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10 quickest and slowest breeds of adorable dog

The 10 best dog breeds for people living in a flat or apartment

Rank within West Lothian: 1. Rank within Scotland: 12. Percentage 5 or more Highers as a %: 68%.

West Lothian high schools ranked from best to worst

Vue cinemas is celebrating Batman Day 2023 by bringing some of the most iconic films back to the big screen this weekend.

Edinburgh cinemas to screen three iconic Batman films

Take a look through our photo gallery to see East Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

East Lothian high schools ranked best to worst

Rank within Edinburgh: 1. Rank within Scotland: 9. % pupils passing 5 or more Highers: 70%.

Edinburgh high schools ranked from best to worst

Address: Brabloch Crescent, Paisley PA3 4RG. Photo: Google Street View

The 12 best performing primary schools in Scotland 2023

The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, with its many exotic plants and stunning shrubberies, is perfect picnic destination.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh

For the first time this Christmas The Polar Express Train Ride is arriving at Edinburgh’s Waverley station. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Tickets go on sale for the Polar Express Train Ride Edinburgh

Decluttering your home could earn you cash – have you got hidden treasure in the house? Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Vintage Cash Cow’s Guide to Edinburgh’s Vintage Treasures

Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent warning on one of its bestselling meal deal products, urging customers to check for affected packs. Photo: M&S

Marks & Spencer issues urgent food recall warning

Armadale Academy had to be locked down and pupils kept in their classrooms during a police incident on Tuesday. Photo: Google Street View

Armadale Academy locked down over police incident

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the fun in the sun at Edinburgh’s Portobello Beach on Sunday afternoon.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach

A litter of seven puppies, believed to be just days old, have been found abandoned in a plastic container in West Lothian. Photos: Scottish SPCA

Puppies found abandoned in plastic contatiner

Lidl is set to move into the large unit at Edinburgh's Meadowbank Shopping Park previously occupied by TK Maxx.

New Lidl store given opening date

The 12 tallest breeds of adorable dog in the world
With demand for pups continuing to rocket in the aftermath of the pandemic, here are the breeds to choose if you want a dog that will tower over most other canines.

After a short trial House of Hearing has decided to make its free service a permanent fixture. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Edinburgh community clinic extends free earwax removal service

Here are 10 of the smallest breeds of beautiful toy dog

Sadie can find the hustle and bustle of urban life overwhelming and would much prefer a peaceful rural home where she can frolic in local fields. Photo: Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet Sadie the lovable Labrador who is looking to find her forever home

Here are 10 of the most popular and lovable hound breeds of dog

An Edinburgh teenager has sustained life-changing injuries after suffering an electric shock on railway tracks in the Capital.

Teenager is electrocuted on city railway

There are thought to only be 200 Visayan warty pigs in the wild. The four adorable piglets were born on June 25. Picture: RZSS

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes four adorable 'critically endangered' piglets

A Barbie-themed brunch, lunch and dinner event is coming to a secret location in Edinburgh this September.

Secret Edinburgh location to host Barbie brunch

Dog walks, night life and excellent commuting links – this Edinburgh home has it all, and it is very competitively priced. Picture by Planography

Ad Feature Stunning four-bedroom Edinburgh home with excellent commuting links

It’s one of the highlights of Edinburgh’s year – nominations are now open for the Forth Awards 2023. Submitted picture

Ad Feature Forth Awards 2023 nominations are now open

Isla was the most popular girl name in Edinburgh last year for babies. 37 wee ones were given the Scottish name, which is derived from the word "island".

The 21 most popular baby girl names in the city

Adam Frost portrait

Interview: Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost
He’ll be discussing gardening and life

Lila Yoga in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh

We try Friday Flow & Let Go at Lila Yoga

Students at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University holding white boards in support of the White Ribbon campaign. Photo: Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt named Scotland's first 'White Ribbon' university

The Sunday Times’ Schools Guide 2023, called Parent Power, names the top performing and highest-achieving schools across the country and is billed as “the definitive guide to secondary schools”.

Edinburgh high school ranked among Scotland’s best

Prominent Edinburgh-based campaigner, Zhenya Dove said the event will help those affected by the floods in the Kherson region of Ukraine

Ukraine event with canal cruise, live music and workshops

Clockwise from left: The late Remo Mancini, who used to run Remo's cafe in Stockbridge, Edinburgh sweet shop owner and confectioner Jimmy Casey in February 1988, and a group of happy kids get to choose to sweets.

Edinburgh's lost sweet shops remembered

Edinburgh couple Fiona and Martin Elliot with their son Jamie, who sadly died in August 2019 at only nine months old.

Heartbroken parents remember baby boy who ‘died in their arms’

East Lothian schoolboy Denis-Jack Ward defied all the odds by learning to walk again after he was hit by a car in 2021.

East Lothian schoolboy 'defies all odds' to walk again

Boghall Primary school in Bathgate ranked in the Scottish top 20 with a score of 400.

Ten primary schools in West Lothian among best in Scotland

10 fun facts you should know about the Siberian Husky

Edinburgh police are set to crackdown on anti-social behaviour at Portobello Beach as summer approaches.

Extra police patrols to tackle youths running wild in Portobello

Want to make a difference? All you need to know about training to be a nurse or midwife

Ad Feature Apply now: nursing and midwifery courses starting in September 2023

Enjoy a fabulous family day out at Rosslyn Chapel, one of Scotland’s best-known buildings.

Ad Feature Spend a family day at historic Rosslyn Chapel with fun activities

Medusa salon at Teviot interior

Spa Spy: Medusa hair salon, Edinburgh

The Royal Highland Show (RHS), an annual event showcasing Scotland’s food and farming industries, takes place at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Newbridge, from June 22-25. Photos RHS.

The Royal Highland Show 2023 - everything you need to know

Chiquito, which is located at the Centre Livingston, wants to reward dads on Saturday (June 17), and, of course, Sunday (June 18).

Mexican restaurant offering free fajitas and beer

Take a look through our photo gallery to see Diners' Choice 10 'best overall' restaurants in Edinburgh, ahead of Father's Day.

10 best places to eat in Edinburgh for Father's Day

Take a look through our photo gallery to discover 12 places in Edinburgh where the ice cream is incredible.

12 great places for ice cream in Edinburgh and Lothians

The annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing sees a spectacular procession of decorated taxis travelling through the city.

Edinburgh Taxi Outing: Everything you need to know

The laws on dogs in hot cars and what to do to help

9 expert tips on keeping your adorable dog cool during a heat wave

Take a look through our photo gallery see all the fun from this year's Meadows Festival

The Meadows Festival 2023 - in pictures

Flora Gentleman, four, is in remission from cancer and was the VIP starter at Sunday's Race for Life in Edinburgh. Here she is pictured with parents Stephanie and Jamie.

Little girl who battled cancer cheers on runners at Race For Life

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh

Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has opened up for the first time about his late father’s alcohol abuse.

Miles Briggs opens up on his father’s alcoholism

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Ross Burns, has taken a photo of one of his son’s many Hot Wheels cars every day for the past 1,000 days in various locations around the UK.

Dad photographs son’s Hot Wheels cars around Edinburgh

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout

The outgoing Children and Young People's Commissioner, Bruce Adamson, said the Scottish Government was 'absolutely failing to deliver for children'

Outgoing commissioner right to pan SNP on children's rights – Alex Cole-Hamilton