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Before buses were all fitted with CCTV, the driver used a kind of periscope contraption with a curved mirror to check what was going on upstairs.

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The house has three stories and you enter onto the middle floor which is at ground level there is a staircase to the first floor and the renovated basement. The house has undergone modernisation to suit the family and any new homeowner.

Inside the part hidden three-storey home on the market for more then £1million

Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm

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Evening News editor Rhoda Morrison recommends going pumpkin picking this autumn. She said: "I know it's an obvious one, but one of my favourite afternoons of the whole year is my annual trip to the pumpkin patch. It's been a tradition in our house for several years now, and usually involves a pumpkin spiced latte for the way there, and a change of shoes for the drive back. I love wrapping up warm, pushing the wheelbarrow and picking out the best pumpkins to carve. And more recently, watching my wee nephews pick out their favourite pumpkin has just made it even more fun. The fun usually continues into the next day with a pumpkin carving competition. I've already got my tickets booked for next month, and I can't wait."

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Alex Dixon, 12, is performing in Strictly Kids for her late gran Annette

Schoolgirl to dedicate Strictly Kids performance to gran killed in crash

Where: 92 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BE. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was fantastic. Would 100% recommend their milkshakes as these are delicious.

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Where: 8-9 Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QZ. Rating 4 out of 5. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: B'een visiting this place regularly since 2017 and can safely say I have always had a really good experience'.

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On the corner of the top of the Mound where the street meets the Royal Mile is Deacon Brodie's tavern, named after the crooked councillor himself. The original Brodie family lived on Brodie's Close on the opposite side of the Lawnmarket.

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Carly Kilpatrick, 14, was taken to hospital after she took unwell at around 2.45am on Monday, 18 September. She was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Teen charged with drug offence after schoolgirl's death

A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with an early morning robbery in Edinburgh.

Man arrested after robbery on Leith Walk

The Omni Centre has been put up for sale for £65 million by owner Nuveen.

Edinburgh’s Omni Centre put up for sale

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The bright open plan kitchen / dining room and utility room with direct access to the enclosed rear garden and decking area.

Chalet-style detached four-bedroom home for sale

Eight-year-old Border Collie, May, is a sweet and gentle girl who finds her greatest joy in the company of others.
You can learn more about rehoming and fostering at the charity's ‘Can You… Be My Person?’ event on Saturday October 28 between 12pm - 4pm at the Dogs Trust West Calder centre

Meet May the full-of-love Border Collie who is searching for a new home

Before the organised and multi-million pound Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations were introduced in the late 90s, Edinburgers brought in the bells at the Tron, off the High Street at Hunter Square. Teenagers pictured having a knees-up at the Tron Kirk in Edinburgh on Hogmanay 1990.

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The five Live at the Apollo comedians coming to Edinburgh, clockwise from left - Ria Lina, Ignacio Lopez, Alfie Brown, Helen Bauer and Esther Manito. Photos supplied by Flick Morris PR.

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Edinburgh University's Ashworth Labs at King's Buildings in Blackford were built in the late 1920s to house the university's zoology department. (Note the beautiful stone animal plaques on the exterior.) Now they are part of the ever-expanding School of Biological Sciences at the university. On Doors Open Day the labs will have exhibits, interactive displays and tours of the University’s Natural History collections. Open: Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm.

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Take a look through our photo gallery to see which local chippies are named as finalists at the 2023 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards.

The Edinburgh finalists at 2023 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

Pivot Pole Studios owner, Jess Knapper hopes to relocate her business to a premises at Timber Bush near the Shore

Popular pole dancing studio makes plans to relocate to Leith

An Edinburgh-bound Ryanair passenger in a wheelchair was left behind at Bordeaux on Tuesday, September, 19.

Ryanair passenger in wheelchair left behind in France

A monorail and tunnels with plants above shops

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The Melville monument in St Andrew Square. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Campaigners remove controversial plaque from Henry Dundas statue

Aldi is launching a new pizza delivery service to rival Domino's - and Edinburgh is among three UK cities taking part in the launch. Photo: Aldi

Aldi launch 'Domino's inspired' pizza delivery service

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Lammermuir's treatment highlights Scotland’s broken culture landscape Brian Ferguson

The property is conveniently situated next to Holyrood Palace, a couple of minutes' walk from Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat whilst being within easy reach of the City Centre.

Inside flat in 400-year-old building which is a little slice of history

Could ferry services soon by coming to Rosyth or Leith? Stock photo by John Devlin.

Support for Scotland to Europe ferry link
Thousands sign Edinburgh man’s petition calling for a greener link to Europe

An artist's impression of the new Wester Hailes High School. Image: City of Edinburgh Council.

