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Presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly attend the 'Strictly Come Dancing 2017' red carpet launch at The Piazza on August 28, 2017.

Strictly dances confirmed for the semi-final - full list

Take a look through our gallery to see 13 popular Edinburgh shops of the 90s and 00s you might remember.

13 lost Edinburgh shops of the 90s and 00s

The impressive open-plan reception area designed to maximize natural light and showcase its unique character. A stunning exposed stone wall adds rustic charm, while the spacious layout easily accommodates both a comfortable dining space, living room and a fitted kitchen.

Property: Quirky top-floor apartment in the the city centre

Craigies Farm Shop at South Queensferry has got you covered from your Christmas dinner, NYE celebrations to meeting Santa. Craigies Christmas orders can be made up until Monday, December 9 for delivery up untill December 24, or you can book for click and collect to fit into your busy festive schedule. Craigies have an outstanding range of high quality, turkey with the trimmings to feed all the family. Their free-range poultry supplier is Northumberland Poultry, a family-run business who offer high-quality, free-range and organic produce.
Orders can only be placed in the farm shop or emailing the office team via contact@craigies.co.uk.

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Edinburgh's Fettes College has been named Scottish Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025 (GCSE/A level) in the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2025.

City school wins national award for excellence

Edinburgh-based alt-pop trio Racecar.

Racecar announce second album with new single out now

17 nostalgic photos of nights out in the Capital over the years

Hibs football casual Pongo, played by Ruaraidh Murray (right), returns home to tell his brother Pete, played by Sean Langtree (left), that something bad has happened at the Hibs v Hearts match that day.

Review: Colours Run play about a troubled Hibs casual

SwimPix features multiple display options.

New visual aid tool launched to help make swimming more accessible

This is a spacious terraced townhouse in Leith spread over four floors,with development potential.

Property: Seven-bedroom four-storey terraced townhouse

Have a look through our gallery to see Edinburgh's 12 best-performing state high schools, according to the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.

The 12 top-rated Edinburgh state secondary schools named

Cllr Ellen Scott is pictured with Primary 1 pupils at Gorebridge Primary School.

Prejudice brought to book through county-wide school project

Scottish Government commitment on 800 new homes in Granton

Pictured (l-r) are: P7 pupil Ava Bryson, Rogan Collins, who is in P1, special plant operative Stevie Davie, P1 pupil Lily Walsh, P7 pupil Jack Fraser and driver Graeme Barton.

Pupils find that choosing new gritter's name is snow joke

Pictured (l-r) are: P7 pupil Ava Bryson, Rogan Collins, who is in P1, special plant operative Stevie Davie, P1 pupil Lily Walsh, P7 pupil Jack Fraser and driver Graeme Barton.

Pupils find that choosing new gritter's name is snow joke

Craig Duncan sent us this great aerial shot of Edinburgh Castle. He said: "Out of the many shots I have I really like this one."

The best city in the UK for a winter break
Edinburgh has been named the best city in the UK to visit for a winter break in a new study.
Kevin Quinn

Top L - William Ellard. Top R - Luke Littler, Bottom - Sky Brown. Photo: Getty Images

BBC reveals names up for young sports star award

Police released these images of a man they wish to speak to about the robbery of a petrol station in South Queensferry in October.

CCTV appeal following petrol station daylight robbery

The empty boarded up Rose Street unit at the back of the Kimpton Hotel in Edinburgh will become a new shop after plans were approved by the council.

City centre hotel's empty unit to become new shop after plans approved

The Lothians Veterans Centre received £2099 while Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club were granted £3143.

Community groups celebrating after receiving grants from Co-op fund

10-year-old girl taken to hospital after being hit by car

Outcider is partnering with Edinburgh run clubs and offering free pints to attendees who ‘Get Outcide’ this winter, in response to the growing run club trend and encouraging connection.

Running clubs offered free pints of cider by new brand Outcider

Forming part of a quiet cul-de-sac setting, this stylishly presented detached villa is situated within the sought after town of South Queensferry.

Property: Detached three-bedroom house with stunning views

Woman's ordeal over CCTV camera pointed at her bathroom window

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week.

Council leader calls for sewage solution for residents

The plans submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council show the proposed new cat cafe at the vacant Ratho shop unit.

Former hairdressers to be turned into a new 'cat cafe'

The Innis & Gunn Mulled Winter Warmer drink is available at Edinburgh's Christmas bars and the Innis & Gunn taprooms for the rest of December.

