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Typewriters have mostly been replaced by computers for the drawing up of wills (Picture: General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)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

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 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 Vladimir McTavish

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 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 Steve Cardownie

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 Alex Cole-Hamilton

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 Susan Dalgety

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

Well-wishers gathered at Princes Street Gardens

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

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 Vladimir McTavish

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

Repairs ordered as flat ruled ‘below tolerable standard’ Ian Swanson

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 Ian Swanson

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 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 Ian Swanson

Comic Con is taking place in Edinburgh this Coronation weekend

Six ways to avoid the Coronation in Edinburgh Ian Swanson

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 Jolene Campbell

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' Gary Flockhart

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 Steve Cardownie

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 Ian Swanson

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 Angus Robertson

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) Susan Dalgety

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 Ian Swanson

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 Katrine Bussey

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 Steve Cardownie

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 Ian Murray

Comfortable interiors in the home’s bright and spacious living room

One-bed bolthole would be a gem for first-time buyer Special Reports

Edinburgh and the Lothians awoke to a winter wonderland this this morning – and the Met Office has warned that more snow is on the way. Photo: Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh wakes to snow and travel disruption Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh could finally see heavy snow on Thursday and Friday, after days of Met Office weather warnings.

Here is when Edinburgh could see heavy snow Gary Flockhart

Teddy bears and toys represent the thousands of children abducted by Russian forces in Ukraine at this protest in Brussels last month (Picture: Nicolas Maeterlinck/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukrainian kids are being abducted and sent to Russian 're-education camps' Steve Cardownie

Green party minister Lorna Slater's deposit return scheme is an embarrassing shambles (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Why thousands of small drinks firms may stop selling their products in Scotland Alex Cole-Hamilton

Drivers are being warned of heavy traffic after a crash on a major road on the outskirts of Edinburgh on Monday morning.

Major road reopens following two-vehicle crash Gary Flockhart

The family of David Bowie, pictured performing in 2004, has gifted his archives to the nation (Picture: Yui Mok/PA)

Bowie's archives will give a fascinating insight into his creative genius Susan Dalgety

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a V-for-Victory sign, in the style of Winston Churchill, after addressing politicians in Westminster Hall (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Zelensky’s speech to parliament was historic and UK is united in its support Ian Murray

The Sunday Times tax list revealed on Friday that 100 wealthy people or families contributed nearly £5.2 billion in tax in the UK last year.

Top 20 taxpayers in UK revealed - including JK Rowling Gary Flockhart

According to the Sunday Times, there are 10 billionaires at the head of the 2022 Scottish Rich List. Pictured clockwise: Mohamed Al Fayed, JK Rowling and Anders Holch Povlsen.

Scotland's 10 richest billionaires & millionaires Gary Flockhart

Prince Harry's book Spare has attracted rather a lot of attention (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Susan Morrison: Harry's book has been talked about so much I thought I'd read it Susan Morrison

Prince Harry's book Spare has attracted considerable media interest (Picture: James Manning/PA)

Yawn. Dull Harry's book will soon be filling the charity shops of Stockbridge Vladimir McTavish

A general view of the port and dockside area in Dundee, Scotland. The UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced sites of England's Freeports yesterday with Scotland's sites still to be decided. The Scottish government plans to adapt UK proposals for the establishment of Freeports making them Green Ports. In the running are Rosyth, Dundee, Hunterston, Orkney, Cromarty Firth and Aberdeen. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

All you need to know about freeports in Scotland Hannah Brown

The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed primary schools will close for all pupils on January 10, while secondary schools will shut on January 11.

Dates for new school strikes across city next week Gary Flockhart

An injured man stands on a street after Russian shells hit the Ukrainian city of Kherson on Saturday. Five were killed and 20 injured in the attack (Picture: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images)

Refugees ate Xmas dinner safe from Putin’s bombs, with a tear for those at home Steve Cardownie

Energy prices have spiked to a record high, with the average household facing a £2,500 annual bill. Picture: PA.

Calls to energy hotline quadruple Dan Barker

We’ve put together 10 top tips to use up your leftovers in other ways you may not have considered.

10 top tips for using up your Christmas leftovers Gary Flockhart

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala in New York earlier this month (Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala)

Clarkson made vile comments about Meghan despite her mental health struggles Hayley Matthews

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Picture: Toby Melville/WPA pool/Getty Images)

If Clarkson wants mediaeval justice, then it’s the stocks for him Susan Morrison

A woman decorates a Christmas tree at the grave of her husband, Oleg Skybyk, a Ukrainian serviceman who was killed resisting the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Picture: Yuriy Dyachyshyn/AFP via Getty Images)

A sad Christmas for Ukrainian refugees, but their resolve remains strong Steve Cardownie

People take part in Pride Glasgow, Scotland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) pride event in Glasgow. Photo: David Cheskin.

