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Edinburgh will host one in ten stag and hen parties taking place in Europe this weekend, according to organisers Last Night of Freedom.

'Unprecedented' number of stag and hen dos in Edinburgh Ian Swanson

Why Amsterdam is banning cannabis from Red Light District Daniel Mcneil

Edinburgh is the third most popular destination in Europe for hen parties, according to Matt Mavir.

Party boss hits out at 'busybodies' wanting to discourage party visits Ian Swanson

The hen do trade is harmless fun and very profitable for Edinburgh’s hospitality industry (Picture: Joe Giddens/PA)

Hen and stag-do parties should be welcome in Capital – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Stag and hen parties are seen as something to be discouraged in both Amsterdam and Edinburgh.

Edinburgh urged to discourage unwanted tourists with 'Stay Away' campaign Ian Swanson

The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar cancel Boxing Day trips to Europe due to RMT strike action Benjamin Jackson

Edinburgh Christmas Market, Princes Street Gardens (Ian Georgeson)

Things To Do Edinburgh Christmas Market named best in Europe Ginny Sanderson

Edinburgh Christmas Market sees extreme queues as people flock there on its first weekend in the Capital

Christmas Market sees massive queues on its first weekend Rachel Mackie

Robyn Love, Jude Hamer, Jessica Whyte, and Lynsey Speirs will represent Scotland in the first ever appearance of wheelchair basketball at the Games. Picture, https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/

Airline traces lost wheelchair of Team Scotland athlete Jess Whyte Stephen Mcilkenny

Nick Barley is director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Festivals' return to former glories should inspire city to get back to business John McLellan

The five-year contract encompasses cargo handling for the import and export of goods on Geodis’ flights, operating five times a week.

Edinburgh's Menzies Aviation flying high with five-year Schiphol contract Scott Reid

Services will increase between London and Paris. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eurostar ramping up services to meet growing demand Sarah Wilson

Up for an award - the team at Choose Packaging

Edinburgh company on shortlist for entrepreneurial prize Niall Schiefler

A WestJet Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Picture: Chad Slattery

Edinburgh's Menzies Aviation to service Canadian carrier at Schiphol airport Scott Reid

Emotional: Donna is thinking of Christopher as she completes her swim

Midlothian mum overcomes fear of water in memory of her late son Codie Bullen

Opinion - your views By The Newsroom

There are approximately 25 volunteers involved in the movement (Photo: CargoBikeMovement).

Edinburgh charity delivers food to those in need by cargo bikes Hannah Brown

Heavy snow has made cycling dangerous, particularly on parts of newly created cycle lanes that gritters are unable to reach (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

Snow exposes a flaw in Edinburgh's emergency cycle paths – John McLellan John McLellan

Edinburgh Airport forced to close to incoming flights last night due to extremely icy conditions

Icy conditions caused Edinburgh Airport to close to inbound flights last night Beth Murray

Writer Rick Wilson

Elvis leaves readers all shook up in Rick Wilson's fun new novel... uh-huh-huh Liam Rudden

Going Dutch: Greenwoods in Amsterdam has been a firm favourite for more than 30 years

Dutch cafe chain set to open in heart of Capital Liv McMahon

Ryanair has reduced flights to 40 per cent of normal. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Airlines cut flights from Scotland as Ryanair launches two-for-one seat offer Alastair Dalton