Plans approved for new high school ‘superblock’

Hussein and Laura Cadosch missed their friend's wedding

Couple miss friend's wedding due to flight and luggage 'disaster'

Craig and Debbie Stephens from Portobello have appeared on many television shows in the past and often go by their stage names 'Z' and 'Saffire'.

Couple to appear on Channel 5 TV series

The eatery is named after a Korean comfort food (pronounced as ‘bee-beem-bahp’) which consists of a bowl of warm white rice topped with vegetables and chilli pepper paste, soy sauce, or fermented soybean paste.

First look inside new Korean restaurant - in pictures

Edinburgh mum Debbie Young (right) pictured with her daughter Raechel Waterston.

Heartbroken mum tells of how daughter's organs saved lives

Critical care consultant Dr Alastair Morgan and specialist nurse Lisa MacKinnon are part of the NHS Lothian organ donation team.

Behind the scenes of organ donation in Scotland

Alexander Philip, pictured, and Craig Hodgkins were found guilty of sexual offences against five young people aged between six and 13-years-old between 1978 and 2008. Police said there is currently no image of Craig Hodgkins available.

Two men convicted of sexual abuse of children over four decades

Chris and his fiance Sarah

Disabled man feels forced to move out of home

School strikes set to go ahead next week

Council apology to parents over school strikes

Julie and Kenny Hepburn travelled to Morocco last week for their first holiday in five years

Couple left without vital medication after flight home cancelled

Work to transform Granton Gasholder into a new public park and amphitheatre got underway at the start of this year.

Gasholder restoration at 'high risk' of going over budget

The weather is due to change over the coming days, according to the Met Office. Stock photo by Getty.

Change in the weather forecast over coming days

This stunning photo of the Northern Lights was taken last night by Eva Krisztina Hunya from South Queensferry, lighting up the sky over the Forth Rail Bridge.

13 stunning photos of the Northern Lights over the city

Stock photo of flooding on Clifftonhall road near Newbridge, Edinburgh, in January 2020.

Heavy rain brings chaos to city's roads

An aerial view of crowds at the largely uncovered Murrayfield Stadium during Scotland v France Rugby International in 1962.

27 photos showing how much Murrayfield stadium has changed

ONS figures show the median wage including bonuses in Edinburgh saw just a 7.5 per cent increase in the three months to July – below Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation of 7.8 per cent over the same period. Photo: PA/ Joe Giddens

Wages fail to match inflation despite UK real-terms pay steadying

The council hot food buffet event is due to take place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre at Morrison Street next week.

Anger at council hot fork buffet event

Kiltwalk slashed the entry fee from £32 to £20 this year to make it even easier for people to help the charity they care about. This is made possible by the generosity of The Hunter Foundation underwriting Kiltwalk.

Record-breaking Capital Kiltwalk - in pictures

A stock photo of a safer drug consumption room at the Scottish Drug Death Crisis Conference in 2020. Photo by John Devlin.

Safer drugs consumption room trial looks set to go ahead

End Fossil Fuels Scotland demonstrators held a protest in Edinburgh yesterday. Marching from the Mound to the Scottish Parliament. Here they are pictured marching down the Royal Mile towards Holyrood.

Climate change protest - in pictures

Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle Rock has terrified and inspired countless generations.

Free Historic Scotland sites to visit this winter - in pictures

A mixed bag of weather is forecast for Edinburgh this coming week.

The weather week ahead - Day by day forecast

Leonie Bell is director of V&A Dundee.

V&A Dundee reveals ambitions to take tartan exhibition around the world

This exceptionally elegant, detached sandstone villa boasts four generous bedrooms, period features in abundance, tasteful décor throughout and a prime location in sought-after Bruntsfield – no wonder it was the most popular property with ESPC house-hunters in August. This property, which was available at offers over £895,000, is currently under offer.

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The Dar al-Arqam mosque at the Lauriston Place was built as a church, designed by Archibald Scott in Gothic style and completed in 1859 and originally used by the United Presbyterian Church. It later became disused and was purchased by the Muslim community in 1980. It was used primarily as a social club and suffered fire damage, but opened as a mosque 2012. It is named Dar al-Arqam, after the first building used by the early community of the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca as a place of teaching. Visitors will have the chance to see how the church has been converted into a mosque while maintaining the original beauty of the building. Open: Saturday, September 23, 1pm-4pm

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Take a look through our picture gallery to see 12 of the most beautiful pubs in Edinburgh, according to our readers.

The 12 most beautiful pubs in Edinburgh

Three fire engines pictured at the flat fire at Timber Bush in Leith by the shore on Friday night. Photo by Jolene Campbell.

Fire crews rush to flat fire

Island Poke interior

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