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Edinburgh-born Kenneth Grahame is most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908). His epitaph reads: "To the beautiful memory of Kenneth Grahame, husband of Elspeth and father of Alastair, who passed the river on the 6th of July, 1932, leaving childhood and literature through him the more blest for all time."

15 of the most celebrated people from Edinburgh and the Lothians Jolene Campbell

Spartans finished seventh in the SWPL1 last season. Credit: Spartans Women Facebook

Spartans Player of the Year revealed ahead of pre-season plans Jack Dawson

Just one of the many famous faces from Edinburgh is Jennifer Dodds MBE. The Scottish curler was born in Edinburgh, and has gone on to become an Olympic champion, winning gold at the 2022 Winter games in Beijing.

15 of the most famous people from Edinburgh Anna Bryan

While many new pubs and bars have opened in the Capital since 1873, there are still many old establishments that pre-date the Edinburgh Evening News. The Black Bull Inn is just one of them - other ancient drinking holes in Edinburgh include the Sheep Heid Inn, Deacon Brodie's and The White Hart Inn.

Things that haven’t changed in Edinburgh over 150 years Anna Bryan

Iain Glen is one of Edinburgh's greatest acting exports. Born in the Capital, he went to Edinburgh Academy before studying acting in London. An accomplished theatre actor, Glen is best known for playing Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones, Dr Alexander Isaacs in the Resident Evil franchise, and recently as Magnus MacMillan in The Rig.

15 of the most famous faces from our city, in pictures Ginny Sanderson

Rachael Boyle only made two appearances before picking up her ACL injury.

Exclusive: Hibs star 'learning to walk again' after ACL injury Jack Dawson

TV star Gail Porter shot to fame on shows such as Top of the Pops and Children in Need. She has opened up about her struggles with poor mental health and nervous breakdown and is now a motivational speaker. Gail was first diagnosed with alopecia in 2005 and has refused to wear wigs and hairpieces over the years.

The most famous faces from our city, in pictures Jolene Campbell

Hearts celebrate their NAP Cup final win as they complete the treble. Credit: Ger Harley, SportPix

Hearts open pathway to first-team as talented teenagers seal treble Jack Dawson

Dolly the Sheep was the first ever mammal cloned from an adult cell. She was born in Midlothian, after being cloned by scientists at the Roslin Institite. Dolly lived at the Institute her entire life, and gave birth to many lambs, before being euthanized at the age of six due to a lung disease. Her body was preserved and can be seen at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

15 of the most famous faces from Edinburgh Anna Bryan

Take a look through our photo gallery to see Midlothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

Midlothian high schools ranked best to worst Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh was shaken when Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir died in November 2022 at the age of 52, after suffering with motor neurone disease (MND). The icon won 61 caps between 1990 and 2000 for Scotland, including two in one World Cup against the All Blacks - the only Scot to achieve the feat. After his rugby career he launched the My Name'5 Doddie foundation which has raised millions for MND research

150 famous faces who shaped our city, part two Ginny Sanderson

Take a look through our photo gallery to see West Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

West Lothian high schools ranked from best to worst Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see East Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

East Lothian high schools ranked from best to worst Gary Flockhart

Born in 1930 in Fountainbridge, Sir Sean Connery was a world-famous actor and perhaps Edinburgh's most famous son. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. His achievements in film were recognised with an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (including the BAFTA Fellowship), and three Golden Globes. He was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. A staunch supporter of Scottish independence, he is pictured in Holyrood Park heading to the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2004.

Events that shaped the city over 150 years Kevin Quinn

Take a look through our picture gallery to see Edinburgh high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

Edinburgh high schools ranked from best to worst Gary Flockhart

A late 19th century photograph of Edinburgh's Waterloo Place, including the General Post Office, now Waverley Gate.

