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To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Edinburgh Castle was lit up with a call to rally Edinburgh’s kind and generous spirit and support #MAKESOMEONESDAY

In pictures: St Andrew's Day in Edinburgh over the years

Six Celtic supporters and three Hibernian fans clashed at Gallagher's Irish Bar in Carlisle in October 2021. Photo Cumbria Police.

Mass pub brawl between Hibs and Celtic fans sees 9 jailed

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

The 12 best performing primary schools in Scotland 2023

Zoe Thomas, principal author of the guide, said: “St Andrews is the best performing university in Scotland and is second-top across the UK, keeping Cambridge in third place. It scores exceptionally well on student satisfaction and graduate employment, and has earned the well-deserved accolade of Scottish University of the Year.”

All 14 Scottish universities ranked best to worst

The Edinburgh area of The Calders has the lowest avarage property price in the Capital - coming in at just £118,000.

The 15 cheapest areas to buy a home in Edinburgh

Uni Compares new league table unveils Scotland's top universities for 2023/24

The Top 10 universities in Scotland ranked best to worst

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has been recognised as the best hotel in Scotland in the Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Balmoral is named ‘Best Hotel in Scotland’

Zoe Thomas, principal author of the guide, said: “St Andrews is the best performing university in Scotland and is second-top across the UK, keeping Cambridge in third place. It scores exceptionally well on student satisfaction and graduate employment, and has earned the well-deserved accolade of Scottish University of the Year.”

14 Scottish universities ranked best to worst

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

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf (centre) takes part in a Believe in Scotland march from Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

In pictures: Humza Yousaf leads Edinburgh Yes rally

The blue supermoon sets between the Balmoral Clock and the Scott Monument in Edinburgh.

In pictures: Blue supermoon lights up the sky

Celtic have a whole host of celebrity supporters.

12 famous faces who follow Celtic

Repairs were carried out and runway reopened before 9am

Edinburgh Airport closed and flights diverted after ground fault found

Win a table for 6 at Bonnie & Wild

Ad Feature Win breakfast for six at Bonnie & Wild

Fireworks from the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Tickets to next year's Tattoo go on sale

Edinburgh-based Codeclan called in administrators

Crowdfunder launched to help Codeclan students
A student said the collapse of the tech training company is a ‘complete shock’.

Wilko has said it intends to appoint administrators, potentially putting up to 12,000 jobs at the high street retailer at risk.

Shopper's fury about missing shed after Wilko administration news

Edinburgh residents gathered in the city centre to demand action on ‘irresponsible’ short term lets (STLs) in the Capital.

Edinburgh residents protest over ‘irresponsible’ short term lets

The check-in worker said some passengers got angry if their hand baggage was ruled too big or heavy, or their travel documents were questioned. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Airport missing luggage scam: £2,750 demanded from passenger

Uni Compares new league table unveils Scotland's top universities for 2023/24

The 10 best universities in Scotland, according to Uni Compare

The Combined Cadet Force Pipes and Drums and the Cadet Military Band lead the People's Procession of 100 people representing many walks of life in Scotland down the Royal Mile.

Procession and service marks King's coronation - in pictures

(Left to right) First Minister Humza Yousaf, Nadia El-Nakla and Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone ahead of the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication.

Dignitaries and guests arrive at St Giles' Cathedral for King's service

St Giles Cathedral will host the national service of thanksgiving and dedication marking the coronation of King Charles III. Picture: Mark Scates / SNS Group.

Here's what's happening at St Giles service for King

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

Callers warned 999 calls may still face delays due to fault

999 callers warned glitch may still "cause some delays"

A picket line outside the Royal London Hospital amid a strike by junior doctors (Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images)

I'm living proof why we need to pay NHS staff a decent wage – Susan Morrison

Jen Hardy founded her own cancer charity, Cancer Card.

People recognised in King Charles III's birthday honours
People from Edinburgh and Lothians who have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2023

Short-term let rules 'unlawful' Court has ruled

Edinburgh short-term let rules 'unlawful', court rules

A local resident pushes her bicycle through damaged buildings in Toretsk, eastern Ukraine, in August last year (Picture: Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images)

The West must redouble its efforts to help Ukraine – Steve Cardownie

Typewriters have mostly been replaced by computers for the drawing up of wills (Picture: General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Make sure you draw up a will before you 'peg out' – Susan Morrison

People attend an anti-monarchy rally on Calton Hill in Edinburgh on the day of King Charles' coronation (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Tories’ new Public Order Act is the latest injustice emanating from Westminster

