Old Town

Quinn's Cafe, in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, has been named as the best spot in the city for brunch. Photos: Quinn's Cafe

Old Town cafe named as Edinburgh's best brunch spot

Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm

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Looking down Leith Street in Edinburgh towards Picardy Place in 1958. Picture shows (left hand side) the Top Deck restaurant, John Collier menswear and Timpson's shoe shop. All these shops were demolished to make way for St James Centre and King James Hotel in 1969.

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Photo: Brindley Associates

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Alberta Whittle's tapestry Entanglement Is More Than Blood (2022) Picture: Neil Hanna/National Galleries of Scotland

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Lawnmarket is an outstanding example of Edinburghs historic Old Town, located in the heart of the City Centre and part of the popular Royal Mile.

Duplex flat in the heart of the Old Town

Hundreds of cyclists from across the globe took to the streets of Edinburgh today as part of the championships.

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City of Edinburgh Council Leader Cammy Day

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Reception area of the Cheval Old Town Chambers apartment complex

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The procession on the Royal Mile on Wednesday

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Preparations for King Charles visit to Edinburgh have begun, with a practise procession on the Royal Mile. (Photo credit: Matt Donlan)

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The Courtyard joins two closes in the Old Town

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Having given joy to generations, Portobello Bathing Pool and its gorgeous art deco surrounds met with the wrecking ball in 1988. The pool, which dated from 1936, closed for the final time in 1978.

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Following Harry Styles' gigs in Edinburgh this weekend, fans can attend the ‘Love On Tour Aftershow Party’ events being held at Liquid Room.

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Edinburgh Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, seen with Prince Charles, can bring various interested parties together to solve some of the city festivals' problems (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

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Take look through our picture gallery to see the damage done to the Starbucks coffee shop on the Royal Mile after Tuesday's fire.

Pictures show aftermath of Starbucks fire

Photo: Matt Donlan

Fire crews tackle blaze on Royal Mile

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Edinburgh festival lets have been listed for up to £34,000 for just one month

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Princes Street in Edinburgh

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Budget airline Jet2 to launch new winter service from Edinburgh Airport to Prague in the lead-up to Christmas.

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The Jolly Judge has been named the winner of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Edinburgh Pub of the Year 2023.

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An artist's impression of how Edinburgh's Lothian Road will look

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The Baked Potato Shop will close after 30 years of business on Edinburgh's Cockburn Street.

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The stunning view of Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket is a a favourite spot for tourists taking photos.

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Guillermo del Toro posed at the foot of Milne's Court steps in Edinburgh to recreate a classic shot from The Exorcist

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Avalanche Records in Waverley Mall, Edinburgh

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Duddingston's Sheep Heid Inn is considered to be the oldest pub in all of Scotland. There's been a drinking establishment of some description on this site since around 1360. It's positively steeped in history.

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Revellers enjoy the atmosphere of the British Fancy Dress Day in Benidorm, Spain (Picture: David Ramos/Getty Images)

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Saint Giles’ Café Bar, in Edinburgh’s Old Town, is going on sale for the first time in 32 years.

Long-serving café and bar goes on sale

Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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The history of Princes Street - one of the most iconic streets in the world

The history of Princes Street - one of the most iconic streets in the world

Even newer additions to Edinburgh's skyline seem pretty as a picture when you've been away for a while (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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The Great Fire of Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe is just five months away (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Ramsay Lane in the Old Town

Climbing the steepest street in the city

Mountain rescue team used a ski tow to rescue hillwalker
Photo: Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue

Mountain rescue team 'bunny hop' on ski tow to rescue injured hill walker

Fire crews were sent to Cockburn Street in Edinburgh's Old Town after reports of smoke coming from a property.

Fire crews attend incident after 'smoke' seen coming from building

Photo: Edinburgh Courts Press

Nine fire engines on scene after blaze breaks out at building on Royal Mile

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

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Edinburgh’s award-winning restaurant and wine bar Divino Enoteca will play host to dedicated regional wine tasting nights two Sundays of each month. Images: Divino Enoteca

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The signature Tuk Tuk orange is a focus on the biggest of three hand-painted murals across the walls. Bollywood film stars are cut out across the venue with a neon sign designed by Solas Neon in the window to welcome diners.

First look inside Tuk Tuk on Drummond Street