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The new National Theatre of Scotland production Dracula: Mina's Reckoning is at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen until 9 September and will then tour around Scotland until 14 October. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Theatre, dance and opera companies warn over ‘wilful demise’ of culture sector

Launch of the Better Together campaign in 2012 with, left to right, Scottish Labour Leader, Johann Lamont MSP; Alistair Darling, leader of the cross party campaign; Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson MSP and Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader, Willie Rennie MSP

All I remember is fear and loathing from 2014's so-called ‘summer of love’ - Su...

Blackhall library closed temporarily while inspection carried out

Library closed after crumbling concrete found in building

Photo: Brindley Associates

Heritage chiefs blast 'characterless' plans for more student accommodation

First Minister Humza Yousaf will set out his policies in the programme for government. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Yousaf needs bold plans to improve people's lives

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf (centre) takes part in a Believe in Scotland march from Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

In pictures: Humza Yousaf leads Edinburgh Yes rally

There are fears the new eye hospital, to be built close to the Royal Infirmary at Little France, will be delayed beyond the current projected opening date of 2027 because of uncertainty over government funding.

Fears new eye hospital is 'under threat again'

Linehan outside the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Andy O'Brien

Graham Linehan stages gig outside the Scottish Parliament after venues cancel

Graham Linehan performs outside Scottish Parliament days after Edinburgh Fringe cancelled Father Ted creator

Graham Linehan performs at Holyrood after second venue cancels

Nearly one in four Edinburgh households would have to pay more council tax under the plans. Picture: Shaun Wilkinson

Tories and SNP have failed to help households - Ian Murray

We take a look at seven Edinburgh buildings that some locals would like to razed to the ground.

In pictures: 7 of Edinburgh's 'ugliest' buildings

First Minister Humza Yousaf set out his strategy for independence at the SNP's one-day independence convention at the Caird Hall in Dundee on Saturday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Boosting support is most crucial part of SNP independence strategy

Visitors to Edinburgh are expected to face a tourist tax of around four per cent on their overnight accommodation.

Public to get say on city tourist tax plans

Nurses dress in uniforms from each decade that the NHS has been in existence (Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

As NHS's 75th birthday approaches, SNP should hang their heads in shame

These are the constituencies proposed by Boundaries Scotland: 12) Bathgate and Almond Valley; 32) Edinburgh Forth and Linlithgow; 57) Livingston; 34) Edinburgh Pentlands; 36) Edinburgh Western; 33) Edinburgh Northern and Leith; 30) Edinburgh Central; 35) Edinburgh Southern; 31) Edinburgh Eastern; 60) Midlothian South; 59) Midlothian North and Musselburgh; 29) East Lothian.

Rethink required over changes to Holyrood constituencies – Angus Robertson

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone

Holyrood answers the doggone tough questions - John McLellan
The Scottish Parliament’s Presiding Officer, Edinburgh MSP Alison Johnstone, has a difficult job each week selecting questions the members want to put to the First Minster, and last week’s pick included some important items like attacks on ambulance crews, the legal minimum age of marriage and support for adopted children.

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party founded by cricketer turned politician Imran Khan, have organised a protest in Edinburgh.

Protest against alleged human rights abuses in Pakistan to be held

Work under way on the Holyrood building - MSPs twice debated whether to pause the project amid soaring costs. Picture: Paul Chappells

Delays, controversies and soaring costs: Remembering the Holyrood building saga

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth, seen with Humza Yousaf, can't wish her problems away (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP must face up to schools’ problems, not bury their heads in nursery sandpit

Latest accident statistics show two people tripped and fell into the ponds in front of the parliament. Picture: Ian Georgeson

People keep on falling into parliament ponds

Former UK Brexit negotiator Lord Frost has called for devolution to be rolled back

Angus Robertson: Make no mistake, Tories are out to undermine Scottish democracy

Nicola Sturgeon has been given a plumb office, while other SNP MSPs are sharing a corridor with Conservatives (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon should quit Holyrood, not be rewarded with an office with a view

The Pedal on Parliament event takes place on closed roads so cyclists of all ages can take part (Picture: John Devlin)

Pedal on Parliament can galvanise support for better facilities for cyclists

First Minister Humza Yousaf believes failing to challenge the UK Government's veto would open the door to more laws being blocked in future (Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Yousaf has picked the wrong ground for a fight with Westminster – Ian Swanson

Pigeons have plagued the parliament since the start, but now contractors claim new measures have led to a 'permanent' reduction in numbers; Picture: Ian Georgeson

'Permanent' cut in pigeon numbers at Scottish Parliament

The full Cabinet assemble on the steps of Bute House, the First Minister's official residence, in Charlotte Square.
First Minister Humza Yousaf is in the front and centre, with (left to right) on the back row: Angela Constance, Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Mairi McAllan, Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition, Angus Robertson, Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Shirley-Anne Sommerville, Secretary for Social Justice, and Mairi Geougeon, Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, and on the front row: Jenny Gilruth, Secretary for Education and Skills, Neil Gray, Secretary for Wellbeing, Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Shona Robinson, Deputy First Minister and Secretary for Finance and Michael Matheson, Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care.

