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Gordon Sanderson outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who changed name in bid to hide past facing jail again

Noughties icon joins Edinburgh's Hogmanay line-up as Street Party headliner revealed

Noughties icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Edinburgh's Hogmanay line-up

Pipes and Drums of the RAF Leuchars Station marching down the Royal Mile for Remembrance Sunday.

City pauses for reflection on Remembrance Sunday

Light Night with LNER welcomes Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle to Edinburgh’s Christmas festival.

Girls Aloud’ star Nadine Coyle coming to town for free Christmas event

One of the most popular attractions in Scotland according to online reviewers, Edinburgh's Chocolatarium, just off the city's Royal Mile, offers fun 90 minute chocolate tours explaining how chocolate is made. There are plenty of samples to be had, while you also get the chance to create your own unique bar.

The 10 best-rated attractions in Edinburgh according to new data

A walker enjoys the view from the top of the Blackford Hill in May 2012.

Edinburgh hill named among UK's best viewpoints for Bonfire Night

Karate Kid legend spotted exploring Edinburgh

Olly Murs performing at the Coronation Concert

Olly Murs to finally headline Edinburgh Castle in 2027

All the attractions which have announced closures due to Storm Boelo

Discover why this Edinburgh tourist attraction is now ranked 1st in the UK

Three Edinburgh landmarks named among UK's top 10 haunted attractions

St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle was built around 1130.

Inside 1130-built Edinburgh chapel still hosting ceremonies today

Personnel from the 47th Regiment Royal Artillery fired the blank rounds

Gun salute rings out across city to celebrate King Charles' accession

Jack Savoretti and James Morrison will co-headline an outdoor concert at Edinburgh Castle next summer.

Jack Savoretti and James Morrison to play Edinburgh Castle next summer

One of the cocktails from Understory bar, Edinburgh

Edinburgh to welcome hidden ‘five-star dive bar’ in the West End

Edinburgh stars in this week's issue of Beano

Edinburgh landmarks including Zoo and Castle to star in upcoming Beano

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has been appointed to deliver the Tour de France 2027 Grand Départ opening ceremony on June 30, 2027, at Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

Military Tattoo to deliver Tour de France 2027 opening ceremony
Tickets for the 8,900 capacity Edinburgh Castle Esplanade event will go on sale in October
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The Airbus A400M Atlas performs during the International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on 21 July 2019 in Fairford, England.

Dates and aircraft type for coming week’s Edinburgh Tattoo flypasts

A Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster comes into land at RAF Brize Norton on 14 April 2011 in Brize Norton, England.

When three military aircraft to perform Edinburgh flypast this weekend

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Should Edinburgh Castle have its own permanent amphitheatre? - Lorna Slater

The property on Calton Hill is the latest to be investigated by historian David Olusoga in his TV series a House Through Time

TV historian unlocks Edinburgh home of a sculptor and a brothel keeper

The light projection beamed onto the side of the King's Theatre in place of a planned drone show.

Exclusive King's Theatre drone celebration axed after Edinburgh Tattoo 'clash'

Deacon Blue on stage at Edinburgh Castle on Friday, August 17.

Review: Deacon Blue complete Edinburgh Castle hat-trick in style

Thousands of fans were in attendance for Callum Beattie's huge homecoming gig at Edinburgh Castle on Friday night.

31 amazing fan photographs of Callum Beattie's Edinburgh Castle show

Robert Walker sent in this selfie photo from the Garbage concert at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday night.

32 great fan photos of Garbage at Edinburgh Castle

Garbage at Edinburgh Castle: Singer finds her happy place in the rain

The new Edinburgh hotel restaurant with perfect Princes Street views

King Charles III applauds with Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson MSP in the Debating Chamber during the opening of the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

King Charles formally opens seventh session of Scottish Parliament
The ceremony marked the beginning of the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament since its establishment in 1999.
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Actor Richard Rankin.

Outlander star set to narrate 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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Help rescue gem of an attraction hidden under Edinburgh street - Donald Anderson

Oli Beatson, Lead Craftperson, and Andrew Carlberg-Husband, Joiner, with the time capsule in the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle

Historic notes written 150 years apart return to castle’s Crown Room

A map displaying open and closed parts of the path network around Castle Hill as of May 1.

Castle paths reopen after eight years but some routes closed for good

The incident happened on the morning of Saturday, August 2 on Castlehill, near to Edinburgh Castle

Man dies near Edinburgh Castle after taking unwell

A new Costa Coffee location with stunning views of Edinburgh's Old Town has opened on Princes Street.

Brand new cafe with stunning views of Old Town opens its doors

Inside the Old Town flat

Exceptionally elegant two-bedroom Old Town flat with Castle views

Images of Scotland's biggest and emerging female footballer were beamed across Edinburgh Castle to celebrate a three-year extension of Scottish Power's sponsorship of the Scottish Women's Premier League and Scottish Women's Football.

Edinburgh Castle illuminated with Scotland's female football stars

Shirley Manson and her band Garbage played at a Teenage Cancer Trust gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Edinburgh star Shirley Manson opens up on dad's death at Garbage gig

Unlock hidden areas with Race Across the World experience

Gary Clydesdale with his eldest son Robert

Big-hearted dad to walk 20 miles for great cause

Planners at Edinburgh council have received a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for demolition of Argyle House in Castle Terrace

The last brutalist building standing faces a timely end - Kevin Buckle

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Vortex Tunnel with Kids

Edinburgh's Camera Obscura & World of Illusions extends opening hours for half-t...

Inside Edinburgh's oldest building - St Margaret's Chapel in Edinburgh Castle.

Inside Edinburgh’s oldest building which still hosts ceremonies today

The property sits directly adjacent to Edinburgh Castle and boasts breathtaking, double aspect uninterrupted views directly over the castle and esplanade.

Breathtaking views of castle from impressive Old Town two-bedroom flat

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Scotland’s most ‘Instagrammable’ tourist destinations revealed - and Edinburgh C...

Andrew Johnson, general manager at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions sitting inside the Giant Kaleidoscope exhibit celebrating receiving the 5-star award.

Camera Obscura achieves five-star success

Shirley Manson from Garbage (insert) with Craig and Debbz Stephens at Portobello Town Hall

Scots Showbiz Couple and 2Moreish Stars Spotted with Garbage Star Shirley Manson

Six Hogmany arrests including youth held over hate crime charges

The Starflyer is always a top attraction at the market

'I tried the Starflyer ride at Edinburgh Christmas Market'

'Unforgettable' showing of Harry Potter with orchestra to come to city

Garbage announces 'last headline show' at Edinburgh Castle

These ladies enjoyed themselves at the VIP launch night at the revamped Caley Bar on Thursday, October 30.

12 great photos of the newly revamped luxury West End bar

James Taylor to return to the capital after 22 years

Deacon Blue will headline Llangollen Pavilion on Saturday July 4. Picture: Cuffe & Taylor

Deacon Blue to play Edinburgh Castle gig

The rooftop terrace bar at Cold Town House in the Grassmarket provides incredible views of Edinburgh Castle and has become a favourite with Instagram users.

Watch: Behind the scenes at Scotland's Beer Destination of the Year

Edinburgh Diwali, photo by Robin Mair.

Get ready for Edinburgh Diwali 2025

Local singer songwriter Callum Beattie is set for a huge outdoor show next summer at Edinburgh Castle.

'Dream come true' for Musselburgh singer set for Edinburgh Castle show

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