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Giant pandas Yang Guang (pictured) and Tian Tian have been very popular with visitors at Edinburgh Zoo since arriving in December 2011. Photo: RZSS

Edinburgh Zoo pandas fly back today: "It will be emotional to see them leave"

Giant panda Tian Tian - visitors had one final opportunity to say goodbye to Britain's only giant pandas last week before zoo keepers started to get them ready to make their way back to China. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

No baby pandas but Tian Tian and Yang Guang delighted us with their presence - S...

Yaung Guang munches on bamboo at Edinburgh Zoo (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

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Pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in December 2011 as part of a 10-year exchange programme. Visitors will be able to see the adorable pair for the last time today before they enter quarantine and depart for China next week. Photo: RZSS

After 12 years Edinburgh Zoo's pandas area heading home

Angus Robertson celebrating St Andrews Day in Beijing with staff from the Scottish Government, Visit Scotland and the Scotch Whisky Association

Despite the challenges important that cooperation with China continues - Angus R...

From Thursday, November 30, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) will be restricting access to Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s enclosure.

Final date to see Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas revealed

Liz Truss has not lost her talent for verbal slapstick, says Vladimir McTavish

Hopefully Suella will soon join Liz in dustbin of history - Vladimir McTavish

Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021.

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Edinburgh Zoo has announced that giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian will stay until early December.

Giant pandas not leaving as early as expected, zoo announces

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ASC boss Andrew Dane says: 'We are well positioned to deliver further growth from our diversified end-markets and ultra-premium positioning.' Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner cheers sales and membership inflow gaining pace

Animal lovers are usually able to watch Yang Guang and Tian Tian, Edinburgh Zoo’s much-loved giant pandas, on a live webcam stream

Live webcam streams at zoo to stop for foreseeable future

Lionel Messi could come up against Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin on international duty in China.

Devlin set to reunite with Messi in China

Edinburgh bar and restaurant The Alchemist has launched a new cocktail menu

The Alchemist launches playful new cocktail menu

Edinburgh Airport has announced twice weekly flights to Beijing, the capital city of China (Getty Images)

Airport announces 'exciting' new flights to China

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai
Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai from next month for both passenger and cargo operations.

Liz Truss to blame ‘woke culture’ for high taxes in fierce comeback speech

Liz Truss turns her attention to ‘woke culture’ in comeback speech

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

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Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner on track for £30m goal after strong results

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World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

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Clinical psychologist Keith appeared on The Chase and walked away with £5,000. Picture: ITVX

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Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video

The kissing machine works by pairing the device with a mobile app and plugging the device into the phone’s charging port.

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A rare cup and saucer thought to have been used by passengers on the Titanic has sold for thousands at auction

Broken cup and saucer used by Titanic passengers auctioned for £6,000
A chipped espresso cup and saucer thought to have been used by first-class passengers on the Titanic has sold for thousands of pounds

Transport minister Richard Holden (right) with contractor representative Luke Presho at the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool site

Minister says it’s “possible” China has sent spy balloons to UK

A Chinese balloon drifts above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, shortly before it was shot down by a US fighter jet (Picture: Chad Fish via AP)

Concerned by China's spy balloon? Its agents are active in Scotland too

Edinburgh Zoo is launching a series of prize draws for an exclusive opportunity to feed one of the giant pandas. Photo: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)

Edinburgh Zoo offering chance to feed its giant pandas

A sculpture wall engraved with the names of thousands of Jewish refugees who escaped the Nazi Holocaust by traveling to Shanghai was unveiled in 2014 (Picture: VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Play tells compelling but little-known story about Jewish refugees in China

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Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

Yara is the new nyala calf born at Edinburgh Zoo (Royal Zoological Society of Scotland)

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People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

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Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

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Christine Jardine MP is calling for the pandas to stay at Edinburgh Zoo.

MP calls for pandas to stay

The Scottish breakout figures came as it emerged that supply shortages had been blamed for UK car registrations falling to the lowest level since 1992. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

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Yang Guang, the male giant panda at Edinburgh Zoo, takes a stroll around his enclosure

Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas over the years - in pictures

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced plans to give giant pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian a ‘giant farewell’ from Edinburgh Zoo as the wildlife conservation charity prepares for the pair’s return to China later this year.

Giant pandas to return home to China

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

The two rare red panda cubs Tala and Sumi and thought to have died of hypothermia on Thursday night.

Rare red panda cubs die during cold snap at UK safari park

Edinburgh eatery Mono has been named among the ‘50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World’. Photos: Mono

City venue named among ‘50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World’

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests

Free range turkey supply hit by bird flu

Readers' letters: Scots are being hoodwinked

The earth’s population has risen by over one billion in 11 years

UN announces Earth’s population has hit 8 billion

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

The Lionesses won the Euros in July 2022 but Lewis Capaldi has revealed why he chose not to support them

Women’s World Cup 2023 groups: England to face Denmark and China

Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, with John MacMillan, CEO, The Eric Liddell Community, with the statue of Eric Liddell at Edinburgh University.

Eric Liddell centenary celebrations announced