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Fire engines on the scene at the hotel on North Bridge.

City centre road closed as firefighters attend hotel call

Alexander Mclean shared this truly amazing shot of the Forth Bridge.

14 stunning photos of Scottish rivers and bodies of water taken by our readers

Wiktor Ulewicz was last seen in the Queen Street area of Edinburgh a week ago.

Concern growing for missing man last seen a week ago

Irvine Welsh's classic novel Trainspotting, which was later turned into a film, was almost entirely written in Edinburgh (or more accurately Leith) slang

A to Z of Edinburgh slang words and phrases

Brucefield Industrial Park, 5 Rennie Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate, Livingston EH54 9DF

In photos: Edinburgh's 10 best real ale breweries

The bright and airy lounge with custom-built window seating, beautiful cornicing, an Edinburgh press cupboard and a feature gas fireplace,

Charming two-bedroom West End flat for sale

Jarvis Cocker of Pulp performing on stage at Finsbury Park in London. Picture date: Saturday July 1, 2023. Photo by PA/ Victoria Jones.

Pulp at Edinburgh Hogmanay: All you need to know

Unit 1 Almondvale Ave, Livingston EH54 6QX

CAMRA names the 20 best pubs in the Lothians

Martin Sinnett, 70, was last seen in Thorntree Street, around 5.45pm on Monday, September, 25.

Search for missing pensioner intensifies

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

Edinburgh seondary schools ranked from best to worst

Parking bays returned to Elm Row this week which some residents found disappointing. Prior to the Trams to Newhaven Project, the City of Edinburgh Council detailed plans to reinstate parking following its completion, with street designs included in the consultation process. Ward councillor, James Dalgleish said 'a petition is currently being looked at to fully pedestrianise the area' which he hopes is ' passed onto the appropriate council committee'

Return of Elm Row parking bays labelled 'a missed opportunity'

Where: 3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PR.

CAMRA names the 25 best pubs in Edinburgh

Fingal, a uxury floating hotel berthed in Edinburgh's historic Port of Leith, has been crowned Scotland's hotel of the year.

Edinburgh venue ucrowned Scotland's hotel of the year

Edinburgh Dungeon's Death Cell attraction runs from October 7-31. Photo by Nick Mailer Photography.

Dungeon takes visitors back in time with old city prison's 'Death Cell'

Martin Sinnett, 70, was last seen in Thorntree Street in Leith, at around 5.45pm on Monday.

Police appeal to help trace missing man

Located in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, Shrek’s Swamp is a stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre… and for the first time ever, a handful of his biggest fans.

Inside Shrek's Swamp which is hidden away in the Scottish Highlands
Take a look inside this unique Airbnb accommodation fit for an ogre

This model of The Inch lays out the design drawn up for The Inch by architect David Stratton Davis. It would make The Inch Edinburgh's first "garden city". And in 1954 the Saltire Society declared The Inch was the best local authority housing in Scotland. Inch Park is in the forefront of the picture, but altogether one-third of the land was given over to parks and green space, all part of the "garden city" philosophy which saw open spaces as an essential part of the design, not just an add-on. And unlike many pre-war estates, The Inch was designed as a self-contained community with plenty shops, as well as a doctor's surgery, schools and community facilities.

Story of Capital's ‘garden city’ in 13 pictures

The world's best restaurantst have been named by Tripadvisor – and Edinburgh has dominated the winners list for Scotland, and is ranked as the second best city in the UK for eating out.

Four Edinburgh restaurants named best in UK

The incident happened on Tuesday morning at Horse Wynd in front of the Scottish Parliament building. Main photo by PA.

Woman fighting for life in hospital after serious crash involving bike

Christine Graham MSP enjoys a seat on the blood bike.

Blood Bikers visit Parliament

There will be plenty of great opportunities to take selfies inside John Lewis' stunning Christmas shops.

In pictures: John Lewis opens Christmas shops

The Best One store on Lochend Road South.

Shopkeeper sold vodka, cigarettes and vapes to a 16 year-old girl

The Black Bull pub in the Grassmarket.

Grassmarket pub's bid to increase capacity refused

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour will be shown in Edinburgh cinemas this October

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film is coming to Edinburgh

A view overlooking the Christmas Market in Edinburgh. Photo by Stephen Bridger/ Getty.

Christmas market named best in Scotland and one of best in UK

Wetherspoons at the Foot of Leith Walk

Wetherspoons Leith shut due to blocked drain

School support workers, who are members of Unison, on the picket line at Royal Mile Primary School in Edinburgh. Jane Barlow/PA Wire

In pictures: Strike brings picket lines to city schools
Hundreds stood on picket lines in Edinburgh on Tuesday as schools closed in the first of three days of strike action.

The Avanti West Coast service was cancelled mid-journey
Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Passenger describes 'insane' journey in taxi after train cancelled

Quinn's Cafe, in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, has been named as the best spot in the city for brunch. Photos: Quinn's Cafe

Old Town cafe named as Edinburgh's best brunch spot

A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a post office on Milton Road West in Edinburgh.

Teenager arrested in connection with post office robbery

Pulp will headline this year’s Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh – marking the first time iconic band have played in the city in over 20 years. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Indie legends Pulp to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Located on the site formerly housing the Twelve Triangles bakery on Easter Road, Kitchen Table by Twelve Triangles is now open.

Kitchen Table by Twelve Triangles opens on Easter Road

Alice Patricia Kirsanow said: "At A Slice Of Sweetness I've made many cakes over the years but if I can choose one this is my favourite."

Edinburgh bakers show off their best cakes as GBBO returns to screens

Take a look through our picture gallery from The Botanist Edinburgh's official launch party.

12 photos from The Botanist launch party

Miju, a new Japanese restaurant, has opened its doors on Dalry Road in Edinburgh. Photos: Miju

New Japanese restaurant opens in Dalry

Strikes in 24 of Scotland’s local authorities are set to go ahead this week after councils and a trade union failed to reach an agreement over the weekend.

Edinburgh schools to shut for three days this week

A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from a gunshot wound. Carrie Slater, 37, was found with serious injuries on Thursday near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, and died in hospital on Saturday evening, Leicestershire Police said.

Family pay tribute to woman shot dead - as man faces murder charge

Irvine Welsh says he's cheated death many times

Irvine Welsh on cheating death in 'reckless' youth

Michael Toner, 52, was last seen on Wednesday
Photo: Police Scotland

Police launch search for man, 52, missing for four days

The new National Theatre of Scotland production Dracula: Mina's Reckoning is at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen until 9 September and will then tour around Scotland until 14 October. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Theatre, dance and opera companies warn over ‘wilful demise’ of culture sector

This photo taken in 2011, gives a bird's eye view of Hearts' Tynecastle Park Stadium in Gorgie, showing the now demolished adult learning centre in the foreground, which made way for the new main stand.

26 incredible photos which show what Gorgie was like back in the day

Penny Gower

Disabled lecturer 'humiliated' after being told to apply for pool cleaner job

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.

12 photos of Edinburgh in the 80s and 90s

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

17 more venues to visit on Doors Open Days

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."

10 things to do in autumn in the city

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.

Edinburgh's 'Top 10' best burger joints - in pictures

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'.

In pictures: Edinburgh’s best Thai restaurants

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.

In pictures: 12 of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs

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

Exclusive Benedetti, MacMillan lead demands for rethink over axed Lammermuir Festival

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