Diana, Princess of Wales, has tea with Sally Miles, 26, a resident at Milestone House, the UK's first purpose-built Aids hospice (Picture: PA)

Diana helped break stigma of HIV/Aids when she visited hospice – Susan Dalgety

Bucks Fizz won Eurovision for the UK, but don't really compare to the greatest British bands, like the Beatles and Rolling Stones (Picture: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Coronation then Eurovision? Saturday TV’s not getting any better

Following the 'Golden Rule' is a way to make good decisions in life (Picture: Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images)

Awareness of my mortality helps me to live by 'Golden Rule' – Ewan Aitken

Protesters hold up placards ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Arrests of coronation protesters were reminiscent of Putin's crushing of dissent

King Charles III after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey (Picture: Richard Pohle/WPA pool/Getty Images)

King Charles must stand up for democratic values and greater transparency

If there was a public vote for Duke of Edinburgh, might people choose writer Ian Rankin? (Picture: Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images)

Even some republicans think Royal Family is a national asset – Susan Dalgety

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Bid to 'derecognise' new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh fails

Well-wishers gathered at Princes Street Gardens

Hundreds gather to watch King's Coronation in heart of Edinburgh

A service is held to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey (Picture: Susannah Ireland/PA)

Stone of Destiny? King Charles should sit on Breeze Block of Jewson's instead

The flat in Gillespie Crescent was found to be below tolerable standard. Picture: Google Streetview

Repairs ordered as flat ruled ‘below tolerable standard’

No doubt if the crowds in central London can put up with a bit of rain, bad weather is not going to deter republicans gathering at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to share their vision of a different system.
The Our Republic rally at 3pm will hear from Edinburgh East SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, Green MSPs Maggie Chapman and Lorna Slater and independent Edinburgh councillor Ross McKenzie, as well as speakers from Ungagged, the Radical Independence Campaign and the Scottish Socialist Youth.
Our Republic have been collecting signatures for a declaration calling for an independent Scottish republic. And they describe the coronation as a £250 million special day for Charles “to show off his gold-trimmed pomp and extravagance to a public struggling with a cost of living crisis – at their expense”.

What you can do if you don't want to watch the coronation

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pictured at Windsor Castle last year (Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/WPA pool/Getty Images)

William Shakespeare would love the Windsor family's dramas – Susan Morrison

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the monarch's official residence in Scotland and the Queen traditionally spent a week based there in June each year, when she would make visits across the central belt and further afield as well as hosting ceremonies at the palace.
The 16th-century historic apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the state apartments, used for official and state entertaining, are open to the public throughout the year, except when members of the Royal Family are in residence.
The Queen's Gallery was built close to the palace, opposite the Scottish Parliament, and opened in 2002 to exhibit works of art from the Royal Collection.

Capital buildings with special links to the Royals

Comic Con is taking place in Edinburgh this Coronation weekend

Six ways to avoid the Coronation in Edinburgh

A postbox in Edinburgh has been decorated to celebrate King Charles III's Coronation (Photo by Alex Orr)

The Coronation events and celebrations in city this weekend

The shortlist for the Tes Schools Awards 2023 has been announced, celebrating the work of school leaders, teachers and school staff across the UK.

Edinburgh school in running for 'best secondary in UK'

Carry On films were fond of a double entendre, and so apparently was Queen Elizabeth (Picture: Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth's ‘Carry On’ quip showed the Royals are up for a laugh

Only people in London and Bristol face higher living costs than people in Edinburgh, according to the study. Picture: John Devlin.

City named third most expensive place to live in UK

Morris folk dancers perform during Feast of St George celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday, but more could be done (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

England should mark St George's Day like Scotland celebrates Burns Night

While some shops have been making a fuss about King Charles's coronation, Scotland seems largely uninterested (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

We're getting excited for the big day on May 6 (but not about some posh bloke)

The common minke whale was first spotted by a boat taking tourists from North Berwick for a trip around the Isle of May.

Huge whale washes up on Lothian beach, in pictures

ScotRail bosses have forked out more than £200,000 on taxis for travellers after train services were cancelled
Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scotrail spent £200k on taxis replacing cancelled trains

Ukrainian T64 tanks move towards Bakhmut, in Donetsk, amid bitter fighting over the town (Picture: Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukraine War heading for a crucial phrase as Kyiv prepares spring offensive

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering the UK Budget (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Why UK Budget is a continuation of the Tories’ 13 years of failure – Ian Murray