I tried Innis & Gunn's Winter Warmer drink at Edinburgh's Christmas
I went along to The Coorie Inn at Edinburgh’s Christmas to try out the new Innis & Gunn Mulled Winter Warmer drink, and I loved it.
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The new church and community hall would be built here in the grounds of the existing Christian Community of Edinburgh's property at Napier Road.

Plans for new build church and community hall unveiled

Scotland's 15 'happiest places to live' in 2024 named

Get involved by dressing as an elf, or getting out your Christmas jumper.

Date set for NHS Lothian Charity's ‘Elf Service Day

The pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street, Edinburgh, on Sunday, December 1, has been named as local 20-year-old Henry Farron.

Family pays tribute as fatal crash victim named

Bathgate Community Centre is based within the Jim Walker Partnership Centre (Bathgate Partnership Centre) in South Bridge Street.

West Lothian town rejects community centre lease

At around 8pm on Monday, December 2, a 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when he was assaulted by a group of youths at Slateford Green in Gorgie.

14-year-old boy seriously injured in assault by group of youths

The scene on Baberton Mains Avenue, Edinburgh, after the explosion a year ago. Picture: Lesley Martin/PA Wire

Residents evacuated after gas blast one step nearer returning

Inside the House of MinaLima shop at Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, with pictures of the magical pair behind the new shop, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, hanging on the walls, centre.

New Harry Potter-inspired shop opens its doors

Jarvis Cocker's band Pulp headlined Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

All you need to know about Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2024

Early favourites for BBC SPOTY 2024. Photo: BBC/ Getty Images

Who is favourite for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024?

Christine Klien is one of the Prestonpans residents who appealed over bin sheds.

East Lothian residents lose fight to keep bin sheds

Edinburgh Boiler Company managing director Dougie Bell, left, with chairman Mark Glasgow, right, at the awards ceremony in London.

Edinburgh Boiler Company named 'contractor of the year'

Fawlty Towers star John Cleese will bring the much-loved TV show to the Edinburgh Playhouse in January, 2026.

John Cleese’s ‘Fawlty Towers - The Play’ coming to the Playhouse

The new multi-level track and electric karts at Xtreme Karting Newbridge.

I tried new multi-level electric go-karting race track and loved it!

Have a look through our photo gallery to see 19 nostalgic images of Edinburgh at Christmas in the 1950s.

19 photos of Edinburgh celebrating Christmas in the 1950s

Portobello Town Hall was rocking on Saturday to over 11 hours of music by 12 Edinburgh bands, playing 13 albums by The Beatles for charity.

12 great photos of the Beatles Marathon UK 2024

Scroll through our gallery to see the 15 best-performing primary schools in East Lothian. Photo: Pixabay

The 15 best primary schools in East Lothian named

Have a look through our photo gallery and be transported back to Edinburgh in 1985.

17 old photos showing Edinburgh life in 1985

Look through our photo gallery to see 23 of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs.

23 photos of Edinburgh's last-standing ‘proper’ pubs

Take a look through our photo gallery to see which 15 primary schools from Edinburgh and the Lothians rank the highest. Photo: Pixabay

The 15 best primaries in Edinburgh and Lothians named

Arthur's Seat offers great walks, as well as solace, wildlife, volcanic geology and unparalleled vistas of the city from its many vantage points. On a clear winter's day, walkers get a spectacular view of Edinburgh from the top of Arthur’s Seat. The ancient volcano is located in Holyrood Park, just a stone’s throw from the Royal Mile. It's easy to follow along the well-marked paths, although it is steep in some places, so it can be challenging for some.

11 great winter walks for over the festive period

The contemporary stylishly fitted kitchen comes with a host of modern integrated appliances, a handy breakfast bar, which is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, and the French doors allow a seamless transition from house to garden.

Property: Four/ five-bedroom family home on the market

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Alex Salmond was remembered at a memorial service in Edinburgh.

17 photos from Alex Salmond's memorial service

Take a look through picture gallery to see how St Andrew’s Day has been celebrated in Edinburgh down the decades.

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

This impressive, beautifully presented, spacious four-bedroom home at the Grange in Edinburgh is bursting with period features.

Property: Elegant four-bedroom double upper with tranquil interiors

Bathgate Community Centre is based within the Jim Walker Partnership Centre (Bathgate Partnership Centre) in South Bridge Street.

Online meeting to be held to discuss the future of community centre

Innis & Gunn will giveaway free pints on Monday at its Edinburgh city centre bar at Lothian Road.

City centre pub to giveaway free pints on Monday

This charming traditional terraced house is situated in the highly sought-after neighbourhood of Willowbrae, offering an inviting combination of period charm and modern convenience.

Property: Three-bedroom terraced home is perfect for a growing family