Celebrating 150 years of the Edinburgh Evening News Rhoda Morrison

Hibs announced Dean Gibson would be leaving his role last week. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Gibson 'can't thank fans enough' as he leaves Hibs Jack Dawson

Lucy Parry has captained the England Under-19s multiple times this campaign. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Parry doesn't rule out Hibs return Jack Dawson

Becky Galbraith has already scored twice against Glasgow Women this season. Credit: Spartans Women Facebook

"It’s good to see her full of confidence and battering the goals in" Jack Dawson

Hearts have already secured fourth place going into the final day. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

"Why can’t we go and cause an upset?" Jack Dawson

Hearts go into their final fixture of the season next Sunday. Credit: David Mollison

"The fixture congestion has built up and finally it has taken its toll now" Jack Dawson

Eva Olid's side have only lost to Glasgow City and Celtic at home in the SWPL1 this season. Credit: Malcolm MacKenzie

Hearts "exhausted" ahead of Rangers clash Jack Dawson

Debbi McCulloch's side are unbeaten in their last six games. Credit: Spartans Women Facebook

"It’s a rollercoaster I would want to be on every day” Jack Dawson

Hibs celebrate the opening goal against Glasgow City in the SWPL Cup. Credit: Colin Poultney/CollargeImages

Hibs to take confidence from previous Glasgow City performances Jack Dawson

Alana Marshall celebrates her second goal against Hamilton. Credit: Spartans Women Facebook

"She sustains her high performances week in, week out" Jack Dawson

Monica Forsyth's side sit fourth, nine points clear of Hibs. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie/SWPL

She is "playing well beyond her years" Jack Dawson

Leah Eddie currently has two caps for Scotland. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Eddie opens up about new position Jack Dawson

Alana Marshall scored twice in her last game. Credit: Spartans Women Facebook

Spartans “won’t underestimate” Glasgow Women Jack Dawson

Fans made their voices heard at Easter Road. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

"It was a great crowd and was actually a really good atmosphere" Jack Dawson

Debbi McCulloch's side has won three of their last four games. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Fantastic Marshall goal gives McCulloch her wish Jack Dawson

Georgia Hunter celebrates equaliser against Hibs at Tynecastle. Credit: David Mollison

Hearts outline what they need to do to overcome Hibs Jack Dawson

Emma Brownlie celebrating the opening goal versus Hibs at Easter Road. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Hearts provide update on contract talks with key duo Jack Dawson

Katie Rood tussles with Lisa Robertson and Kelly Clark. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Improving the end product the focus for Hearts after Celtic defeat Jack Dawson

Stewart Hall's appointment ended a 2-month search for the role. Credit: Hibernian FC – Michael Hulf

"I am looking forward to facing them and making it a really competitive game" Jack Dawson

Gibb has scored 3 goals in her last seven games.Credit: Spartans Women Facebook

Goalscoring feeling is "quite indescribable" Jack Dawson

Suzy Shepherd's side are five games unbeaten in the SPWL2. Credit: Jack Dawson

Shepherd 'alway knew' Watson was going to be a star Jack Dawson

Debbi McCulloch's are currently eighth two points off Motherwell. Credit: Spartans Women's Facebook

Spartans have developed a "dangerous weapon" Jack Dawson

Erin Rennie has played in both Edinburgh derbies this season. Credit: David Mollison

Rennie aiming to cause more misery for Hibs in upcoming derby Jack Dawson

Courtney McAvoy won SWPL Player of the Month for January. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

Courtney McAvoy outlines why Boroughmuir is a club like no other Jack Dawson

Ciara Grant helped the Republic of Ireland overcome Scotland in the World Cup playoff last October. Credit: Niall Carson

Hearts star Ciara Grant happy with FIFA U-turn Jack Dawson

Tegan Reynolds reached 100 appearances last season for the club. Credit: Spartans Facebook

“I’m absolutely devastated for her" Jack Dawson

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 19 amazing images of Edinburgh's North Bridge down the decades.

In pictures: North Bridge down the decades Gary Flockhart