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RingConn Gen 3 was on display at the IFA entrance

Ad Feature RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring draws attention at IFA 2026

One of Europe’s most stylish destination hotel brands, NYX Hotels, has officially opened its first Scottish location.

‘Bold and stylish’ hotel brand opens first Scottish location

A number of elderly carriages had been hooked together – big day for them, they usually chuntered along short trips to Kirkcaldy and the like

Susan Morrison: I booked tickets and reserved seats – what could possibly go wro...

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Trip to Glasgow shows how Lothian Buses are simply the best - Susan Morrison

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Susan Morrison: Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once – Berlin’s go...

We have a wide selection to choose from. Whether you prefer a traditional tea or coffee, or if you crave a seasonal hot beverage, why not arrange a date to visit your nearest venue? Tripadvisor recommends The Teahouse, The Village Kitchen, Casey's Coffee Bar, Fables Coffee House and Cakefield Cakes Tea Room.

Good news as Waverley Market is almost full again - Kevin Buckle

It looks like it's a dawn departure for a mission to Berlin for me

Susan Morrison: Farewell to Edinburgh, hello to Berlin – if they will let me in

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The passport says I’m an international woman of mystery - Susan Morrison

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Kevin Buckle: Godspeed You! Black Emperor – that’s just the ticket

Hanover Healthfoods in Edinburgh - Europe's oldest working health food shop.

Europe's oldest working health food shop thriving due to TikTok trends

The UK Government has agreed a new-deal with Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Trade missions promote Brand Scotland - Ian Murray

A stylish day out: sun, shopping and smoothies – the perfect way to spend a city break

Wowcher’s surprise Euro day trip deal starts at just £69

American psych-rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Edinburgh date for The Brian Jonestown Massacre ahead of Glastonbury slot

Boghall Butchers in Bathgate, West Lothian, has become famous since its kebab pie was crowned ‘Pie of Pies’ at the 2025 British Pie Awards.

Man travels from Berlin to Bathgate for a taste of award-winning pie

Tilda Swinton and Richard Linklater are just two of the names scheduled for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.

Explainer Berlinale 2025: how to follow this year’s Berlin Film Festival

A Christmas market

Must-see undiscovered festive markets just a ferry ride away
Wandering a Christmas market during the festive season is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
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Mary the elephant takes a shower.

Watch: Elephant known as “queen of showering” uses hose to rinse off

David Olusoga in Montagu Mansions, Marylebone, London, for his new series of A House Through Time: Two Cities At War (Picture: BBC/Twenty Twenty)

A House Through Time review: This series is angry, uncomfortable - and vital

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas market this winter

Four great Christmas market city breaks you can book today

Callum Ryan, 23, who flew to a Euros fan zone in Germany and says it cost him just 74p more than going to one in the UK.

Watch: Brit flies to German Euros fan zone for price of staying in UK

Nah, we aren't letting you go ... Myziane Maolida is embraced by Rocky Bushiri and Lewis Stevenson after scoring one of his 11 goals for Hibs.

Hibs loan star on future: 'I want to play at the highest level ...'

Viking Longship Beyla near the Albrechtsburg Castle along the Elbe River in Meissen, Germany. Image: Viking Cruises

Viking river cruise: stunning views and a relaxing sail along the elegant Elbe

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

Together again? Marcondes and Maolida have been instant hits at Hibs.

Taking their shot - Hibs Exclusive on loan star signing pursuit

Who’s calling? Maolida is mobbed by his Hibs team-mates after scoring. Again.

Hibs face tough competition to retain leading goal threat

Vladimir's tram 'glided serenely' along Princes Street

Serene glide on the tram sees unfrazzled and stress-free airport arrival - Vladi...

Street dining can be great if the weather's good, as long as we can walk the pavements

These pavements were made for walking, ‘cos that’s just what we do - Susan Morri...
Edinburgh’s pavements have long had the smack of presbyterian utilitarianism about them.
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EasyJet has launched a huge sale for its winter 2024/25 schedule, with some big savings on flights from Edinburgh. Photo: David Parry/PA Wire

Easyjet launch sale on flights from Edinburgh

Loving life again - Maolida has been energised by his move to Hibs.

Voracious Hibs forward feasting on positive energy

EasyJet has launched a winter sale, with big savings on Edinburgh flights to Berlin, Alicante and Amsterdam.

EasyJet announce huge savings on Edinburgh flights

Victorian Christmas

The Germans do Christmas better – and homelessness - Vladimir McTavish

The Brandenburg Gate is a major tourist attraction, particularly for selfie-takers (Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Vladimir McTavish: Thanks to striking airport workers, I'd a nice Berlin break

Trans marathon runner apologises after backlash for entering as female

King Charles speech in Bundestag was met with standing ovations.

King Charles get standing ovation for Bundestag speech in German

King Charles III is visiting Germany this week

Breaking King Charles III begins first overseas state visit in Germany

Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to begin operating later this year

Why all the fuss about the deposit return scheme? It’s done all over the world

Katakolo, one of the filming locations of Triangle of Sadness, is accessible in just over two hours by ferry and car making it the perfect day trip from Zante.

10 affordable breaks to Oscar-nominated film locations

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

Defence Minister Ben Wallace swears live on BBC Breakfast

Lewis Capaldi (Getty Images)

Lewis Capaldi: ‘People in Germany are really not vibing with my music’

Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 tropical fish bursts causing major flooding on nearby streets.

Berlin’s AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 tropical fish bursts open

Edinburgh's Christmas Markets in Princes Street Gardens have been named as one of the most popular winter wonderlands in Europe. (Ian Georgeson)

Capital's Christmas market named most popular in Europe

Sir Rod Stewart renting and furnishing a home for Ukrainian refugee family of seven who fled war

Sir Rod Stewart rents and furnishes UK home for Ukrainian refugees

The official coin effigy of King Charles III with a new £5 Crown commemorating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II (Picture: Aaron Chown/PA)

Truss’s incompetence is devaluing new King's fivers – Vladimir McTavish

Olympian Eliud Kipchoge breaks world record in Berlin Marathon

Camille O’Sullivan is performing as part of Underbelly's programme at the Fringe. Picture: Barry McCall

Festival Diary: Camille revisits a previous life

David Bowie performs with guitarist Mick Ronson at The Marquee Club in London in 1973 (Picture: Jack Kay/Daily Express/Getty Images)

Why David Bowie deserves to be hailed as Britain's most influential artist

EasyJet is allowing customers to drop off their luggage at certain airports the evening before they travel (Photo: Getty Images)

EasyJet now lets customers drop bags off night before to ease travel chaos

Edinburgh might be the best city in the world to visit – but what if you live here?

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Edinburgh beat 52 other cities to the number one spot. Photo: Vishnu Prasad

Edinburgh voted best city in the world to visit

Some of the UK's best hotels, according to Tripadvior reviews.

The 11 best hotels in the UK according to Tripadvisor

John Barrowman shared his account of the incident on social media

John Barrowman shares footage from Berlin in eyewitness account of incident

Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine celebrates after winning the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest at Palaolimpico arena, in Turin, Italy, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Eurovision trophy sold to buy drones for Ukraine

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The Bridge Inn, Ratho, launches Bridge 15

Eddie Redmayne as The Emcee and Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles in Cabaret

Visceral rage of hit musical is more chilling now than we ever imagined

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