What is the Gender Recognition Act and what changes are being proposed? Rachael Davies

The funeral of five-year-old Stella-Lily McCorkindale takes place in Belfast. Stella-Lily died following a severe case of the bacterial infection Strep A (Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Strep A/scarlet fever outbreak is adding to pressure on NHS – Dr Gwenetta Curry Gwenetta Curry

ScotRail is warning customers to expect significant disruption during the latest round of strike action by RMT members of Network Rail, with several trains to and from Edinburgh affected.

Edinburgh ScotRail trains to be ‘significantly disrupted’ Gary Flockhart

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

Edinburgh high school named among Scotland’s best Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh Christmas Market is the third most picturesque in Europe claims new study

Edinburgh Christmas Market is the third most picturesque in Europe Rachel Mackie

Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, and Matt Lucas from The Great British Bake Off.

Matt Lucas is stepping down from presenting The Great British Bake Off Naomi Clarke

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP Party, speaks during a press conference on November 23, 2022 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

'Democracy is at stake' says Nicola Sturgeon on indyref2 ruling Rachel Mackie

Scotland Supreme Court decision: Indyref2 cannot be held without Westminster approval, court finds

Scotland cannot hold indyref2 without Westminster approval Rachel Mackie

The UK’s highest court is set to deliver its judgment on whether the Scottish Parliament can legislate for a second independence referendum.

What time is indyref2 Supreme Court ruling? Gary Flockhart

Michael Fitzpatrick had been reported missing on November 13. Photo: Police Scotland

Body in loch is missing Edinburgh neurosurgeon Gary Flockhart

Scottish construction engineer Brian Glendinning with his mother Meta Glendinning after arriving at Edinburgh airport following his release after two months in Iraqi jail. Picture date: Saturday November 19, 2022.

Scot Brian Glendinning freed from Iraqi prison returns home Katrine Bussey

Judges have delivered their verdict on nearly 500 entrants at the world Scotch pie championship.

13 photos from World Scotch Pie Championships Gary Flockhart

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10 Scottish kids' TV shows that you might remember Gary Flockhart

A major police operation was launched after violence flared in Niddrie

Bonfire night mayhem: 'Molotov cocktail' thrown and firefighters attacked Stephen Wilkie

Brian with his son Bailey, with daughters Heidi and Lexi and wife Kimberly

Family of Scottish dad detained in Iraq jail 'will never give up' Jolene Campbell

Britain’s Got Talent winner Colin Thackery will pay tribute to servicemen and women past and present at Edinburgh’s annual Poppy Day on Thursday.

BGT winner to perform live in Capital Gary Flockhart

Postal strikes planned for the next two weeks have been called off but are due to resume on November 12. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Postal strikes called off for next two weeks Alan Jones

There are fears that rising interest rates and falling house prices could force many homeowners to sell up. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Edinburgh and Glasgow among UK cities upping house prices amid return to office Emma Newlands

Renowned author Bernard MacLaverty, artist Carola Gordon and Edinburgh-based illustrator Iain McIntosh help launch the annual Sale of Pictures and Books at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church. Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Hundreds of artworks on sale for Christian Aid Ian Swanson

Ukrainian firefighters work on a destroyed building after several drones hit Kyiv on Monday (Picture: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images)

Putin's drone strikes on Ukrainian civilians may lead to fresh wave of refugees Steve Cardownie

Most of Liz Truss's measures have been reversed (Picture: Daniel Leal/PA Wire)

Ditching Liz Truss in favour of a new leader won’t save the Tories – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

A Warner Bros still image of Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid

From Cracker to Hagrid, Robbie Coltrane dominated the screen Stephen Wilkie

Little Courtney Abrahams, now seven, spent years battling back to full health after she suffered burns to more than a quarter of her body.

Mum’s warning after toddler fell into scalding hot bath Gary Flockhart

Brian Glendinning, who is being held in Iraq over a bank debt and facing extradition to Qatar, with his son, Bailey. Photograph: Brian Glendinning

Fife man in Iraq jail in ‘imminent danger’, says expert Gary Flockhart

Computer-generated image of how Rosyth waterfront could look if the Firth of Forth bid wins.

Green Freeport vision of Rosyth Ian Swanson