Colinton

Sheila Gilmore

Former councillor and MP bids for City Chambers comeback

The car ran into the Robert Louis Stevenson statue in Colinton

Car crashes into popular statue

There is local anger over the planned 'bin hub'

Planners should try listening to the voices of residents - Sue Webber

Labour's Scott Arthur celebrates as the SNP's Joanna Cherry bows out at the general election count in Edinburgh

Scott’s Westminster win creates interesting questions for Cammy - Steve Cardowni...

Pensioner in hospital with serious injuries following road crash

Residents Anne and John enjoying the fiesta

Fiesta fun for Edinburgh care home residents as they celebrate Cinco de Mayo

The listed phone box will be re-painted

Historic Edinburgh phone box to be restored to 'correct colour'

A new block of flats is planned for the former nursery site

Plans for fire-hit former Edinburgh nursery to become flats

Councillor apologises for tagging eco-warriors in post about Colinton

Although requiring renovation, this house has fantastic potential to create a striking family home in this highly sought-after location.

Four bedroom home is the perfect 'fixer upper'

23 homes were purchased by council from the MOD

Nearly 800 people applied for one council house

Flooding at Redhall Crescent in Longstone in September 1964 when a miniature reservoir burst its banks.

Looking back at Longstone over the years - in pictures

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

Edinburgh mum Heather Packwood has been left with horror injuries after her bike hit a pothole

Mum left with broken jaw and teeth after bike hits pothole in horror crash

Richard Lucas taught at Merchiston Castle School for 23 years.

Ex-teacher takes private school to court over fees

Pele giving autographs to girls from Craigmount High School during his visit to Tynecastle in 1989.

Pele's Edinburgh visit in 1989 - in pictures

Former Craigmount High School teacher recalls Edinburgh visit by football god Pele

Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh travel news: City Bypass partially blocked due to crash between Baberton and Dreghorn as drivers experience delays of over 40 minutes

Heavy traffic after city bypass crash

An Edinburgh dog creche may be forced to turn away clients due to noise complaints from neighbours.

Edinburgh dog daycare centre staff 'harassed' over noise complaints

Stock photo of Linlithgow Cricket Club.

Cricket: Defeat in the Capital for Linlithgow

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Beautifully stylish 3-bedroom semi in quiet area offers a spacious and bright fa...

Cyclists, horse riders and people with pushchairs or wheelchairs are advised not to use the path.

Water of Leith walkway resurfacing goes wrong

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Rare opportunity to acquire a stunning 2-bedroom detached cottage in the heart o...

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Edinburgh property: In a superb location with fantastic panoramic views, this lo...

Lidl is looking for new sites across Scotland. (Photo credit: Kelvin Stuttard)

Lidl will pay anyone who can help find suitable sites for new Scottish stores

Councillor Jason Rust has not 'sided with developers' to build on greenbelt land (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Politicians should not distort the truth – John McLellan

'Cheeky' the cat has now been reunited with his owner Jim, after making the 60 mile journey from his home in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire to Edinburgh.

Adventurous pet cat found in Edinburgh - 60 miles from his home

Youngsters preparing for an outing at Colinton's Dreghorn Riding School in February 1959.

28 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s show what life was like in Colinton

It’s a part of the Capital that still retains much of the character of the village it was before becoming a suburb of Edinburgh – and there was certainly plenty going on in Colinton half a century ago.

David Hepburn

Colinton and Currie Pipe Band 1925 (Photo: courtesy of Piping Press and Mr Alistair Aitken OBE).

Edinburgh pipe band disbanded after 134 years playing

Nicky setting off on her Loch Lomond swim.

Woman swims length of Loch Lomond in aid of rescue boat

Homes across the South of Edinburgh face hours without electricity after being hit by unplanned power cuts this afternoon.

Edinburgh suburbs hit by unplanned power cuts

The village of Cramond gets a sneak preview of Cinescapes: Redrawing Edinburgh

Pop up screenings set to bring a magical glimpse of the past to five city areas

Edinburgh University PhD student Bodgan Nita has been accused of Islamophobia online.

Edinburgh University student under fire over “Islamophobic” statements

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Edinburgh property: Impressive 4-bedroom detached house with superb garden, doub...

Hero Bear will be at Tesco Colinton on June 26 adn 27

Do you have time to spare to give some Help for Heroes?

Colinton public toilets do not fit with the council's future plans

Council under pressure over threatened public toilets

Facing permanent closure: Colinton public toilets

Wave of relief as council passes £5m Edinburgh loos motion

Colinton toilets face permanent closure

Residents protests at threat to close loos

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Edinburgh property: Large and spacious 5-bedroom detached villa on fine corner p...

The cycle lane on Comiston Road runs between the pavement and parked cars but the converges with the main carriageway

Cyclist in near-miss with articulated lorry

Impressive plot of land in Colinton boasting five garages and a shed for sale picture: ESPC

Five sports car garages for sale in Edinburgh for half a million pounds

Cycle lanes on Comiston Road were still snowed up after three days

Call to delay traffic measures amid wintry weather fears

Councillor Jason Rust.

City councillor hits out over 'treacherous' roads

Braid Road is currently for pedestrians and cyclists only Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Pedestrians and cyclists fall on 'safe' road

The family came to the aid of the man outside the sheltered housing complex in Colinton. L-R: Megan, Kyle, Derek and Sarah. Pic: Andrew O'Brien

Family rescue pensioner found bloodied and freezing outside sheltered housing

Cllr Jason Rust says blocked gullies can create a significant road hazard

Vehicle breakdowns cause blocked Edinburgh gully backlog

The road closure does not leave enough space for cars to drive past

Double yellows on traffic-free road 'a mistake'

Cyclists were forced onto the main carriageway

Snow causes 'dangerous footpaths and impassable cycle lanes' in Edinburgh

John McDonald, the nightwatchman at Leith Fort Flats, April 1960.

A century of Leith celebrated in 10 photographs

Scott Arthur is to resign from the transport committee

Edinburgh Labour councillor quits committee over Spaces for People

The Burgh of Leith was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920

Let's celebrate 100 years of 'Greater Edinburgh' - Frank Ross

Businessman Richard Hopley has voluntarily cleaned near to 200 signs in and around Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders

Volunteer has cleaned hundreds of Scottish road signs

The house dates back to 1859 and was last used in 2015

Development fears as sale of farmhouse falls through

A large, expansive lawn perfect for croquet, bowls or egg and spoon races.

Take a look inside this sprawling Edinburgh mansion

The two young rugby players are taking on the 24-hour challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Edinburgh rugby players take on epic 360km challenge in 24 hours

Angela Watson and son Luke have teamed up to give classes online.

Mother and son team up to move dance school online during lockdown