Scotland's new Cabinet: Meet Humza Yousaf's top team

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf says the hospital will go ahead despite the delays and cost increase. Picture Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Humza Yousaf renews commitment to new eye hospital
Health Secretary says new hospital will happen despite delays and cost increase

We should always remember how Labour drove UK into illegal Iraq War

Stock photo by Greg Macvean of buses on Princes Street.

City youngsters make 11 million free bus journeys

Readers' letters: Sturgeon’s critics are misleading us

LGBT+ History Month is a reminder of the need for tolerance, understanding and respect (Picture: David Silverman/Getty Images)

Council's £76m budget gap still needs work, but we hope to find way forward

The old footbridge linking Jeffrey Street to Calton Road

Plan for six new bridges in Edinburgh - your views online

Alister Jack used a section 35 order to block gender legislation

Readdrs' letters: Alister Jack’s section 35 nuclear option unjustifiable

Elaine Miller, a physiotherapist with a sideline in comedy, is standing as an independent in the Corstorphine/Murrayfield council by-election

Women's rights campaigner is right by-election choice for the independent-minded

UK anti-strike legislation will affect some workers in Scotland (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How Brexit's 'opportunities' are being used by Tories to attack devolution

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions during a press conference at St Andrews House on Monday. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Sturgeon attacks use of veto power ‘at whim’

Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Angus Robertson pledges help for crisis-hit arts organisations

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Yousaf’s Holby City tribute act is no solution - Sue Webber

The debate will take place at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Flags fly at half mast for Captain Sir Tom Moore who died yesterday at the age of 100.

The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden, died with coronavirus in Bedford Hospital on Tuesday.

Scots face 'stark debate' on independence

Labour says since 2013-14 a total of 5,095,429 bed days have been lost through delayed discharge.

Delayed discharge costs £1.2 billion over decade

Should wages be increased to help meet the cost of living in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh weighting for wages - your views online

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Holyrood’s first New Year debate? Independence - Sue Webber

Beekeeper Stuart Hood attends to one of the hives in the Scottish Parliament grounds.

There’s a buzz about Holyrood as bee population grows

Parliament debates amendments to the GRR Bill

Gender Act proceedings showed Holyrood working just as it should - Readers' Lett...

Taxes could pay for new homes that prevent homelessness in the first place (Picture: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Tax is beautiful. Redistribution of wealth is vital amid cost-of-living crisis

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Holyrood has its priorities wrong on the GRR Bill - Sue Webber

A memorial quaich will be contested in David Hill’s memory

Holyrood staff member who died during rugby match to be commemorated

Traffic wardens will no longer wait for five minutes before issuing a ticket when motorists park on the pavement next to a yellow line. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Crackdown on persistent parking offenders

Cabinet minister Angus Robertson takes part in an event to launch Scotland's Census 2022 (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Census was botched so badly that millions extra must be spent – John McLellan

National Theatre of Scotland artistic director Jackie Wylie (front row, second from right) with some of artists and creatives working on the company's 2023 shows. Picture: Kirsty Anderson

National Theatre reviews role due to 'fragile' economic climate

Parties in favour of a referendum on Scottish independence won the majority of Holyrood seats at the last election (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Angus Robertson: Blocking referendum will only increase support for independence

Maryna will play a charity concert in Edinburgh next Tuesday.

Ukrainian musician returns for fundraising concert

Protesters head down the Royal Mile as part of the climate change protest.
All photos by Lisa Ferguson.

Thousands of climate change protesters on march

Tara Wight, Scotland policy and campaigns coordinator for the Landworkers’ Alliance, said: “During times of crisis such as this, it is community resilience and local food systems built on a bedrock of small-scale agriculture that will see us through." Picture: Landworkers' Alliance

Green crofters and smallholders serve up outdoor feast at Holyrood demo

The top cost pressure is from utilities such as electricity and gas, cited by 80 per cent of firms, the trade body has found. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Holyrood and Westminster urged to outline action to keep firms afloat, says SCC