Robert Louis Stevenson

Former Edinburgh Academy teachers cleared of historic pupil assaults

Andy Dickinson in The Tale of the Original Jekyll and Hyde. Picture: Mihaeal Bodlovic

The Tale of the Original Jekyll and Hyde

The Problem. Picture: Carol Rosegg

Fringe Review: The Problem

Visitors put their problem-solving skills to the test in Escape the Past’s immersive indoor escape room.

Step into Edinburgh’s dark past this Halloween with an immersive escape room exp...

The petition calls for nightly closures of the Hawes car park

Helping residents end motorbike nightmare - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Gardeners plant flowers for this year's floral clock.

Watch: Edinburgh floral clock planted as 2025 design released

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Farage, Starmer or a guy dressed as a monkey? - Vladimir McTavish

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, and Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge cut a celebration cake to mark the 200th anniversary of Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church in Edinburgh.

Church with links to legendary Scots author marks 200th anniversary

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

The Bass Rock was described by Sir David Attenborough as 'one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world'

Great destinations for days out which won’t break the bank - Steve Cardownie

Two of the desserts paid homage to Arthur Conan Doyle and JK Rowling

Hotel launches new book-themed afternoon tea - review

Take a look through our photo gallery to see nine Edinburgh pubs that inspired famous authors.

World Book Day 2024: 9 local pubs that inspired famous authors

Angus Robertson beside the statue of Edinburgh poet Robert Fergusson

Tragic young poet who was key inspiration for our national bard - Angus Robertso...

Black Sails will arrive on Netflix in the New Year.

Netflix secures TV series said to be better than Game of Thrones

Exclusive Forbes Masson to swap Victor & Barry for Jekyll & Hyde in Edinburgh
Actor Forbes Masson will take to the stage in the city 40 years after his Festival Fringe debut
Brian Ferguson

The Student's editor-in-chief Joe Sullivan, centre, with deputy editors-in-chief Callum Devereux, left, and Rachel Hartley, right.

Europe's oldest student publication struggles to stay in print

Take a look through our picture gallery to see nine Edinburgh pubs with literary connections.

In pictures: 9 Edinburgh pubs that inspired authors

In 2007, after his Leith restaurant The Kitchin had been in business for six months, Edinburgh-born chef Tom Kitchin was awarded his first Michelin star. Aged just 29, this made him the youngest Michelin star recipient in the world. He now owns a string of restaurants including Scran & Scallie, The Bonnie Badger and KORA. Kitchin had a stint as guest presenter on BBC’s The One Show, and has appeared numerous times on Saturday Kitchen Live and MasterChef.

15 of the most famous faces from our city - in pictures

We are listing the 150 most influential and famous faces from Edinburgh, in pictures.

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

Ryan J Mackay and Malcolm Cumming as Davie Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart in Kidnapped

Well shiver my timbers, Isobel’s been Kidnapped - Fiona Duff

Ryan J Mackay and Malcolm Cumming will be playing Davie Balfour and Alan Breck Stewart in the forthcoming National Theatre of Scotland production of Kidnapped. Image: Laurence Winram

Kidnapped: Turning Stevenson's adventure into a new coming-of-age stage show

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Here are the birthplaces of 6 famous people who were born in Edinburgh

Here are the birthplaces of 6 famous people who were born in Edinburgh

Actor, director and playwright Isobel McArthur and musician, sound designer and composer Michael John McCarthy are leading the creation of the new stage version of Kidnapped for the National Theatre of Scotland.

Kidnapped: Stevenson adventure to become 'coming-of-age rom com' for the stage

The coastline at Yellowcraig is a beautiful combination of rocky shore – with pools teeming with life – and open sand where people can relax in the sun or play on the beach

Family days out near me: Yellowcraig, East Lothian - Retrace the footsteps of Lo...

Scottish comic book legend Alan Grant has passed away. Pictue: Julie Bull

Tributes flood in for Scottish comic book writer Alan Grant
Tributes have been paid to one of Scotland's most successful comic book writers of all-time after he passed away at the age of 73.
Brian Ferguson

Bonnie Prince Charlie played by Andrew Glover in Outlander (Outlander Starz)

Outlander Season 6: Who is Bonnie Prince Charlie?

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Nationwide audiences watch Gothic horror filmed at Leith Theatre - Liam Rudden

Ground-breaking Jekyll and Hyde is coming to Leith Theatre

Leith Theatre to host historic ‘live filming’ of Jekyll & Hyde

The cast of What The Dickens?

New play reveals how old Edinburgh inspired Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol

Other items of Robert Louis Stevenson that have been donated to the Writers Museum include this book, which was given to the museum by the Great Niece of actress Flora Robson.

Robert Louis Stevenson's family items donated to Edinburgh's Writers Museum

Turn of the Season by Victoria Crowe

Eminent artists’ works for sale at city church

Hyde

Hyde, part four: A trail of blood, glistening, traced its way to his throat...

Craig Russell

3: He saw it turning, twisting and shuddering, something sallow and fleshlike...

Craig Russell

Hyde, part two: The sound came again, a shuddering, ragged screech...

Craig Russell

Hyde, by Craig Russell, 1: Edward Hyde told Robert Louis Stevenson his tale...

Hyde, by Craig Russell

Edinburgh's 'Jekyll and Hyde' nature explored in gripping new novel

Craig Russell has won the McIlvanney Prize.

Craig Russell wins McIlvanney Prize

Pilrig House.

Edinburgh property: Delightful 1-bedroom ground floor apartment in historic hous...

Elizabeth Robson was stunned to find the vintage book, which was published in 1905.

Rare vintage Robert Louis Stevenson book unearthed in house move

The Bass Rock is a sanctuary for gannets, hosting over 150,000 of them during peak breeding season (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).

Bass Rock: ‘One of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world’

Try our fun quiz about Edinburgh pubs.

Try our pub quiz...about pubs

A walk through the Cammo Estate in Edinburgh

Watch: The best walks around Edinburgh - Cammo Estate

Ongoing works at Colinton Tunnel.

Scottish Water donates Cherry Picker to Colinton Tunnel Community art project

The tours can be used virtually, at home, or on a self-guided, socially distanced walk in the footsteps of the young Stevenson, before he left the city of his birth at the age of 27, never to return.

Celebrate Robert Louis Stevenson’s 170th birthday on an audio tour of Edinburgh

Walking has become more popular as a result of the pandemic (Shutterstock)

8 of the best woodland trails near Edinburgh

Celebrate National Rum Day

Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, who was born in Edinburgh

Unique Edinburgh tribute made for Robert Louis Stevenson

Mackenzie's tomb

‘Someone broke into the tomb and took Mackenzie’s head’

Plaster cast of Robert Burns' skull at Edinburgh's Writers' Museum

Discover the tales behind the creepy skull, sword-cane and riding boots to be fo...

Why I love ... Treasure Island

Mary Queen of Scots generated 60,000 social media engagements

Edinburgh children learn about Capital's dramatic past during coronavirus lockd...

Who will you dress up as this year? (Photo: BBC)

World Book Day costumes: Scotland-inspired literary fancy dress outfits for your...

The mural in the derelict Colinton railway tunnel.

Derelict Colinton railway tunnel transformed by artwork inspired by Robert Louis...

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