home stood empty for more than a year.
Scroll through these 24 pictures to remind yourself of some of the news highlights of 2023.
Scroll through these 24 pictures to remind yourself of some of the news highlights of 2023.
![Prince Edward was named the new Duke of Edinburgh, taking over the title from his late father. King Charles III handed the dukedom to his brother, formerly the Duke of Wessex, in celebration of Edward's 59th birthday. The move was said to honour the wishes of the late Queen and Prince Philip. Edward's wife, Sophie, formerly the Countess of Wessex, became the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn became the new Earl of Wessex. The new duke and duchess visited Edinburgh on their first official outing with their new titles - for a reception to mark the first year of conflict in Ukraine.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjBiMGM1MjI0LTYxYzItNDRkOC1iNDMzLTczNjM2NTNkYzBhNjo0ZWFhOThiZS0yMmFlLTRiZDQtOTgxYS0zN2YyZDQ3NmZhNDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
21. New Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Edward was named the new Duke of Edinburgh, taking over the title from his late father. King Charles III handed the dukedom to his brother, formerly the Duke of Wessex, in celebration of Edward's 59th birthday. The move was said to honour the wishes of the late Queen and Prince Philip. Edward's wife, Sophie, formerly the Countess of Wessex, became the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn became the new Earl of Wessex. The new duke and duchess visited Edinburgh on their first official outing with their new titles - for a reception to mark the first year of conflict in Ukraine. Photo: Yui Mok
![Thirty three people were treated for injuries after a ship in Leith's Imperial Dock became dislodged after high winds and ended up leaning at a 45-degree angle, sparking a major emergency response. Twenty-one people were taken to hospital and 12 were treated at the scene. The ship, a 250ft research vessel, Petrel, was previously bought and outfitted by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and was sold by his estate in 2022.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmZjZmJkMTUxLTE5NTQtNDc5YS05ZGY2LTM4NGU1YTc2N2Q5ZDo3NjJkMGE5Ni1mNWU0LTQxZGQtYTVhYy0yYzRjNjI3MzI4MzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
22. Drama at docks
Thirty three people were treated for injuries after a ship in Leith's Imperial Dock became dislodged after high winds and ended up leaning at a 45-degree angle, sparking a major emergency response. Twenty-one people were taken to hospital and 12 were treated at the scene. The ship, a 250ft research vessel, Petrel, was previously bought and outfitted by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and was sold by his estate in 2022. Photo: @Tomafc83
![Portobello and East Linton were both named among the best places to live in Scotland. The annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide ranked Edinburgh's seaside suburb of Portobello and the East Lothian village in the top six Scottish locations. The judges lauded Portobello for having a "a freespirited atmosphere that's a refreshing contrast to the stuffier corners of the Scottish capital".](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjAxYzhiZTFjLTc3ZjItNDA4YS1hYjIwLTIzMzVkZGE5NDU3ZDplYjQ4ZGI3Ny0yZDBhLTRkMWMtYTAyOS1lNDJhYmFlZTg2MTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
23. Best place to live
Portobello and East Linton were both named among the best places to live in Scotland. The annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide ranked Edinburgh's seaside suburb of Portobello and the East Lothian village in the top six Scottish locations. The judges lauded Portobello for having a "a freespirited atmosphere that's a refreshing contrast to the stuffier corners of the Scottish capital". Photo: Ian Rutherford
![Sir Richard Branson visited Edinburgh and urged the Capital to keep building more hotels to ensure its city centre remains "alive" in future. After launching his new Virgin Hotel in Victoria Street - the first in Europe - he said decades of investment had transformed Edinburgh from a "very rundown" city into one of the world's most popular tourism destinations. "At peak times of the year in Edinburgh, every single hotel room is taken and you could have double the number of rooms. Hotel developments are critical in bringing tourists into the centre of cities and keeping them alive. A city is going to be busier with every new hotel that opens."](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjRlZjhkOWIwLTU1NGMtNDE2ZS1iZDg4LTdmNThjZDFkNzcyODpmMjE4YTNjNy1iY2FlLTQ2NGMtODJmNC04YTM2Mzk3MmJiMDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
24. Richard Branson speaks out
Sir Richard Branson visited Edinburgh and urged the Capital to keep building more hotels to ensure its city centre remains "alive" in future. After launching his new Virgin Hotel in Victoria Street - the first in Europe - he said decades of investment had transformed Edinburgh from a "very rundown" city into one of the world's most popular tourism destinations. "At peak times of the year in Edinburgh, every single hotel room is taken and you could have double the number of rooms. Hotel developments are critical in bringing tourists into the centre of cities and keeping them alive. A city is going to be busier with every new hotel that opens." Photo: Euan Cherry